A Cut Above Inc./ The Salon
Hair salon in Acton, MA
A Cut Above has operated on Massachusetts Avenue in West Acton Village for more than 25 years. Lucia and Paul took over the salon together in 1994 and now own it, and the salon describes itself as one of the friendliest around.
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A Cut Above has operated on Massachusetts Avenue in West Acton Village for more than 25 years. Lucia and Paul took over the salon together in 1994 and now own it, and the salon describes itself as one of the friendliest around.
A visit usually starts with a personalized consultation to settle on the right cut and style. Haircut prices depend on hair length, thickness, the time involved and the stylist's experience, so the same service can cost differently from one client to the next. Wash, cut and style runs from $35 to $75, and a wash and blow-dry starts at $33.
Color is a major part of the menu, from balayage and foil highlights to single process color and corrective work. The colorists use and recommend Goldwell, and the team treats ongoing education as necessary for keeping up with trends and techniques. For special occasions the salon suggests a trial appointment, and it recommends booking any cut or trim for an event one to two weeks ahead.
Payment is accepted by cash, check, Visa or Mastercard, and gratuity cannot be added to card payments. Gift cards come in any dollar amount and can be used for services or retail. The salon is open Tuesday through Thursday from 9 am to 8 pm, Friday from 9 am to 5 pm and Saturday from 8 am to 4 pm, and it is closed on Sundays.
Built on continuing education and on leaving each client satisfied after every visit.
The salon describes its setting as clean, relaxing and welcoming.
Services
Final prices may vary.
Cuts for children, women and men, plus bang and beard trims, wash and blow-dry services, and styling with iron, rollers or braid.
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Bang Trim $10
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Beard Trim $10
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Children's Cuts (under age 5) $20
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Children's Cuts (ages 5 - 12) $25–$45
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Wash & Blow Dry $33+
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Wash, Blow Dry & Style (w/iron, rollers or braid) $35+
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Wash, Cut & Style $35–$75
Balayage, ombre, cap and foil highlights, single process and corrective color, color balancing and glossing treatments.
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Hair Glossing Treatment $25
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Hair Glossing Treatment (add on) $25
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Balayage (hair painting) $90+
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Cap Highlight $90
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Ombre $90+
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Single Process (permanent/semi-permanent color) $90+
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Corrective Color $95+
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Color Balancing $100+
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Color Balancing (permanent color on re-growth, semi-permanent on ends) $100+
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Partial Foil $105
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Single Process Color and Haircut $130+
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Foil Highlight $140+
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Partial Foil with a Haircut $140+
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Foil Highlight with a cut $190+
Styling and updos for weddings, proms and parties, with a trial recommended beforehand.
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Wedding, Prom, or Party Styling/Updos $80+
Make-up application and make-up lessons, plus special event and bridal make-up that includes a trial.
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Make-up Application (1/2 hour) $60+
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Special Event/Bridal Make-up $100+
Facial waxing for eyebrows, upper lip, sideburns, chin and lip, with combined packages available.
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Chin $16
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Sideburns $16
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Upper Lip $16
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Eyebrow $20
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Eyebrow & Lip $32
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Lip, Chin, Brows $45
Conditioning treatments and Olaplex, offered alone or as add-ons to other services.
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Olapex add-on (to any service) $20
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Conditioning Treatment $25
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Conditioning Treatment (add on) $25
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Olapex Treatment $45
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Partial Permanent $70+
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Permanent Wave $90
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Keratin Complex Express $103+
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Permanent Wave w/Haircut $130
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Keratin Complex Treatment $325+
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Chemical Relaxing Price at booking
Photos
Meet the team
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Allie
Receptionist/Stylist
- Beth Master Stylist
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Catherine
Stylist/Make-up Artist
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Gerlinde
Master Stylist
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Kaye
Master Stylist
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Lucia
Master Stylist/Owner
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Moira
Master Stylist
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Patricia
Master Stylist
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Paul
Master Stylist/Colorist/Owner
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Ricky
Master Design Stylist
Team members listed on their website. Individual roles, credentials, and current employment have not been independently verified.acutaboveinc.com (opens in a new tab)
- Highlights
- Goldwell color used and recommended by the colorists
- Olaplex treatment offered alone or added to any service
- Personalized consultations to choose the right cut and style
- Special event and bridal make-up includes a trial
- According to the salon, it was named the number one salon in the Metro West area by Consumer's Choice for four consecutive years
- Gift cards available in any amount for services or retail
- Good for
- Children's haircuts
- Men's cuts and beard trims
- Wedding and special event styling
- Clients planning a color change
- Thin hair
- Wig cutting and care
- Facial waxing
- Treats
- Color correction
- Color balancing
- Thin hair
- Hair damage from previous color treatments
- Unwanted facial hair
- Techniques
- Balayage
- Ombre
- Cap highlights
- Foil highlights
- Multi-dimensional foil
- Single process color
- Semi-permanent Colorance
- Glossing treatment
- Corrective color
- Keratin Complex
Products & treatments
- Goldwell
- Paul Mitchell
- Keratin Complex
- Unite
- Verb
- Milk Shake
- Olaplex
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