Finding a good hairdresser is hard. If you’ve seen my hair in real life, you know what I mean. It’s serious business because looking good is not easy. Twenty years ago it took a swipe of ChapStick and a high ponytail. Now it takes a team of experts, spackle, and seven yards of Lycra.
My first few professional haircuts were memorable, in the bad way. Like getting the stomach flu in Target is memorable, just for the sake of an example that totally did not happen today.
When I was seven, my granny took me to her “girl”. Her girl was a seventy-year-old lady named Elvis. And since Miss Elvis was born decades before the Presley-type Elvis, she was ticked if you mentioned his existence.
She came at my bangs with shaky hands and cuticle scissors. The resulting hair style was less Dorothy Hamill and more Luke Skywalker. Yes, there’s a difference!
Add in the stylist years later who left an entire lock of hair down my collar (I discovered my unwanted rat tail once I was home), and the infamous pee-ee-ar-em, and my haircut success ratio is low.
I was nervous, but optimistic about doing a review for Hair Cuttery. What if I got the granddaughter of Miss Elvis? What if they talked me into chunky highlights? Again?
To check them out, first I took in one of my daughters for a cut and style. She’s young, her hair grows faster, and she deals with disappointment really well. Luckily, her stylist Tiffany did an amazing job, so I booked my own appointment with pleasure.
I did not know Hair Cuttery offered all the treatment options they do. I was tempted to try a keratin treatment–my hair-fabulous friends swear by professional keratin treatments. Also, they do extensions (I call that “Party Hair”) and Redken chemistry treatments, special products applied to the hair after the wash.
I decided on a package that includes wash, a Redken chemistry treatment, cut, and style. I thought it was very affordable and I loved the chemistry treatment I selected to add shine to my hair.
You can always walk in for an appointment at Hair Cuttery, but I really recommend an appointment if you want more than a shampoo. Also, it makes me feel special.
I had my hair done in advance to a trip to Washington, D.C. for training with the U.N. Foundation. I was very nervous about being the chubby housewife in a room of accomplished women, so knowing I looked my best was a real boost for my confidence.
What I liked best about my experience at Hair Cuttery was the value. I think the cost was low for the service, quality of treatment, and quality of product I received. For me, that’s the perfect visit. I’m going back on my own dime because I liked what they did. I think I look cute!
If you’d like to discover what’s new at Hair Cuttery, connect with them on Facebook and/or on Twitter. I personally recommend checking out their website—that’s another place to find what deals are current. They have a good sale right now on product.
“Hey, Anne,” you say, “can I get a fifty-dollar gift card for Hair Cuttery, or what?”
I insist! The giveaway runs for a week. One winner in the U.S. will receive a gift card to Hair Cuttery worth fifty dollars. Only one entry per person, please! Promise me if you win, you’ll do something nice and treat yourself!
Simple giveaway: tell me here in a comment how far you are from a Hair Cuttery. I’m 1.8 miles, which I could walk if I felt like being mowed down by a semi. It might be worth it for good hair.
I participated in this sponsored campaign for One2One Network. I received a Hair Cuttery gift card to facilitate my post and monetary compensation, but all opinions stated are my own.
This giveaway is now closed. I used random.org to select one entry at random. Congratulations to “ZooRho”! I’ll be contacting you via email to get your mailing address.

Awesome!! I’m 5.2 miles away from a Hair Cuttery. I’d love to win that card; my last haircut was in November
21.2 miles. Since my hair is this short, I want a haircut every 3 weeks, but I stretch it to 5 because that’s just ridiculous.
I don’t think there is a Hair Cuttery in this state, which is a shame, because that is where I always went before moving here. However, there are plenty of them back east, where I could use the prize this summer.
A good hair cut is worth its weight in gold. My last hair cut was in July. Because I have no gold. Yours looks great, Anne!!
None within 50 miles for me, which explains why I’d never heard of them! Glad you had such a good experience, though. I’d look them up if they were near by!
Natalie B
I’m a half mile from a Hair Cuttery, and yes, I’ve walked there before. Thanks for the chance to win!
10.5 mi for me. huh… I never knew! LOL
I’ve had the same hair dresser for about 17y I think. I know she gave my 15 1/2yo his first cut and I’d been going there for some time already. I love her 🙂 BUT, I’m not opposed to sending other family members elsewhere… LOL
im walking distance from my job which is why i go there!!
I’m about 3.5 miles away from a Hair Cuttery.
My favorite Hair Cuttery is only 1 mile away from here and the stylist I go to has been there forever… she cuts my hair, my girls and even m neighbors ( that’s how I found her). I love going there because it doesn’t cost an arm and a leg!
I’m 1.1 miles away from one!
I am about 5 miles from a Hair Cuttery. My hair was last cut 2.5 years ago. It might be time… 🙂
I’m 1.4 miles too. I could also walk, um NO thanks I’ll drive.
within 5 miles. your hair looks great by the way