Business Details
Expert Hair Salon Services in Waterford, CT
A Cut Above is a premier hair salon established in Waterford, CT, dedicated to providing exceptional hair care and styling services. Our team of highly trained professionals combines cutting-edge techniques with personalized consultations to create custom looks that enhance each client's unique features and lifestyle. Recognized as the Best Hair Salon in Southeastern Connecticut for six consecutive years, we utilize advanced tools like our proprietary water filtration system and salon-exclusive products from Wella and R+Co to ensure superior results.Our boutique atmosphere offers a relaxing escape where clients receive expert cuts, coloring, and treatments tailored to their individual needs. With a commitment to ongoing education and technical excellence, we maintain industry leadership while fostering a welcoming environment where comfort and style converge. Our dedication to quality extends to bridal services, formal upstyles, and innovative treatments like keratin smoothing, ensuring every client experiences transformative results that reflect their personal aesthetic.
Services
Haircuts
Balayage Coloring
Bridal Styling
Keratin Treatments
Massage Therapy
Highlights and features
- Award-winning salon recognized for excellence since 2016
- Proprietary water filtration system for superior hair color results
- Stylists trained in advanced techniques like balayage and keratin treatments
- Personalized consultations for custom hair transformations
- Boutique atmosphere combining modern ambiance with personalized service
What people say
Expert care
Rejuvenated look
Transformative results
Best salon
Relaxing atmosphere
Services
Balayage Coloring
Balayage is a freehand hair coloring technique that creates natural, sun-kissed highlights with seamless transitions. Our stylists customize each application to complement your skin tone and lifestyle while using premium Wella and R+Co products. This low-maintenance style grows out gracefully, maintaining its dimensional effect longer than traditional highlights.
Keratin Treatment
Our keratin treatments transform frizzy hair into smooth, manageable locks using advanced protein-infusion technology. The Brazilian Blowout option provides long-lasting frizz control while maintaining hair integrity. Each session includes personalized styling advice to maintain results for several months.
Bridal Upstyles
We create elegant, long-lasting bridal hairstyles tailored to your wedding theme and dress design. Services include pre-wedding consultations and trial sessions to perfect your special day look. Our stylists specialize in updos that remain secure throughout events.
Signature Blowout
Our signature blowout service combines deep conditioning with precision styling to achieve polished, voluminous results. Using R+Co products, stylists customize techniques for different hair types, ensuring optimal shape and longevity for both short and long hair lengths.
Corrective Color
This specialized service addresses previous color mishaps through customized formulations and application techniques. Our color specialists analyze hair condition to develop solutions for uneven tones, overprocessed strands, or unwanted results from prior treatments.
People
Paula Peltier
Owner
Paula Peltier founded A Cut Above in Waterford, CT, combining her passion for hair with a vision for a boutique salon experience. With decades of industry experience, she leads a team dedicated to technical excellence and client satisfaction.
Jamie
Stylist
Jamie recently graduated from PMTS in 2025 and is training at A Cut Above. Specializing in alternative styles, they create unique cuts and colors that help clients express their individuality through personalized hair transformations.
Questions
What hair services do you specialize in?
We specialize in custom haircuts, balayage coloring, keratin treatments, bridal styling, and formal upstyles using premium products.
Do you offer bridal hair services?
Yes, we provide bridal consultations and specialize in creating elegant upstyles for weddings and special events.
What makes your salon different?
Our award-winning stylists combine technical expertise with personalized service in a boutique environment featuring exclusive products.
How can I book an appointment?
Book online through our website or call us directly at (860) 444-6717 for immediate scheduling.
What hair products do you use?
We use salon-exclusive professional products from Wella and R+Co for optimal styling and hair health.
Are gift cards available?
Yes, gift cards can be purchased online or by visiting our Waterford, CT location.