Cutting Edge

Helen deserves a 5 star for being so nice and flexible. Did a hair cut and color for me and my mom for a very reasonable price! We went home happy and satisfied!

I recently moved to San Pablo and wanted to try New Hair Saloon nearby my house. The first one to popped up is Cutting Edge. I went there, preety quiet, there was a guy standing on the door, as soon as i got in, he started cutting my hair. My style is simple, 2 on side and scissor cut on top. This GUY named Louis, his hands shaky, very nervous started cutting my hair. Very slow, he finished the side cut and got confused on top part. There was this other lady, might be the owner came in to finish up. She was cutting my hair, teaching the other guy how to cut it, at the same time messing up the cut. I wanted it kinda short but i had to leave with no hair (technically). Definitely not going next time.

I used to have a friend cut my hair for 15 years in Fresno. She was awesome because no matter WHAT hairstyle I went with… and I changed it up alot… she knew how to work with my hair.
So I move to the bay area in April… and I have struggled to find a stylist that
1) listens to what I am asking for
2) can actually DO what I am asking for
3) has a personality
4) in my budget
I checked Unilocal and found some great reviews for Helen at Cutting Edge on San Pablo Dam Road. I gave it a try.
AWESOME. She did infact listen to what I wanted, and ask she was cutting she would explain… «ok, now I am going to do this» and «so now I am going to do that», etc etc.
The cut is one of the best I’ve had since I moved up here. My hair looked good even before I dried and styled it. And she was very reasonable. $ 18 +tip for my long hair with lots of layers.
It is a small shop. Not the prettiest. No frills. But the staff is friendly and I left very happy with my cut. I went out that night feeling confident and this NOT how I went out after my last cut at another place who I will not name at this time.
I recommend this place, and my experience with Helen.

Absolutely the best haircuts I’ve ever had. I used to spend $ 75+ for a cut and now Helen charges me $ 15 and everybody tells me how great I look. She also does terrific color. Don’t go on a Friday because you may have to wait, and the only time I wasn’t 100% satisfied with my haircut was when the shop was really busy. It doesn’t hurt to call and make an appointment, esp. for color. Helen is a really lovely person and very customer-​oriented – she’s always giving me some product to take home. I would never even consider having anyone else cut or color my hair.

I was in dire need of a bang trim a few months ago and as I was putting my groceries in the trunk of my car, I remembered that there was a place that just recently opened up in the Princeton Plaza by Raley’s. I drove over and saw a sign for $ 9.99 for first time haircuts so I thought I’d give it a try. The woman who cut my hair was Helen, who was extremely chatty and friendly. I ended up getting more than just a bang trim; instead, I got straight bangs which she cut to the perfect length, along with many layers, which actually came out noticeable unlike other times I’ve gotten them cut. My dad got his haircut by Helen just recently and she did a good job on his hair as well. The normal price for a haircut is $ 14 for men and I believe $ 16 for women. I would suggest getting your hair cut by Helen if you’re looking for a reasonably priced decent cut with good conversation on the side for free :)