How Smart Salon Professionals Build Sustainable Careers
Recently, Coral Pleas had the pleasure of sitting down for a powerful conversation with Ronit Enos from www.saloncadence.com about leadership, profitability, and what it truly takes to build a sustainable salon career. What stood out most is this: success behind the chair is not accidental — it is intentional. In today’s industry, talent alone is not enough. Professionals […]
Celebrating Curls on Suncoast View
Embracing Natural Texture with the Right Products This morning, Cutting Loose Salon had the pleasure of joining Suncoast View to talk about something we are incredibly passionate about — curls. From soft waves to tight coils, embracing natural texture starts with understanding it. And today, we brought the curl conversation to life on air. Representing […]
Leading With Strength: Investing in Our Leaders
At Cutting Loose Salon, education doesn’t stop at the chair—it extends into leadership, culture, and the future of our industry. Recently, our leadership team came together for a Strength-focused education class centered around the CliftonStrengths assessment. Guided by our educator Shannon Asimius, and alongside our incredible Bumble and bumble partner Stacy Bobo, this experience gave […]
What Is the Protégé Academy at Cutting Loose Salon?
At Cutting Loose Salon, education is at the heart of everything we do—and the Protégé Academy is a beautiful example of that commitment. If you’ve ever wondered what a Protégé stylist is or why their services are priced differently, you’re not alone. The Protégé Academy was intentionally created to give newly licensed stylists the opportunity to continue learning at the highest level—while still […]
Short & Sexy: Redefining Hair Over 50
There’s a quiet confidence that comes with knowing who you are—and your hair should reflect that. For many women over 50, short hair isn’t about playing it safe. It’s about freedom, self-expression, and embracing a look that feels modern, powerful, and undeniably sexy. Today’s short hairstyles are anything but dated. From soft pixies and chic bobs to textured crops […]
As Seen on The Suncoast View: Holiday Gift Picks Everyone Will Love
The holidays are officially here, and we were so excited to join The Suncoast View to share some of our favorite, most-giftable beauty finds of the season. Our very own salon owner, Coral, stopped by to highlight holiday must-haves that make gifting easy — whether you’re shopping for someone else or treating yourself. From viral, […]
Finding Your Perfect Red
Fall is one of our favorite seasons in the salon—cooler air, warmer tones, and a chance for our guests to embrace bold, dimensional color. This October, we were honored to host Zachary, National Artist for Goldwell, for an immersive, hands-on fall color experience centered around our Fabulous Red Series. A Day of Advanced Education Our Artisans and Masters […]
Meeting of the Minds 2025
Each year, a select group of salon leaders from across the country gathers for the annual Meeting of the Minds — a collaborative retreat designed to share best practices, inspire innovation, and strengthen leadership within the beauty industry. This year’s gathering took place on beautiful Anna Maria Island, hosted by Coral Pleas of Cutting Loose […]
A Beautiful Transition — From Blonde to Silver on the Suncoast View
The team at Cutting Loose Salon was thrilled to be featured once again on The Suncoast View! This segment spotlighted a truly inspiring transformation by our stylist Charlene Culp, featuring our model Lisa, who decided it was time to gracefully transition from her long-time blonde color to her natural, radiant silver. This was more than […]
Honored to Receive the Outstanding Business Partner Award from Manatee Technical College
On Monday, October 13, 2025, Cutting Loose Salon and owner Coral Pleas were recognized by Manatee Technical College with the Outstanding Business Partner & Advisory Committee Member Award. This recognition celebrates our ongoing commitment to supporting beauty education and helping launch the next generation of stylists. For years, our partnership with MTC — and several […]