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 […]
Cutting Loose in NYC ✨✂️
This past week, we had the incredible opportunity to travel to New York City with 10 of our team members. It was an unforgettable experience filled with inspiration, education, and moments that remind us why we do what we do. One of the highlights of the trip was seeing three of our talented protégés take […]
Cutting Loose Stylists Take on Milan for Goldwell Color Sphere 2025 ✨
This September, our very own Coral, Kelly, Katie, and Kerri traveled across the globe to the fashion capital of the world — Milan, Italy — to attend Goldwell ColorSphere 2025. ColorSphere is Goldwell’s international gathering where the brightest minds in hair color come together to explore the latest innovations, trends, and techniques. Over the course of several inspiring days, Milan […]