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, […]
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 […]
Cutting Loose Salon Celebrates Top 10 Finalists at Intercoiffure’s 2025 Nouveau Competition
After witnessing an extraordinary showcase of creativity, technical mastery, and bold expression, we are beyond proud to share that Cutting Loose Salon has landed two finalist teams in the Top 10 of the 2025 Intercoiffure Nouveau New Talent Contest! This annual competition highlights rising stars with five years or less behind the chair, challenging them […]
12 Years Strong: Thank You for Making Us One of Sarasota’s Best!
We’re honored, proud—and filled with gratitude! Thanks to your votes and ongoing support, Cutting Loose Salon has once again been recognized in Sarasota Magazine’s Best of the Best 2025—marking our 12th consecutive year as either a winner or finalist in this prestigious reader-voted celebration of local excellence. This year, we were thrilled to be named […]
Celebrating Our Stylists – The Heart of Cutting Loose Salon
At Cutting Loose Salon, we believe in more than just great hair. We believe in family, connection, and making people feel truly seen. That’s why, on National Hairstylist Day, we’re pausing to celebrate the amazing people who make our salon such a special place — our stylists. Each day, they bring their passion, creativity, and heart to the chair. […]
Cutting Loose Salon Named to 2025 SALON TODAY 200 for Employee Education
We’re thrilled to announce that Cutting Loose Salon has been selected as one of the 2025 SALON TODAY 200 honorees in the category of Employee Education! This prestigious recognition is awarded to salons and spas across the country that demonstrate excellence in business practices—and for us, it all starts with how we invest in our team. Why Education Matters at […]