A Cut Above Hair Design

A Cut Above Hair Design is a hair salon based in Waterford, Connecticut, serving clients across New London County and nearby communities such as Mystic, Stonington, East Lyme, and Lyme. The salon offers a full range of hair services — women's and men's haircuts, blowouts, balayage, corrective color, and bridal party styling — alongside massage therapy and facial treatments. It positions itself as a welcoming escape that blends traditional salon care with current trends and techniques. The business is owned by Paula Peltier, who has publicly thanked clients for 35 years of support, indicating a long-standing presence in the local market. The salon has been named best salon in New London County for three consecutive years, according to its own website. It uses salon-exclusive products from brands such as Wella and R+Co for coloring services. In a significant transition, A Cut Above Hair Design announced that as of January 1 it has joined its sister salon, That Look, in East Lyme, Connecticut. All stylists moved with the salon, and clients continue to receive the same services and products at the new location, 166 Boston Post Road, East Lyme, CT 06333. The salon maintains an active online booking system and social media presence, and offers gift certificates.

A Cut Above Hair Design has operated as a hair salon in Waterford, Connecticut, serving New London County and surrounding areas. Its owner, Paula Peltier, has publicly reflected on 35 years in business, thanking clients for their loyalty and describing the salon's role in the community — watching families grow and helping clients feel their best through haircuts and color services. The salon built a reputation for combining traditional salon care with modern techniques. It offered a broad menu of services including women's and men's haircuts, blowouts, balayage, corrective color, bridal styling, massage therapy, and facials. According to its website, it was named best salon in New London County for three consecutive years. For coloring, it used salon-exclusive products by Wella and R+Co. In a notable transition, A Cut Above Hair Design announced that as of January 1 it had joined its sister salon, That Look, in East Lyme, Connecticut. All stylists moved with the salon, and clients were assured of the same services and products at the new location, 166 Boston Post Road, East Lyme, CT 06333. The salon continues to operate under the A Cut Above brand while sharing space with That Look, and maintains online booking, gift certificates, and an active social media presence.

• Relocated to That Look Salon in East Lyme, Connecticut, joining sister salon.

A welcoming, full-service salon combining traditional and modern techniques, recognized as a top salon in New London County.

• Balayage

  Hand-painted hair coloring technique for a natural, sun-kissed effect; priced from $150.

• Women's Haircut

  Includes signature wash and conditioning; priced from $35.

• Men's Haircut

  Includes signature wash and conditioning; priced from $25.

• Massage Therapy

  Offers hot stone, deep tissue, sports, and Swedish massages; 60-minute session $75.

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