I have to say, if you're looking for a solid place for that needed cut, color, maybe some extras, then A Cut Above is that place and Moira is your stylist! I walked in feeling a bit disheveled and walked out feeling beautiful! Honestly, Moira listened to what I wanted and delivered! I've found it - that diamond in the rough!!! Thank Moira, I will be seeing you again and again AND will be shouting to all who will listen - this is the place to go! Thank you from the bottom of my heart KJanko read more

I've been coming here for years. I think everyone in my family has had their hair cut here at one time or another. They do a great job! I highly recommend them! read more

I just got my first haircut and glaze with Ricky. My hair has never looked better! It shiny He listens well, he explains what he's doing, he gives great advice. I would recommend him to anyone I know! Seriously, my hair hasn't looked this good in 20 years. I'm not letting anyone else cut it! read more

How can you not... love this place Paul is awesome, I had an appointment today , always on time, and as usual he did an awesome job , perfect color, perfect cut.. I am stress free thanks Paul And he has a great crew .. and ... hello mask free if you've had the Vaccine ahhh life is good read more

Patricia is awesome, entertaining, down to earth and seasoned in hairstyling, wish I lived closer, but worth the trip. Prices are affordable read more

I just got a great cut here from Kaye, who knows curly hair! She's also very personable, and the salon is comfortable and clean.

After ceased commuting into Cambridge where used to get haircut, looked for a good local place. Awful at two, the found Cut Above. Terrific cut and Paul, the owner, is a really nice guy. Very satisfied with this business. read more

Love how my hair came out! Thanks Meg! Everyone is always so friendly and you can still tell the entire staff is smiling and happy to see you even with their masks on. I love how they all know who you are even if you are not their client . Great Salon! read more

I'm so sad. I only get my hair cut 2 or 3 times a year. Usually I love it. I've been going to Davis Hairdressing in Newtown Highlands and I love them. Then I moved to Boxborough. I had today off and thought I'd check out this place, which is just 5 minutes down the road from me and looked nice. They fit me in, wonderful I thought. This ranks amongst my worst hair cut experiences. The cut is fine, but it's exactly what I could have gotten at SuperCuts or something for $20 or less. But they charged me $40. I was in there 15 minutes. My hair is thick it usually takes a few minutes to shampoo and condition and a whiiiile to cut. How is it that I was in my car at 12:15, and that included a blow dry? Sad times. First, my hair was washed in about 15 seconds and my left ear got more of a wash than my scalp. My shirt also got soaked on either shoulder. Then he cut my hair... "just a trim, trying to maintain length" I said. And he did that and he "recut my layers" in about 20 seconds. He did maintain the length, but my hair just looks chopped and the ends feel strange. I really like a haircut to be a nice little treat. I left here with my scalp sore from his brushing technique and feeling like I was totally ripped off for the rush job factory-style cut I got. read more

I was unimpressed with this place. As a weekday afternoon walk-in, I expected a wait, though I would have liked a heads up it would be about half an hour. I don't recall the name of the young woman who cut my hair, but it was utilitarian, perfunctory and not particularly friendly. I asked for clean up of my split ends with a couple long long layers by my shoulders to give some movement to my thin, flat hair, but I'd be open to any suggestions. I received no feedback a not particularly skilled version of my request, not bad, not good, just blah. I agreed to have her dry it, which seemed obvious to me, given I had no other way to tell what the cut looked like, particularly given the stylist's lack of input. Later, I realized I had almost doubled by bill by that choice. Despite looking at the board for half an hour, the way it was written wasn't very clear. It wasn't awful, but I wouldn't go back given the $45 cut/dry price tag and indifferent service. read more

I will never go to this salon, I called today to get a price for a men's hair cut and the woman on the phone was very rude. If they want to get new customers they need a new receptionist, or to lose the attitude. read more

Was recommended to Paul by a friend and I have been 2 times now. Love Paul and love his work. I get a full foil highlight and cut and he has made me look and feel great! Extremely friendly, personable and professional. read more

I so want to give this place a good review, but the truth is that they are mediocre and the staff is very unpleasant. I've sat waiting for my daughters and have been amazed/disturbed by the comments made by staff about clients when they call, or after they leave. It is truly unprofessional and rude. I've observed this on a number of occasions and it has caused me to stop booking appointments with them. read more

I have been coming here for over 20 years! Paul always does a great job in cutting my hair. Price is reasonable too.

I've been going to A Cut Above for about 12 years (yes, it's true), and have been very happy, having received service provided by several different people. My 14-year old son (a picky teenager) has also become a regular, and is equally satisfied. So ignore the bad reviews (I refrain from characterizations that might be unfair), and try it out. I suggest that you carefully discuss what you want and how you want it before anything is done, usually works better that way. read more

I'm a woman with thick, short hair that can be easily botched. I've tried a handful of the more reasonably priced salons in the area, and I've been pleased with A Cut Above. I do recommend this along to people, and I get compliments on my hair. read more

I just got a great haircut and color! Great salon! Paul was very good and he cut and styled my hair exactly how I asked ! Thank you Paul!!

I have been going to A Cut Above for approx. 16 years. I have never had a bad experience here and I get many compliments on my hair/color. I drive about 45 min. to go to this salon. This is a community salon, not super cuts walk in. I read the reviews complaining that someone had to wait a 1/2 hr. as a walk in. That did not seem unreasonable to me considering they did not pre-book an appointment. I know they have tons of magazines and a coffee pot always on. That being said, in 16 years I have never waited more than 5 minutes and usually I do not wait at all. I know they work to accommodate everyone. read more

I cant believe that this place has such a poor review due to 2 sour customers who only came here once. They are basing their review of the entire place on one experience, and they didnt even get the good guy to cut their hair. I have been going to a cut above for about 7 years now. it was my mothers salon, and I started going to it. It is owned by an extremely nice Italian couple, but Paul is the one that is always there and that I go to. The cut is $24 (a little too much for some), but it included a nice shampoo and condiitoner, hairdry, and an extrememly great haircut. I have been going for so many years now, that he knows exactly how to cut my hair without saying anything. He also does not expect a tip because he is the owner, which is also nice. I have yet to get a haircut that i didnt love from him, in fact, Ive been living in new york for the past 4 years, and as ludacris as it is, I still travel all the way to MA to get a haircut from him...its not that unusual either...he has clients come in from all over, many whom used to live in the area and moved away such as myself...so dont listen to these people who went their once and didnt even get their hair cut by the owner, but probably some girl who just started...go there and ask for PAUL, he is the best, and he also has a great sense of humor, always cracking jokes... read more

As a male, when I first walked in, I should've known to turn around. I waited half an hour for a two second buzzcut. The lady sat me down and didn't even change the clipper size. I walked out missing a chunk of my wallet and a haircut that would only look good to a blind person. It's like they rushed me out of there. read more

iI recently walked in to a cut above and was quoted a 5 min wait. After exactly 5 mins I was greeted by a smiling stylist named Meg. She was so friendly and very efficient in her work...the salon as a whole had a trendy feeling, and every person warmly greeted me with a smile...since then I have walked in numerous times and received the same exceptional service. I have seen a couple different stylists and each one is very talented. I have no fear I will b greatly taken care of and walk out feeling like a new woman with every appointment. read more

My entire family have had their hair cut by Patricia, and each cut was fantastic. She also colored my hair and did a wonderful job. She really listened to me and had good ideas. I trusted her experience. I would refer anyone to this salon. read more

Turnover of stylists at any salon can be high, so I agree with Anthony K. that you should ask for Paul the owner, or one of the stylists that specialize in certain techniques or cater to certain customers...older or are good with kids etc. I have been coming to have my hair cut and highlighted with Paul for many years and always walk out the door happy. My daughter who is away at school in CA always asks me to book her appointment for a cut and drop-perm when she is coming home to visit. She has had several different stylists at the salon, but has always been pleased. I still remember how gorgeous and perhaps at the time, too grown-up she looked when she had her updo for the HS prom. My son used to go to the cheapo places when he was younger and often suffered an embarrassing "Dumb and Dumber" look with his bangs. At a certain age young men appreciate a good cut as well. He also gets his hair cut when he is home from college in VA with Paul. A quality cut costs more, but in West Acton you don't have to pay for parking as in the wealthier towns, or worry that you have to move your car after an hour or feed the meter. I book ahead and have never waited more than five minutes for the chair. I often feel badly if I'm even a minute or two late because usually Paul is ready to go and waiting for me. From the pleasant reminder call for my appointment , to catching up with Paul who asks about my kids, to seeing the latest picture of his adorable kids on the shelf by his station, it is a renewing experience every time. read more

I beg to differ. I have been going to Paul at this salon for over 10 years and he is excellent. By excellent I mean he is very precise with his cut, personable without being intrusive, and effecient with his time, which doesn't waste mine. I am always in a hurry, and I appreciate getting in and out quickly. Good for you if you have time to lally-gag around. By the way, I recommend that you have your hair cut more than twice a year! How can you look well groomed otherwise? read more

I drive fifty miles to get my hair colored with Paul, who after multiple attempts at multiple dressers nobody gets right. Staff is friendly, super prompt, and nice environment. I work full time and full time school- so it is hard to find the time for a 100 mi round trip hair salon visit-- but is so worth it. Been going here for 15 years highly recommend. read more

I thought I'd try A Cut Above since it is a mile away from my house and the prices seemed reasonable. I get my hair cut every 2-3 months. I asked for a 1 inch trim and to just clean up my layers and shorten the pieces around my face. I've had the same simple cut for years. The stylist took a good 3-4 inches off and the cut just looks choppy! I also asked for him to just blow dry it so it would be dry, nothing fancy. My hair was still very damp when he finished and I was charged the highest price in the price range. I would definitely not recommend. The place is also very low energy, as well. Not the ambiance of your typical salon. read more

Ever since moving to Stow, I have been bouncing around hair salons to find a good hair dresser who stays in one place! So after reading a couple of positive online reviews about "Meaghan" at A Cut Above, I decided to make an appointment with her for a hair cut and color. (I haven't tried out any other services at this salon so I can only speak about Meaghan). During our consultation, she gave me great ideas about what I could do with my color. She didn't pressure me at all, just explained what we could do now or in the future sometime. I normally only get semi-permanent hair color to cover up some gray. But she suggested adding few highlights to give the color depth and dimension. I really liked her suggestions, and she was able to do the semi-perm and the highlights at the same time which no other stylist has ever suggested and/or done. The color came out terrific! Exactly what I was looking for. She also cut my hair well; she only did a trim, but did it exactly the way I wanted, maintaining my layers and length. She listens and at the same time, will give you some fresh ideas if you want to change things up a bit. Also, she knows how to blow out frizzy, bad hair straight without relying on the crutch of the flat iron. It's becoming increasingly rare to find stylists who know how to properly use the round ceramic brush to blow curly hair out straight with a fun flip. So what more could I ask for? Only that she plans to stick around and not move to another salon, which she said she plans to do! If you're looking for a great hairdresser, try Meaghan! She's personable, sweet, listens, and very talented! read more