First time at Cutting Edge today and was impressed. Maro does amazing work! She's very detail-oriented and fixed everything that was wrong with my last haircut elsewhere. Will definitely be going back. Also, she was very accommodating and took me later in the day at the last minute. read more

No complaints. Maro gave me a very good haircut and is a very friendly person. I went early on a Saturday morning

Tamara was great- she understood my hair so well!! She also gave me tips on how to take care of my curly frizzy hair-definitely going back again. read more

I moved to Waltham a few months ago - the place I had been going for haircuts was jam-packed this afternoon, and I didn't have the time to wait. After today, don't think I'll be going back there. I stumbled across Custom Cuts last week & figured I'd try it at some point. Maro cut my hair today and it was a fantastic experience. She was very welcoming and made me feel that my business was appreciated - most importantly, the haircut looks great! I will be going to Custom Cuts from here on out. $16 for a regular men's haircut. Highly recommended. read more

I totally dropped in today after seeing their Groupon---not expecting much for a $9.99 Groupon but figured, ahhhh, we'll see. THESE GUYS ROCKED IT! Great caring service, attention to detail, they weren't rushed and were fun to be around. I'm so tired of the Downtown Boston crap where the bubbly water container seems more important than the haircut . . .go here --- leave happy read more

Talin is AMAZING. I have been getting my eyebrows done by Talin for the last 5 years. I LOVE her work! read more

I bought a Groupon for this hair salon and I couldn't be happier to find this place! The owner is very nice and skillful, I love the cut, the hair massage is super relaxing. I have been to many expensive hair salons, their service couldn't even match with Maro's 30 yrs of experience. The quality of the service is amazing, the price is very reasonable, I definitely recommend this place with a golden star:) read more

Maro is a really nice hair stylist... place has great people. Would definitely recommend this place... better than most in waltham and the surrounding area! read more

took me years to find a hair stylist as talented as Tamar. She is the best out there

I went to this salon for a haircut and had the most awesome experience. I asked Tamar for a shag haircut and she did exactly what I wanted her to do. Once she saw the picture I brought she knew what I had in mind and she followed through with my request perfectly. The minute I walked in there she acknowledged me and made me feel welcome, which is important if you are a newbie to a salon. She is knowledgeable and the utmost professional, and by the way she talks you know she is also an artist who puts thought into her craft. After a long time searching for a good hairstylist I have finally found her. She made me feel like a million bucks when I walked out of there. Do bring a picture as it helps to insure that everyone is on the same page. read more

Talin is THE BEST eyebrow artist I have ever been to. She reshaped my eyebrows and made them look fuller. I love my brows and will never go to anyone ever again! read more

My hair is very short and very thick - therefore it requires a lot of texturizing. After a really bad experience - the worst cut ever (in Newton) - I was really happy with Mara's professional touch. She cut and texturized my hair perfectly, and explained what she was doing and why. Also, the price was right. I need a cut every 4-6 weeks and this is the first place nearby I've found with reasonable prices and skillful hairdressers! read more

Got my hair cut today and had a WONDERFUL experience. Truly thrilled with everybpart of my experience!!

Had a couple hours of down time in Waltham and took a drive down Lexington St to find any old barbershop to get a haircut. Saw Custom Cuts and pulled in. Didn't wait as it was early in the day. Maro was very attentive and gave me one of the best cuts. I live in Boston but will make it a point to make my way to Waltham. read more

I've been to many different salons but none of them have ever come close to Custom Cuts. Tamar is awesome! She always takes the time to answer my questions (I've never been very good at styling my hair) and she has given me a lot of tips that have helped me to take better care of my hair. She is very friendly and I don't think I've ever met someone who was as talented as she is. I get my hair both cut and dyed, and she never fails to make me look great. They just started a new service where you can have your eyebrows done and I tried it today. I have thin eyebrows that don't have a lot of shape but they are looking so much better now. This place is fantastic! read more

Not sure if my first review went through, but Tamar is so good at what she does, I don't mind putting in another anyhow! I have had my hair cut by her on two occasions, and in both cases she has done an amazing job. I've brought her a picture both times and she always had helpful recommendations about slight modifications to make which only made it better. She works magic with her scissors and is a joy to talk to! read more

Custom Cut - Cut by Tamar - Hair Salons Near Me - Waltham, Massachusetts

I got a cut and color and it was probably the best I've ever had. Tamar is so knowledgable about colors and explained to me what exactly she was doing. Also, before cutting, she made sure I understood the amount I was taking off. The outcome was exactly what I wanted (and I'm VERY picky when it comes to my hair)- all for an extremely reasonable price. If you overlook this place, you're definitely missing out. I will recommend this place to everyone I know. Also, to reiterate what other posts have said, Tamar is very passionate about her job and is amazing at what she does. Thank you! read more

I moved to this area last fall, and I'm glad I found Custom Cuts! As a guy with rapidly thinning hair, I'm always a little unsure about having someone new cut my hair. I was so pleased that the stylist here listened to my suggestions and talked me through a good looking haircut. The stylist worked quickly and expertly, and my girlfriend told me it was "the best haircut [I've] ever had"! Staff is friendly, accommodating and very good at what they do. I've now gone here exclusively for my last 4 haircuts and am comfortable asking the stylist to trust her instincts. Enjoy a thoughtful, fashionable haircut and overall great service! read more

Sloppy job, careless and casual. The previous reviews were very misleading. I went there with my son and both got terrible haircut.

My friend recommended this salon for my hair cut. I went there and would never go anywhere else. Tamara is very knowledgeable and courteous. I could tell she's has years of experience in this industry and truly made me feel relaxed. My hair cut is amazing, I also got a treatment, yes she did suggest it (but I knew I needed it). I did purchase the treatment which I could do at home once a month, and I loved the shampoo & conditioner she used on me so I bought that too. With my hair cut + hair product & gratuity = very very reasonable. I believe they offer hair cuts for men & kids as well. a gentelmen was there before me and she did a wonderful job with my daughter's hair while I was under the dryer. it is definetly worth the drive and I will be there for my next hair cut. read more

Great salon! I hadn't had my hair professionally cut in about a year. It was a nightmare, dry brittle ends, uneven and terribly layered. Custom Cuts sorted it all out for me. My hair dresser really knew what she was doing and walked me through the whole process. She gave great hair care advice and wasn't pushy about products or services. Hair cut was quick, efficient and incredibly well-executed. I got exactly the hairstyle that I wanted at the really unbelievable price of $17. My dense straight hair has so much more movement and style now. If you're a college student at Brandeis or Bentley don't wait until break to get a hair cut at home, Waltham has a well-priced hidden gem of a salon! read more

This place is great and they really take good care of their clients! I've gone in to see Tamar a few times for cuts and coloring. She always explains to me what she is going to do before she does it which not only makes me feel comfortable but also shows how knowledgeable she is in hair care. I went in today for some highlights and even though I was the last client of the day, I was treated as if I was the first client of the day - this type of customer service is hard to come by. I'd give this place 10 stars if I could! read more

Wish I could say the same as last reviewer Derek. We actually used his review as reason to go here. Sadly, I cannot disagree more. My husband went in for a haircut today. He has medium long hair. He wanted few inches off the bottom, to have it tapered on sides of his face, and some light layers in the back to add a little body. Sounds simple enough for a professional. He had photos with some ideas of a bit shorter style and the stylist did next to nothing. It really just looks like a minor trim. Really annoying. Didn't get the name of the stylist so no help on whom to steer clear of. No repeat business from us for sure. read more

I didn't have a good experience here and feel cheated by the many good reviews. I gave it a few chances but every time, I had an uncomfortable experience at the salon. The phone keeps ringing off the hook and the stylists would stop in the middle of a cut to pick it up. Very unprofessional. It's not just a short conversation, it would sometimes extend and the lady who runs the place talks slowly and talks a lot. That all is fine if they give amazing haircuts, but both my recent experiences, I came out feeling like crying and hiding my face until my hair grows out. I gave the stylist a photo of what I want, but she doesn't seem to understand and gave me something completely different. Now, my hair is too short and I look like a teenager. I am never trusting my hair with them again. read more

I saw Tamar as she had great reviews and thought I would take try her. The first time she was very attentive and informative and a reasonable cut as the previous style was grown out. The second time I left wondering what is she doing! She tried to make the hair do something with her hands NOT with the scissors! Growing hair out is a challenge but I asked a lot of questions the last time and she still butchered it with thinning shears vs.designing with a precision cut. I am at a disadvantage not being able to watch her because of visual problems and I really doubt even after three visits she knows my name. She didn't listen and my HAIR is a MESS. $20.00 each time with $5.00 tip (my choice) and I should have just left. Totally regret going back!!!! read more

I went yesterday to get a hair cut and an oil treatment I bought with groupon at Custom cuts in Waltham. I would say this is the place I have been looking for years! It is clean and the stylist is extremely experienced and as sweet as possible to be, the place not only provides superb service but also the warmest environment you can find. I also got my eyebrows done, amazing! I usually go to Newbury St. or other fancy places, but nobody has been as good, I haven't felt as good in years! I will certainly go back often and highly recommend it!! A+ read more

I wanted a nice, refreshing cut and am so happy with my new style! I love it! Tamar is a very pleasant, knowledgeable, and helpful. Definitely will practice her haircare advice! Thank you so much! read more

I went here based off of all the rave reviews and was really sad when I left. I went in for a cut and style, she did my hair rather rapidly then plopped me under the blower to "style" it (never asked how I liked it). The bothersome part was that she left the salon, without giving me a heads up or anything, and didn't come back for 50 min! The blower was left on way to hot, but I stuck around thinking she might have a great idea.Once she got back took my hair down and said I was all set :( Left with a mop of unstyled hair and a cheap hair cut. read more

So glad I found Custom Cuts - so close to Bentley U, which makes life easy for me, and it's affordable, too. More importantly, I've yet to get a bad haircut here. I've had cuts from both Maro and Tamar, and they were both awesome, attentive, and had useful advice. read more

Tamara was awesome! She gave me a great shampoo and conditioner treatment that only costed 5 dollars extra from the haircut. She gave me lots of tips and pointers for my hair that I never knew and my hair is looking healthier and better than ever. My cut is amazing, she knew how to work with my wavy hair so I can just let it air dry and it has a nice shape and looks good. She was very confident and nice and I'll definitely be going back there. The price was reasonable too. read more

Wonderful and knowledgeable stylist. She definitely knew what she was doing. Love my haircut. And it was a great price.

Very nice hair cuts. We really like the style and quality with the money. The place is clean and quiet. A very friendly and productive experience. read more

I found this salon a couple years ago through Groupon and have become a loyal customer. Tamar is the most knowledgeable, talented hairdresser I have ever been to. She shares everything she knows, explains what she's doing and why and I have followed all her suggestions and found that she's always right. Prices are very reasonable and it's easy to get an appointment. Tamar and her mom are amazing (and also really friendly and welcoming) and I won't go anywhere else. Ever. Very highly recommended! read more

Maro is great! Newbury street service at super cheap price! Great deal for the $. Never disappointed leaving custom cuts! :)

My hair needed to be fixed and was done so and didn't even take a long time. Very friendly and knows what they are doing here. I highly recommend this place. I will be going back. read more

I just went to Custom Cuts for the first time today and was a little nervous going in. So glad that I did! Tamar was so friendly and helpful, she put me at ease right away and obviously knew exactly what she was doing. I haven't had short hair in a long time, and wanted a style that would be easy to maintain. She knew what to do right away, and explained each step to me anytime I had questions. Amazing salon, I would recommend it to anyone who wants a great haircut! read more

Hated it ...Went there on friend's recommendation...I had long hair and i asked her to cut in V shape in layers. I even showed her photo which me asked me to bring, incase of confusion. She cut my hair shot, and when it was final check she told me that she has cut it in U shaped. There were no sign of layers. Also, for my front she cut it so short which she called side bangs...I never asked her. After being so unpleased with her style i gave her 2 dollars as the tip which she made fun about with her cousin, after that I gave her 7 dollars more ...I never want to go there again.... read more

I got my eyebrow done by Talin. She's very nice and talented! My eyebrows are amazing!

Great haircut from Tamar. FAST pixie cut, exactly what I wanted, with consideration to how it will look as it grows out. Incredibly affordable, and easy to get to from my office. Thanks so much! read more

I had my first haircut at Custom Cuts yesterday and I am thrilled with the results. I chose Custom Cuts for it's proximity to my office and the great Yelp reviews. Those reviews did not exaggerate. My appointment was booked cheerfully by Maro, same day--also of note is that they are open on Mondays, when most salons are not. This is important to me, as I am an impulsive hair cutter and when I want it cut, I want it cut NOW. I arrived as Maro finished up with another client; she then came over and introduced herself and listened intently while I explained all the challenges my hair would present. She was undaunted and took me out back for a wonderful scalp massage during my shampoo/conditioner. Back to her chair and she began cutting. She was a confident cutter, and I like that. It showed her years of experience and put me at ease. I was going from a shoulder length style to a short pixie cut, so I was cautious about the transformation. Maro paid very close attention to detail and checked and cross-checked the cut several times to ensure perfection. Her styling was fantastic, typically I have to use a straightener to smooth out my unruly waves but she did it with just the blow dryer and round brush and it was just gorgeous. I feel like I've discovered a hidden gem and I will certainly return again and again! read more