Paula
Owner
Paula has owned A Cut Above Hair Design since 1990. Paula is always looking for new and improved ways to educate her clients and staff by bringing Wella Professional Educators into the salon. Her education in Wella dimensional color and foil placement is the key to a great new look for all her clients. Paula’s love of hair and dressing it has never diminished. She enjoys creating new up styles for The Bridal Runway Show and for brides who seek out the best in up styles. She has gone to numerous classes by Aquage, a company known for their formal hairstyling products and techniques. Paula has also continued her education with Yves Durif in New York, Wella, Moroccanoil, and is also certified in Brazilian Blowouts.
OUR TEAM
The A Cut Above Hair Design team of hair stylists in Waterford, CT.
Kris has been a hair stylist since 2006 and has been with A Cut Above Hair Design since 2009. She is a confident and passionate stylist that is always furthering her education to keep her skills sharp and to stay on top of the current hair trends. She is a compassionate mother of two who likes to live a healthy active lifestyle to be the best version of herself. Helping people feel good inside and out is her driving motivation.
Jessica has been with our salon since 2016 after she finished cosmetology school at Paul Mitchell. She specializes in many different styles of color such as foil highlights or lowlights, balayage, blondes, and fashion colors. She continues her education with classes as the industry is always changing. Jessica wants to make sure all her clients feel beautiful once they leave her chair.
Melissa has a keen eye for detail and the ability to showcase a person’s natural assets. She specializes in balayage and highlighting techniques but also has knowledge in a wide range of haircutting and coloring artistry. Melissa believes continuing education is key to success. She is Wella trained and has Sebastian Cut Craft, Brazilian Blowout, Global Keratin, and Keratin Complex certifications among many others.
Raven specializes in customizable color! Whether you’re dreaming of something dimensional and bold, or something more subtle and natural, she is pleased to help you achieve your hair goals! Your hair health will always come first sitting in her chair , and you will see that reflect in your end result ! To view some of her favorite hair creations and keep up on day to day services she provides in the salon follow her hairstagram @ravalish_hairxo
Nicole has been a stylist at A Cut Above Hair Design for 5 years graduated from Marinello Cosmetology School. She is certified in Brazilian Blowouts and GK treatments. She also trained in R+Co, Wella, Sebastian, Aquage, and Moroccanoil. Nicole’s specialties include long and short haircuts, foil highlights,balayage, Blowouts and styling.
Noreen has over 17 years of experience with A Cut Above Hair Design. Noreen’s personality reflects in the hairstyles and colors of her clients. She is always looking to update and educate her clients in the newest and most flattering looks and products available. Noreen has attended many Redken Color, Cutting, and Dimensional Designing classes over the years.
Ashley a New England local, attended the Aveda Institute of RI.
Where she received extensive color training in color lines such as Aveda, Davines and Wella. Her passion for hair goes beyond the color brush she’s always looking for inspiration to create new looks, whether it be a textured edgy haircut or a romantic bridal upstyle.
Where she received extensive color training in color lines such as Aveda, Davines and Wella. Her passion for hair goes beyond the color brush she’s always looking for inspiration to create new looks, whether it be a textured edgy haircut or a romantic bridal upstyle.
Shannon wants to make you feel beautiful!Whether itʼs a fun flirty bob or a sun kissed balayage, she will design the ideal look that suits you! She uses refined cutting and razoring techniques, and is skilled in the latest blonding and coloring options.Shannon is also your go-to for bridal and prom updos! Her favorite styles are boho inspired braids and soft romantic waves.Follow her on Instagram@shan_thehairstylist_ to see her portfolio! Shannon has been with A Cut Above since 2015.
Ellen is a seasoned stylist who grew up in both the Rhode Island and Connecticut shoreline.
She has spent the majority of her career in the great city of Boston alongside some of the best hairdressers in the industry, those experiences have helped shape her into the stylist and colorist she is today. Some of her accomplishments have been working with Team Wella for Boston fashion week,TV, Runway Shows and print work. She has attended countless educational classes all over the country, colorist certifications in both Wella and Goldwell and is always continuing to learn and grow from education.
She has spent the majority of her career in the great city of Boston alongside some of the best hairdressers in the industry, those experiences have helped shape her into the stylist and colorist she is today. Some of her accomplishments have been working with Team Wella for Boston fashion week,TV, Runway Shows and print work. She has attended countless educational classes all over the country, colorist certifications in both Wella and Goldwell and is always continuing to learn and grow from education.
I’ve been in love with the cosmetology industry & helping people feel beautiful since high school where I mostly dabbled in hair & makeup for proms and weddings. I went to cosmetology school at Paul Mitchell the school of RI. I specialize in cutting, bridal hair & makeup with certification from Lara Kay Bridal Red Carpet. I’m certified in tape-in hair extensions as well. I also love a good balayage! I’m always up to date & on trend with the latest makeup looks. I love attending education as much as I can for styling, cutting, color & makeup. Especially when I get to go to my favorite city, New York, to attend. Follow me on Instagram @Blondeambition_mua