I’ve been going to the same salon for ten years. TEN YEARS…
And while I love supporting my local salon, which is family-owned and run, it can be a bit pricey. Would I love to get my hair washed, cut and blow dried every 6 weeks? Yes, I would! Can I afford to pay their $98 charge for doing so? Not a chance.
When I found out that I’d be attending an event at the South Beach Wine and Food Festival this past weekend, I wanted to look my best, but I couldn’t afford to pay nearly $100 (well over $100 if you think about the tip!). I really didn’t want to to show up at an event where I might possibly meet Andrew Zimmern with my hair all a mess, you know? If the opportunity to get my photo with the famous Bizarre Foods host presented itself, I wanted to be ready!
I made a trip to Hair Cuttery for the first time and found out that I could get a same wash, cut and blow dry – plus a flat iron treatment – for just $42.00.
That’s right, FORTY TWO DOLLARS!!
Where has Hair Cuttery been all of my life? Oh that’s right…right down the street. With nearly 900 locations on the East Coast and throughout the Midwest, you are likely to find a Hair Cuttery near you too!
I always just assumed that Hair Cuttery was one of those places that you go for a wash and simple cut, but I was wrong. The list of services they offer was surprising! Hair Cuttery is actually a full-service, value-priced salon that offers premium cuts, styling, coloring, waxing and texturizing services. My local Hair Cuttery even offers Keratin treatments and eyebrow waxing services!
I started off with a wash, and I totally fell in love with the shampoo and conditioner they used. It smelled so good! My stylist pointed out that it contained coconut oil, which is great for dry hair like mine.
Now, my hair was pretty long when I walked in. It might not seem that long in the photo because it’s curly, but once you straighten it out, it’s past the halfway mark down my back. All that hair? It’s a pain. I had split ends, and because it was so long, my curls just never quite came out the way I wanted them too. The longer my hair gets, the harder it is to hold a curl.
So I knew I needed to take a bit off to walk out with healthy, more manageable hair. I told my stylist, Edelmis, to take a few inches off the bottom and give me long layers. I know this style is great for my curly hair and also looks fantastic when I flat iron it, so I couldn’t go wrong!
As you can see, my bangs were getting a little raggedy…I always reach this point where I have to decide whether to let my bangs grow out or trim them and keep them.
I’ve had bangs again for about four years now and I just can’t bring myself to get rid of them! I asked Edelmis to clean them up for me.
As Edelmis got to work blow drying and flat ironing my hair, I just kind of sat and watched. She parted my hair in sections and seriously blow dried the heck out of them so that there would be no moisture left when it was time to use the flat iron. Because I had asked for an extra straightening and iron treatment, she used two special products for my hair that are supposed to help keep out humidity.
I had to buy the Redken Smoothing creme because I liked it so much! She said that I can also use it as a curling creme when I want hold without my hair feeling hard or crunchy!
After about an hour of blow drying and flat ironing my hair, Edelmis was done…and I was thrilled!
Whether you have decided to finally tame the frizzies with a professional Keratin treatment, changing up your look with a radical hairstyle change, hiding all that grey, or want to look polished and pretty for a big event, Hair Cuttery has you covered – for less than you would pay practically anywhere else!
I went home and got ready for my South Beach Wine and Food Festival event with my husband and I felt fantastic!
Super cute, right? I love my new hair style!
Is there someone in your life that could use a little pick me up, or that you think would like a little hair makeover before a big event? You can now email the gift of a great look through virtual Hair Cuttery gift cards, no matter how far away they are from you! I think this would be perfect for sending to a niece while they are preparing for Prom Season – Hair Cuttery also does styling for special occasions!
Now through March 4, Hair Cuttery is offering discounted color packages and 40% off professional shampoo and conditioning liters; the savings don’t have to end after you leave the salon! You can stay up to date on all of Hair Cuttery’s promotions by liking their Facebook page!
Enter to Win a $50 Hair Cuttery Gift Card!
Yep, I am giving away a $50 Hair Cuttery gift card, which can be used to cover a ton of services!
How to Enter (do as many as you want for extra entries):
Mandatory Entry: Leave me a comment telling me what you would do with your gift card if you won!
Bonus Entries:
Follow @HairCuttery on Twitter and RT this post! (can be done daily)
Subscribe to The Rebel Chick by email
Subscribe to The Rebel Chick by RSS
This giveaway is only open to US residents and ends at midnight on March 4th, 2013.
I participated in this sponsored campaign for One2One Network. I received a Hair Cuttery gift card to facilitate my post and monetary compensation, but all opinions stated are my own.
Dawn says
February 25, 2013 at 7:06 amThey did a great job! You look great. I’d use the gift card to get my hair colored.
Beth says
February 25, 2013 at 8:05 amI would go get a simple cut. I get my hair cut once or twice a year just save on the budget!
Beth says
February 25, 2013 at 8:06 amTweeted and followed …
https://twitter.com/simplybudgeted/status/306027207690706944
Anne - Mommy Has to Work says
February 25, 2013 at 10:17 amI started going to them when we moved up north. I’ve been happy so far.
Colleen says
February 25, 2013 at 10:25 pmJust have to say you look great, love the hair!!
Adrienne gordon says
February 26, 2013 at 12:42 pmIt’d be family haircut time.
Katharine Davis says
February 26, 2013 at 1:48 pma cut for me one my boys
Karla says
February 26, 2013 at 3:17 pmI would use it for our three kids! Thanks! Haircuts all around!
melissa Resnick says
February 26, 2013 at 4:17 pma cut for me
Peggy Greco says
February 26, 2013 at 4:38 pmMy hubby and I need a new haircut/style and would be honored to win.
Jennifer Drinkwater says
February 26, 2013 at 5:22 pmWow, You look fabulous!!! My Mom alsways cuts my hair, it’s free!! Would really enjoy a day of pampering!!! Love it! Who knew haor Cuttery did such an amazing job?! Even if I don’t win, I’m going anyway!
Beverly Drinkwater says
February 26, 2013 at 5:26 pmI would sooo enjoy I haircut! I basically cut my own, and my daughter’s hair as well to save money. Your hair looks amazing, Love it!!!!!!!
Dominique says
February 26, 2013 at 9:46 pmmy son would get a haircut and yours turned out great!
Sarah says
February 26, 2013 at 9:50 pmI’d get highlights. Thanks for the chance to win!
Sarah says
February 26, 2013 at 9:54 pmHair Cuttery Twitter follower as @sarebstare and I tweeted this post: https://twitter.com/sarebstare/status/306597988728446978
Sarah says
February 26, 2013 at 9:56 pmI am an email subscriber!
Sarah says
February 26, 2013 at 9:57 pmRSS feed subscriber on Google Reader!
Sarah says
February 27, 2013 at 3:12 amhttps://twitter.com/sarebstare/status/306678057668837376
April V. says
February 27, 2013 at 5:29 amWell, the only person to cut my hair in the past three years has been my husband so I’d LOVE to go get a wash/cut/style!
dan williams says
February 27, 2013 at 10:29 amtwitted this today, 27/02
Jennifer Drinkwater says
February 27, 2013 at 11:57 amIt sure would be awesome to have my hair done for the relay, gonna take a ton of pics!! 🙂
Lauren E says
February 27, 2013 at 12:02 pmI’d get my layers re done. They’ve grown out too much
Beverly Drinkwater says
February 27, 2013 at 12:08 pmEven if we don’t win, we will still win by going to hair cuttery! Now that we have your stylists name, we will ask for her!
sandra says
February 27, 2013 at 12:33 pmthe traditional wash and cut
natalie nichols says
February 27, 2013 at 2:03 pmi would give it to my dad as a way to say “thank you”
natalie nichols says
February 27, 2013 at 2:04 pmi subscribe by email diesel_had_my_baby@yahoo.com
Kim W says
February 27, 2013 at 6:19 pmI would get a cut, something new for summer
Rosanne says
February 27, 2013 at 10:01 pmI would give it to my husband as he gets his hair cut there and is always looking to save money
Rosanne says
February 27, 2013 at 10:03 pmFollow Hair Cuttery on Twitter and tweeted: will not allow me to paste url but twitter name is rosannepm
Rosanne says
February 27, 2013 at 10:04 pmSubscribe to Rebel Chick by e-mail
Rosanne says
February 27, 2013 at 10:05 pmSubscribe to Rss feed via Google reader-rosannepm
Sarah says
February 28, 2013 at 1:48 amhttps://twitter.com/sarebstare/status/307019293835554816
Rhonda Gayle Nash-Hall says
February 28, 2013 at 6:06 amI WOULD GIVE THIS CARD TO ONE OF MY DAUGHTERS SO THEY COULD HAVE A TREAT DAY!
i AM FOLLOWING ON TWITTER
julie murphy says
February 28, 2013 at 9:47 amI would use it myself. My hair is all the way down my back and need to cut to donate to Locks of Love.
Nichol Tone says
February 28, 2013 at 1:02 pmI would use it for me. need a definite hair cut
Danielle T says
February 28, 2013 at 1:07 pmif i won i would get my hair colored (i go there anyway!)
Vera K says
February 28, 2013 at 1:47 pmI would put it towards some highlights.
Ruth chu says
February 28, 2013 at 2:42 pmgo towards getting my hair straightened
Ruth chu says
February 28, 2013 at 2:44 pmhttps://twitter.com/intent/tweet?original_referer=http%3A%2F%2Ftherebelchick.com%2Fsmart-looks-smart-prices-for-less-at-hair-cuttery%2F&text=Smart%20Looks%2C%20Smart%20Prices%20for%20Less%20at%20Hair%20Cuttery%20-%20The%20Rebel%20Chick&tw_p=tweetbutton&url=http%3A%2F%2Ftherebelchick.com%2Fsmart-looks-smart-prices-for-less-at-hair-cuttery%2F&via=therebelchick
Ruth chu says
February 28, 2013 at 2:45 pmaznmlver@yahoo.com is my email
Toni says
February 28, 2013 at 5:59 pmThey did a great job!!!
KJ Skib says
February 28, 2013 at 9:36 pmI would get city lights high lights!
KJ Skib says
February 28, 2013 at 9:37 pmI follow Hair Cuttery on twitter and tweeted: https://twitter.com/KJSkib/status/307318489494982656
KJ Skib says
February 28, 2013 at 9:38 pmI subscribed by email.
Charlotte Raynor says
March 1, 2013 at 12:10 amIf I was lucky enough to win, I’d use it towards a color and cut for my hair. Thanks for the great giveaway! 🙂
Vee says
March 1, 2013 at 1:55 amI’d buy CIBU haircaire
Sarah says
March 1, 2013 at 4:18 amhttps://twitter.com/sarebstare/status/307419576340185089
Stephanie Larison says
March 1, 2013 at 11:20 amLooks great! I would use it to get my hair cut and colored.
KJ Skib says
March 1, 2013 at 9:55 pmhttps://twitter.com/KJSkib/status/307685471503388672
Daraya says
March 1, 2013 at 10:49 pmI would use it to get myself a much-needed hair cut! 🙂
Sarah says
March 2, 2013 at 3:41 amhttps://twitter.com/sarebstare/status/307772427763605504
jessica edwards says
March 2, 2013 at 7:21 amgive it to my dad
KJ Skib says
March 3, 2013 at 8:54 pmdaily retweet: https://twitter.com/KJSkib/status/308394989744967680
Sarah says
March 3, 2013 at 9:31 pmhttps://twitter.com/sarebstare/status/308404269923565568
Bonnie Florentine says
March 4, 2013 at 7:24 amWe could use this.
Sarah says
March 4, 2013 at 2:07 pmhttps://twitter.com/sarebstare/status/308654916078039040
Peggy D says
March 4, 2013 at 3:52 pmI’d use it to put it toward getting my hair colored
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Peggy D says
March 4, 2013 at 3:54 pmfollowing @haircuttery on twitter (@sweetheart4171) and tweeted
https://twitter.com/sweetheart4171/status/308681593285906432
sweetheart4171(at)yahoo(dot)com
KJ SKib says
March 4, 2013 at 8:42 pmretweet: https://twitter.com/KJSkib/status/308754375986278402