About Cutting Edge Hair Salon

Welcome to Cutting Edge Hair Salon

Located in the Kings Trading Center in South Lake Tahoe, Cutting Edge Hair Salon is your new go-to spot for great style at an even better price — $25 haircuts for everyone, every day.

We’re a newly remodeled salon full of charm, personality, and familiar faces. Our team is a blend of seasoned stylists and new talent, coming together to offer a wide variety of services in one convenient location, including haircuts, color, event styling, waxing and more.

Whether you’re stopping in for a quick trim or getting ready for your big day, we’re here to help you look and feel your best.

Schedule Your Appointment Today

Enjoy the convenience of booking your appointment online with just a few clicks. Our easy-to-use system ensures you can secure your preferred time with your favorite stylist. Don’t wait, book now and experience the Cutting Edge difference!

Choose Your Expert Stylist

My name is Melissa. I moved here 5 years ago from the Bay area and I’ve had my license for a little over 10 years. I love the outdoors my 2 dogs and being creative.

I went through schooling for Cosmetology in 2007, and I started at Just Kuts in 2010. I thought cutting hair would just be a stepping stone in my career, and I would go back to a full-service salon, but it wasn’t long before I knew that cutting hair was the career for me!

My whole life I was always a people person and in this line of work you meet new people everyday. Building connections with people is just as important to me as making sure you receive a haircut that you love! I try to make every visit a fun and relaxing one. If you can laugh and joke around we will get along great!

Hi, I’m Sarah Jenkins — and I believe you already look amazing, but if you’re ready to refresh your look or try something new, I’d love to help you feel your absolute best.

With over 20 years of experience behind the chair, I bring a blend of creativity, skill, and personal care to every client I work with. I started my journey in Southern California, graduated from cosmetology school, and built a successful salon career in both Lake Tahoe and New York. Now back in beautiful Tahoe, I’m excited to offer my signature services in a place that feels like home.

I specialize in custom cuts, vibrant color, and kid-friendly styling—yes, I’m a mom too, so I know how to keep things fun and stress-free for little ones! Whether you’re coming in for a major transformation or a quick touch-up, I take pride in delivering quality work and building real connections. Many of my clients become lifelong friends—and that’s my favorite part of what I do.

Let’s create a style that makes you feel confident, refreshed, and totally you.

Our services

Haircuts

Customized haircuts designed to complement your features, hair texture, lifestyle, and personal style, including precision cuts, layered cuts, trims, and specialty cuts.

Coloring

Professional hair color services customized to enhance, refresh, or transform your look, including all-over color, highlights, lowlights, balayage, gray coverage, root touch-ups and creative color.

Styling

Professional hair styling tailored to your desired look, including blowouts, curls, waves, smoothing, event styling for parties, photoshoots, and other special occasions.

Waxing

Professional facial waxing services designed to leave skin smooth and clean, including brows, lip, chin, and other facial areas, with attention to precision and proper aftercare.

NEW LOCATION – NEW SALON

We are located in the Kings Trading Center – Next Door to Overland Meat Co.

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A fantastic experience! Sarah does my haircut in 10 mins or less and it looks so good. I usually pay more while sitting in the chair for a lot longer, for the same cut (just not as good). So grateful for this salon! Would absolutely recommend.
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Tahoe Nick
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Always quick and friendly. Thank you Sarah and Jessica
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Anisa Kastle
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Sara made me feel so comfortable cutting about a foot of my hair off! I was concerned about how my curl pattern would change and she talked me through how to best enhance my natural waves. This was a great experience and I’ll definitely be going back!
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Tracy Mallory
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Sarah looked, listened and understood exactly what I wanted, already three weeks overdue and three thousand miles away from my usual stylist. She made the layering look easy, and then handled the touchups as if I'd been coming in for years. Very happy to have found the Cutting Edge.
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Sarah Steele
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Sarah is the best! She's amazing with toddlers
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Chris Alix
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The best shop in town! Clean shop with a terrific and accommodating staff.
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No more stressing about where to get a cut in South Lake, or going off the hill for one...this is the spot! I've had 3 cuts already here and they've all been great. I love how you can book online, and I love the space, it's open and inviting and clean and friendly. Melissa is an awesome stylist...all 3 of my cuts were by her because the first one was so nice, that I keep going back to her...she rocks! I bet the other stylists are great too, it just seems like a well-run business, with high standards and attention to detail. The price is a steal for what you get here. Overall a great addition to SLT 👍
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