“A Cut Above offers a wide variety of spa services, including three different kinds of artificial nails, manicures, pedicures, waxing and every advance in cutting, styling, perming, coloring, hair extensions and special occasion hair and makeup.”–Diane Sresing, Around Kent Magazine– Established in 1982. Karen Shaw started working as a hair stylist 2 days after graduating . She worked & learned from Pat Dimauro ( a master stylist) for 6 years. When Pat moved to Texas she started A Cut Above Hair & Nail Salon. Since then she & her staff have offered expert hair & nail services at affordable prices to the entire family, The salon has been remodeled and the stylist constantly are being educated in the new styles & techniques to keep every thing new. They may have been there a while but things are definitely not old at A Cut Above.