The Cutting Edge Salon
The Cutting Edge Salon
The Cutting Edge is a licensed, professional salon, located between Pickens and Easley, SC. It was established in 1995 and is owned by Ayme Howard, who has twenty-six years of experience in hair. The salon is open from 8:30 - 5:00 M-F, but appointments after 5:00 are gladly accepted. Walk-ins are also welcome.
The Cutting Edge Salon offers anything from waxing, to facials, to the highest quality of Keratin treatments and chemical services, foiling, balayage, manicures, and so much more.
Ayme also carries a variety of product lines for you to keep your hair at its best - Keratin, Amika, IGK, Verb, Leaf + Flower, Pureology, Kenra, Lanza, Deva Curl, Redken, Sexy Hair, Matrix - just to name a few.
Please come in today and enjoy the best salon experience you have yet to find.
Meet Our Amazing Stylists...
Ayme Howard
Owner/Stylist
Morgan Davis
Nail Tech
Gail Raines
Stylist
Caroline Lyda
Stylist
Allie Jourdain
Stylist
Malorie Howard
Receptionist
Ayme Howard
Ayme joined The Cutting Edge Salon in November of 1997, six months after graduating high school, earning her cosmetology license at the Career Center.
In February of 2009, she became the owner of The Cutting Edge, transforming her childhood dreams into reality.
She encourages her salon team to stay true to their work, always stay humble and know their worth.
Specializing in taking care of clients, from razor cuts to custom coloring services, letting her take the reins to do what would look best on you is what she values the most.
When Ayme isn't behind the chair, with a coffee on her color cart, she is either piled up with her furbabies and family, traveling, or working on someone's trip.
Of all the different hats she wears, her favorite is being a wife to Jeff and a mom to Peyton and Malorie.
Ayme IS NOT currently accepting new clients, but consider following her social media accounts for up-to-date information and new client availability.
Gail Raines
Gail started her cosmetology career in 1988.
In 1997, she became part of The Cutting Edge Salon team.
She is married with one son.
Gail is not only very patient, but she takes her time making her clients feel good about themselves. In her free time, she's out shopping for a bargain or loving on all of her cats that she adores.
Gail IS currently accepting new clients.
Allie Jourdain
Allie has been a stylist at The Cutting Edge Salon for 10 years. She loves to make connections with each client, while helping them achieve their dream hair goals! Her specialties include balayage, hand tied extensions, and bridal hair and makeup. Allie is rarely found without a coffee in hand at work. In her free time, she enjoys church activities, hanging with friends and family, and making memories with her sweet baby girl, Jerzie!
Allie IS NOT currently accepting new clients, but consider following her social media accounts for up-to-date information and new client availability.
Morgan Davis
Morgan is a nail technician at The Cutting Edge Salon. She has been solely doing nails since 2010.
Morgan is happily married to her husband, Stephen.
Morgan is a kidney transplant recipient and is blessed to be able to have a second chance at life.
Morgan's favorite part about doing nails is being able to pamper her clients and make them feel good. She is thankful for the special relationship she shares with each and every one of them.
In her spare time, she loves to make memories with her family - especially her niece and nephew, go thrifting, and visit plant stores. She loves visiting the beach and mountains, and having fun!
Morgan IS NOT currently accepting new clients, but consider following her social media accounts for up-to-date information and new client availability.
Caroline Lyda
Caroline received her cosmetology license through the Pickens County Career Center in 2022, and has worked at The Cutting Edge Salon since. She has fallen in love with doing hair and facials.
Her niche is blonding, balayage, full transformations, facials, and massages - but she loves all aspects of hair!
When Caroline isn't behind the chair, you'll find her getting coffee, shopping, or hanging out with friends.
Fun fact: Caroline had her cosmetology license before she graduated from high school!
Caroline IS currently accepting new clients.
Malorie Howard
Malorie was literally born into The Cutting Edge Salon family. Daughter to Ayme, she has been the full time receptionist since 2020.
From scheduling appointments and answering phone calls, to entertaining children while their mom gets pampered and making coffee runs - she does it all!
When Mal has free time, between the salon and classes earning her nursing degree, she can be found napping with her Golden Doodle, Maverick.
