Hair Cuttery
| Company type | Private |
|---|---|
| Industry | Hairdressing, Beauty salon |
| Founded | 1974 |
| Founder | Dennis Ratner |
| Headquarters | United States |
Area served | East Coast and Midwest, United States |
Key people | Seth Gittlitz (CEO) |
| Products | Hair care services, Cibu private label haircare line |
Number of employees | 5000+ |
Hair Cuttery stands as a prominent American unisex hair salon franchise and holds the distinction of being the largest privately owned hairdressing chain within the United States.
History
Established in 1974 by Dennis Ratner, Hair Cuttery opened its inaugural salon in West Springfield, Virginia. Over time, the company grew substantially, evolving into the nation’s largest privately controlled salon network. By 2021, Hair Cuttery managed more than 500 salons situated primarily along the East Coast and in the Midwest.
In April 2020, ownership transitioned to Hair Cuttery Salon Holdings Inc, a debtor-in-possession entity affiliated with Tacit Salon Holdings LLC and headed by CEO Seth Gittlitz. This acquisition encompassed financial support aimed at resuming operations and reinstating employee wages following a halt caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.
Operations
The Hair Cuttery Family of Brands oversees the management of both the Hair Cuttery and Bubbles salon networks, in addition to the Cibu private label haircare line. Hair Cuttery runs upwards of 500 salon locations and has a workforce exceeding 5,000 professional stylists.