Grace Eyler
Jen Weddle, owner of Jen’s Cutting Edge hair salon, recalls memories of the start of her career. At age fifteen, she began working part-time for Catoctin Hair Studio as a shampoo girl. While attending Catoctin High School, the young stylist began her cosmetology education at VoTech in Frederick (what CTC is today). When the Catoctin Hair Studio salon closed, the opportunity arose for her to open her very own shop. At the young age of twenty, she opened Jen’s Cutting Edge Salon in the Cozy Shoppes in Thurmont. In 2010, long-time friend, Missy Morgan, joined Jen’s team, then Lois Gaber also joined in 2013. Jen takes care of the hair, and Missy and Lois schedule, take calls, and happily welcome their clients.
This year, Jen’s Cutting Edge hair salon is celebrating fifteen years in business. When the Cozy Shoppes closed, Jen was forced to relocate and set up shop at 12917 Catoctin Furnace Road next to Mike’s Auto Body. This location is visible from Route US 15 near Catoctin Zoo.
“It’s been a quite a transition,” said Jen.
In her prior location, she also offered tanning. Jen plans on re-opening that tanning portion of the business in the future. In the meantime, every product and service that you remember from her previous location is available in the new location, and the new shop is only two miles away from the old location. In the past, people would park in the Cozy parking lot, crossing the busy street to get to her shop. The new location features easy and convenient parking, which makes it very accessible to senior or disabled clients, especially during bad weather. Another perk that came with her new location is a kid-friendly environment, with a tot-sized table and an assortment of interesting toys for entertainment.
“We are hair care for the whole family, and we are happy to give children their first haircut, and every cut from there on out!” said Jen.
With a strong focus on accommodating not only ladies, but the entire family, Jen offers a wide array of services, including haircuts, waxing, perms, updos, foil and cap highlights, and all-over dye. Jen’s Cutting Edge also provides high quality hair products and high-end nail polishes. Even though tanning isn’t currently offered, if you’re looking for discounted lotions or goggles for the local gym’s tanning beds, these great ladies will have you covered!
Appointments are highly recommended. To schedule your appointment, contact the salon at 301-271-0011. Hours of operation are Tuesday and Thursday, 9:00 a.m.-8:00 p.m.; Wednesday and Friday, 9:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m.; Saturdays, 7:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m.; closed on Sundays and Mondays.
Jen Weddle, owner of Jen’s Cutting Edge, is shown with one of her many loyal clients.
Photo by Grace Eyler
