Coral Pleas is the founder of Cutting Loose, a leading top 200 salon in the United States. Over her 40+ year career, Coral has gone from stylist to 7-figure entrepreneur as she’s started multiple salons, mentored hundreds of stylists, and served thousands of clients. Her achievements have been recognized in Female Entrepreneur magazine and as the covers of Salon Today and West Coast Woman magazines. In addition, she was recognized as the Entrepreneur of the Year in 2015.
As a thought leader in the beauty industry, Coral speaks internationally to thousands of stylists and salon owners through her partnerships with leading organizations such as Oribe, Paul Mitchell, Intercoiffure, and Qnity, to name a few. This is in addition to being an advisory board member for Paul Mitchell, MTI, Meridian, and Fashion Focus.
Through her Cutting Loose Academy, Coral is committed to raising the level of excellence in the beauty industry by helping salon owners drive growth with the best systems and styling. Her fast-growing educational platform supports multiple salon locations responsible for millions of dollars in annual revenue and nearly 100 stylists.
Beyond the beauty industry, Coral is committed to giving back through her work with multiple nonprofit organizations, including the Lisa Kreider foundation, which she started in remembrance of a young stylist who was hit and killed by a drunk driver. This foundation raises money annually for scholarships that help young stylists attend cosmetology school.
Interviewed by Winn Claybaugh in 2012, when his MASTERS audience and guests were primarily from the professional beauty industry, Coral shares her passion for no-compromise customer service, her three-part formula for success, and the importance of lifelong learning. Her wisdom and knowledge will easily apply to any industry.
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