Cutting Edge is a specialized WordPress theme designed for beauty professionals, including hair salons, spas, and massage therapists.1 It focuses on high-visual impact through the use of parallax effects and clean, modern layouts.
As of 2026, this theme remains a solid choice for small business owners who want a professional storefront with integrated booking and e-commerce capabilities.
Parallax Design: Uses smooth scrolling effects to give the site a premium, "cutting-edge" feel that is particularly popular for high-end salons.
Booking & Appointments: Compatible with popular booking plugins (like Booked or Contact Form 7) to allow clients to schedule hair or spa sessions directly.
WooCommerce Integrated: Ready to sell hair products, skin care kits, or gift cards out of the box with custom-styled shop pages.
One-Click Demo Import: Allows you to install the full "salon" look (including menus and placeholder images) in one click to speed up development.
Element
Details
Page Builder
Built with WPBakery (Visual Composer) for drag-and-drop layout editing.
Responsive
100% mobile-friendly; the parallax sections and galleries adjust for smartphones.
Typography
Full integration with Google Fonts, allowing you to match your salon's branding.
Colors
Unlimited color options via the advanced theme options panel.
Performance: To meet 2026 Core Web Vitals standards, it is recommended to pair this theme with a caching plugin like WP Rocket, as parallax themes can sometimes be heavy on assets.
PHP/WP Compatibility: Ensure you are running PHP 8.2+ and the latest version of WordPress (6.7+) for maximum security and speed.
Support: Typically includes 6 months of support if purchased via major marketplaces like ThemeForest or TemplateMonster.
If you are setting this up today, many salon owners are now using Square or GlossGenius for bookings. You can easily embed these external booking widgets into the "Cutting Edge" layout using a simple HTML block in the page builder.
Would you like me to help you compare "Cutting Edge" to other salon themes like "Spa Lab" or "BeautyPress," or do you need a list of the best plugins to use for a salon booking system?
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Published:
Jan 06, 2026 11:24 AM
Version:
v1.0.2
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Developer:
ThemeforestLicense:
GPL v2 or Later