Ratner Companies started with one salon and two Stylists back in 1974. Dennis Ratner was an up-and-coming hairdresser working in his father's Louis salon in Washington, D.C. It was the beginning of a new era, and Dennis envisioned a unisex salon convenient for the whole family. Over dinner with then-wife and fellow Stylist Ann, Dennis sketched on a cocktail napkin a business plan that laid the groundwork for the first Hair Cuttery salon. We are a company were it's all about the people...We are Ratner Companies We are a company were it's all about the people...We are Ratner Companies
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Susan Gustafson
Dennis Ratner
Co-founder, CEO, Stylist
Susan Gustafson
Ann Ratner
Co-founder, Stylist and
President of Upscale Brands
Susan Gustafson
Susan Gustafson
President, Ratner Companies

Our Vision:

At Ratner Companies, our vision is to be a company of happy people. And we believe that when our Associates are happy, our clients are delighted.

Our Mission Statement:

We are the “People Company” of the beauty industry, committed to achieving extraordinary results through our people by living within our values and financial resources so that we WOW and delight our Associates and clients and have fun while we’re doing it.



Our Values:

Self Confidence is believing in yourself, embracing change and acquiring the skills and training necessary to excel at any challenge which results in personal and professional growth.
Building Relationships creates partnerships through trust, consistent communication and follow through on commitments necessary to achieve a win for Associates, a win for clients and a win for the company.
Teamwork encourages open communication and active participation from all team members towards a common vision resulting in greater effectiveness, efficiency and fun.
Quality of Life is balancing life and work demands and nurturing personal and professional growth, resulting in a win-win-win.
Integrity means always processing our actions through our value system and owning and learning from our mistakes with accountability to fellow Associates, clients, suppliers, and most importantly ourselves.

ON THE WEB Hair Cuttery offers a full complement of cutting, coloring and texturing services at value prices with no appointment necessary. BUBBLES SALON CIELO SALON PLAZA COLOR WORKS CIBU