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Winnie Loo

Founder, A Cut Above

Last reviewed 11 September 2026

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Professional overview

Winnie Loo is the founder of A Cut Above, a Malaysian salon business whose activities also include training through a hairdressing academy. The company began in 1979 and developed into a group of salons providing hair styling and grooming services. Her professional work brings together creative practice, customer service and the development of a consumer brand. A company-issued statement in February 2026 identifies her as the founder and describes her approach to customer relationships and service standards. The academy adds a vocational-education dimension to the business by training people interested in hair styling. Loo's career therefore connects the operation of a service business with the skills and professional development needed by the people working in it.

Current public business roles

  • Since 1979
    Founder, A Cut Above

Career & business timeline

  • 1979
    Established A Cut Above.

Latest coverage

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Official sources & further reading

  1. A Cut Above via PR Newswire — A Story of Elegance: Datin Winnie Loo Celebrates 70 Years of Legacy, Leadership and Service Excellence (primary)Published 2026-02-27 · accessed 2026-09-11Supports: Current founder identification and public professional activities.
  2. The BrandLaureate — SMEs BestBrands 2014: A Cut Above (primary)Published 2014 · accessed 2026-09-11Supports: Founding year, business activity and academy in award organiser's profile.

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