Shine Hairdressing

33 High Street, West Malling, Kent, ME19 6QH

About us

The business opened its doors in August 2000. Shine owner Leigh Anthony has built a reputation as a successful, leading hairstylist in Kent and believes that you can get high quality hairdressing with excellent service without travelling to London.

The salon is situated in a two storey listed building on the High Street in the historic town of West Malling.

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Opening hours

Monday Closed
Tuesday 09:00 - 20:00
Wednesday 09:00 - 18:00
Thursday 09:00 - 18:00
Friday 09:00 - 18:00
Saturday 08:30 - 17:00
Sunday Closed

Reviews

4.90
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So happy!

Kim Tanner
31st Oct 2020
Stylist: Lorraine
5.0
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Booked a last minute appointment and am delighted with the result. Very friendly and safe environment through the Covid crisis

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Excellent experience

Jay Hart
30th Oct 2020
Stylist: Lorraine
5.0
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Really relaxed and safe visit
Lovely haircut

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Shirley Hitcock
29th Oct 2020
Stylist: Helene
5.0
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Wonderful experience. I've had a bad three years of Ill health and my hair was a mess. I came out looking and feeling amazing and my hair is in a much better condition. Definitely going back.

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New cliet

Christine Bone
28th Oct 2020
Stylist: Emily
5.0
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Emily was lovely. I was made welcome and I was well looked after.

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Very COVID friendly!!

Gina
27th Oct 2020
Stylist: Zoe
5.0

Had a great experience at Shine - Zoe did an amazing job with my well overdue cut and finish. I felt very COVID safe, my hair feels amazing and no longer a chore to blow dry. I would highly recommend!!

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Response from Shine Hairdressing

Thank you Gina for your great review. I'm so glad you felt safe in the salon and Zoe continues to please.
We shall look forward to welcoming you back again soon.
Kind Regards
Leigh Anthony

Lovely service and great colour!

Jessica Lynch-blosse
24th Oct 2020
Stylist: Catherine
5.0
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I was originally recommended this salon by a friend who gets her hair done here and I’ve never looked back.
I always see cat, she is a colour queen, always listens to what you want to achieve and spends time on making it right and suggesting things that might work.
I have been to many colourists and she is a-mazing!
The other girls in the salon are always really friendly and make you feel welcome.
Never had a problem there and would recommend to anyone. Prices are average - high but you get what you pay for!

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Response from Shine Hairdressing

Thank you Jessica for taking the time to post a review.
I'm really pleased that you enjoyed your experience with Cat and your time with us.
We can't wait to welcome you back again soon.
Leigh Anthony

Always fab

Angela Large
21st Oct 2020
Stylist: Charlie
5.0

I had my hair done, love it, fussy 11 year old daughter had hair done, loved it. I’d say that’s a win. Always super customer service, combined with skilled staff.

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Response from Shine Hairdressing

Thats what we aim for. Thank you for your kind review.
We look forward to welcoming you back again soon
Leigh Anthony

Haircut

Fiona phillios
15th Oct 2020
Stylist: Charlie
5.0

Very happy with haircut. Charlie gave advice and listened to what I wanted. Very pleased with cut.

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Response from Shine Hairdressing

Great news Fiona.
Thank you for taking the time to post a review.
Leigh Anthony

Thank you

Rachel Bushell
14th Oct 2020
Stylist: Grace
5.0

Lovely first visit, thank you

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Response from Shine Hairdressing

Thank you Rachel for your review.
We look forward to welcoming you back again soon
Kind Regards
Leigh Anthony (Director)

Perfection

Clare Mason
14th Oct 2020
Stylist: Emily
5.0
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Professional, confident consultation. Felt like a safe, but enjoyable experience.

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Response from Shine Hairdressing

Thank you Clare.
Did you know that Emily was awarded the team member of the year 20/21 ? Always excellent attention to detail.
Looking forward to seeing you again soon

Shiny hair and tint

Janice Richards
13th Oct 2020
Stylist: Lily
5.0
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Pampered and luxurious

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Response from Shine Hairdressing

So glad you felt Pampered . Just what we all need at the moment

Kind Regards
Leigh Anthony (Director)

Amazing service

Amy Rush
11th Oct 2020
Stylist: Liv
5.0
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Liv always delivers excellent customer service, and always goes above and beyond. She is also very confident and knowledgeable in her work making it all all the easier to trust what she thinks is best! I left the salon saturday very happy, she is truly amazing!!

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Amazing service

Amy Rush
11th Oct 2020
Stylist: Liv
5.0
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Liv always delivers excellent customer service, and always goes above and beyond. She is also very confident and knowledgeable in her work making it all all the easier to trust what she thinks is best! I left the salon saturday very happy, she is truly amazing!!

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Response from Shine Hairdressing

She certainly is. Thank you Amy

Leigh Anthony

Great experience

Hayley Butler
10th Oct 2020
Stylist: Lily
5.0
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Lily is always attentive and always gives a great service. She listen to me and give great advice about what will work well for me. I love my hair !! Thank you Lily

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Response from Shine Hairdressing

Thank you Hayley for your review , I Will pass your comments onto Lily
See you soon
Leigh Anthony

Great cut, friendly service

Helen R
9th Oct 2020
Stylist: Lily
5.0
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It was my first visit to the salon as a client (but my daughter and mum are regulars). Really pleased with my cut. Looks so much better. It’s the first time I’d had my hair done since lockdown so I was a bit nervous, but it was a very relaxing experience. Very friendly service. I’ve already booked to go back for a colour!

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Response from Shine Hairdressing

Great News Helen.
We look forward to seeing you shortly
Leigh

Glossing

Hannah Smith
8th Oct 2020
Stylist: Grace
5.0
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Grace was a brilliant at the consultant and helped me decide what I needed done to my hair previous to the appointment. At the appointment she was welcoming, conscientious and informative, she really took notice of what I needed and wanted, she explained what she was doing throughout and has a very in-depth knowledge of hair and this is reflected In her skill. She is lovely to talk to and very professional, I felt perfectly safe and listened to! We highly recommend! The salon has been done to a high standard to comply with covid rules too.

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Response from Shine Hairdressing

Thanks for your great feedback Hannah,
We shall look forward to welcoming you back soon.
Leigh Anthony

Today’s hair appointment

Natalie Sampayo
7th Oct 2020
Stylist: Lorraine
5.0
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Beautiful colour and cut as always with Lorriane.

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Response from Shine Hairdressing

Thank you Natalie, I will pass on your lovely feedback to Lorraine

Fabulous as always

Philippa Haftke
7th Oct 2020
Stylist: Lorraine
5.0

Have been with Lorraine for many years now and have never been disappointed. Today was no exception. I have gone for quite a new look and change of colour and I am thrilled with the finished result. Lorraine always listens really carefully to what I want and spends time understanding the look I am going for. She got it exactly right and I am really happy. Colour and cut are perfect. Thanks so much.

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Response from Shine Hairdressing

Well said Philippa.
We are very proud of Lorraine's colour knowledge and what she brings to the Shine Team
We look forward to welcoming you back again soon
Leigh

I love Shine Hairdressers, West Malling

Irene Bird
6th Oct 2020
Stylist: Emily
5.0
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A very peaceful morning session. I have used stylist Emily for years and she does a reliably excellent job every time. Everyone at Shine is friendly, clean and well trained.

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Response from Shine Hairdressing

Thank you Irene, Your feedback is much appreciated

Great service and high standard of care

Richard Gooding
2nd Oct 2020
Stylist: Zoe
5.0
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Always a pleasure coming to Shine. Zoe was excellent as always and the high standard of COVID safety procedures Shine has implemented was very professional and reassuring.

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Response from Shine Hairdressing

Thank you Richard. Its very important that you and all our guests feel safe in our environment.
We look forward to welcoming you back soon
Leigh

Hair cut Fab

Terri Baker
2nd Oct 2020
Stylist: Lily
5.0
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Lily is amazing and a brilliant hairdresser . Every time spot on hair cut !

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Response from Shine Hairdressing

Hi Terri,
Thank you for taking the time to post a review.

We think Lily is great too

Never disappointed!

Lin Banks
2nd Oct 2020
Stylist: Zoe
5.0
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Colours done by Grace who always understands exactly what I want but also makes helpful suggestions, followed by the usual superb cut and finish by Zoe. Not the cheapest but in my opinion one of the best salons around. Staff are always friendly and welcoming in spite of the current circumstances, ensuring the client is well looked after. Highly recommended.

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Response from Shine Hairdressing

Hi Lin,
Your feedback is much appreciated.It's lovely having Zoe back from maternity leave, I'm sure you think so too

Simply the best!

Lynda Garrad
2nd Oct 2020
Stylist: Charlie
5.0
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Wonderful stylist, and superb service as always x

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Response from Shine Hairdressing

I'm so glad you enjoy your time with us.

We look forward to seeing you again soon.

Kind Regards

Leigh Anthony

Great Cut

Pauline Brimson
1st Oct 2020
Stylist: Leigh
5.0
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A real transformation from shaggy Boris Johnson to stylish Mrs B ?

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Response from Shine Hairdressing

Never Boris Pauline!! I was thinking more 'Camilla' lol.
Super stylish and clever lady

Perfect

Jane Cave
18th Sep 2020
Stylist: Lorraine
5.0
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Perfect haircut cant fault it or the lengths the team have gone to make the salon a safe ,clean environment . Thank you

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Response from Shine Hairdressing

Thank you Jane, so glad you enjoyed your time in the salon

Best haircut ever!

Gill Bateman
17th Sep 2020
Stylist: Charlie
5.0
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Just home and thrilled with my haircut. I’m paranoid about having do much cut off my long hair and Charlie always does as I ask. She suggested more layers and shaping and the result is just lovely. She is also the kindest loveliest stylist ever. Hair smells lovely and so shiny. So impressed with COVID measures in place. Highly recommend to you. Thank you Charlie x

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Response from Shine Hairdressing

Thank you Gill for your kind review.
We shall look forward to welcoming you back again soon.
Kind Regards
Leigh Anthony ( Director)

Best hair cut to date!

Miss R Walford
17th Sep 2020
Stylist: Eleanor
5.0
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I loved the whole experience. Great transformation!

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Response from Shine Hairdressing

Thats great to hear.
We look forward to seeing you again soon.
Leigh Anthony ( Salon Owner)

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Karen Cahalin
17th Sep 2020
Stylist: Emily
4.5
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Emily was as lovely as ever and COVID measures all in place with guidelines and I felt very safe

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Response from Shine Hairdressing

Thank you Karen. That feedback is so encouraging, so glad you enjoyed your experience with us

First visit

Jenny Andrew
13th Sep 2020
Stylist: Grace
5.0
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Lovely girl, professional service. I will return.

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Response from Shine Hairdressing

Thank you Jenny.
We look forward to seeing you soon

Amazing service as usual

Kirsty Sharp
13th Sep 2020
Stylist: Charlie
5.0
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Charlie is always friendly and chatty. She seems to know exactly what I want despite my rubbish descriptions! Love Charlie!

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Response from Shine Hairdressing

Thank you for your kind response Kirsty,
We shall look forward to seeing you again soon.
Kind Regards
Leigh Anthony

Enjoyable experience

Carolynne Mclean
13th Sep 2020
Stylist: Lily
5.0
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Felt vivid safe and comfortable. Lily listened to my styling request and I love the cut

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Response from Shine Hairdressing

Thank you for taking the time to review the salon.
Its so important that you feel safe with all the covid precautions we have put in place .
Lily is a great stylist , I'm glad you enjoyed your experience with her.
Kind Regards
Leigh Anthony

First appointment

Sandra Bull
12th Sep 2020
Stylist: Emily
5.0
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The best experience hair wash and cut I have ever had thank you so much Emily see you soon xx

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Response from Shine Hairdressing

Great to hear. Thank you Sandra.
We look forward to seeing you again soon.
Leigh Anthony

1st visit for cut and finish.

Cathy Woodward
12th Sep 2020
Stylist: Lily
5.0

Absolutely brilliant, Lily was very professional, and gave me advice on my hair. Cut my hair actually how I wanted it and she styled it really well. The blow dry was so good, I have no idea how she managed to curl my hair, and have woke up the day after and the curls are still there. I was very pleased and will definitely be going back to Lily. Also with COVID at the moment, they hygiene was of the highest standard, your temperature is check and everyone wearing mask, very professional.

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Response from Shine Hairdressing

Thank you Cathy for taking the time to post a review. Lily will be thrilled with your feedback as am i .
We look forward to welcoming you back again soon.
Leigh Anthony ( Salon Owner)

1st visit in 7 months!

Mary Khan
10th Sep 2020
Stylist: Grace
5.0
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The salon was definitely different than before Lockdown but I felt welcomed and perfectly safe.
It was the first time I had Grace as my Stylist Alice has left and I have to say I am very happy with my new haircut and style.
I had a lot of hair and now I feel more human!
Thank you Grace

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Colour and cut

Anonymous
5th Sep 2020
Stylist: Lorraine
4.5

On last visit we decided to alter highlight colour which Lorraine recommended and I have been delighted with results and received lot of positive comments from friends and family.

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Cut and blow dry

Jan Herbert
5th Sep 2020
Stylist: Charlie
5.0

Very happy indeed. Really good cut which was reassuring after a bad one!

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Lovely experience

Rosemary Hammond
2nd Sep 2020
Stylist: Helene
5.0
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My second trip to Shine since lockdown, and the experience was lovely, as usual, all the staff were professional and adhered to the COVID standards. Helene was her usual friendly self and I enjoyed our catch up during my shampoo and trim, carried out with beautifully

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Amazing, Kind and Friendly

Jess Cole
2nd Sep 2020
Stylist: Eleanor
5.0
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Amazing with helping me choose what colour balayage to go for. She was really nice and chatty and lovely. She did a fantastic job! I’m really impressed with how it looks :)

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First classify

Brenda Brind
1st Sep 2020
Stylist: Lily
5.0
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I was very happy with my hair Lily is a very pleasant girl she made me at ease I would highly recommend her also I thought how efficient you're salon was in these times we're appreciated in these difficult it is many thanks brenda brind

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First class

Brenda Brind
27th Aug 2020
Stylist: Lily
5.0
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I thought that Lily was a pleasant young lady I felt at ease she also done a good cut & colour would highly recommend

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Warm and caring stylist

Erica Price
25th Aug 2020
Stylist: Liv
5.0
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Liv cut my four year old daughter’s hair today and was very happy to discuss my requirements prior to the cut whilst being friendly with my daughter throughout the visit. I would thoroughly recommend Liv.

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Response from Shine Hairdressing

Thank you for your kind response Erica,
We look forward to welcoming you back again soon

Excellent treatment

Jane Dennis
24th Aug 2020
Stylist: Lorraine
5.0
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Due to Covid I haven’t been into the salon since January I finally came in for a colour and cut. Lorraine as ever did an amazing job giving me a fantastic new colour and cut I felt like a million dollars. Thank you Lorraine as always you worked your magic See you soon

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Response from Shine Hairdressing

Thank you Jane for taking the time to review your experience.
I'm so glad you enjoyed your experience and hope you feel safe in the environment

Perfection as always

Coral Thomas
23rd Aug 2020
Stylist: Lorraine
5.0
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Lorraine has cut and coloured my hair for over 30 years. I trust her implicitly and listen to her advice.
Even during lockdown my hair still had shape which proves if you have a good cut it makes all the difference.
Would definitely recommend Lorraine.

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Response from Shine Hairdressing

Thank you Coral,
I will pass your fantastic feedback on to Lorraine

My hair experience

Sue Ashelford
22nd Aug 2020
Stylist: Helene
5.0
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Grace did my colour and I was really pleased with it. Great tones. Then Helene did the cut and finish and did so to perfection. I came out very pleased indeed!

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Response from Shine Hairdressing

Thank you Sue.Always lovely to have you here

Fantastic experience as always

Heather Hearn
18th Aug 2020
Stylist: Charlie
5.0
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Charlie is lovely and I am always incredibly happy with my hair after she has done it

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Response from Shine Hairdressing

Thank you Heather for your review. We look forward to welcoming you back again soon

Lovely experience

Mary Mcinlay
12th Aug 2020
Stylist: Helene
5.0
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It was so good to be back and I feel better to have my hair looking good again

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Response from Shine Hairdressing

Its lovely to welcome you back

Excited and thrilled

Susan Jacques
12th Aug 2020
Stylist: Grace
5.0
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Really excited to have my appointment with Grace for highlight and lowlights - a change for me from tinting. Great relaxed atmosphere. Grace was super skilful and I was thrilled with the result - really enhanced the cut I had with Helene the week before. A very satisfied customer.

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New customer

Maxine Bendiner
8th Aug 2020
Stylist: Charlie
4.0
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I visited Shine for the first time. Charlie was very attentive. I was happy with my cut and colour. Charlie gave me the best head massage that I've had in a long time, nearly fell asleep. I felt very pampered. I look forward to my next appointment.

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Response from Shine Hairdressing

Hi Maxine,
I was just replying to our reviews and noticed that I had failed to respond to you, I sincerely apologise.
Return to work has been difficult and we had to adjust our prices for the extra time we have to allow. We have since reviewed our prices and you'll be pleased to know that we have decreased them slightly. You also now have the opportunity to book in with our younger stylists for your colour and then book back with Charlie.
Please don't hesitate to contact me if you have any further queries or i can be of further help.
I value any feedback you have to offer.
Kind Regards
Leigh Anthony (Salon Owner)

Children’s hair cuts

Louise
8th Aug 2020
Stylist: Grace
4.5
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Proper hair cuts for my daughters - Grace was really nice to them, worked quickly and did a really good cut on both of them.

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Great service as always

Karen Cook
7th Aug 2020
Stylist: Helene
5.0

Always professional and welcoming. Hair always feels and looks great after. Always so happy. Eleanor was great with the colour too.

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