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

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4.90
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Cut & colour

Anonymous
11th Oct 2019
5.0

Fabulous! ?

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Ladies cut

Holly Kerrigan
8th Oct 2019
Stylist: Alice
5.0
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Alice is so friendly, welcoming and comforting with a hair cut procedure talking you through what she is doing and what look would suit. Whether under time pressure she will meet the needs required and work with you.

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1st visit to the salon

Mel James
5th Oct 2019
Stylist: Grace
5.0
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Complete transformation for me today. Thank you to Grace and Alice for giving me a whole new look.
Booked my 2nd visit ready for birthday and Christmas celebrations in December

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Five star!

Georgina Bennett
3rd Oct 2019
Stylist: Alice
5.0
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Alice did a fab job of making my hair the perfect blonde and was so welcoming and lovely. Will definitely be returning!

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Shining on

Christine Harris
3rd Oct 2019
Stylist: Eleanor
5.0
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Great team at Shine West Malling. Eleanor is improving more with each visit under the watchful eye and excellent guidance of Leigh Anthony.

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LOVELY VISIT

Chloe Roberts
25th Sep 2019
Stylist: Grace
5.0
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I had a lovely relaxing visit today. Grace took time to talk through my needs. Everyone was polite and friendly and checked frequently if I was ok. Such a great head massage during my wash and I'm now looking blonder and happier! Thank you

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Great hair

Mary Mcinlay
24th Sep 2019
Stylist: Zoe
5.0
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I am going to miss Zoe, she has restored my confidence in my hair since my post chemo experience. I hope that things go well for her and I look forward to her return. Super job Zoe, thank you so much

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Fabulous colour and cut with Charlie

Julie Palmer
20th Sep 2019
Stylist: Charlie
5.0
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Just had a fabulous colour and cut with Charlie. She explains everything she is doing and talks through different options x

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Happy Hair

Anonymous
18th Sep 2019
Stylist: Catherine
5.0

Cat always makes my hair look FAB

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Shine

Hebe Clark
18th Sep 2019
Stylist: Liv
5.0
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Brilliant service received from Liv, my mum was over the moon with her hair do :)

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Disappointed

Sarah Montgomery
18th Sep 2019
3.5
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I bought several pictures of what I wanted to achieve. I know the photo’s were models, but it gave ***** the kind of look I wanted to achieve. She said it was possible, that my style was not that dissimilar at the moment. I explained I wanted a choppy spikey cut, no parting as I usually have. Directly ***** went to commence blow drying, she asked me which side was my parting! I got the impression she hadn’t really understood my needs. So unhappy about the experience. Constructive feedback : Be honest with your clients, don’t say you can achieve something if you can’t. They will respect you more. £139 sadly wasted.

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As good as always

Phillippa Haftke
17th Sep 2019
Stylist: Lorraine
5.0
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Lorraine was as professional as ever and I walked out as happy as ever with my cut and colour.

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Definitely recommend

Victoria
17th Sep 2019
Stylist: Emily
5.0

Lovely salon with a lovely team. Emily did an amazing job, I'm so happy with the haircut but also she made me feel very comfortable and listened to what I wanted. This was my first time here since moving into the area and this will now be my go to salon.
Trying a colour next time but I have no reservations, Emily was so experienced and professional I am confident it will be great.

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Professional

Carol Jarvis
14th Sep 2019
Stylist: Helene
5.0
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Helene is extremely professional and experienced. It is a real treat to visit every 8 weeks, her advice and knowledge of hair is extensive and I am always happy to be guided by her. I am happy to strongly recommend.

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Another lovely appointment

Jenny Ghosh
11th Sep 2019
Stylist: Scarlett
5.0
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Such a lovely place to relax and have your hair done. Staff can't do enough for you and super friendly. Scarlett's brill. She'll tell you straight if you need her to which is what i need in hair's life

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Great service and lovely hair

Lara Bischof
7th Sep 2019
Stylist: Scarlett
5.0

Scarlett is doing a fantastic job and I’m always leaving the salon loving how my hair looks and feels!

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Best hair dresser

Irene Bird
29th Aug 2019
Stylist: Emily
5.0
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Easy to book appointments, I have used Emily to cut and colour my hair for many years and she does a perfect job helped by delightful well trained staff

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Love my Shine visits

Michelle Peirce
29th Aug 2019
Stylist: Alice
5.0
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I love Alice's idea and the colours she suggests for my hair.good advice on hair care as well as a a fun chat

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Excellence

Hazel Mackay
29th Aug 2019
Stylist: Eleanor
5.0
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Excellent and friendly service as always.

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Last haircut with Zoe

Kate O
27th Aug 2019
Stylist: Zoe
5.0
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Zoe, as always, makes a fabulous hairdo out of a bird’s nest. I think she is amazing and I’d trust her to do anything to my hair. Including recommending stylists to go to when she is off on maternity. Good luck Zoe, and I trust your recommendation completely.

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Great experience as always!

Sally Kelby
24th Aug 2019
Stylist: Claire
5.0
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I love coming to Shine to get my hair done. Claire always does a fantastic job and I wouldn't go anywhere else!

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Great total experience

Lital Arica
23rd Aug 2019
Stylist: Zoe
5.0
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I have been using the services of Shine for over 10 years. I found the staff on all levels, from reception to staylis to be highly professional, welcoming & friendly.
The actual salon is beautifully decorated, always neat & clean. You can sense that the staff is working in harmony & is well managed. All of that translates to a total great experience for the customers. You could easily place Shine hair salon in London with the top salons. The managment is always with their hand on the fashion pulse, sending the staff for courses always seeking to improve. Amazing to find such a place in a small town.

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New haircut

Shauna Dunn
21st Aug 2019
Stylist: Lorraine
5.0
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Needed to try new style andLorraine listened and helped
Delighted with result!

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Shine West Malling

Maureen Burgess
21st Aug 2019
Stylist: Helene
5.0
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Always leave looking fab, I highly recommend Shine

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Wonderful salon

Anonymous
20th Aug 2019
5.0

I’ve been going to Shine for 6 years now . I would not go anywhere else ! Emily has taken my hair from dyed brown to its natural grey . I’m so pleased with the result . She always listens and seems to know exactly which style I want and gives excellent advice . It’s always a pleasure to visit Shine .

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Amazing

Lauren Skinner
19th Aug 2019
Stylist: Alice
5.0
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This was my first visit to Shine, Alice done an amazing job! I am very happy with my haircut. Everyone in the salon was friendly and the prices are reasonable. Thank you so much!!

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Lovely salon

Vanesa Fentum
15th Aug 2019
Stylist: Zoe
5.0
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What a pleasant experience I had today with Zoe trimming & stying my frizzy hair. She is a lovely lady who listened exactly to what I wanted & did it. She is a great stylist & professional. Well done I will be back. Thank you.

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Best hair cut & colour

Wendy
15th Aug 2019
Stylist: Emily
5.0
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I am a new customer at Shine & Emily has been cutting & colouring my hair. I have to say my hair has been in its best condition in a long time. I have used a few hairdressers & finally I have found a good one! I would highly recommended the salon to anyone. It’s a 5 star service from everyone working there when you go ?

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Super work

Sarah Doughty
13th Aug 2019
Stylist: Alice
5.0
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First time coming to shine hairdressers, and cant fault them enough, great experience from start to finish! Feel very welcoming , and felt at eased. You done such a great job with my hair Alice:) I will be coming back soon for more cut and colour. Love the massage chairs I felt very relaxed getting my hair washed.

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Love my new colour

Talia Hearn
12th Aug 2019
Stylist: Scarlett
5.0
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My colour is amazing I am so pleased with it. I love coming here now & my hair has never looked as nice as it does thanks Scarlett?

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Fabulous hair experience

Heather Hearn
12th Aug 2019
Stylist: Charlie
5.0
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As always she has done a fabulous job can’t thank her enough! Can’t wait for my next appointment!

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Highly recommend

Clare Hazelden
11th Aug 2019
Stylist: Zoe
5.0
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Made to feel welcome as soon as you walk in the door. Shine has much improved over the years. You are made to feel like a guest and not just another client. The salon has been updated giving you a feeling of light and space. One of the highlights for me was the lovely electric seats at the wash basin so you can elevate your legs whilst enjoying your hair wash and massage. Zoe did amazing job with my highlights and really transformed my hair. I love it. She blow dried and styled my hair beautifully for my night out and still looked good two days later. I had a lovely relaxing morning at the salon and highly recommend it. Leigh and her team have worked hard to make their guests feel special when they arrive to the moment they leave, which makes this salon exceptional. Well done all xx

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Tonsurephobic no more

Elizabeth Smith
10th Aug 2019
Stylist: Emily
5.0
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Tonsurephobia is a fear of getting a haircut. I have suffered since childhood when my mother kept my hair really short and I was referred to as a boy. This inspired me to become a hairdresser and own two award winning salons with stylists I trusted on tap. Move on a number of years and I’m a Trichologists and struggle to find a stylist. Until now. From my first contact via their web site to my initial consultation I was impressed with their product knowledge. Emily was suggested as the right stylist for me so I booked. With great trepidation I arrived for my appointment and was greeted very warmly. I have in the past found salons an intimidating place, not so at shine. After an in-depth consultation the task of giving me the hair I wanted began. It was a long process, 4 hours, as expected, during which time I was offered plenty of refreshments and magazines. The end result was not only do I love the colour but Emily gave me a fantastic blow dry and if you knew my hair it’s a feat in itself and has beaten many stylist before.
I am now looking forward to my second visit and using the generous discount voucher.

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Simply the best

Lin Banks
9th Aug 2019
Stylist: Zoe
5.0
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Consistently first rate with regard to the colour and cut, and always getting compliments about my hair. All down to the expertise of Zoë, Grace and Scarlett. Friendly and welcoming with lovely staff, the best hair salon in Kent as far as I’m concerned.

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First visit

Victoria O'Gallagher
8th Aug 2019
Stylist: Charlie
5.0
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Charlie was really lovely and friendly, gave me great advice on how to look after my hair. She cut and styled it perfectly. I’ll definitely be booking in with her again! Thank you Charlie!

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Response from Shine Hairdressing

Thank you Victoria for taking the time to review us. I'm so pleased that you enjoyed your experience with Charlie.
We look forward to welcoming you back again soon
Kind Regards
Leigh Anthony ( Salon Owner )

Great experience

Anonymous
7th Aug 2019
4.5

I had a lovely experience at Shine at my first appointment today. Emily listened and immediately put me at ease. She did a great job without taking forever. I received a lovely cup of tea and a surprise welcome gift. Thanks team.

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Response from Shine Hairdressing

Thank you. I'm so glad you enjoyed your visit with us.
The team will be pleased.
hope to see you again soon
Kind Regards
Leigh Anthony ( Salon Owner )

Wash, cut & dry

Anju Pooley
7th Aug 2019
Stylist: Charlie
5.0
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Excellent service, polite, lots of tips on how to maintain and manage my curls.

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Response from Shine Hairdressing

Hi Anju,
Thank you for taking the time to post a review. We are so glad you enjoyed your experience at Shine and were given some great after care advice.
We look forward to welcoming you back again very soon .
Kind Regards
Leigh Anthony ( Director)

Best haircut in town

Richard Gooding
6th Aug 2019
Stylist: Zoe
5.0
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Always a pleasure at this Salon. Staff friendly and professional

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Response from Shine Hairdressing

Hi Richard,
Great to hear you enjoyed your visit again.
We look forward to seeing you again soon
Leigh

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Irene Hatch
1st Aug 2019
Stylist: Alice
4.0
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Lovely, friendly and patient really enjoyable experience

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Response from Shine Hairdressing

Dear Irene,
Thank you for your lovely review. If you feel there is anything we can do to improve your service at Shine please don't hesitate to let me know .
[email protected]
Kind Regards
Leigh Anthony ( Director)

Perfect

Lynne Rees
31st Jul 2019
Stylist: Zoe
5.0
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Beautiful cut and finish, as always, by Zoe. And friendly and professional service from reception too. A really lovely salon that cares about its clients.

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Response from Shine Hairdressing

Dear Lynne,
Your comments are greatly appreciated.
We look forward to welcoming you back again soon.
Kind Regards
Leigh Anthony

Absolutely lovely experience on first visit to shine.

Helena Neale
31st Jul 2019
Stylist: Alice
5.0
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Brilliant visit, great atmosphere. Alice was lovely and bubbly and very knowledgable will definitely recommend and return.

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Response from Shine Hairdressing

Hi Helena,
Thank you for your fantastic feedback. Alice is a wealth of knowledge ideas and enthusiasm.
We look forward to welcoming you back again soon.
Kind Regards
Leigh Anthony ( Director)

The best salon around!

Anonymous
27th Jul 2019
Stylist: Lorraine
5.0

Always happy with Lorraine. The salon is spotless, the chairs lovely and the head massage - sooo good! All the staff really friendly, professional and welcoming. I wouldnt go anywhere else!

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Response from Shine Hairdressing

Thank you for taking the time to post a review. Feedback from our guests is so important to us.
We shall look forward to seeing you again soon.
Kind Regards
Leigh Anthony ( Director)

Short restyle

Amanda Hatfull
25th Jul 2019
Stylist: Helene
5.0
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I visited shine today for the first time and I am so pleased I did! Helene instantly made me feel relaxed and she instantly understood what I wanted. I’m so happy with my new cut and have already booked my next appointment. Thank you x

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Response from Shine Hairdressing

Hi Amanda,
I'm so glad you enjoyed your experience at Shine and your new haircut with Helene.
We shall look forward to seeing you again at your next appointment
Kind Regards
Leigh Anthony ( Director)

Such nice people

Anonymous
25th Jul 2019
4.5

It was a really hot day, so the air conditioning was really welcome. Emily has been cutting my hair for over 4 years. All the Guys that work there are really friendly.

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Response from Shine Hairdressing

Thank you for your kind review and your loyalty over the years.
Please don't hesitate to contact me should you have any ideas on how we could improve your service even more.
Kind Regards
Leigh Anthony ( Director)

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Anonymous
23rd Jul 2019
5.0

I had a wonderful experience, everyone made me really welcome. Thank you Zoe, I love my new hair style.

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Response from Shine Hairdressing

Thank you for your kind review, so glad you enjoyed your time at Shine.
We shall look forward to welcoming you back again soon.
Kind Regards
Leigh Anthony ( Salon Owner)

Birthday Hair

Amanda Palmer
19th Jul 2019
Stylist: Scarlett
4.5

Scarlett done a fabulous job of my hair today. She listened to exactly what I wanted, and I left feeling great. Also my hair wash was amazing lovely head massage!! Thank you ladies xxx

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Response from Shine Hairdressing

Hi Amanda,
I'm so pleased you enjoyed your service with the team and you took the time to feed back to us.
I noticed that you have marked us down in cleanliness and atmosphere, do you have any suggestions that would help us to achieve a 5 star review in all areas?
Kind Regards
Leigh Anthony ( Salon Owner )

Very good service

Alice Smith
18th Jul 2019
Stylist: Chloe
5.0

Consistently good service and results every time I come to get my hair done.

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Response from Shine Hairdressing

Hi Alice,
Thank you for your review.
Consistency is what we strive for so your feedback is much appreciated .
Please don't hesitate contact me should you need any advice on someone to take care of your hair now Chloe is on her maternity leave.
Look forward to seeing you soon.
Kind Regards
Leigh Anthony ( Director)

Five star treatment

Sonia Chant
18th Jul 2019
Stylist: Lorraine
5.0
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I first came to the salon after moving into the area. On my 1st visit Lorraine offered me advice on my style and colour as I was stuck in a bit of a rut with my hair. I can honestly say I went home with one of the best haircuts I had ever had and it was so easy to maintain at home and I have been coming back ever since! I always enjoy my experience at the salon. Lorraine always takes the time to listen to what I want and always gives an excellent cut and colour.

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Response from Shine Hairdressing

Thank you Sonia,
We are so glad you chose us when you moved here.
Lorraine is very experienced and a true pro.
We shall look forward to seeing you again in the near future.
Kind Regards
Leigh Anthony ( Salon Owner )

Cut and finish

Holly
17th Jul 2019
Stylist: Alice
5.0

Friendly staff, nice atmosphere and Alice was nice and did a great job.

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Response from Shine Hairdressing

Thank you Holly for taking the time to leave a review.
So glad you enjoyed your experience with us .
Kind Regards
Leigh Anthony ( Salon Owner)

Lovely Alice.

Laura Williams
10th Jul 2019
Stylist: Alice
5.0
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Alice is attentive and warm with a real sense of how to make the experience a pleasant one. I’ve got the dream haircut and will be going back. It’s taken me a long time to find someone who I feel listens to what I wanted

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Response from Shine Hairdressing

Thank you so much Laura,
what a lovely review.
We shall look forward to welcoming you back again soon.
Kind Regards
Leigh Anthony ( Salon Owner)