Carter & Shields Hair and Beauty

186 High Street, The Green, Ripley, Woking, Surrey, GU23 6BB

About us

We pride ourselves on being an independent Hair Salon with a team of experienced, qualified hairdressing professionals specialising in a wide range of services, renowned for creating incredible hair transformations.

We are located between the Talbot Hotel and Ripley Antiques shop, with accesable parking outside the shop when available or a free car park on Ripley Green. Alternatively parking is available at The Talbot Hotel for a charge that can be paid online.

There are also many car parks within a 5 minute walking distance for longer stay parking.

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Opening hours

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

Services

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Megan blow dry

Anonymous
29th Sep 2023
5.0

Thank you Meagan for a lovely blow dry

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Response from Carter & Shields Hair and Beauty

Dear Meagan,

Thank you so much for taking the time to leave us a review. We are thrilled to hear that you had a lovely blow dry with us at Carter & Shields Hair and Beauty! We strive to provide all our clients with exceptional services, and we are delighted that we were able to meet your expectations.

We hope to see you again soon for your next appointment and look forward to providing you with another great experience. Thank you for choosing us for your hair and beauty needs. Have a wonderful day!

Best regards,
The team at Carter & Shields Hair and Beauty

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Annette Munn
28th Sep 2023
Team Member: Rhianna
5.0

It was fantastic. I had a total restyle. Rihanna found images, stepped me through each part of the process and how to style it at home. Thank you so much.

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thank you x

I love visiting Carter & Shields

Adèle Bowler
18th Sep 2023
Team Member: Jenny
5.0

All of the team at Carter & Shields are very friendly and welcoming. It it a lovely experience visiting.

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thank you x

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Louise Duncan
10th Sep 2023
5.0

I had a great visit to Carter and Shield at short notice. Great service, super haircut and not a bad cup of tea! Thanks to Jenny and Jess

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thank you so much x

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Linn
18th Aug 2023
Team Member: Rhianna
5.0

Great haircut, as usual, from Rihanna. Head massage and eye mask treatment were very relaxing.

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thank yiu x

Love this salon

Debra Jux
9th Aug 2023
Team Member: Rhianna
5.0

Fabulous service, attention to detail in every way throughout my treatments and hair colour on the roots plus additional treatment to lift the colour everywhere else. Thank you Meagan (training under Rhianna’s instruction) and to Rhianna for your excellent supervision. I love the final outcome..

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Response from Carter & Shields Hair and Beauty

Thank you Debra! see you soon xx

Rhianna to the rescue,

Peter Rydyn
2nd Aug 2023
Team Member: Rhianna
5.0

Excellent hair cut.

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thank you x

Amazing

Pippa R
22nd Jun 2023
Team Member: Jenny
5.0

What can I say other than… LOVE! My hair looks and feels amazing! Jenny coloured my hair to exactly how I wanted it, and Jess cut and styled my hair to perfection! From the moment I walked in, I felt welcomed by Megan and was offered a refreshment, Jenny discussed colouring with me and different options, Megan washed and gave my hair a treatment and Jess cut and styled my hair, and the outcome was perfect. I have very fine hair which is difficult to treat but in my appointment today, nothing was too much trouble and the atmosphere is great. Highly recommend and if you’ve not been there, you really should go! Thank you Carter and Shields ❤️

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Response from Carter & Shields Hair and Beauty

Dear Pippa R,

Thank you so much for the lovely review! We are thrilled to hear that you had such a positive experience at our salon. We are glad that you loved your hair and that Jenny and Jess were able to achieve exactly what you wanted. We truly appreciate your kind words about Megan's welcoming demeanor and the overall atmosphere of our salon.

We understand that fine hair can be tricky to work with, but we are dedicated to finding the best solutions for each of our clients. We are delighted that you felt that nothing was too much trouble during your appointment.

Thank you for recommending us, Pippa! It truly means a lot to us. We look forward to seeing you again soon.

Warmly,
The Carter & Shields Hair and Beauty team

Brilliant

Paula Watkins
17th Jun 2023
Team Member: Rhianna
5.0

I had the pleasure of having my hair cut by the lovely Jess, she is friendly, helpful and understanding and immediately put me at ease. Jess listened to what I wanted doing and offered great advice for when I go back to get my hair coloured. All the staff at the Salon are lovely and really friendly. When leaving this review there was not an option to put in Jess’s name hence the review being in Rihanna’s name. I am looking forward to going back soon and I can not recommend them highly enough. 5*

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Response from Carter & Shields Hair and Beauty

"Dear Paula,

Thank you so much for taking the time to leave such kind feedback about your experience at our salon. We are thrilled to hear that you had a wonderful time with our stylist Jess and that she was able to provide you with helpful and understanding service. We pride ourselves on creating a friendly and welcoming atmosphere for all our clients.

We're glad Jess listened to your needs and gave you some great advice for your next visit. We apologize for the issue with the name on the review and have since rectified it. We cannot wait to see you again and continue to provide you with 5-star service.

Thank you again for your recommendation and we appreciate your support!

All the best,
The team at Carter & Shields Hair and Beauty"

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Chloe Williams
16th Jun 2023
5.0

Jess was amazing! She offered great advice with colouring my hair and achieved exactly the style I want from the picture I showed her! She continously asked if I wanted any refreshments and answered any questions I had. The whole team was very warm and welcoming even on a Friday afternoon/evening when I was the last customer!

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Response from Carter & Shields Hair and Beauty

Hi Chloe,

Thank you for the wonderful review and for choosing our salon for your hair and beauty needs. We are so glad to hear that Jess provided you with excellent service and achieved the exact style you wanted. Our team strives to make sure our customers feel comfortable and well-taken care of, so it's great to know we succeeded in making you feel welcome. We appreciate your positive feedback and look forward to seeing you again soon!

Best,
The Team at Carter & Shields Hair and Beauty

Wash and cut.

Peter Rydyn
25th May 2023
Team Member: Jenny
5.0

Excellent hairstylist

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thank you x

I love my hair

Jenna
4th May 2023
Team Member: Elle
5.0

I can not praise Elle enough, her skills are undeniably and my hair is the most beautiful it has ever been. Thank you so much for all you do for me and making me feel myself again. I love my hair. The atmosphere in the salon is always fantastic as all the team makes you feel welcome and listened to.

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Response from Carter & Shields Hair and Beauty

Hi Jenna,

Thank you for your kind words and for taking the time to leave us a review. We are delighted to hear that you had a positive experience at our salon and that you are happy with your hair. Our team takes great pride in providing top-notch services and creating a welcoming atmosphere for our clients.

We will be sure to pass along your compliments to Elle and the rest of the team. They will be thrilled to know that their hard work is appreciated.

We appreciate your support and look forward to welcoming you back to our salon in the future.

Best,
The team at Carter & Shields Hair and Beauty

Just AMAZING wedding hair and make up

Sian H
2nd May 2023
Team Member: Jenny
5.0

Jenny and Jess did my wedding hair and make up and it was amazing - I would give them six stars if I could! Jenny is my normal hairdresser, and I was so happy during one of my appointments when she mentioned they do wedding hair and make up. I booked in a trial and it was fantastic - she really listened to what I wanted, the look I was going for, what I didn't want, etc. On the day she made a few tweaks so the look was perfect and lasted all day - I really appreciated that since the trial she had been thinking about how to improve the look. I've not seen a wedding photo where I'm not overjoyed with how my hair and make up turned out. They also did my bridesmaid's hair and make up, and mother of the bride - both were so chuffed and looked incredible, and it was all done in great time so no stress on the day. Thank you again Jenny and Jess I really appreciate it ❤️

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Response from Carter & Shields Hair and Beauty

Thank you for inviting us to be part of your wedding x x x it was such a pleasure x

Another lovely cut

Sarah Robinson
27th Apr 2023
Team Member: Elle
5.0
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This is the only salon I keep coming back to, always come out loving my new cut.

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Thank you Sarah! See you next time x

Best hair salon I've been to

Laura Evans
21st Apr 2023
Team Member: Rhianna
5.0
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I've had my hair cut by Jess today and also had my hair cut and coloured by Rhianna before, so now have experience of both an Apprentice and Senior Stylist - both have been excellent! The welcome you receive is very warm and the refreshments are always flowing. I feel well cared for and like my custom is appreciated, which is part of the reason I wouldn't consider going anywhere else. The info provided on my hair colour and how to grow my hair healthily is spot on; the ladies really know what they're talking about and I have confidence in their advice. Already looking forward to my summer appointment!

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Thank you x

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Sam
19th Apr 2023
5.0

A massive Thankyou to Jess for doing my hair, I absolutely love it. Highly recommend this salon a lovely bunch of girls and very welcoming

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Thank you Sam we are so pleased! see you again soon x

What a lovely pamper….

Debra Jux
18th Apr 2023
Team Member: Rhianna
5.0
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Fabulous cut (by Jess) and whole head colour (by Florence) overseen by Rhianna to cover the re growth of my hair and to enhance the copper colour I had previously which was brighter than it was before. I absolutely love the cut and the new colour which is a warmer red with lighter shades in between. Thank you team. You’ve provided a fantastic service.

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Response from Carter & Shields Hair and Beauty

Thank you Debra x

Lovely personal service

Nicola Flanagan
15th Mar 2023
Team Member: Rhianna
5.0
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Rhianna was lovely, listed and advised and gave me a great restyle. Lovely to go to a hairdressers who aren’t just trying to rush you out of the door with a standard cut! I’ll be back. Thank you x

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thank you Nicola! See you soon x

Men with long hair need to come here

Mike Baxter
9th Mar 2023
Team Member: Jenny
5.0
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I'm a guy and I've had long hair for nearly 20 years. I've had so many issues and poor haircuts over that time and have been nervous and reluctant to get it cut Jenny made me feel confident from the initial email and I was completely sold upon meeting her. She voiced all the concerns I'd had over the years and talked me through the cut at each stage, explaining why she was cutting it like that. I'm extremely happy with everything, the salon was lovely, the head massage was great, all in all, would definitely recommend to anyone, but especially men with long hair!

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Response from Carter & Shields Hair and Beauty

thank you x see you next time

Full colour and cut

Lindsey Povey
24th Feb 2023
5.0
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Decided to go the salon didn't know what to expect. But the staff were lovely and very welcoming. I went for a full colour and cut and she did 5 star amazing job I'm so pleased jess was brilliant thank you so much I'm so happy with the results ❤️

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Response from Carter & Shields Hair and Beauty

Thank you Lindsey for your feedback. It was a pleasure and I look forward to seeing you at your next hair appointment. ❤️ Jess

My visit to the salon

Anonymous
11th Feb 2023
Team Member: Bethany
5.0

I’ve always had an amazing experience, the girls are the best. Recommend 100%. Thank you for making me feel pampered every time I go back.

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Response from Carter & Shields Hair and Beauty

Thank you for making the time and so much for giving us 5 stars!!! It really means a lot to the team for such positive feedback! Thank you x

Amazing Salon and staff

Holly Adams
7th Feb 2023
Team Member: Jenny
5.0

Thank you Megan for my colour and cut, I absolutely love my hair.
Very welcoming in the salon and i feel completely relaxed.

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Response from Carter & Shields Hair and Beauty

Thank you Holly!! We look forward to seeing you at your next visit

Great haircut and toner

Sanj Canumalla
4th Feb 2023
Team Member: Rhianna
5.0
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Rhianna did a great job with my haircut and toner, colour and cut just what I was looking for. Friendly and welcoming place and good value for great service! Thank you

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Thank you x

Highlights

Hannah
3rd Feb 2023
Team Member: Jenny
5.0
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Fabulous, professional and friendly service as usual feom Jenny and the rest of the Carter and Shields team. Always come out feeling like I've been at a spa!

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Response from Carter & Shields Hair and Beauty

Thank you Hannah for your review! It’s always a pleasure see you soon x

Lovely experience

Enza Russo
1st Feb 2023
5.0
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Had a lovely wash and blow dry by Jess, who gave me such a relaxing massage. I didn’t want it to end.!!
Thank you to all the girls boys being so polite

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Response from Carter & Shields Hair and Beauty

Thank you Enza!!! We are so happy you enjoy your experience x

Hair cut and colour

Claire
28th Jan 2023
Team Member: Jenny
5.0

I have been going to Carter & Shields for many years and I love it! Jenny always listens to what I ask for and gives the best advice so I always leave the salon feeling happy! Great service from all the staff who work there….I highly recommend and would never change, a goog all round hairdressers is hard to find.

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Response from Carter & Shields Hair and Beauty

Thank you Claire! Look forward to seeing you again soon x

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Jill Harris
20th Jan 2023
Team Member: Elle
5.0
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Absolutely love my new hair! Had the colour done as well as tape extensions and I can honestly say it’s perfect! The colour match to the extensions is amazing and from start to finish the customer service was spot on! Thanks again- I highly recommend!! Xx

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Thank you Jill it was an absolute pleasure x

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Anonymous
14th Jan 2023
5.0

Great hairdresser

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Thank you x

Extensions

Stacey Wyatt
22nd Dec 2022
Team Member: Elle
5.0
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Elle is amazing! Methodical and such a perfectionist that my hair always looks first class..

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Response from Carter & Shields Hair and Beauty

Thank you Stacey!!! Always a pleasure x merry Christmas and happy new year x look forward to seeing you in 2023 x x x

Christmas Cut

Anonymous
17th Dec 2022
Team Member: Jenny
5.0

Great cut and new style!

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Response from Carter & Shields Hair and Beauty

Thank you so much for your review we hope to see you again soon x happy holidays x

Haircut and blowdry

Kathryn Odhav
8th Dec 2022
5.0

Jess cut and blow dried my hair and it looks amazing! So impressed and such lovely people. I would def recommend.

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Response from Carter & Shields Hair and Beauty

Thank you Kathryn for your 5 star review we are so happy you are pleased with your experience and look forward to seeing you at your next visit x

Brilliant

Mandy Halls
29th Nov 2022
Team Member: Rhianna
5.0
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Amazing as always. Great atmosphere and great service. Thank you xx

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Response from Carter & Shields Hair and Beauty

I love looking after you Mandy!! Thank you for your continued loyalty and support x I look forward to your next visit x

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Anonymous
19th Nov 2022
Team Member: Rhianna
5.0

Excellent. And team always very welcoming.

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Response from Carter & Shields Hair and Beauty

Thank you for your positive feed back x x x

Highlights and cut

Kate Butler
19th Nov 2022
Team Member: Elle
5.0
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Very friendly relaxed staff who really listen to what you want...great!

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Thank you x

Professional and friendly

Jennifer Caunt
12th Nov 2022
Team Member: Rhianna
4.5

Always so friendly. Very professional, Rhianna really took the time to perfect the style I asked for.

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Thank you x

Full head of highlights

Rhianadra Moynihan
2nd Nov 2022
Team Member: Elle
5.0
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Brilliant as always best hairdressers x

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Thank you Rhianadra x always a pleasure x

Amazing service

Mary Lawrie
1st Nov 2022
Team Member: Rhianna
5.0
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Had my first ever professional hair colouring today. Stylist was amazing with all the advice, made me super comfortable and the team are all so friendly, easy to talk to and laugh with. Rhianna is so knowledgeable when helping advise me on what I should go for, and even the apprentices seem confident. Fantastic all round

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Response from Carter & Shields Hair and Beauty

Thank you for your feedback Mary! We are glad you enjoyed your experience and look forward to seeing you at your next visit x

Thank you!

Jennifer Dale
29th Oct 2022
Team Member: Rhianna
5.0
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Rhianna is lovely and always does a brilliant job with my hair, so I always make sure I book again in advance. Thank you!

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Response from Carter & Shields Hair and Beauty

Always a pleasure Jennifer! Thank you for your feedback… see you at your next visit x

Lovely salon

Nicki Hawkins
25th Oct 2022
5.0
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Lovely salon . Highly recommend

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Thank you Nicki x

Great salon

Lesley Taylor
8th Oct 2022
5.0
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My first visit to Carter and Shields, i took advantage of the great nanokeratin special offer for October. Jess spent ages blowdrying my hair perfectly straight, very happy with it, I will be back!

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Thank you Lesley for your feedback! We are so pleased you were happy with your experience and look forward to seeing you again soon

Fabulous colour and stying

Debra Jux
27th Sep 2022
Team Member: Jenny
5.0
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Jenny oversaw the two young trainees Megan who coloured my hair (whole head colour) and Jess who cut and styled my hair (modern, soft and volumised bob hair cut). What a fabulous experience. I am thrilled with the autumnal colour and stylish hair cut/blow dry. I feel younger and up to date. The cut/style suits my face shape/skin tone and the colour just right for the season. I highly recommend Carter & Shields Hair Salon.

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Thank you x

Great service

Lila Fletcher
23rd Sep 2022
Team Member: Rhianna
5.0
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Jess cut my hair today under the watchful eye of Rhianna and both did a great job - thank you ladies

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Thank you Lila x

Excellent cut

C Miles
17th Sep 2022
Team Member: Rhianna
5.0
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My entire experience, from start to finish, was fantastic. Loved the end result, the cut is gorgeous. Thank you Rhianna

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Thank you for your review see you again soon

Amazing experienxe

Sarah Onions
10th Sep 2022
Team Member: Jenny
5.0
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First time in a salon for 22 years! Fantastic experience, Megan was excellent on the hair wash and massage, Jenny a superstar on the haircut and extensions. First time I like my hair in years!! Thank you x

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Response from Carter & Shields Hair and Beauty

Ahh thank you so happy you enjoyed visiting us x

Simply the best

Jay Kapadia
10th Sep 2022
Team Member: Jenny
5.0
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Very professional, excellent customer service, skills that are unmatched and simply the best.

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Response from Carter & Shields Hair and Beauty

Thanks jay x see you soon

Great Salon

L Roberts
2nd Sep 2022
Team Member: Rhianna
5.0
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Took my teen daughter for a cut and blow dry - Rhianna gave her some excellent advice about growing out her fringe and hair length. Staff were all lovely and helpful. Will definitely go back!

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Response from Carter & Shields Hair and Beauty

Thankyou! we look forward to seeing you again! x

100% worth every penny

Uma
2nd Sep 2022
Team Member: Rhianna
5.0
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I had Jess and Rhianna doing my hair today. Both were so lovely and listened very carefully to what I wanted and helped me make decisions on what I wanted and it was so worth every penny both girls did such a good job.

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Thank you so much! we look forward to seeing you again soon x

The best advice & service

Jo Challenger
2nd Sep 2022
Team Member: Rhianna
5.0
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The whole are wonderful at Carter & Shields. It’s always welcoming and a lovely experience plus you get excellent advice and service! I travel for this salon as it’s the best!!

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Response from Carter & Shields Hair and Beauty

Thank you so much! enjoy the wedding x x

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Elizabeth Ash
23rd Aug 2022
Team Member: Jenny
5.0
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Very pleased with my haircut and service provided ?

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Response from Carter & Shields Hair and Beauty

Thank you Elizabeth hope to see you again soon x

Fab u lous

Debbie Gowin
22nd Aug 2022
Team Member: Elle
5.0
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Elle is truly fabulous. Such a colour expert. Her kindness and dedication to getting the colour you want is just amazing. I will trust no one else with my hair.

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Response from Carter & Shields Hair and Beauty

thank you debbie x