More Than a Salon: Life as a Stylist at Shine

Why Shine Feels Like Home: A Day in the Life of Our Stylists

There’s something special about walking into Shine each morning. It’s not just about beautiful hair - it’s about feeling supported, inspired, and genuinely happy to be at work.

From our calm, thoughtfully designed space to the relationships we build with clients and each other, a day at Shine is about balance: creativity and care, professionalism and warmth, ambition and wellbeing.

“My colleagues have become friends. It really feels like being part of a family.” - Benedetta, Director Stylist.

If you’re a stylist looking for a salon where you can do your best work, feel supported, and grow at your own pace - Shine might just feel like home to you too. Click here to check out our current career opportunities.

We’re always happy to connect with like-minded stylists who share our values.

Here’s what a typical day looks like for one of our stylists - and why so many of our team say that our Newington Green salon feels like home.

Why Stylists Love Working at Shine

✔ A thriving, community-led atmosphere in a beautiful area of London
✔ A calm, organised salon environment that supports great work
✔ Industry-leading, eco-conscious Davines products
✔ Opportunities to grow and develop within the business
✔ Commission on retail product sales
✔ Access to wellbeing treatments through our in-house practitioners
✔ A genuinely kind, supportive and professional team

"I enjoy working at Shine because I love my clients & my colleagues, it’s rare to genuinely like all your colleagues and we have the best team since we joined together under one roof. It’s nice to know we support each other and socialise outside of work. I also like the holiday flexibility, we have a sense of freedom which is important to my inner wellness because travel is most valuable to me."

Cinnamen

Stylist
“I love working at Shine because it honestly feels like home. I feel supported every day and I love being able to help people feel good about themselves.”

Yoanna

Beauty Therapist

"When you spend nearly 16 years in one place, it stops being just a workplace. Shine has become my second home. Colleagues have become family, clients have become friends!"

Kate

Stylist
"I really enjoy working as a beauty therapist at Shine, because it combines practical skills with genuine care for others. I find it rewarding to support clients’ overall wellbeing while creating a calm, nurturing environment."

Ewa

Beauty Therapist
"I enjoy working at Shine because it feels like a creative home — supportive, inspiring, and full of people who genuinely care about what they do."

Ernesto

Stylist

"Love working at Shine as it serves a great mix of clients - and has the friendliest staff in the northern hemisphere!"

Chris

Stylist

"I like working at shine helping clients feel more confident and better about themselves. Flexibility at Shine is the key and working with lovely colleagues. The salon environment often fosters a sense of community for both staff and clients. I really enjoy working as a beauty therapist at Shine, because it combines practical skills with genuine care for others. I find it rewarding to support clients’ overall wellbeing while creating a calm, nurturing environment."

Marta

Beauty Therapist

Morning at Shine: Calm, Organised, Considered

SG large shop frontThe day starts unhurried. The salon is organised, welcoming, and ready - allowing you to focus fully on your craft and your clients. There’s time to:

Set up your station with beautifully curated, high-quality products.
Check in with colleagues and share ideas or inspiration.
Ease into the day knowing everything is where it should be.

As Benedetta, our Director Stylist, puts it:

“Shine, for me, is home. Everything is so well organised, the products are high quality, and the team is incredibly kind and supportive.”

That sense of structure and calm carries through the entire day.

The Heart of the Day: Clients, Creativity & Connection

Shine Salon North London

At Shine, we believe great results come from working with exceptional products and giving stylists the freedom to do their best work. You’ll spend your day:

  • Creating beautiful, considered results using Davines - a brand known for performance, sustainability and care
  • Building meaningful relationships with loyal, appreciative clients
  • Sharing knowledge and techniques with a team that genuinely supports one another

The atmosphere is professional but relaxed - focused, without feeling pressured.

“We work in a calm and positive environment where everyone is highly professional. We help one another and constantly inspire each other.” - Benedetta

Learning, Growing & Feeling Supported

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Growth at Shine is never rushed - it’s encouraged, supported and celebrated. Whether you’re already familiar with Davines or new to the range, training is available, so you feel confident and empowered in your work. As your skills develop, so do your opportunities.

There’s also space to:

  • Learn from experienced colleagues
  • Grow your confidence behind the chair
  • Develop your career within the business

Shine is a place where ambition is met with encouragement, not pressure.

Looking After You, Too!

We believe that when our team feels good, it shows in everything they do. One of the unique perks of life at Shine is the opportunity to swap treatments with our Beauticians and Health Practitioners, so you can look and feel your best - just like the clients you care for every day.

It’s a reminder that wellbeing isn’t an afterthought here - it’s part of the culture.

Location & Lifestyle - An Easy Commute!

Shine Salon Newington Green

Easy to travel to from all over London, Shine is perfectly positioned for stylists who want a beautiful working environment without a stressful commute.

We're perfectly situated next to the vibrant Café/Restaurant Jolene, famous for its stunning pastries and excellent coffee.

Our location overlooks the beautiful Newington Green, a lovely spot to relax with greenery all around.

We are easily accessible from Dalston, Highbury, Islington, Angel - and other surrounding areas.

Find out how to get to us by train, bus, car or bike.

Career Opportunities at Shine Hair & Beauty Salon in Newington Green

We are looking to build our team with passionate, enthusiastic and talented individuals across all our departments at Shine salon in North London.  If you enjoy working well in a team, are customer-focused and embrace Shine’s ethos of ‘’Look good, feel great’’ then get in touch.