Haircuts & Styling

Our Shine Stylists are essentially sculptors of Hair! Its part of the training, but it also becomes an instinctive skill over time. They will take in the inspiration image/s that you have brought with you. They can look at your face shape and features to see if it can work, or how they can nod to that style whilst making sures it compliments your bone structure. The goal isn’t to follow strict rules, but to balance proportions. All of which is discussed at the beginning of your Hair Cut appointment, before your hair is washed.

Your Stylist can discuss what we would be best with respect to how much length to take off to keep your hair healthy. If you are going for a style change, they can discuss what is needed to achieve your ideal look and where best to keep length if required.

If that is your goal, with the right technique we can do that. A blunt perimeter makes fine hair look denser, while too many layers can make it look thinner. Your Stylist can adjust the layering depending on your hair density. If you struggle with having thick hair, your Stylist can advise on how to ease the weight and thickness of your current hair style to something more manageable and fun!

Bring your inspirational images with you and we can discuss how much time you spend styling daily and how this look is achieved. If you want something wash-and-go, we can avoid cuts that require daily blow-drying or heavy styling. If you love to put time into your look each day, perhaps what you’re wanting to achieve is completely possible. Come in for a consultation and let’s see what we can create.

Short cuts usually need refreshing every 6-10 weeks depending on the growth rate of your hair and how the style grows out. Medium or long styles can last 8–16 weeks, again depending on the shape and how fast your hair grows. We can talk about it when you have your haircut. After that it’s also about your preferences about how much you want to keep the style as it is, or like it to grow long and then come back. Your hair, your choice.

Yes. Cutting doesn’t change the texture or growth pattern - that’s genetic. But removing damage can make it feel healthier and grow more evenly.

We can use imagery as inspiration. We will adapt it to your hair type, density, and face shape. The exact result depends on your natural texture.

Stylists at Shine always cut your hair with your natural texture in mind. If your hair is wavy or curly, they won’t design something that only works when it’s straight.

If done correctly, no. But too much layering on thick or curly hair can increase volume. We can keep the layers controlled and strategic. All of this is figured out with the consultation time of your hair appointment.

That’s why we do a proper consultation first. We can explain every step before cutting. And remember - hair grows. But our goal is always for you to leave loving your hair.

If that’s important to you, do let your Stylist know during your consultation, so that they keep enough length so that you can still put it in a ponytail.

Apart from a great Shampoo and Conditioner, which we can advise on for you within the Davines range, a good heat protectant and maybe a light styling cream or volume spray can be ideal products to have at home - nothing complicated unless you want a high-maintenance look.