Shine Salon

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1819 E 7th St (at Central Ave)
Charlotte, NC 28204

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(704) 334-3211
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Best

I have very fine hair but a lot of it so it is challenging at best. Amy has to be the best colorist I've ever seen. She is just a natural at it and because of that I was comfort...

Worst

Overpriced for a basic haircolor/haircut...brassy blonde color-job which was fixed at a different salon. Small less that hot atmosphere

SHINE DOES REALLY SHINE 3/10/2008

Amy rocks - she took 10 years off my look and for the better! I still receive compliments months after she gave me my first cut. I was a loyal Aveda client for years. I am glad I made the switch to SHINE. Keep up the good work! Pros: Great music, welcoming atmosphere, fun staff. They make every effort to get you an appointment that works with your schedule. Cons: parking can be limited more
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Want that "just had my hair done" look everyday? 3/3/2008

Amy Swaney of Shine Salon can turn that dream into a reality. Whether you are suffering from the wrong cut, poor hair condition or just not the right color, Amy can morph that mane into a sure "head turner". And that is only the beginning. With her vast expertise, she will educate you on how to have that look every day from Blowdry 101 to the right combination of products for optimum hair health. The proof will be in the compliments. From the first appointment over two years ago, there hasn't been a week go by that someone (usally a total stranger) approaches me just to say "I love your hair". Thank you Amy!!! more
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wishywashy 1/26/2008

Overpriced for a basic haircolor/haircut...brassy blonde color-job which was fixed at a different salon. Small less that hot atmosphere more
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Top Shelf 1/18/2008

If you take your hair care seriously, desire professional service by a top rate staff in a friendly environment, Shine salon is where you want to go. more
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Trust Shine to take years off your looks, accentuate your best features 1/3/2008

I was a bleach blonde for 30 years. It was part of who I was. The hair, smokin' bod, hot wardrobe... it was all part of an identity which had evolved over the years. When I was 25, on a soap opera in NYC and an ultra-thin beach babe, it worked for me. But now in my mid-30s, the look that had carried me so far was aging me beyond my years. In addition, the men who typically asked me out were players looking for blonde bombshells. I needed a major makeover. One evening over a bottle of wine with a close friend we bought a box of hair color and voila! Disaster. I had met James, manager of Shine Salon at my favorite hangout "Petra's" in Plaza Midwood. Everyone who worked with him always looked great, and I knew if anyone could fix my self-inflicted hair fiasco, the folks at Shine could. Amy went to work, and not only fixed the awful color I had created, but birthed a fabulous new hair color just for me. I went from washed out and aged to a fabulous combination of dark brown with subtle red tones. Blondes turn heads, that's for sure. And I was worried about not being able to carry off such a dramatic change. But thanks to Amy and James, I'm still turning heads but now for the right reasons -- my friends say the new style has shaved six years off my appearance, accentuates my best features and my confidence has skyrocketed. An added bonus... about two weeks after Amy did my hair, I met a wonderful man and we've been dating for six weeks. When I told him I had been blonde all my life, he said he could never imagine me any other way than as a brunette! I am so grateful to Amy and James and am pleased to endorse this caring, enthusiastic salon as one of the best I've ever visited. KG, Charlotte, NC Pros: Educate you on proper hair care, great job, GREAT attitudes Cons: They can't come home with you to style it every day more
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Blonde to Red and Never Better! 12/28/2007

I saw an ad for Shine at my gym and gave it a shot because they were "color specialists" and I was looking to change from "mousy kinda bleach blond with gray" to red. I met Jill back in September and my new color turned out better than I could have hoped. Ever since "the big change" I have gotten nothing but compliments from those who knew me as a blonde and a constant stream of "you are so lucky to have naturally red hair" from strangers (hey, what they don't know won't hurt them...). As mentioned in several other reviews everyone on the staff is so friendly - they work as a team and it shows. The salon has a great funky vibe without being over-the-top and you can tell these women know their way around a head of hair. I'm getting ready for my 4th visit and I haven't been disappointed yet - and on top of all of that their prices are extremely competitive. Pros: great with dramatic color changes; The Penguin is walking distance :) Cons: parking is a little cramped but that's just a sign of steady clientele more
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Best Experience Ever 12/19/2007

Going to Shine Salon was like a breath of fresh air. The atmosphere upon entering the salon is professional and courteous. The salon manager, James, is extremely welcoming, taking your coat, asking who you are coming to see, what kind of appt you have, down to if you are in need of a beverage. Then you are whisk away to the back area where all the stylist are. Pros: Friend, Professional, Extremely Knowledgable Cons: parking more
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Horrible Hair Experience! 12/11/2007

I'm new to Charlotte and went to Shine because of the great reviews on citysearch. Tina was my stylist. She was very nice but really ruined my hair. I told her I normally had my roots touched up and high and low lites done. First off she turned my hair orange. Then in trying to fix it left bands of orange in my hair and spots of orange in the back along with bleach blonde hair in the other locations. She sent me off saying it looked good and that I might only need low lites in a few days. She charged me $205.00 which included the first color processing and the second one she had to do in attempts to fix the first problem (this did include an okay but too short haircut...due to the damage from two color processings). The next day my scalp was red and my hair looked horrible, I called the manager Amy and she refunded my money and said she would fix it for free but I really didn't have any more trust in this establishment since they let me leave when it looked that terrible and said that I might only need low lites. In reality I had to have my hair redone and it is a dark brown with some low-lites instead of being blonde. I've cried for like two days since I hate the color and have tons of holiday parties to go to. I have never been so upset over hair in my whole life. I have never been this mad at a business. DO NOT GO TO SHINE! more
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A Great Mens Cut 11/24/2007

I was a walk-in client just after Amy opened the salon. I've been an every 3 week customer since. They always work w/ my crazy schedule when I need trimmed before a business trip. It's been nice to have somewhere that I can go and not have to explain what I need done every time. This a great little salon that takes good care of me. Thanks ladies! more
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Finally... I don't mind blow drying my hair!!!! 11/24/2007

Thank you, thank you, thank you!!! We all know that if you are born with curly hair, you want it straight... and if it's straight then you want it curly. I have unruly curly hair. Thanks to Amy, and her magic Keratin Treatment, I now have healthy straight hair. I have tried different straightening treatments, but none measure up to this one. My hair feels softer, it has a natural shine, and it's manageable. It's as if I've had it professionally blown out, but I'm the one blowing it out!!! Amy has done it once again... Thank you Amy for making my hair beautiful, you are the absolute best!!!! Pros: Quality, Continued Training, Fun Staff Cons: None more
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Best known secret! 11/19/2007

I have been going to see Amy for what I think is 4 years. The first time I met her I knew she was the stylist for me. Not only does she have amazing talent but she has the amazing ability to make you feel like you are the only one in the room. When she opened the salon I knew she was on her way to do great things. To see her passion to not only help her staff grow but to see her passion in wanting her clients to grow as well is just unbelievable! The salon's BlowDry 101 class I have heard is just remarkable. I of course have short hair and have never picked up a hairdryer is besides the point. Check her and the girls out. They live on the edge when it comes to knowing the trends and styles but would never take you unless you wanted too. I have been so happy that now my entire family goes (mom, dad and my two sisters). Ever person that I have referred to Amy, Tina or Jill have thanked me and have never turned back. Like I said it is the best known secret because we all know they are the best but many are afraid to speak it because they might upset their current stylist. High end salon with out that darn nose in the air!!!! Pros: Friendly staff, great cut/color, no Kerri (nice girl but a little to loud), amazing people (clients included) Cons: Amy is popular its hard to get an appointment more
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Exceeded my expectations 11/2/2007

Moving from NYC to Charlotte, I was definately concerned about finding a true colorist. I am 100% grey, but would never admit that in person, and you would never know it. For someone like me its crucial to see someone who really gets color. Kerri exceeded my expectations. She was extremely educatated and knows her craft well. Thank you for letting me know where she is. The salon wouldn't tell me. I highly recommend her. Pros: great color Cons: location, size, crowded more
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Kerri was great...made me comfortable with change 10/29/2007

I am 24 and had never had my hair colored before....I still can't belive how different I looked after the girls in the salon talked me into color. (I was suppose to just get a trim) I seriosly, felt pretty for the first time in my life...everything looked different, and I still get compliments (even though my roots need to be done again,). Kerri made me feel very comfortable about color and I was very scared. Even though I don't like roots, I'll take them compared to feeling blah all the time. I guess my hair is what people called mousy....now it's just sunny and pretty and looks natural. It took a few days to get used to, buit it's a big difference. I am much happier and my eyes even look bluer. I just feel brighter. I guess getting my roots done every 3 months i's worth the maintenence. This is still pretty new to me. But I am glad I did it. Pros: Made me comfortable Cons: very busy and crowded more
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Get great hair that people NOTICE, and have fun getting it! 9/5/2007

I have had my hair done in many places but this is truly the best. I get a pro consultation, a fabulous color, a great cut that fits me, fits my style. I get compliments on my hair weekly. REALLY. On my color, cut, style. From perfect strangers. The environment is friendly, casual, upbeat, very fun. You can tell they enjoy what they are doing and they enjoy working together. One of the best things about it is the owner is so knowledgeable about products and techniques. There's frequent interaction between the stylists as they discuss technique and recommendations for clients. It's like group therapy for your hair!! You can tell they are all very passionate about giving their clients the very best. Pros: Knowledgeable, talented stylists. Convenient location. Cons: seats in the reception area could be more comfortable. more
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A New Me 8/18/2007

I have to say this is the best haircut and color I have ever had and I feel like a new person. The salon rocks. Great neighborhood and energy. Kerri did my hair and gave me a haircut I can't stop looking at. Kind of Posh Spice, and this is the first time my blonde looks awesome...natural...she used three colors and took her time. Pros: Full hilites and cut for under 150., awesome environment, trendy, fun Cons: hard to get an appointment more
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Thank God I found them 7/20/2007

I had just moved from NYC where I was a client at Fredrick Fekkai for 7 years. Moving had me in tears because I loved my stylist and people consistently stopped me on the streets to ask who did my color. When looking for a salon in Charlotte, everyone I asked recommended Modern salon, or Carmen and Carmen. Well, after having my hair whacked off and grossly layered at Carmen, I went to Modern to have it "fixed" and colored...The haircut was ok, not great, the stylist was a mute and didn't talk to me, and my color went from being the most beautiful honey blonde to ashy and I could literally see the color deposit on my hair. Pros: they are educated, fun place, they listen and ask questions Cons: had a hard time finding it, but I am new to the area more
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Great Cut! 6/17/2007

I have a pretty straight forward hairstyle, but Tina cut it just a little different and I ended up with a GREAT haircut. Salon had a fun atmosphere and everyone there was very helpful. Highly recommend Shine Salon. Pros: Location. Grab lunch at the Penguin afterwards! Cons: Not open on Mondays more
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great energy, great people, great hair 5/24/2007

I saw a great add in creative loafing and just had to stop into my new favorite salon. I went in with only a notion of a style and was highly impressed with the suggestions my stylist made. The staff was incredibly knowledgable on all the latest trends and didn't hesitate to tell me what would work best for me. They made me feel super comfortable and I just fell in love with the way they got along with their clients. I will most definately back!! Plus... my hair rocks!! more
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Owner Message

  • Carolina's premier hair color boutique with the hottest hair color trends from expert hair stylists. Our dynamic and unique team of hair color experts are trained in the science of hair color and the art of hair design. Located in Plaza Midwood, Shine Salon uses only premier Italian hair coloring lines that are custom blended, providing high shine and intense conditioning. An in-depth hair color consultation determines what tones look best on you before we begin the hair coloring process. Shine Salon's goal is to offer our expertise in hair coloring and hairstyles to both men and women in an environment that is fun, energetic and friendly to everyone in Charlotte.

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  • Hours: Tue, Wed 10am-8pm Thu 12pm-8pm Fri 9am-5pm Sat 9am-4pm
  • Neighborhoods: Commonwealth, Elizabeth
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