Team
The people behind the chairs
Five specialists, each with a clear craft. Book with whoever suits your hair, or ask us to match you.

Our specialists
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Mara Ellison
Founder & senior stylist
Opened Silk and Shine in 2017 after twelve years on busy city floors. Still cuts four days a week.
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Ines Calloway
Colour director
Plans colour over seasons, not single visits, and will tell you honestly what one appointment can do.
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Jonah Pryce
Stylist
Quick with clippers, patient with cowlicks. Remembers how you like the back.
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Clara Whitfield
Skin therapist
Trained in clinical skincare. Keeps treatments gentle and the advice practical.
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Sofia Marsh
Nail technician
Known for manicures that last the full three weeks, and for very fine French tips.
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Not sure who to book?
Tell us about your hair and what you would like, and we will suggest the right person.
Ask for a match

How we work
Trained together, every month
On the first Monday of each month the salon is closed for training. We practise new techniques on models, review each other's work and keep our colour plans consistent, so whoever you see, the standard is the same.
Mara spent ten minutes watching how my curls fall before she cut a single strand. First cut I have not had to fix at home.
Book with your favourite
Choose the stylist in the booking tool, or leave it open for the first free slot.