Wisteria Avenue is a wholly independent boutique salon in the heart of Abingdon — based in a beautiful Grade II Listed building, doing genuinely great hair for a loyal, busy client base. We're not your typical salon.
Gone are the salon politics, the pressure and the micromanagement. We've built something different here — a small, talented team working in an environment where you're trusted to get on with what you do best.
We're looking for hairdressers at all levels. Whether you're newly qualified and hungry to learn, mid-career and ready for a fresh start, or at the top of your game and looking for a salon that matches your standard — we'd love to hear from you.
No lengthy application forms. No waiting weeks for a response. Send us a message, introduce yourself and tell us what you're looking for — we'll get back to you the same day, usually within the hour.
WhatsApp 01235 534705 → Prefer email? mike@wisteriaavenue.co.uk →Send your CV with a brief introduction. We read every single one.
We turn clients away every week. The diary fills weeks ahead and there's a consistent waiting list for senior stylists. From your first day you'll have a steady column — no quiet patches to ride out, no slow seasons to dread, no building from scratch.
We've deliberately kept the team small and the culture flat. No cliques to navigate, no hidden agendas, no manager hovering over your shoulder. You're trusted to do your job — we get out of your way and let you concentrate on your clients.
4.8 stars across hundreds of Google reviews — one of the highest review counts of any salon in Oxfordshire. We follow up with clients after every appointment, which means you get consistent feedback on your work and the salon's reputation keeps building. The brand brings the clients; you build on it.
No vague benefits-page language. Specifics on what you can expect from us, and what we'll expect from you.
Technical skill is the baseline. What we care about most is how you handle the people in your chair — communication, care, consistency. We're independent and we take the work seriously. We expect the same from anyone joining the team.
We don't run a constant churn of openings — we hire when there's genuine room for someone good. Right now, we're looking for:
An experienced stylist who's good at what they do and tired of putting up with salon politics. We're not going to teach you the basics — we're looking for someone confident enough to walk in and pick up overflow from day one. Strong technical skill across colour and cutting; even stronger people skills.
Read full role description →Newly or recently qualified, looking to develop in a busy environment with senior stylists you can genuinely learn from. The mentoring here is real, not corporate-speak — and the volume of clients means you'll be cutting and colouring constantly. The fastest way to get good.
Read full role description →We're always interested in talented people. If you think you'd be a good fit for Wisteria Avenue, drop us a line anyway — we'd rather hear from someone good when we don't have an opening than miss out on them entirely.
Get in touch →No lengthy forms. Just get in touch, introduce yourself and tell us what you're looking for. We'll take it from there.
The fastest route is WhatsApp. Send a message to 01235 534705, introduce yourself and tell us about your experience. We reply the same day.
Prefer email? Send your CV to mike@wisteriaavenue.co.uk and we'll be in touch.
A nod to the heritage of Abingdon, with a modern twist. Two floors of considered, friendly hairdressing — a relaxed boutique salon on the ground floor, and a calmer, more private space upstairs. Clients always talk about the friendly warmth our local hair salon has, and they always come back for the consistency.
4 East St. Helen Street · Abingdon · OX14 5EA
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