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The Little Sanctuary

The Stores, Gillingham, Dorset, SP8 4QJ

About us

A unisex hair salon based in Gillingham Dorset.

Gillian and her creative team welcome you to enjoy this relaxed experience.

Let nature care for your hair.

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Opening hours

Monday 10:00 - 16:30
Tuesday 09:30 - 17:30
Wednesday 09:30 - 17:30
Thursday 09:30 - 20:00
Friday 09:30 - 17:00
Saturday 09:00 - 17:00
Sunday Closed

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best hair experience

Amber Churchill
25th Mar 2024
Stylist: Maddison
5.0
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Maddison was amazing, very good for someone who’s only been training for 6 months, such a nice atmosphere and all staff are just lovely! felt like a princess x

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Really good and in

Sam Kelly
19th Mar 2024
Stylist: Lilly
5.0
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Amazing experience and very helpful

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Great service

Julia
19th Mar 2024
Stylist: Lilly
5.0

Had Lilly do my hair and she was so lovely and kind. She gave me great advice on how to achieve my hair goals and how to maintain it. I am very pleased with my hair thank you!! X

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5* Hair Treatment 🌟

Hayley Down
18th Mar 2024
Stylist: Lilly
5.0
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I’ve just experienced the most amazing Aveda hair treatment with Lily! The most relaxing head massage and my hair now feels like silk…🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟

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Wash and cut

Julia
16th Mar 2024
Stylist: Lilly
5.0

Very good and quick. Polite

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The best!

Olivia Short
15th Mar 2024
Stylist: Sophie
5.0
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Sophie is lovely and takes so much care, I always leave the salon with gorgeous long-lasting nails! Thank you xx

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First class treatment

Gillian Smith
13th Mar 2024
Stylist: Sophie
5.0
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Sophie was professional, but very friendly and soon put me at ease visiting the little sanctuary for the first time. I wouldn’t hesitate in recommending her to family and friends.

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Always a wonderful experience

Kate Saker
13th Mar 2024
Stylist: Jemma
5.0
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Thank you for the friendly service and very pleasing outcome.

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Transformation

Kerry Collins
8th Mar 2024
Stylist: Lilly
5.0

I had an amazing hair transformation today from Lilly. Lilly is very professional and made me feel great. She has amazing tips and ideas for me to use at home. I look forward to my next visit. Thanks so much Lilly.

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Thank you

Zoe Staite
8th Mar 2024
Stylist: Sophie
5.0
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Had an eyebrow waxing and very happy with how they look. Sophie was very welcoming and friendly! Price was also very reasonable. Thanks again, I will be back 😊

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Katie is a cutie

Julie Judd
7th Mar 2024
Stylist: Katie
5.0
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Katie has not coloured and cut/styled my hair recently and I am so impressed. Excellent advice for my hair options and always so cheerful and professional. As are all the stylists and beauticians.

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Nails

Sandra Rideout
5th Mar 2024
Stylist: Sophie
5.0
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As always such a lovely afternoon with Sophie at the salon.
Love my nails. She’s amazing. Give her a pay rise 👍

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Wonderful as always

Victoria Underdown
5th Mar 2024
Stylist: Jemma
5.0
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From the moment you arrive it’s a clam and relaxing atmosphere. Jemma was wonderful, knowledgeable with great advice. So pleased with my hair.

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Cut and finish

Andrea Ellis
1st Mar 2024
Stylist: Claire
5.0
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First time here lovely friendly salon, Claire was really lovely excellent service. Cut was amazing and she listened and helped me decide first rate xx

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Hannah king
24th Feb 2024
Stylist: Sophie
5.0

Sophie was very good and was very happy with my treatment thank you

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Balayage and root cover

Caroline Crittall
22nd Feb 2024
Stylist: Chloe
5.0
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This was a training appointment with Chloe and it was a fantastic experience..Chloe was confident but asked for advice if she needed to, Jemma talked her through each step and the result was great. Thank you Chloe you are becoming an amazing stylist, and you are a great asset to the salon. Thank you again I can’t recommend Chloe highly enough.

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Colour & cut

Carina Prescod
21st Feb 2024
Stylist: Lilly
4.5
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Lilly done an amazing job blending my hair with a beautiful colour

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High lights @cut

Mandy Matthews
20th Feb 2024
Stylist: Jemma
5.0
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Excellent as usual

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Cut and blow dry

Liz Clark
18th Feb 2024
Stylist: Lilly
5.0
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Very good cut and blow dry, very pleased

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Love my haircut and lovely Katie

Catherine Malan
17th Feb 2024
Stylist: Katie
5.0
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Katie is so sweet, kind and gentle and always listens carefully to what I’d like done. I’m always a happy customer!

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Gel manicure

Rebecca
14th Feb 2024
Stylist: Sophie
5.0

Excellent manicure, really nice salon and attentive overall service. Sophie took her time to understand what I wanted and suggested some nail art which was a fun addition to my nails.

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Colour / cut

Tracy Vinnell
13th Feb 2024
Stylist: Chloe
5.0
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Absolutely love my hair colour and cut done by Chloe today .
Beautiful salon and friendly staff. Thank you !

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Lovely morning

Shirley Bland
13th Feb 2024
Stylist: Jemma
5.0
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Jem really listened to what I wanted. Lovey cut and colour.

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Bronde balayage and cut

Crystal Jones
13th Feb 2024
Stylist: Beth
5.0
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Beth filled me with confidence as soon as I walked through the door. I had long virgin hair and was a little nervous. Beth listened to what I wanted and worked with the inspiration I provided whilst also setting realistic expectations. I am over the moon with my new hair. Thank you, Beth. The apprentice who assisted with Beth was also so sweet and makes an incredible hot choc- they both clearly love what they do and love where they work. The environment at the hair salon was friendly and warm. Admittedly I went on a quieter day but my overall experience couldn’t have been any better. ❤️

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Anonymous
9th Feb 2024
Stylist: Claire
5.0

Great experience as always. Great cut and highlights. Coffee and cake too 👌☺️

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Lovely evening

Kirstie Boxall
8th Feb 2024
Stylist: Katie
5.0
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I am always made to feel welcome and special, lovely hot chocolate today. I always feel listened to as well

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Excellent

Hannah Mayo
7th Feb 2024
Stylist: Sophie
5.0
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Excellent service. Very friendly and I'm really pleased.

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Tinsel

Liz Clark
5th Feb 2024
Stylist: Lilly
5.0
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Lilly did a lovely job of tinsel’s for me

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Root colour

Caroline Crittall
3rd Feb 2024
Stylist: Lilly
5.0
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Great root colour by Lily . Lily has grown into such a confident stylist . Always pleased with the results. A real asset to the team ⭐️

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Such a lovely Salon

Richard Raine
3rd Feb 2024
Stylist: Hannah
5.0
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I was put at ease as soon as I arrived, every one was so nice and welcoming.
Hannah was very understanding of my needs and offered great advice for growing my hair.
Hahaha skills are brilliant and I’m looking forward to my next appointment.

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Fabulous new hair!

Yvonne Curtis-mount
1st Feb 2024
Stylist: Lilly
5.0
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A last minute phone call resulted in a two hour total restyle and I am so pleased. Lilly listened carefully, talked through my options and took her time to give me the perfect cut. She re-cut the back of my hair twice until we were both completely satisfied. I love my new hair!

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T. Winstone
31st Jan 2024
Stylist: Roderick
5.0
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Fabulous

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T. Winstone
31st Jan 2024
Stylist: Roderick
5.0
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Fabulous

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Fabulous

Steph Campbell
31st Jan 2024
Stylist: Roderick
5.0
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Had a lovely time, was given such brilliant advice for my restyle by Roddy and came out a new woman

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Hair change

Kate Willetts
31st Jan 2024
Stylist: Jemma
5.0
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Jemma is always so fantastic and always so sweet. She really knows how her clients like their hair. Always gives the right advice

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Another lovely visit to The Little Sanctuary

Katrina Hull
26th Jan 2024
Stylist: Jemma
5.0
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Thank you Jemma for another great colour and cut appointment.
You always make my visits to the salon such a pleasant experience , as do the whole team of lovely stylists .
Such a friendly, calm and caring ambience created by you all , which you achieve time after time . My regular visits to The Little Sanctuary are always a treat. Thank you !🥰xx

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Amazing 5* Service from Lily!

Hayley Down
22nd Jan 2024
Stylist: Lilly
5.0
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Lily coloured, cut and styled my hair today. She totally understood what I wanted and my hair now looks amazing! Beautiful salon, lovely atmosphere 5* service!

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Haircut

Laura Woods
20th Jan 2024
Stylist: Jemma
5.0
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My hair was in desperate need of a cut and style! Jemma did an amazing job and I am so happy with the result. Thank you so much ☺️

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Fabulous nails

Morgan Widgington
20th Jan 2024
Stylist: Sophie
5.0
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This was my third BIAB nail appointment, as always Sophie did a fabulous job on my nails! Everyone was super friendly, I got exactly what I was after and was looked after brilliantly! Can’t wait for my next appointment

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Excellent

Carolyn Lloyd
16th Jan 2024
Stylist: Sophie
4.5
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Amazing manicure, so thorough

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Lovely experience

Sarah Wicks
12th Jan 2024
Stylist: Michelle
5.0
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The salon was really welcoming and Michelle was very sensitive to my needs with thinning hair. She did a great job restyling my hair and I’ve already had lots of compliments. I look forward to coming back in March.

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New colour

Anonymous
10th Jan 2024
5.0

Lilly continues to be the best hairstylist I’ve ever had and I’m 74!
Today she re-coloured my hair after discussing with me the options now my hair is going greyer. Her advice was spot-on and I now have a lovely colour blend and trim. Thank you for taking such care, Lilly.

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Bridal make up trial

Kelly Sams
9th Jan 2024
Stylist: Kitty
5.0
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Kitty, was very helpful in helping me with my make up for my wedding as I have no idea ! I don't wear make up at all , so I trusted kitty with all of her choices & I looked & felt beautiful. So thank you kitty.

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Beautiful colour and cut with Lily

Naomi Godfrey
8th Jan 2024
Stylist: Lilly
5.0

Lily is wonderful. She gave me a full transformation and I couldn’t be happier. I trust her entirely with my hair and she always makes me feel so comfortable. She is so skilled in what she does and I always look forward to coming to the salon to see what she does with my hair next.

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BIAB Nails

Laura Yeomans
6th Jan 2024
Stylist: Sophie
5.0
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The best nails, every time. Sophie is so talented and the calmest person. Each nail day feels like a real treat!

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The Sanctuary

Cheryl Ricketts
6th Jan 2024
Stylist: Claire
5.0
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Claire never fails to do my hair perfectly and just the way I like it. I can always trust her to do what suits my look. She is always professional and very friendly. A good ambassador for the salon. Thankyou very much .

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Always a fabulous experience

Julie Judd
6th Jan 2024
Stylist: Sophie
5.0
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Sophie is always delightful and incredibly professional. Nails always gorgeous and happy with end result. The entire team are wonderful and every visit I am treated with respect and care.

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Colour and cut

Lucy Jones
4th Jan 2024
Stylist: Beth
5.0
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I was very impressed with how welcoming Beth was and how well she coloured and cut my hair. I will definitely be returning! X

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So happy with my cut and colour!

Rebecca Fitton
3rd Jan 2024
Stylist: Lilly
5.0
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Lilly did such an amazing job, I am so happy with my hair! She completely transformed the colour and cut it so well. Can’t wait to rebook again.

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Lovely second visit with Lily ❤️

Kathy Pym
3rd Jan 2024
Stylist: Lilly
5.0
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It was my second cut with Lily and it was another lovely experience. She is so knowledgeable and easy to talk to.
Can’t wait for my colour refresh next time ❤️

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