The Little Sanctuary

Elsa is honestly super lovely the easiest person to talk to and makes you feel comfortable and cozy from the minute you get into the salon. I had a dermaplaning facial and the products and how my skin looks and feels is amazing, so smooth and glowy! She has great tips for keeping skin healthy after your appointment as well. I highly recommend and i’ll be coming back regularly to have this treatment done x

Today I visited TLS as a model for a trainee, for someone that has OCD I was definitely stepping out of my comfort zone just like our up and coming Hairdressers do.
I had the most wonderful greeting as soon as I entered the salon by the In house Teacher who was overseeing the session and then by Ruby who I was modelling for.
Ruby started by asking about my hair and what I would like, I then had my hair washed, the Aveda products felt and smelt amazing, the head massage was a real treat. Ruby cut my hair to such a high standard with Lee offering advice and guidance throughout, for myself it was great to have a better understanding of the process involved and the depth it takes to become a Hair Stylist, also for someone who has just left a career in education to then see a young person flourish is something I am very passionate about. Ruby was praised throughout her training session which was very nice to hear. TLS in house training is outstanding, something I’ve never experienced in other salons. My hair has changed since going through the menopause, darker in colour and very curly. Ruby styled my hair beautifully, I can’t stop running my fingers through it! Would I be a model again? Absolutely, Ruby you’re one to watch 🌟

Had a brilliant restyle with Lois this afternoon. She listened to what I wanted and gave some brilliant advice. Beautiful result . I am blown away.

Had my first appointment with Elsa, she is absolutely lovely. She has a fantastic range of different colours and glitters, and clearly has very good detail skills that you can see in her documented work on Instagram.

Fabulous experience. Thank you .As always so delighted with the magic Gill creates .

Yet another lovely visit to The Little Sanctuary, and I wouldn’t dream of going anywhere else.

As always, I felt welcomed, comfortable and at ease being in the salon. The staff are continuously fantastic and friendly.

Hannah always does the most wonderful job at perfecting my ever so long and thick hair.

Hannah was also super accommodating and patient when giving my one year old his first haircut.

Overall, my experience is always the very best and the coffee and cake on offer is the cherry on top.

I visited the salon today as a model for Ruby. She was very attentive and listened to exactly my vision for my hair. Having just had a baby (12 weeks ago), my colour was drab and lifeless. I walked away feeling beautiful and love my new hair. Thank you so much to all the girls for looking after my little boy whilst I was being pampered.

Lois understood exactly what I wanted. She listened carefully and looked at the sample photos that I brought to the salon. She talked about what she would do, and carried out the styling precisely as agreed. There was no rush and she checked at all stages whether I was happy. She has a lovely personality and made the session very enjoyable. I will definitely be back. Many thanks.

Olivia was brilliant with her colouring skills, adding the perfect highlights after overall colour last week. Thanks too to Izzy for her very gentle hair washing, drying and hand massage. This all followed a brilliant cut from Roddy a week or two ago. Thanks everyone!

Olivia was brilliant with her colouring skills, adding the perfect highlights after overall colour last week. Thanks too to Izzy for her very gentle hair washing, drying and hand massage. This all followed a brilliant cut from Roddy a week or two ago. Thanks everyone!

Ruby and Roddy both did my haircut this week. Ruby carefully listened to me during the consultation and asked about what I would like and any issues I had with my hair. They both took the time and care create a brilliant ‘choppy’ look on top with volume and neat sides. They helpfully advised me on products to use on my hair. I’m extremely pleased with the result. A big thank you to Ruby & Roddy for their time and care 😊

Excellent cut & highlights from the very experienced Lee. He listens to what his customers want & delivers. He’s not scissor happy & is good at both cutting & colouring

A treat yourself experience. Very relaxing and kind atmosphere. Couldn’t recommend more. Gillian was amazing and knew how to cut curly hair, so impressed with my curly cut!

Really great - always enjoy my hair cut. Do you not serve customers tea/coffee/hot chocolate at your salon anymore to make it extra special and relaxing?

As always very delighted with my appointment this morning. Everyone is so charming and helpful and an excellent cut as always from Hannah!

Best hair appointment I've ever had with Katie at the Little Sanctuary. The colour is PERFECT. She took the time to assess and alter my usual formula to get a different tone that suited my complexion far more that previous highlights. And put them in expertly so the result is so high quality - I love my hair again. Thank you so much Katie!

Superb cut as always. Fantastic attention to detail. Client satisfaction a priority. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

This was my first visit to the salon in Shaftesbury. Katie was very professional, caring. friendly and did an amazing job. The hand massage was fab too. Thank you team. I will be back. Highly recommend x

I cannot recommend Lois at Little Sanctuaries highly enough! I’ve just had my third appointment with her, and every single visit has been a fantastic experience. From the moment I walk in, she makes me feel welcome and at ease. The salon has such a warm, relaxing atmosphere, and Lois’s professionalism and friendly nature really shine through.

She always takes the time to listen to what I want, offers great advice, and the results are consistently amazing. My hair looks and feels fabulous every time – the cut and finish are always spot on.

What really sets Lois apart is her attention to detail and the way she genuinely cares about her clients. It’s not just a haircut; it’s a full experience where you leave feeling refreshed, confident, and pampered.

Thank you, Lois, for working your magic – I’ll definitely be back again and wouldn’t go anywhere else!

Gill made the whole visit an exceptional and exciting experience, an amazing eye for detail too!. Thank you so much 🤍

Hannah was brilliant, as usual, reshaped my head with a good cut and managed to get me 'done' in record time as requested....and then kindly lent me HER umbrella to go to my lunch party so that I didn't get soaked.
Wonderfully kind, skilled at her job and I'm so grateful.

My 6 weekly cut was as always excellent. The reception welcome is always lovely and Lee was bang on time in taking me through. The cut was methodical and brilliant as he takes time to discuss exactly what I thought and what I would like to- cones up with terrific tweaks to make that style specific to me.
Lovely visit as always although the weather was wet!

I had a fab facial with Elsa, I have sensitive skin and it is now glowy and holiday ready! Thanks -! will be back

Another wonderful facial with Elsa! We are beginning to prep my skin for my wedding in the summer and so far the glow is fab!! If you are looking to brighten your skin Elsa is the girl for the job!!

Thank you so much to Ruby and Gill for making my vision come true. My hair was handled with great care and I was given information throughout my consultation and my appointment. They were really friendly and made me feel very comfortable making sure I had everything I needed. Thank you! My hair looks amazing and I will be back xx

It was so lovely again to have my hair cared for by the wonderful Lois who did a fabulous colour and gorgeous blow dry - always a joy to be styled by her , so professional and very attentive caring to her clients ,

Had a great cut with Lee, good listening and cutting skills!

Always happy with my hair when I leave the salon. Friendly staff

Super easy to book and they fit me in so quickly, great experience and lovely people, thank you!

I really enjoy my visit to the Sanctuary. The surroundings are calm and relaxing. I'm really pleased with the quality of my nails and such a huge choice of colours. I will be back soon . Thank you

The best lash lift I’ve ever had, Elsa was lovely & the little sanctuary itself is refreshing & luxurious 😍

First time having Biab on my natural nails! Can’t believe how amazing they look from my first appointment can’t wait to see the growth in 3 weeks time! Elsa did such a great job I am so happy with them. So professional! Thankyou so much! Xx

Thank you so much Elsa, everything was perfect and I’m looking forward to my next appointments! Xx

A great hair cut by “Lee. He’s old school, Very attentive, creative, and pays attention to detail.
The Team and general atmosphere in the salon is caring & friendly.

Had a great time at The Sanctuary today with Gilly. Known her for over 10 years and never been disappointed. Great haircut, thank you.

I love getting my nails done with Elsa. She is fantastic at creating the most beautiful set of nails and always so nice and friendly.

I can not recommend elsa enough! I regularly go to her for eyebrow wax and tint and i would not trust anyone else with it. Elsa has got it spot on every time and can’t fault her at all! My whole experience at the salon was perfect!

Always have my treatments done by Elsa and it’s always 10/10 experience from start to finish. She perfects everything she does and she’s a good laugh at the same time. Would recommend every time

Nice friendly , great cut for a great price

Really pleased with my nails.
Elsa did a lovely job!

Thank you Liv!! You were absolutely fantastic with Aralynne, calm, patient and listened to her, recognising exactly what she needed whilst she was having her hair cut!! And you made her day with the tinsel!!! She can't wait to come back

I’ve been getting my Biab nails done by Elsa for a while now, and I honestly couldn’t recommend her more! She’s incredibly talented, especially when it comes to nail designs – I can show her a rough idea or inspo pic, and she always brings it to life (usually even better than I imagined). The attention to detail is amazing, and my nails always last so well. Plus, she’s so lovely and professional, it’s always a relaxing experience in the most beautiful salon! If you’re looking for beautiful, strong nails with flawless designs, Elsa is 100% the one to go to!

Very well looked after. Went into salon as one woman. Came out another much better.

Lovely and quality service from beginning to an end. Happy with my hair as always :)

I was so impressed with the phone call I received following my booking to get an insight into my needs. Then the service was amazing I am not used to the salon experience but felt totally relaxed Lois was brilliant so pleased with my new haircut am already planning my next visit.

Always a lovey very relaxed experience with Elsa.
She's very professional and makes u feel at ease.
Love having mine and my daughters eyebrows done Ona regular basis.
Look forward to my next appointment

Elsa was amazing fixed all my broken nails and went above and beyond with my design definitely the best in the game

The salon manager managed to squeeze me in last minute for a hair appointment for a themed event with Katie. I was aware I had been slotted in so did not want to take up too much of Katie’s time so I was happy with a simple style, Katie got to work on my very thick hair, even got excited about the event herself, putting lots of extra detail to my style. My hair looked amazing, more than I could have asked for. I had an evening full of compliments, some thought I had extensions, it really did look that good! My hair at the end of the night looked just as good as when I walked out of the salon, even after spending most of the evening on the dance floor! I was also given tips on how to manage my hair the next day after lots of back combing, it worked, no awful knots to deal with!
There is not enough stars to rate this appointment!

A beautiful salon, and very happy with my appointment with Olivia, she was friendly and professional. I would definitely recommend this salon

I have been having my haircut at the little sanctuary ever since it opened - first by Gillian at Gillingham and now Roddy in Shaftesbury. A visit to this Sanctuary is always a lovely experience. Roddy cuts my hair brilliantly and I can rely on him to give me an honest opinion :)