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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4.97
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Annie Pash
1st Aug 2026
4.0
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My visit at the salon this morning was positive apart from the hairwash! I had to change into dry clothes when I got home as the back of the dress I was wearing became completely soaked.

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Brilliant

Gill Wren
31st Jul 2026
5.0
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I always feel that great care is taken and I’m always very happy with the result, thank you!

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Perfect Brows Every Time

Deanne Gray
30th Jul 2026
5.0

I wouldn’t go anywhere else for my brows now. Elsa is so lovely and welcoming and does my eyebrows perfectly. Would highly recommend for anyone looking for beautiful brows and a friendly service.

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The real Elsa

Carien
30th Jul 2026
5.0

I love Elsa! Been doing my nails and eyebrows long before she joined Little Sanctuary. Her nails and eyebrows are always gorgeous but it’s Elsa you will fall in love with.

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A place of Tranquility

Naomi Culley
29th Jul 2026
5.0
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As soon as you step through the door at The Little Sanctuary you enter a tranquil space, calm, clean and greeted by the most welcoming team. Today’s appointment was for hair and beauty which I am so grateful to have under one roof.

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Lovely salon

Andie Harryman
23rd Jul 2026
5.0
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Lovely salon, always clean and tidy, nice ambiance and the staff are super friendly. Always have a great head massage whilst having my shampoo and conditioner. Roddy does a great cut and really knows the technical side of hair styling. Highly recommend

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Lovely boost

KP
21st Jul 2026
5.0
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My usual hairdresser was unexpectedly off, they had rearranged my appointment with the lovely Gillian. Gillian had never cut my hair, which filled me with nerves. However, she instantly eased me and made me trust her knowledge and experience when it came to hair. It resulted in a beautiful cut and shape that i love. Thankyou!

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Pamper session!

Nicola
18th Jul 2026
5.0
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Today I enjoyed getting my nails done and having a gorgeous face massage. I love going to see Elsa. She is always so lovely and welcoming and nothing is too much for her to do for you. Highly recommend her to anyone who needs nails doing or treating themselves to a pampering session.

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Grateful

Diane Mumford
14th Jul 2026
5.0
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Thank you so much for your support in light of my recent cancer diagnosis, it was a very beautiful experience and one that I will never forget.

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Grateful

Diane Mumford
14th Jul 2026
5.0
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Thank you so much for your support in light of my recent cancer diagnosis, it was a very beautiful experience and one that I will never forget.

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Grateful

Diane Mumford
14th Jul 2026
5.0
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Thank you so much for your support in light of my recent cancer diagnosis, it was a very beautiful experience and one that I will never forget.

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Love my Hair

Alison Clarke
14th Jul 2026
5.0
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Katie always knows what I want style wise. Her attention to detail is spot on. My hair is very easy to style between appointments too. I love coming here.

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Great experience

Sophie Fox
13th Jul 2026
5.0
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Thanks Roddy for a great experience at TLS, my hair looks great and I received lots of useful advice for managing it better!

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Great experience

Lara Stopps
2nd Jul 2026
5.0
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I am not sure how she managed it but Elsa gave me the gentlest leg wax I have ever had? It was pain free !!
I will be back

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Amazing experience

Olivia
23rd Jun 2026
5.0
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Shout out to Katie, I was skeptical at the end because I wanted more shaping on the ends of my hair. Although, as the day progressed I quickly realised that wouldn't have been the best idea. She gave me her professional opinion and stuck to it and I'm very happy with the results I got. I think it looks perfect and I could not have asked for anything more before my prom!!! I'm someone felt who often feels upset when leaving the hairdresser because I feel like it's hard to convey what I want with my hair type a lot of the time but she seemed to just completely get me aswell as make me feel comfortable to push and vocalise what I didn't quite like and give suggestions/actions that ended in a better result than what I originally wanted anyway, so I'm extremely pleased. Not to mention the fact she legit taught me multiple ways of how to style it!! Godsend
10/10 would recommend :)

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Great Visit to the Salon

Johanna
19th Jun 2026
5.0
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Last minute drop in visit, lovely to meet new stylist Libby. Great chat and cut. Thank you x

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Glam again !!

Jane Mitchell
19th Jun 2026
5.0

I met Liv, what a lovely girl... and she did a beautiful job, just what I needed. So thank you Liv and thank you lil' sanctuary xx🕊🕊

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Thank you Libby!

Sam Witcombe
18th Jun 2026
5.0
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Libby is an amazing stylist and boy did she have her work cut out today! After having a not so great haircut elsewhere I booked in with Libby to see if she could work her magic and she did not disappoint! We had a thorough consultation to start then I was able to relax in the chair and Libby gave me a fabulous haircut full of layers and bounce! I now feel confident to wear my hair down again and I can't wait to return in a couple of weeks for Libby to do my colour!

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Haircut

Hazieal Sanish
16th Jun 2026
5.0
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We had a wonderful experience at Little Sanctuary Salon! We took our 1½-year-old baby for a haircut, and the staff were incredibly friendly, patient, and helpful throughout our visit. They made the entire experience comfortable and enjoyable for both us and our little one. We are very happy with the haircut and the excellent service we received. Highly recommend Little Sanctuary Salon! 😊✂️👶💖

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Libby

Stella Lucey
12th Jun 2026
5.0
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Fabulous service as usual from Libby. I have every confidence in her and let her do her thing… always come away feeling great… thank you Libby !!

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Today's appointment

Annie Pash
11th Jun 2026
5.0
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Prompt service delivered in a peaceful & relaxing atmosphere

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Fabulous cut and colour

Kathereine Lacey
10th Jun 2026
5.0
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I was thrilled to have Libby do a cut and colour today. She gave me great advice , listened to my wishes and was so kind and helpful with my limited mobility at the moment. I’m thrilled with my coloured highlights and cut. As being new to the area this is my new favourite salon.

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10/10

Susan Philips
2nd Jun 2026
5.0
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Absolutely lovely salon.. all staff friendly..
Katie is amazing as usual.. suggests style.. colour etc.. very helpful & professional.. A huge help for me.. who never has a clue.. wot & how's 🤣
Thankyou Katie.. x

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Very satisfied

Maureen Robertson
2nd Jun 2026
5.0
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Being wheelchair bound I was a bit apprehensive as this was my first visit. The staff were very kind and helpful. The salon has a very nice atmosphere and is nicely decorated. My hair was styled by Libby and I was really pleased with it. I’ll definitely be going back again.

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Fabulous

Georgie Sturgess
30th May 2026
5.0
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Had my hair cut this morning by the legend Roddy. What a great job he did. Met a friend for brekkie, who couldn’t stop commenting on my hairstyle. Thank you Roddy ❤️

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Hair Appointment 28 May 2pm

Linda Cooper
29th May 2026
5.0
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My third visit to the Sanctuary. I have always ask for Katie. Very professional asks what I would like done, with gentle advice for the best results. A good experience with Katie.

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Excellent as always!

Anonymous
21st May 2026
5.0

Roddy always gives me such a great cut, I am never disappointed. All the staff at the salon are lovely. I would never go anywhere else.

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Menopause fringe

Naomi Culley
20th May 2026
5.0
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Since going through the menopause my fringe has thinned. I have always had a fringe so I would prefer not to grow it out or have more sections of my hair cut into my fringe.. I am relatively new to The Little Sanctuary but since having my hair cut at this beautiful salon my fringe has looked much more fuller. I can’t get over the difference Katie and Liv have made and I for one am deeply relieved. The stylists at The Little Sanctuary have a wealth of experience and knowledge, I’m so grateful I made the decision to try this salon, safe to say I won’t be going anywhere else!

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Hair Cut

Christine Sciandra
16th May 2026
5.0

Great hair cut with Katie I’m really happy with it.

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Hair with Libby

Amber Williams walker
15th May 2026
5.0
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Such a lovely girl, made my first time visiting this salon amazing! Hair is also incredible 😍

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Bridal trial

Anonymous
9th May 2026
5.0

Gillian did a great job, was very pleased with the outcome. Looked great.

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The Best

Flora Townsend
6th May 2026
5.0
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I’ve been a long standing customer and Katie has been doing my hair for years, including my wedding hair. She is incredibly talented, very passionate about her job, understands my specific hair needs/type, and always listens and helps me when I’m in a pickle about what to do with my hair. Yesterday we did the biggest transformation with my hair and she absolutely nailed it, better than I imagined, working with my natural complexion and undertones to get the exact right colour. Every time I visit the rest of the team are always so inviting, chatty, friendly, welcoming, and you can tell everyone there loves what they do and are great at it. Highly recommend the salon!

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Excellent service

Emma Cocker
5th May 2026
5.0
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Thank you to Lois for doing her up most to sort out my appointment issue so that I could still get my haircut. Thank you Katie for squeezing me in, but not once making me feel like I was a problem and giving me your time and an amazing cut. Thank you Izzy for the best hair wash and head massage, I would cone again just for that. But also for doing your best to get my hair finished as much as time would allow and not being flustered by my clock watching- my loss on not having the time to allow you to dry my hair properly.
Thank you all for giving your collective time, effort and going the extra mile when you could have easily said it wasn't your problem.

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Brilliant

Trudie Phillips
2nd May 2026
5.0
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As always...Gill cuts my hair beautifully and she has been cutting it for 20 years! So when Liv cut my hair I was skeptical...BUT Liv did an amazing job!!! Well done Liv...you are a credit to The Sanctuary.. and I am tough to please xx

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First time Visit

Alison Clarke
2nd May 2026
5.0
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From the moment I stepped through the door I was made to feel welcome.
Kate cut and styled my hair and I'm extremely pleased with it.

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Great place and people

Buffy Skillman
2nd May 2026
5.0
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Thoroughly recommended

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Great cut!

Andrea Jenkins
30th Apr 2026
5.0
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Thankyou Lois for restoring my hair to an ‘almost’ Simon cut! It’s lovely to return to the Coppice St. salon after being set adrift! I will be back!!

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Lois

Jane Wareham
30th Apr 2026
5.0
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Brilliant as usual. Lois takes the time and care to find out what you really want.

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Amazing Hairdresser – Highly Recommend

Jemma
25th Apr 2026
5.0
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Lois is amazing! She cuts both mine and my daughter’s hair and always does an incredible job. She really listens to what you want and genuinely cares about her clients, always going above and beyond.

I wouldn’t go to anyone else 💛

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Excellent service

Joanne Hurt
18th Apr 2026
5.0
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Really welcoming. Excellent colour and cut.

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Colour and cut

Anne Lindup
17th Apr 2026
5.0
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Lovely people, very helpful, happy with the result

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Wonderful

Eloise Elmore
14th Apr 2026
5.0
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Such a perfect experience today. I was nervous and not really sure what I wanted but Olivia was wonderful and so helpful.
Very happy with the result and help and support I was given.

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Excellent

Anonymous
9th Apr 2026
4.5

Very good!

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A Real Treat

Karen Skinner
26th Mar 2026
5.0
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Katie did a wonderful job on my hair and I left the salon feeling amazing. Was a real treat today. Excellent hair cut and did not feel rushed at all. Lovely salon.

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Highlights

Louisa Gasson
21st Mar 2026
5.0
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Katie was so kind and patient , my experience in the salon was enjoyable and relaxing, I came away very pleased with the results , I will definitely be returning in the future.

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Louisa Gasson
21st Mar 2026
5.0
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I had a lovely experience having my highlights , Katie was so kind and patient , she took her time to ensure I got exactly what I as hoping for. I will definitely be going back .

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Amazing people

Samantha Shields
20th Mar 2026
5.0
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Great advice on what to do with my hair
Made to feel important and valued
Can't wait for my next visit

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Hannah

David Mccallion
19th Mar 2026
5.0
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Excellent hair cut by Hannah today,Best hairdresser in town!See you soon.David McCallion

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Excellence

Anonymous
18th Mar 2026
5.0

Fantastic

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, Colour and Eyebrows

Monica Carrera
17th Mar 2026
5.0
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Absoluty loved the end result. I had my grey hair not covered with a block colour but blended in. The results was amazing. So natural I felt years younger. Having my eyebrows tinted and shaped was the icing on the cake. Not to mention the soothing hand massage and delicious coffee. A wonderful experience.

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