The Little Sanctuary

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 :)

Lovely salon, with friendly staff. Olivia is very professional, gave good advice on products I could use and made me feel very welcome, left feeling pampered.

I had foils done by Olivia today and extensions put in for the first time and I am so very happy with them. She did a great job and was great during my consultation ahead of time. Olivia really took the time to answer all my questions and I’m so happy I decided to do it. Everyone at the salon was so friendly and I felt quite pampered the whole time I was there.

First time at this gorgeous salon in the capable hands of Olivia. Relaxed few hours with hand massage and resulting in a great hair cut and transformed colour. A much needed boost. Thanks

I have been visiting Elsa for my lashes for the past 2 years, she is always friendly, professional and provides an excellent service. It is so lovely to now visit her at The Little Sanctuary which is a beautiful setting with a wonderfully relaxing atmosphere.
Excellent results and service as always x

Lois explained each procedure easily making my son feel comfortable and settled. Lovely salon, great staff, perfect setting. Thankyou

So pleased with my nails and all the advice when choosing the colour

Lee has been brilliant cutting and shaping my curly hair. Thank you Lee!

Lois is amazing, especially with curly hair and advice with colour. I wouldn’t go anywhere else. The salon is friendly and clean with a relaxing atmosphere.

I stopped in for a manicure, thinking this was largely a hair salon. Much yo my surprise this salon is large, bright and offers a full range of treatments. Elsa (I hope I have her name right) gave me a very good manicure, indeed. My one minor complaint is the small array of appealing colours in their range of gel polish.
I shall visit her again for some waxing and perhaps a facial.

After having enough of my hair being all the way down to my bum I decided to chop it all off into a bob. Lois was amazing the whole way through and I've never been happier with a hair cut, it's given me a spark back! Will definitely be going back, thank you

This was my first visit and Olivia had lots of helpful advice. We went with her recommendations and I was very happy with the result. A different look for me but I like it. I also enjoyed the salon experience many thanks

Fantastic treatment, lovely atmosphere and setting

Excellent experience, first class

Olivia did a beautiful job with my hair today - looking forward to my next visit.
Thank you 🤍

I had the best experience at the sanctuary in Shaftesbury. It’s a beautiful old building beautifully presented and has an aura of calm and well-being from the moment you walk through the door. All of the staff are friendly and welcoming. I booked a hair appointment with Maddison after a walk-in consultation and her knowledge, attention to detail and absolute passion for hair gave me so much confidence in coming back for a new look. Her approach was so considered and professional. I spent a couple of hours in the chair and had a hand massage whilst I waited with a lovely hot chocolate too. What Maddison achieved was outstanding and I can honestly say one of the best hair cuts I have ever had. She completely transformed my hair. I would without doubt recommend both Maddison and the Sanctuary in Shaftesbury if your looking for a hair or well-being treatment.

Gill is the only person who can cut my hair... that's why I have been having my hair cut by her for nearly 20 years!

Love going back every time, RODY is such a rare gem. Always greeted with such warm reception and taken such great care. Simply fabulous and unmissable. Definitely recommend.

Couldn’t recommend Elsa enough!!! Amazing work as usual and the atmosphere is superb. ☺️

First class.. clean bright and welcoming..staff pleasant and friendly.. well set out.. found whole thing relaxing..
Will definitely pop in again when next down that way.. its well worth a visit..
5 star rating.. well done to everyone..

I had a lovely appointment with my stylist Lee
I was so helpful and cheery
They managed to fit me in when my original stylist couldn't do it and were very accomodating

Styled well
Lovely calm atmosphere and efficient servo
Forgot to add to loyalty card- was not prompted to do so

Very welcoming and friendly.
Beautician very good .
More than happy with eyebrows.
Decor really lovely .
Delicious coffee and biscuit much appreciated.

I am completely new to your salon & very pleased with the wash your junior member gave me & Olivia’s blow dry of my hair. I shall definitely call there again when I am next in the are.

Fabulous..havnt been to the hairdressers in years..my hair looks amazing..see u in 4 weeks x

Just discovered this salon - very handy location, and a great stylist gave me a beautiful cut! Added bonus, they don’t have a ‘salon dog’ ! Highly recommended - a refreshing change

What a start to my Saturday, visiting Ella for the first time and having an early morning Aveda Facial. The beauty room setting had a lovely tranquil feel, and was impeccably clean. The products smelt amazing whilst the transitions during my facial felt wonderful on my skin. Ella spoke me through the process at the start. Ella was so welcoming, at the end I thought I had known her for years. My skin was glowing and the best it has ever felt, 12 hours later and it’s still got that same glow I left the salon with! I can’t wait for my next treatment, the hardest part will be what to decide on!

I visited the salon today and had my hair done by Ruby, the apprentice. From the moment I arrived, she was friendly, warm, and incredibly considerate. She made me feel relaxed and at ease throughout the appointment, and the end result was fantastic—my hair looks amazing! Ruby clearly has a natural talent and a great attitude. I'm confident that when she graduates, she'll continue to make her clients feel just as great as I did today. Highly recommend! A great Hairdresser in the making Thank you Ruby @The Little Sanctuary.

Excellent colour & cut by Michelle as always

Very good attitude professionalism and I'm very happy with the results.Thank you!

I discovered Lee in Bridport and then relocated but he just knows my hair so although it is a long round trip it is worth it. All the salon staff are first class with a lovely welcoming atmosphere.

Very pleased with the new hairstyle from Michelle. She’s very thorough and good at listening to what you want. I’m so lucky to have found someone who is as good as my old London stylist but 1/3 the price!!!!

I have had my hair coloured 3 times now by Lois, everytime I have been over the moon with my colour, Lois always goes above and beyond to make sure clients are happy and comfortable, she always takes the time to listen and she genuinely cares about ensuring clients are happy. Would recommend Lois to anyone! X

Gill gave me some incredible information about how to maintain my curly hair and what methods to use

Had full head foils with Liv today and I'm so pleased with my hair and the whole experience was wonderful. Thank you Liv x

Fabulous haircut by Michelle, really pleased.⭐️

As usual Michele has cut my hair beautifully

I had a dermaplane facial today with Elsa & I’m genuinely blown away by the results. From the moment I walked in, the experience was professional, relaxing & luxurious. The treatment itself was gentle yet incredibly effective - my skin has never felt smoother or looked more radiant. Not only did it remove the peach fuzz & dead skin but it also left my face with this beautiful & healthy glow. Elsa was knowledgeable, explained every step & made me feel totally comfortable throughout.

Thankyou so much Elsa, see you again soon for a Full Body Massage👏🏼

Maddison made sure to ask what exactly I wanted, what my hair journey has been and how she could best achieve the outcome I wanted making sure to explain every step. Due to previous bad experiences I was quite anxious but I was put at ease quickly and very happy with the outcome; I have also booked another appointment and happy to stay here with my hair journey

Had an eyebrow wax and tint then a facial today with Elsa, whole process was very relaxing and super happy with the results! Looking forward to returning for future treatments!

Thank you Elsa for an hour of delightful relaxation.
I’ve had massages before but this was my first hot stone massage and certainly won’t be my last.
You certainly are a talented practitioner.

Throughly enjoyed my hour with Elsa. She did an amazing job on an old face! Also my eyebrows looked much better for her attention!

I feel I am always in safe hands with Hannah, she makes me feel welcome and my hair feels amazing after every visit to the salon.

I had a great experience today with Madison, I was so pleased. She listened to me, and I was pleased with the overall results. I made sure I booked my next appointment with her before leaving.

Fantastic pedicure by Elsa in a beautiful and friendly salon

I am thrilled with my nails by Elsa. It was my first visit to the Sanctuary and I can highly recommend it. A lovely atmosphere and surroundings

Lovely nails and a lovely Lady! Definitely recommend

Elsa was amazing really relaxing and great range of colours couldn’t recommend more

Have been going to Little Sanctuary for few years now. First time have my hair done by Maddie and I am very pleased with her work. Considering her young age and length of practice, she provided an impecable service , she was able to „fix” my hair at very high standard. I highly recommend Maddie who should be proud of herself .The salon has a lovely vibe. Good coffee is a bonus too 😉

I had a lash lift by Elsa, I’m so so happy with it! I had never had one before but I’m really pleased with the results and will definitely be having one again! x