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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Amazing as always

Becki Finean
23rd Dec 2022
Team Member: Jemma
5.0
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Jemma always gets it right- she’s a magician! Over the years we’ve taken my hair from long and black to short and blonde and now we’re going darker again- and yet again, I’ve come out with my hair looking amazing!

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Amazing!!

Robyn Carpenter
22nd Dec 2022
Team Member: Kitty
5.0
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Kitty never fails to amaze me and make my brows look incredible. From hardly anything there when I first let her loose to full brows after only a couple of appointments. Thank you Kitty!! And also thank you Beth for making my hair look lovely for my works party!

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Great

J Grant
21st Dec 2022
Team Member: Claire
5.0
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Had a lovely time having my hair cut and I’m really pleased with the result ?

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Satisfied

Elsie Howes
17th Dec 2022
Team Member: Hannah
5.0
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Always love having my hair done feel so relaxed

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Never a bad day

Shona King
14th Dec 2022
Team Member: Jemma
5.0
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Simply my favourite place to go for a few hours of me time - from frump to fabulous.
My hair always looks immaculate when I walk out and I feel so confident. Jemma and the team, you work your magic time and time again!

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Kate Roberts
14th Dec 2022
Team Member: Katie
5.0
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I cannot say enough good things about this salon & the staff!
Incredibly professional & welcoming! The only salon I've found where I don't feel on edge.

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Much needed TLC

Katy
6th Dec 2022
Team Member: Beth
5.0
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Hair was due some much needed tlc and that’s exactly what it got. Wanted to have it lighter and showed a picture of the kind of thing I was after, Beth did an amazing job and end result was better than I imagined.

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Another fab haircut!

Hettie Geach
6th Dec 2022
Team Member: Claire
5.0
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Yet again Claire worked her magic on my unruly hair this morning! What I so appreciate about her is that she just “gets it” I always feel so confident in her and her scissors…. Thank you sweetie x

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Happy customer

Vicci Gillett
2nd Dec 2022
Team Member: Katie
4.0
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Katie was lovely, I let her do what she thought best after giving her a brief outline of what I was after and received a haircut that I’m really happy with.

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Wash and blow dry

Vicky Morse
1st Dec 2022
Team Member: Katie
5.0
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So happy to have Katie do my hair again, she is so lovely and knows my hair and whenever she does a blow dry time isn’t an issue i always leave smiling with bouncy hair. Thankyou xx

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The Little Sanctuary

Mary Morgan
30th Nov 2022
Team Member: Hannah
5.0
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I have been coming to Hannah for over three years now, besides being a very talented hairdresser she is THE loveliest person, caring, kind, a wonderful warm personality, beautiful inside and out. Hannah is an absolute credit to The Little Sanctuary. I look forward to visiting your salon more than any others I have been to and I have been to many having lived all over the world! The ambiance of the Little Sanctuary is amazing. Claire did my hair while Hannah was in Maternity Leave
she was lovely too. Lily is someone else I would like to mention, she often washes my hair, another joy to be around. I have recommended The Little Sanctuary several times and shall continue to do so. I recently met someone in Shaftesbury who asked where I had my hair cut - I wrote down your details! I look forward with pleasure to my next appointment on the 7th December..

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Lovely salon

Sarah Ward
23rd Nov 2022
Team Member: Hannah
5.0
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Felt very well looked after by Hannah. Great wash, massage, cut and blow dry. Hannah really listened to what I was trying to achieve.

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Lovely salon and wonderful service

Clare Wiltshire
19th Nov 2022
Team Member: Hannah
4.5
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First time in the Salon and it’s lovely, Hannah is a fabulous hairdresser, listens to your requirements and the results are great

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Anonymous
17th Nov 2022
Team Member: Katie
5.0

Another amazing hair colour I love it. You never disappoint

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Delighted

Angela Armstrong
16th Nov 2022
Team Member: Katie
5.0
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So happy with the low light/stripes - very subtle! Thank you Katie

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Excellent

Anne Brake
11th Nov 2022
Team Member: Lilly
5.0
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I came in as a model for Lily and the training was overseen by Gillian. Both gave me a first class colour and five star experience. Lily is very confident and Gillian adds that extra attention to detail. So thank you both very much. Anne

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Just wow ! ❤️

Hayley Clarke
11th Nov 2022
Team Member: Beth
5.0
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It was the first time in years that I have had proper highlights and a cut , been using the shop bought box dyes ?‍♀️? . Beth put two colours through one dark one light and took two inches of terrible condition hair and the results were AMAZING, I love it and no going back to shop bought box dyes . Thanks Beth x

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Rrlaxing

Belinda Ridout
10th Nov 2022
5.0
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Excellent service with relaxed atmosphere to help you enjoy the whole experience.

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Wonderful as always.

Shelley Crouch
9th Nov 2022
Team Member: Claire
5.0
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Lovely Service, great haircut as always.

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Restyle for thinning hair.

Emma
9th Nov 2022
Team Member: Roderick
5.0
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I went in today hoping for a new style that would help improve my self-confidence. Roderick took the time to listen to me and gave great advice. The cut made my hair look thicker. I left feeling much happier. Thank you.

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An all round lovely experience

Maddie Allen
8th Nov 2022
Team Member: Michelle
5.0
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Michelle never fails to impress. She is the finest colourist I’ve ever come across as well as a brilliant stylist coming up with suggestions when I’ve been uncertain what I want. She’s a delight to chat to and always makes me chuckle, a lovely person. The salon itself is a sanctuary and you can get lost in the music they play. A wonderful 2 hour experience. Thank you

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Elizabeth Farris
6th Nov 2022
Team Member: Michelle
5.0

Always a great experience and happy when I leave xxx

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Perfect as always

Alison Gates
5th Nov 2022
Team Member: Roderick
5.0
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Fabulous cut by Roddy as always, thank you Katie for the lovely colour see you in December xx

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Exquisite

Tracy Simmons
2nd Nov 2022
Team Member: Jemma
5.0
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As always , good chat and I always leave the salon feeling great and have exactly what I ask for.
Highly recommend.

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Brilliant service

Samantha Clayton
1st Nov 2022
Team Member: Katie
5.0
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Came out of the salon feeling like me again, thank you!

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Restyle fabulousness !!!!!!

Helen Ramsey
1st Nov 2022
Team Member: Michelle
5.0
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Absolutely gorgeous restyle
Exactly what I had envisioned
Communication excellent
Michelle was awesome
Thank you so much

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Zara Colcomb
29th Oct 2022
Team Member: Katie
5.0
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Katie gave me the loveliest haircut, she made me feel so comfortable and listened to exactly what I wanted. Looking to going back again

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Amazing Katie!

Megan Ramsey
29th Oct 2022
Team Member: Katie
5.0
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Thank you Katie for such a lovely experience. Absolutely love my hair and it feels so healthy! Always a brilliant time at the little sanctuary ❤️

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Excellent

Elli Moore
28th Oct 2022
Team Member: Katie
5.0
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First time visiting this salon. Katie was excellent; she really listened to what I wanted and ensured I was happy with the end result. Will definitely return

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Gorgeous nails

Ellie Payne
22nd Oct 2022
Team Member: Kitty
5.0
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First time having gel nails… why did I wait so long?! Kitty is very thorough and took great care producing perfect nails for me down to the tiny little stars… ✨ thanks so much, I’ll be back for more!

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Mother of the bride pre wedding highlights

Sandra Luffman
15th Oct 2022
Team Member: Jemma
5.0
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Gemma was friendly and professional and gave me great advice on colours for my hair. She put me at ease about the best style for my hat and showed me how it would look. I was so pleased with the results and can't wait for her to do my hair for my daughters wedding in 3 weeks time.

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Consistently Excellent

Clare Ratcliffe
8th Oct 2022
Team Member: Michelle
5.0
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It’s always a pleasure visiting The Little Sanctuary. Michelle has cut my hair beautifully for years and I always get compliments after I have had it cut. My hair is thick and coarse so not the easiest to work with. Thank you, Michelle. All the staff are lovely and welcoming. The best hairdressers I’ve been to.

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My fav. Thing.

Clare Hatcher
8th Oct 2022
Team Member: Roderick
5.0
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Whenever I come to the salon, I enjoy the experience. Everyone is very friendly.
Roddy always cuts my hair to perfection. I don't always know completely what I want, but with Roddys help we arrive at the perfect style. I know I can trust him. His experience seems to make it easy for him to guide me. I LOVE me new 'do'

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Fabulous colour!

Hettie Geach
7th Oct 2022
Team Member: Claire
5.0
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What a fabulous experience, I have just had at your lovely, happy salon…
I spent nearly 3 hours having colour and a cut and the hours flew by!
Claire is a total delight and managed to deal with my huge hair with never a sigh!
She has done such a brilliant job… I have now found my new hairdresser…. Thank you to her and the other girls were just lovely…it was a pleasure to be in all your company! Xx

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Superb

Gloria Bowden
7th Oct 2022
Team Member: Michelle
5.0
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Definitely 5 star treatment !!
Looking forward to my next visit
Thank you so much ????

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Fab Nails

Tara Phelan
7th Oct 2022
Team Member: Sophie
5.0
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Sophie, was a delight.
Very professional as well as hospitable
I will come back in 2 weeks time to have my nails done again

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Thanks Beth!

Micheala Hawkins
7th Oct 2022
Team Member: Beth
5.0
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I came in with horrendous frizzled post-partum hair and I asked Beth to cut quite a bit off to ‘start again’. She did a brilliant job and was lovely to chat to. I am feeling much better about my hair now, thank you!

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Thank You

Jo Rees
6th Oct 2022
Team Member: Michelle
5.0
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I absolutely love the cut and regrowth by Micelle and Beth. Wonderful job. Thanks

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Wet trim and blast dry

Wendy Williams
5th Oct 2022
Team Member: Katie
5.0
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Katie is a lovely young lady, a great stylist, very helpful and chatty!
I really enjoyed my appointment today and was very pleased with my trim.
Lovely cup of coffee ☕ too!
Thank you so much Katie x

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The AMAZING Beth

Shania Smith
1st Oct 2022
5.0
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Had a full head of highlights done today by Beth. Poor girl had her work cut out for her with my hair and foils! But she done an amazing job and gave me exactly what I wanted. Beth always takes great care of me and makes me feel so relaxed. Xx

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Amazing as always

Suzannah Adam-Wakeley
1st Oct 2022
5.0
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Buzzy atmosphere in the salon. Very relaxing highlights together with a fabulous hand massage and head massage during hair wash. Superb end result with lovely highlighted long hair and sharp trim.Emily did a wonderful job on my not easy hair as always.

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Perfect nails!

Hetty Geach
30th Sep 2022
5.0
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I am thrilled with my newly painted nails… fabulous service and Sophie is a lovely chatty girl… a brilliant service all round, thank you … I will definitely be back. X

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Excellent!

Claire Nevens
23rd Sep 2022
5.0
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Had a colour with Lily as a model for her training….. wow ? super impressed……. Hope she’s proud of how she’s did…… as I am! What a fantastic job ❤️

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Relaxation

Vanessa
21st Sep 2022
5.0

Having my hair done is not normally something I enjoy having done, however The Little Sanctuary is an exception. Staff are friendly and attentive, never rushed. Relaxed atmosphere with a complimentary hand massage. Highly recommend.

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Half head foils

Pippa Bastible
20th Sep 2022
5.0
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Gemma really good- chatty and friendly- gave good advice re my colour.
Hair Turned out fab. Thanks

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Great consultation!

Helen Fox
16th Sep 2022
5.0
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Thank you for taking the time to really consider the challenges I have with my hair and talking me through the options and your recommendations for best results ?

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I love the little sanctuary!

Robyn Carpenter
15th Sep 2022
5.0
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Every time i have an appointment, whether it’s nails, hair, eyebrows the ladies are so lovely and friendly and extremely professional and the results are always satisfactory! Cannot recommended this salon enough xx

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Perfect treat!

Elena Andrews
14th Sep 2022
5.0
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A lovely relaxing experience. Jemma made me feel at ease and welcome

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Perfect brows

Sarah Bott
9th Sep 2022
5.0
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My first visit to The Little Sanctuary for HD brows and what a pleasure It was. This is a friendly salon with excellent people who work there. Highly recommend!

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Colour right

Sharon Shackleton
8th Sep 2022
5.0
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As always the ladies in the salon make you feel part of the family. Trainee lily, making me comfortable and at ease. I almost fell asleep while she washed my hair, so relaxing. Michelle as always listened to my thoughts and using a new colour product o am more than happy with my treatment. my hair colour is perfection. Thank you lilly and Michelle x

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