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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Fab as always

Claire Nevens
12th Feb 2022
5.0
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Jem always does an amazing job! Love my hair again….and love the way she helps with ideas ?

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Cut & colour

Anonymous
11th Feb 2022
5.0

Another fabulous colour and cut
Thanks Gemma

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The Little Sanctuary

Anonymous
8th Feb 2022
5.0

My first visit to The Little Sanctuary today and the whole experience was excellent. Really happy with my hair colour by Michelle and all the staff were friendly and attentive. Looking forward to going back next week for my cut and blow dry !

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Me day

Sarah Daniels
4th Feb 2022
5.0
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Lovely relaxing atmosphere. Did what I asked for and entertaining chat. Made my me day even better

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Tara Winston
4th Feb 2022
5.0
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By Sophie very happy with treatment gorgeous nail polish ??

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Great cut

Suzi Hosegood
30th Jan 2022
5.0
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Claire always does a great job. She knows exactly what I want even when I don't! The next day I had to wash it because I'd exercised and had a bath, it fell into the best curls and my fringe looked like it'd been straightened, I hadn't touched it, it was just the way Claire had cut it!

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Balayage and cut

Kate Willetts
29th Jan 2022
5.0
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Sophie and Hannah did a fantastic job of my hair today, the girls are very friendly and welcoming, they always make sure you are alright for drinks and that you are comfortable

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Top results everytime.

Kim Mileham
28th Jan 2022
5.0
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Lovely wash and cut with Emily today. Including the best little head massage during my wash (I'd go alone just for that) and a top cut and finish I always come out happy and feeling pampered thank you

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Always a treat

Morien
26th Jan 2022
5.0
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Holly was absolutely lovely and really listened when I was explaining what I wanted. TLS always has such a nice atmosphere and feels so peaceful. My hair is now lovely and soft and shiny!

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Very Happy Customer

Maggie Finean
23rd Jan 2022
5.0

Hair by Michelle who was very friendly, and gave good advice on restyling to suit me. I was very pleased with the result. Sophie, also very friendly, did my eyebrows and nails. The results were excellent.

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Amazing

Faith Daniel
22nd Jan 2022
5.0
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Lovely welcome with endless supply of drinks, a really friendly atmosphere and all the hairdressers do an amazing job of my hair.

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Louisa
22nd Jan 2022
5.0

Lovely experience!

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Anonymous
14th Jan 2022
4.5

Such a nice atmosphere and Emily done a great job of my hair!

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Sanctuary visit

Anonymous
8th Jan 2022
5.0

Met with Emily to have a bridal make up consultation, she was really friendly, explained what would happen and what she could do. My wedding isn’t until next year so couldn’t go into too much detail.

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Excellent salon

Debbie Cripps
7th Jan 2022
5.0
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Always delighted with my experience and hair looks lovely every time. Highly recommended

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Brilliant hair cut

Anastasia Jeune
5th Jan 2022
5.0
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Absolutely love coming here for a hair cut, you are always made to feel welcome and its so easy to relax and just let go. Emily did a wonderful job on my hair, and recommended some great products that I cant wait to try out!

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Mrs Howes
22nd Dec 2021
5.0
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This is the most beautiful hairdresser’s make me feel very welcome

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Amazing!!!!

Becky Thomson
21st Dec 2021
5.0
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Jemma as usual has done my hair beautifully!! Amazing colour and cut!!

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Hair with Hannah

Jane Crew
20th Dec 2021
5.0
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Absolutely amazing as always. A warm friendly welcome and professional service. I love coming to the Sanctuary.

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Full head highlights and cut

Leah Tealey
20th Dec 2021
5.0
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As always an amazing job by Jemma. Always feel so fresh and new having my hair done at the little sanctuary.

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Gorgeous hair colour and Christmas nails !

Katrina
19th Dec 2021
5.0
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The Little Sanctuary experience is ALWAYS a friendly , calm and super efficient one.
My recent colour by Jemma and nail appointment with Emily were both superb and both appointments, a totally gorgeous pamper for me . Am very happy with both results . Thank you so much , you are amazing !

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Diane
16th Dec 2021
5.0

Always enjoy my visits , such friendly girls always feel relaxed. Loved my colour byJemma, i alway love her advice and professionalism. Great salon, great service.

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Marvellous Michelle!

Hannah Reed
16th Dec 2021
5.0

Fabulous cut and colour with Michelle. She is AMAZING! And definitely the perfect tonic after covid isolation.

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Welcoming friendly salon

Sam Moody
16th Dec 2021
5.0
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Love having my hair done by Jemma, she’s also welcoming, chatty and loves to make my hair shine again. The salon looked so festive and a mince pie was delicious. Thank you.

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Today's visit

Annette Williams
16th Dec 2021
5.0
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Great visit as always...love this hair dressers.

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Salon experience

Anonymous
15th Dec 2021
5.0

Jemma perfects my hair every time I come into the salon. I wouldn’t want to go anywhere else! Everyone is so friendly and it’s always such a lovely atmosphere.

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Lovely hair cut and service

Sarah Wheeler
15th Dec 2021
5.0
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Hannah is a brilliant stylist and always cuts my hair impeccably. All the staff are very friendly, always a pleasure to go in.

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Perfecto!

Shona King
14th Dec 2021
5.0
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Jemma and The Little Sanctuary Team deliver once again! I love coming into the friendly atmosphere and arrive confident that I’ll leave feeling like I’ve had a real treat, not just a hair appointment. Ladies, thank you. X

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Another wonderful visit

Laura
11th Dec 2021
5.0
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Yet again I've left The Little Sanctuary with such beautiful hair... feeling so spoiled! Jemma just GETS IT, she is absolutely fantastic. Some seriously talented ladies here, also so kind and fun. Would 110% recommend. Thank you Jemma!

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Cally Nunn
9th Dec 2021
5.0
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another gorgeous set of red Xmas nails from Emily....she always does such a fantastic job...I love them ?...thankyou

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Can't get rid of me now

Anonymous
6th Dec 2021
5.0

Had the best cut and colour with Emily on Friday. I described what I wanted and she delivered ten fold!! One of the best colours I've had done and top quality cut, 1 very happy customer.

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Jax cut & restyle

Jax
4th Dec 2021
5.0

Fabulous service and great cut with Roddy

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Amazing every time!!

Robyn Carpenter
2nd Dec 2021
5.0
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Went to see Michelle tonight, I only trust her with my hair. She coloured it for the first time after colouring it myself for years and the result was fantastic, I love going to the little sanctuary we are so lucky to have you all!

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Lovely set up!

Kate Harris
30th Nov 2021
5.0
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Really lovely time having a hair cut from Gemma. Perfect cut- and she tolerated all my chopping and changing- with such gentleness!

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Excellent Salon

Cheryl Ricketts
30th Nov 2021
5.0
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The sanctuary salon looks beautiful, has a very relaxed vibe. All the staff are so professional and very experienced hairdressers. Gemma and Claire that have both done my hair on occasions are so friendly and do my hair too perfection. So I would recommend this Salon 100%.

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Fantastic!!

Kirsty Day
26th Nov 2021
5.0
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Love having my hair done with Emily, always does an amazing job, listens to what you want and works her magic.

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Colour and Cut

Shania Smith
25th Nov 2021
5.0
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Had my colour and cut done this evening by Emily. I am so pleased with it and the service from all the girls was so good!! I would highly recommend the salon to everyone. X

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My Little Sanctuary!

Vicky Louth
6th Nov 2021
5.0
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Always welcoming and friendly and customer care is above and beyond any I may have experienced elsewhere.
Gemma's knowledge and confidence is reassuring and a great comfort and I am delighted with colour cut and bouncey finish. Maddison's scalp massage was excellent.

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Always brilliant Claire

Dawn Whitaker
5th Nov 2021
5.0
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Had a trip to this beautiful salon for a colour and trim with amazing stylist Claire . Got to meet new apprentice Lilly This salon never ever disappoints ,amazing welcome ,Amazing hair . Thank you the the little sanctuary my hairs own sanctuary see you in December xx

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Autumn update

Julie Hinchlife
5th Nov 2021
5.0
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I have been left in the very capable hands of Emily whilst Beth is on maternity leave. On this occasion Emily has followed my brief and has coloured and cut my hair to suit the season. Both the colour and cut are excellent. The staff are friendly and the salon has a relaxed atmosphere.

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The Best Salon

Sue Mulholland
4th Nov 2021
5.0
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The little sanctuary is an amazing hair salon, the staff are very efficient and friendly and it runs like clockwork. I love the way Clare cuts and finishes my hair, well worth the money☺

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Amazing as always

Rosie Babington
3rd Nov 2021
5.0
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It’s always a pleasure to visit. Thank you

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Great Service , Great haircut

Anonymous
3rd Nov 2021
5.0

Really pleased with haircut and the service of all staff ?

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Simply Amazing!!

Madeline Cundy
24th Oct 2021
5.0

Gill has been my hairdresser now for over 16 years, the reason for that is her talent & patience with my impulse colour decisions! The business she has built is so wonderful, the girls are awesome, friendly and so helpful! It’s such a relaxing environment & an absolute pleasure to always return!

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The best brows!

Rebecca Butler
23rd Oct 2021
5.0
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I have been coming to The Little Sanctuary for a few months now for HD BROWSCULPT and It’s amazing. Sophie so so polite and welcoming, she always does an amazing job and I leave so happy every time. I honestly would never go anywhere else now, thank you ?

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Fringe trim

Caroline Crittall
23rd Oct 2021
5.0
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Always great service from Claire.

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Best salon in town!

Rhianna Jones
23rd Oct 2021
5.0
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I go to The Little Sanctuary for my nails and my hair and I am never disappointed. Everyone is so lovely and welcoming and I always feel completely comfortable and at ease. Emily always listens to what I am after and delivers every time. I feel really lucky to have found somewhere that actually does that. They have a vast number of clients for a reason… they’re AMAZING! I wouldn’t go anywhere else!

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Just amazing

Becki Finean
21st Oct 2021
5.0
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I absolutely love the little sanctuary. I always come away feeling delighted- Jemma has managed to completely transform my hair. Anyone looking for balayage needs to make a visit!

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Excellent as always

Alison Gates
15th Oct 2021
5.0
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I never come out disssappointed my hair alwsys look good, everyone is so warm and friendly
The salon has a lovely relaxing atmosphere

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Always a treat

Amanda Clifford
8th Oct 2021
5.0
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This little salon is a real gem. A lot of people ask me why a travel so far to have my hair cut. The answer is simple, it’s worth every mile.

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