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 !

laura
8th Mar 2026
5.0
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Ive never got my haircut in England i always went to Poland because i didn’t trust anyone else to cut my hair, but for the first time i went to The Little Sanctuary and it was the best haircut i’ve ever got. Whenever i get my hair done i always nit pick at something i don’t like but in The Little Sanctuary it genuinely was perfect !

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Amazing

laura korzeb
8th Mar 2026
5.0
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Ive never been in a hair salon in England i always went to poland. But for the first time i got my haircut in England i went to The Little Sanctuary and i’ve never been happier with my hair !

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Amazing service

Emma Sultan
6th Mar 2026
5.0
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I came to the salon today after not being to one for years

Lois was extremely helpful have me advice as I wanted something that wasnt going to work in practical terms

She then worked her magic and I left feeling amazing and my hair hasn't looked this good in years

Looking forward to going back to her in June

Thank you very much Lois 😊

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Perfect nails

Sarah Bott
4th Mar 2026
5.0
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Always a pleasure to have Elsa doing my nails. Friendly and professional- thank you!

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Lesley waters
4th Mar 2026
5.0

Kate was excellent , fun but professional.

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Wash and cut

Nicholas Pash
4th Mar 2026
5.0
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Excellent work by Lois, as always.

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Amazing

Hannah Dyson
28th Feb 2026
5.0
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What a lovely experience and my up do looks perfect.

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Always the best

Helen Kunze
25th Feb 2026
5.0
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Lois is the best hair colourist I have ever had. A true professional, who clearly takes pride in her work. She is very easy to be around, and makes me feel amazing by the time I leave.

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Lois fabulous! *

Julie Allen
22nd Feb 2026
5.0
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Friday had a blunt bob and had it waved I love it and had so many compliments too thank you so much Lois

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Highlights with Lois!

Jennifer
18th Feb 2026
5.0

Lois was absolutely amazing!! She puts clients at ease and takes time to get it absolutely perfect. She completely worked her magic with my hair and did the loveliest highlights I’ve ever had! 100% recommend to book with this amazing lady!

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Hair and colour

Katrina Randell
17th Feb 2026
5.0

Absolutely amazing staff made me feel really welcome. The lady that did my hair was really friendly. I would recommend to friends.
Amazing experience, thank you

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Excellent

Amy Feltham
12th Feb 2026
5.0
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Excellent customer service,
Very good advice given for increasing curls, nice hair cut.

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Great cut

Sarah Wheeler
10th Feb 2026
5.0
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Thank you Lois, a good cut 😊

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It’s all in the name!

Naomi Culley
5th Feb 2026
5.0
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Hair appointments used to be a chore, when friends would say I’m having some “me time”, well today I can say the same!
Katie listened, gave advice and worked her magic. Katie gave me the most wonderful wash, a beautiful cut and a bouncy blow dry. My hair is very curly and somewhat stubborn, but, after my blow dry, my hair was styled straight, smooth with creative curls to the ends., stunning even if I say so myself!
The salon is tranquil, clean and has a friendly vibe.

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Exceptional Service Every Time at The Little Sanctuary

Donald Morris
4th Feb 2026
5.0
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Absolutely brilliant experience every time. Lois at The Little Sanctuary is genuinely exceptional — the attention to detail, the consistency, and the relaxed but professional atmosphere make every visit a standout.

This is now my go-to salon for a reason. Lois takes the time to understand exactly what you want, offers expert guidance, and delivers a cut that always looks sharp and fresh. You can tell she truly cares about her craft and about her clients feeling confident when they walk out the door.

Couldn’t recommend Lois or The Little Sanctuary more highly. If you want a top-tier haircut with great service, this is the place.

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I love my nails, 😍

Angela Wareham
28th Jan 2026
5.0
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There is a lovely atmosphere within the sanctuary which I love. My nails look beautiful and such a variety of colours to choose from

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Fantastic experience for my daughter

Charlotte Frecknall
23rd Jan 2026
5.0
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My 4 year old daughter had her first hair cut today and she was very nervous but Lois made her feel so comfortable that she ended up loving it and having a lovely time. Thank you so much. I would definitely recommend this place!

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Great Hair Day

Georgie .
20th Jan 2026
5.0
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Lovely salon experience and great hair by Liv.

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Tape maintenance

Natalie Clark
15th Jan 2026
5.0
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Fantastic as always. Loved how much hair was styled and feels fresh again!

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Really reccomend

Em
9th Jan 2026
4.5
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Olivia was perfect. She listened to what I wanted and helped me get there including her professional opinion. Really easy to talk to and I left happy!

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So pleased

Gill Wren
6th Jan 2026
5.0
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Gill and I had a good conversation about my hair which is very fine and shows any miss cuts or imbalances. She listened carefully and made some good suggestions and I’m really pleased with the end result.

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Very pleased

Barbra Coe
20th Dec 2025
5.0
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Very pleased with the manicure gave me. I usually do my nails myself but this was a gift. Elsa was quick, efficient and very pleasant.

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Hair cut , shampoo and blow dry

Diana Deverell
18th Dec 2025
5.0

As excellent as ever....
Walked in looking a mess and walked out , habing been pampered, with my hair shaped and ready to celebrate Christmas... !

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First visit

Tracy Turner
18th Dec 2025
5.0
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Amazing first visit finally have the cut i wanted

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First visit

tracy turner
18th Dec 2025
5.0
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Amazing hair cut finally, after trying several different salons, I have the cut i wanted will definitely be back

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Amazing haircut!

Beatrice Junor
17th Dec 2025
5.0
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I had a lovely experience. Everyone was super friendly and there’s a great atmosphere. Very happy with my haircut!

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Amazing

Emma Haswell
16th Dec 2025
5.0
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Best hairdresser experience

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colour and tinsel

Bella
9th Dec 2025
5.0

Katie always does an amazing job on my hair, i’ve been with her for years since before her joining the sanctuary and I wouldn’t have anyone else, I can confidentially walk in and just tell her to do anything because she always knows what I like. All the girls at the sanctuary are lovely and make you feel so welcome, thankyou to everyone for my service today!

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HD brows

Harriet Hooley
6th Dec 2025
5.0
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Been going to Elsa for years, she does an amazing job x

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Amazing as always

Becky Lewis
5th Dec 2025
5.0
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Liv always makes you feel welcome! Cuts my hair beautifully and takes her time especially with my thick curly hair x

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Loved meeting Gillian and delighted with my cut!

Tara Vachell
2nd Dec 2025
5.0
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So happy to have found The Little Sanctuary. Gillian listened to what I needed and my hair looks great.

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Hair by Olivia

Hannah Aitken
29th Nov 2025
5.0

Everything about this salon is wow, from the people to the salon itself, just love every experience their thankyou🤩🤩

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Good curly cut

Emma
26th Nov 2025
5.0

Katie did an absolutely amazing job with my curls! I don’t usually get good results with salon routine/products but I was so happy with how it looked that I didn’t even restyle when I got home! Will definitely be back 🥰

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Little sanctuary Shaftesbury

kate garrett
22nd Nov 2025
5.0
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Ruby!! Well what can I say you are a good little hairdresser with great skills. Thank you so much for my love wash and blow dry plus my tinsel too . See you next month . Kate 😊

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Lois

Anonymous
15th Nov 2025
5.0

Lois always makes me feel and look beautiful. She is always so friendly and couldn’t recommend her more

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Fantastic

connie sapsford
14th Nov 2025
5.0
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Had a restyle with Lois today, it was amazing she really listened to me and gave some fantastic tips will definitely be back

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Great

Anonymous
14th Nov 2025
5.0

Really lovely service as always :)

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Cut and blow dry

Caroline Fawcett
11th Nov 2025
5.0
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Friendly, attentive and professional team. Very happy with service and hair cut. Happy to recommend.

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Fast and efficient

Samantha Simmons
10th Nov 2025
5.0
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Had a great time, will definitely be back. And there was a dog!! Adorable.

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Appt with Izzy

Denise Ames
7th Nov 2025
5.0
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Under the supervision of Roddy, the in house trainer, Izzy cut me an excellent bob. The salon is comfortable and inviting and the staff are lovely. Thank you.

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Average spa full body, face and scalp massage

Janice Cox
5th Nov 2025
5.0
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I was very impressed and came away feeling very relaxed. My only comment would be that I was sometimes aware of the masseuses nails.

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Excellent

Sioned Owen
1st Nov 2025
5.0
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First visit here, Lois was brilliant, giving my hair a much needed tidy up, will deffo be back and reccomend to others! Thank you! :)

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Katie

Sarah Perry
1st Nov 2025
5.0
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Always have Katie to do my hair, she does a fantastic job and I couldn’t more highly recommend

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Lois

Jane Vacher
1st Nov 2025
5.0
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I had a fantastic hairdo with Lois. She always takes care and is very professional. The atmosphere at the Little Sanctuary is relaxing and warm....staff are friendly and respect each other. Thanks to Ruby for a very thorough hair wash. 5* service!

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Best in town

Carol anne Smith
31st Oct 2025
5.0
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The Sanctuary is just that, a wonderful experience from start to finish. Great people, great place, great hairstylist.

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Fabulous Dermaplaning Facial

Sophie Stopps
28th Oct 2025
5.0
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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

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Outstanding Talent

Naomi Culley
24th Oct 2025
5.0
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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 🌟

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Jane Wareham
23rd Oct 2025
5.0
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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.

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Beautiful nails

Hannah Perry-Brown
22nd Oct 2025
5.0
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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.

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Excellent as always

Suzie Q
18th Oct 2025
5.0
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Fabulous experience. Thank you .As always so delighted with the magic Gill creates .

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