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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Will be returning

Julia Talbet
5th Feb 2025
5.0
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Good, efficient and polite service

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AMAZING

Poppy shutler
5th Feb 2025
5.0

I needed a change and with the help of Coral she made this come true

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Maryan Milanes
5th Feb 2025
5.0
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Lois gave me a very professional consultation regarding colour and style advise. I will definitely be going back for cutting and restyling my hair. The salon is clean, vibrant, friendly, professional and I have full confidence in the end results. Thank you very much. Looking forward to coming back.

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Jane Middlecoat
3rd Feb 2025
5.0
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Lily listened carefully to what I wanted my hair to look like as I had a change of mind since my last appointment. She was meticulous and I am very pleased with the result.

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A lovely experience!

Erin
1st Feb 2025
5.0
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I had a massage with Sophie today and it was just what I needed. The space was relaxing and the massage was absolutely lovely. I feel refreshed and my shoulders feel so much better (they were quite stiff).
I would definitely recommend Sophie and The Little Sanctuary in Shaftesbury for any treatments and services.

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Nicholas Pash
1st Feb 2025
5.0
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Lois did a great job as always.

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Dot Mitchell
29th Jan 2025
5.0
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Liv did an absolutely amazing job, she has given me back my confidence by fitting a tape weft to my very fine hair, thank you Liv your the best x x

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5* Service

Kate
29th Jan 2025
5.0
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5* service from Lois. She really listened to what I wanted and came up trumps! I love my new colour and feel fresh and ready for Spring! See you in 8 weeks!

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Excellent cut!

Catherine Malan
25th Jan 2025
5.0
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Michelle did an excellent job cutting my hair - I don’t think I’ve ever had such a good cut! Thank you so much, Michelle! Michelle is such a lovely person too and listened so carefully to what I wanted.

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Restyle

Anonymous
23rd Jan 2025
5.0

Excellent cut and styling by Lois. Would recommend. Lois made me feel comfortable , and listened to what I was trying to achieve. Excellent cut.

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Fabulous Experience

Sarah Mccombe
21st Jan 2025
5.0
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Came in as a model today and left with a beautiful colour and style, Mads you have a bright future, Gill was an amazing teacher and so patient despite my hair being challenging.
Service was 5 star, even arranged lunch and put more time on my car for me.
I will be back for a cut soon!
Thank you ladies

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Perfect as always

Chloe Macdonald
21st Jan 2025
5.0
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This was my 4th time getting my hair done by Lily and she nails it every single time! She always listens to what I would like whilst also giving me the best advice in regards to my hair. It is always beautifully coloured and lasts so long, I have always found it hard to find a hairstylist who truly listens to your wishes but Lily is phenomenal and leaves me feeling gorgeous and confident every time.

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Friendly buzz, great hair cut

Liz Garrett
19th Jan 2025
5.0
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Busy Saturday everyone chatty and friendly and Coral did her usual magic with my hair.

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Amazing experience

Leah Cummins
18th Jan 2025
5.0
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My first time in a salon and I had a lovely visit, Lily and the team are so friendly, see you again soon xx

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Lovely relaxing experience

Michelle Mudge
16th Jan 2025
5.0
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I had such a lovely experience. I loved the result I felt listened to and understood. Best hairdresser experience I have had in years

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Feeling relaxed

Anne Love
16th Jan 2025
5.0
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I felt completely relaxed and pampered during my hair appointment. The staff at the little sanctuary went above and beyond with the care and attention I was given. The complimentary hand massage whilst I was waiting for the colour to take was exceptional and a complete pleasure.
Claire my hairdresser listened to how I wanted my hair and advised on the best way to get the colour and style I wanted. The outcome was perfect, just what I wanted.
I would highly recommend the little sanctuary to anyone who wants an experience not just a haircut.

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NAILS

Susie Hall
14th Jan 2025
5.0
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As ever it’s lovely to visit The Sanctuary - such a relaxing and friendly place to be pampered. My nails look fantastic and I’ll be back again very soon.

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Great service as always

Alison
9th Jan 2025
5.0

I was trying to grow my hair but its just to thick and heavy
Claire did an amazing job with the cut and colour. I woke up this morning and my hair fell into place, no need to brush it. I love The Little Sanctuary would never go anywhere else

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Anne Lindup
24th Dec 2024
5.0
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Lovely staff, excellent technician. Will be back.

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Amazing as always

Laura
23rd Dec 2024
5.0

Amazing as always from
Sophie. Even though I don’t live in the area any more I still come back to her for all my beauty treatments because she’s the best! Thank you

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Fab

Samantha Clark
21st Dec 2024
5.0
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Saw Col for the first time, she was great and my hair has never looked or felt better, definitely going back in the new year.

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Great experience!

Betsy Junor
21st Dec 2024
5.0
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I had my hair cut by Lee, who took painstaking time to discuss with me how my hair should look. I felt like he really cared and the result I’m thrilled with my haircut! Thank you so much! I will definitely be back!

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Christmas cut

Nicholas Pash
20th Dec 2024
5.0
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As always Lois did a great job.
Happy Christmas to all at The Little Sanctuary

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First Visit

Shona Winter
20th Dec 2024
5.0
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First visit and delighted. Followed Lee to this new location and all the staff were first class. I can recommend the salon and also their cups of tea which also reflects a great salon.

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Always brilliant

Sandra Rose
18th Dec 2024
5.0
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The salon is always friendly and busy but with a real calm, relaxed feeling. I've been a client of Michelle's for several years and I'm consistently happy with how she styles and colours my hair. She's also great fun - none of those awkward silences. 5 star 🌟

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Incredible as always

Victoria Underdown
16th Dec 2024
5.0
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Sophie went out of her way to find me a last minute appointment due to a change of plans and I couldn’t be happier with my beautiful nails. Thank you Sophie, so so appreciated

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My experience at little Sanctuary with Lee

Jackie MayLeybourne
16th Dec 2024
5.0
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Absolutely happy great consultation with Lee and very happy with the colour and cut . Thank you

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Little Sanctuary Gillinham

Jackie MayLeybourne
13th Dec 2024
4.5
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Absolutely 100 percent happy of my experience with Lee . Friendly good advice and very professional

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My experience

Jackie May-Leybourne
13th Dec 2024
5.0

Absolutely 100 percent . Great service and so happy with my hair , colour and cut . Friendly staff

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Extension Renew

Theresa Stevenson
9th Dec 2024
5.0
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Great service as always, Livv is great welcoming, very knowledgeable and my hair looks amazing, thank you 🤩

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Amazing

Sophie Nugent
3rd Dec 2024
5.0
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This is the first time I’ve visited the salon and it’s lovely. Such a relaxing calm environment and everyone was super friendly. Lily was amazing, extremely knowledgable explaining the process of what she was doing and recommending the best products for my hair. My hair looks incredible and I feel amazing. I’ve found my hairdresser for life! Thank you lily! x

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FIRST VISIT

Sue
3rd Dec 2024
5.0
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A little gem close to the town centre - very relaxed and professional. Lovely people too.

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Moira Ladd
3rd Dec 2024
5.0
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Lee listened to what I said, he has cut my hair beautifully. Many thanks I'm really happy.

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Michelle is Amazing

Claire
29th Nov 2024
5.0
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Michelle is great at listening to what the clients want but also providing suggestions and as a result, creates the perfect cut! I finally feel listened to and came away with what I've wanted for years!

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Wonderful!

Kerrie Odell
28th Nov 2024
5.0

Lois was wonderful, listened to what I wanted and advised on colour. She was friendly and down to earth and has made my hair look fantastic! The salon is lovely, it has a nice atmosphere and they all work as a team, helping each other out.

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Michelle today

Eliza Parker
28th Nov 2024
5.0
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Very pleased to get a cancellation and to try out a new stylist and new salon. Very efficient very friendly. And most importantly, a good cut and blow dry. Hoorah.

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Gorgeous salon

Vicki Munro
22nd Nov 2024
5.0
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I had another brilliant experience in this lovely salon, welcomed friendly, offered drinks and a mince pie, had a consultation about the look I was after, making sure I was happy and clear… I’d had a whole experience from Liv before the colour and cut had even started. I'm so glad I found this lovely place, everyone is so friendly and professional

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Pedicure and facial

Suzanne Kavanagh
19th Nov 2024
5.0
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Fabulous treatments by Sophie as always .

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Fringe trim

Sara Freemantle
16th Nov 2024
4.0
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Lovely salon very friendly staff

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Colour

Monique Canham
16th Nov 2024
5.0
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So blessed that I found Claire she understood everything that I would like to achieve & such professional attitude as well as being so lovely 😍

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High lights by Coral

Alison Johnson
16th Nov 2024
5.0
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Very happy with the results, first time in the salon, also Ruby was good at washing and a lovely hand massage , Ruby was interesting to chat to x

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Highlight cut and finish

Teresa Warne
15th Nov 2024
5.0
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As always when visiting Michelle lovely experience and came out feeling a million dollars. Thankyou

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Highlight cut and finish

Teresa Warne
15th Nov 2024
5.0
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As always when visiting Michelle lovely experience and came out feeling a million dollars. Thankyou

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Baliage

Karen Lane
14th Nov 2024
5.0
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Lily worked so diligently to achieve my awesome hair colour transformation . From blond to dark baleage.. I truly love the colour. Attention to detail throughout .. my hubbie loves it. Thank you! 🤩

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Amazing appointment

Phoebe Lowes
13th Nov 2024
5.0
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Thank you so much Lily you did an incredible job on my hair and made it look AMAZING! Thank you again! Xx

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Clare Case
10th Nov 2024
5.0
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Lily gave me a really great cut and colour. I highly recommend her. She is very talented, friendly, and considerate.

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Lily does her best work AGAIN of course

Maddy
10th Nov 2024
5.0

I have been coming to lily for nearly 2 years now, following her from the gillingham to Shaftesbury salon. Lily is the only person that I trust to do my hair exactly how I like it. Even though I get the same thing each time, she never fails to blow me away with her work. Thank you Lily!! 🤍

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Lily does her best work AGAIN of course

Maddy
10th Nov 2024
5.0

I have been coming to lily for nearly 2 years now, following her from the gillingham to Shaftesbury salon. Lily is the only person that I trust to do my hair exactly how I like it. Even though I get the same thing each time, she never fails to blow me away with her work. Thank you Lily!! 🤍

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Diana Deverell
10th Nov 2024
5.0
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Happy experience... cared for with warmth and charm...
Great cut and blow dry.
Look forward to my next visit !

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Wash and cut

Trudy Wareham
8th Nov 2024
5.0
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Olivia did a grand job

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