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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Curly Cut

Siobhan Daniels
18th Oct 2023
Stylist: Roderick
5.0
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Love my new look! Many thanks to Roddy who knew what I wanted/needed and took care and time over the cut offering advice too on how to manage my hair. Lovely, relaxed & friendly atmosphere in the salon too.

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Excellent

Liz
18th Oct 2023
Stylist: Roderick
5.0
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Great little salon in every way.

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Gel manicure

Carolyn Lloyd
17th Oct 2023
Stylist: Sophie
5.0
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Superb therapist, always does a good manicure, very thorough

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Crazy curls

Blair Morgan
14th Oct 2023
Stylist: Roderick
5.0
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Love that the hair cut came with a a hair lesson on how to manage my crazy curls!! Looking forward to trying my new hair routine:). Thank you so much for the cut and advice!

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A great salon experience

Jane Hall
13th Oct 2023
Stylist: Katie
5.0
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My first visit and I'm so impressed I was so well looked after with a really relaxing and pampered wash, cut and dry as well as tea and "Friday cake". I've already booked for my next visit.

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Stepping in

Caroline Crittall
12th Oct 2023
Stylist: Katie
5.0
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Katie did a fabulous job on my hair and she kindly stepped in when my booked stylist was off poorly. Not only a great job but she also stayed late to complete the appointment thank you 😊 also had a lovely hand massage from Mads who always astounds me she is such an asset to the team 🩵

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Stepping in

Caroline Crittall
12th Oct 2023
Stylist: Katie
5.0
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Katie did a fabulous job on my hair and she kindly stepped in when my booked stylist was off poorly. Not only a great job but she also stayed late to complete the appointment thank you 😊 also had a lovely hand massage from Mads who always astounds me she is such an asset to the team 🩵

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Stepping in!

Caroline Crittall
12th Oct 2023
Stylist: Katie
5.0
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The lovely Katie kindly stepped in to fif my appointment when another stylist was off poorly. Not only did she do an amazing job she kindly stayed late to complete my appointment so grateful. Thank you 😊 and I got a lovely hand massage by the gorgeous Mads still can’t believe she’s so young such an asset to the team 🩵

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Amazing as always

Hannah Perry-Brown
10th Oct 2023
Stylist: Katie
5.0
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Perfect, exactly what I wanted as always!

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Lovely cut and finish

Louise Roff
4th Oct 2023
Stylist: Claire
5.0
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Thank you Claire, for another great cut and finish. Listened to what I wanted and I love it! I had to bring my baby and the salon was very accommodating for this. Thank you.

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Excellent

Anne Skjelkvale
3rd Oct 2023
Stylist: Michelle
5.0
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I felt seen and cared for

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Lovely Lilly is a total natural

Fran Bridgewater FCIM
28th Sep 2023
Stylist: Lilly
5.0
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Really impressive hairdressing skills, from the outset, Lilly listened attentively to my preferences and everyone adored the colour and bouncy style.

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Lovely as always!

Kate Jeune
27th Sep 2023
Stylist: Sophie
5.0
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Sophie is always lovely, she's very professional and a pleasure to be with.

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Great Hair cut

Alison Gates
24th Sep 2023
Stylist: Claire
5.0
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As always a great cut and colour done by Claire very pleased with the results
Thanks to Chloe too for the hand massage
I am back in next weekend for manicure with Sophie xx

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Attention to detail and trust in my stylist

Victoria McKinstry-West
23rd Sep 2023
Stylist: Katie
5.0
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I have been following Katie’s hairdressing journey since she started training. I know throughout my years of different hairstyle, colours and lengths I have always been able to trust her in guiding me in my hairs journey and she has always been so kind in supporting me during my bought of alopecia.
The products that the salon provide I am not sensitive too and they also leave your hair feelings and smelling Devine.
I value every appointment I have with Katie and would highly recommend her and the salon to all around.

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Haircut

Tim Green
19th Sep 2023
5.0

She was really nice

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Will be returning

Anonymous
19th Sep 2023
Stylist: Lilly
5.0

Pleasant atmosphere. Lilly is very good and efficient. Seems a busy,popular place.

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Great salon atmosphere

Sophie Parker
16th Sep 2023
Stylist: Kitty
5.0
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Kitty does all her treatments with the highest standard. She’s very attentive, ensuring you are happy and comfortable throughout and takes on board personal preferences. I would recommend this salon to everyone!

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Absolutely Brilliant !!

Melissa Stewart
13th Sep 2023
Stylist: Katie
5.0
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Thank you Katie ! I have had such a wonderful experience at the Little Sanctuary. Love my new hair colour. Really helpful advice and I have changed my hair care for the better.

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Always a pleasure

Kate Pearce
7th Sep 2023
Stylist: Kitty
5.0
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I always throughly enjoy my appointments with Kitty. She takes her time and makes me feel relaxed comfortable and I always leave extremely happy and look forward to re booking my treatments.

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Ssoo needed

Vee
6th Sep 2023
Stylist: Hannah
5.0
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Hannah welcomed me with a warm smile and made feel at ease. She understood what I was after. Shampoo and head massage by Maddy was great too.
Lovely cuppa and biccie. Will Defford come back!

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My amazing nails!!

Sandra Rideout
1st Sep 2023
Stylist: Sophie
5.0
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Sophie has been transforming my bitten nails for about 3 months now. I am so pleased with her artistic flair and amazing personality. The salon is such a lovely place to visit. Sophie is amazing

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My first visit to the salon

Anonymous
1st Sep 2023
Stylist: Jemma
5.0

My stylist Jemma and the apprentice both looked after me extremely well. I had a lovely shampoo with well thought out products and an excellent cut and restyle.

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Haircut

Lisa Anda
31st Aug 2023
Stylist: Lilly
5.0
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Lily was very welcoming and professional. I was given a consultation before my hair was washed, which I found very reassuring. Very pleased with my hair cut. I will definitely return.

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Happy Grandad

David Morgan
31st Aug 2023
Stylist: Lilly
5.0
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Very friendly and very relaxing experience..
I felt so lucky to come home with both ears attached.
A very good hair cut and very happy grandad.

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Thank you Bethany

Polly Holbrook-bull
31st Aug 2023
Stylist: Beth
5.0
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Beth always does such a lovely job colouring and cutting my crazy curly hair. She is really friendly and completely puts you at ease with great advice. I thoroughly enjoy my time there and love the result.

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Lovely salon- highly recommended

Lynne Goulding
28th Aug 2023
Stylist: Jemma
5.0
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Really lovely experience - great service, wonderful stylist (& Im VERY fussy!). Cant wait to return for more

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Wow!!!!

Evie Cridge (Kirsty May Ryall)
28th Aug 2023
Stylist: Hannah
5.0
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Evie has ASD & ADHD and every single day we fight to even brush her hair. And the last time mummy cut her hair we had tears and she hates seeing it get shorter.
I booked Evie in with Hannah as Hannah is the only person I trust with my own hair - I too hate losing a few inches!
We choose a Monday as we knew only Hannah would be in and it would be a peaceful calm environment for Evie to be in. Evie was extremely nervous on the drive down however Hannah as always was welcoming and friendly. Evie loved the whole salon experience.
From lying down having her hair washed to have beautiful curls at the end. Since leaving the salon we've had to visit her dad, my current partner ,nanny & aunties to show of her new look as she LOVES it!! Thank you Hannah you were amazing , kind, caring and most important understanding to Evie and her needs.
Thank you again - she already wants me to book her next appointment which I wasn't expecting her to say before today's appointment.

See you soon

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Fabulous haircut as usual!

Clare Hatcher
26th Aug 2023
Stylist: Roderick
5.0
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Every time I come to the salon, I thoroughly enjoy the experience. All the staff are friendly and welcoming, and Roddy is a truest creative craftsman. I always feel safe I. His hands, and he never disappoints, he seems to know what I want even before I do! ?

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Lovely cut and team

Anonymous
26th Aug 2023
5.0

Beautiful cut, and lovely team. Thank you, I’l be back

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Another good haircut!

Catherine Malan
24th Aug 2023
Stylist: Katie
5.0
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Katie is always so lovely, friendly and very good at cutting hair! She is excellent at putting the client at ease, as well as listening to a client’s needs. She also always goes the extra mile. Thanks again, Katie.

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Amazing experience

Madeleine Matthews
24th Aug 2023
Stylist: Roderick
4.5

It was a great experience for me and even though my original idea for my hair was not a good idea we discussed what I wanted and were able to come up with a brilliant and really stylish hair cut.

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First time visiting

Laura White
23rd Aug 2023
Stylist: Jemma
5.0
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First time here and it was a lovely experience, staff are very knowledgeable and friendly and my hair looks great ?

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Lily is amazing

Jess Reynolds
22nd Aug 2023
Stylist: Lilly
5.0
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Lily did my hair today and she has done hust what i asked for she is amazing definitely recommended her cant wait for my next appointment ?

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Great service

Abbey Star
21st Aug 2023
Stylist: Roderick
5.0
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Roddy was great - I needed the telling off I received for what I’d done to my hair and he gave some great advice as well as sorting my nightmare cut out. Will definitely be returning!

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Amazing, as always

Victoria Underdown
17th Aug 2023
Stylist: Kitty
5.0
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Such a relaxing visit with wonderful, talented Kitty. My nails are beautiful

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Beautiful gel nails by Sophie

Gemma Jacobs
12th Aug 2023
Stylist: Sophie
5.0
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First time getting gel nails at The Little Sanctuary with Sophie and have to say these are the best gel nails I’ve had. I received a great manicure properly sorting out my cuticles and a great shape. Most salons skip this part! The colour is beautiful and the experience was fantastic, I have booked several more appointments. Would absolutely recommend.

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Amazing Balayage and style by Jem

Gemma Jacobs
12th Aug 2023
Stylist: Jemma
5.0
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Always met with a smile and Jem gets it 100% everytime what you want. The colour and cut looks amazing and you feel like you’ve been to the spa the experience is always relaxing and you are well looked after.

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Wet cut ,

Amanda Charman
10th Aug 2023
Stylist: Katie
5.0
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Absolutely pleased with my haircut, Katie did a fantastic job ?

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2 years no haircut !!!

Emma Samways
5th Aug 2023
Stylist: Hannah
5.0
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Amazing the whole salon looks calming and stylish you also know when all the staffs hair looks amazing that your in a great salon after 2 years no haircut she put me at ease and made my hair look and feel so great ?

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Amazing treatment!

Hayley Down
25th Jul 2023
Stylist: Lilly
5.0
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Lily worked wonders with my hair this morning, the colour and cut is fabulous!
Sophie managed to squeeze me in after for a bit of brow maintenance, so very grateful!
Both are so talented and very professional, great all round service 5* salon!

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Hair cut

Jessica Butt
22nd Jul 2023
Stylist: Katie
5.0
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Amazing experience thank you so much for taking the time to fit me in
Amazing service so friendly so pleased with the result and will definitely be returning thank you

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Great salon.

Anonymous
20th Jul 2023
5.0

Nothing was too much trouble fitted me in on same day I called. Katie the stylist advised and sorted my hair nothing was too much trouble. This is an . Amazing salon. And staff are so welcoming . Thankyou. Will definitely come back I recommend this salon to anyone

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Amazing Nails

Hayley Down
14th Jul 2023
Stylist: Sophie
5.0
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I had the pleasure of a manicure and pedicure with Sophie today!! She is so talented and just the loveliest person! I came away feeling so relaxed and with amazing nails! 5* treatment 5* salon!!

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Cut and blow dry

Anthea Baumer
13th Jul 2023
Stylist: Michelle
5.0

Michelle was very friendly and helpful. She knew exactly how to cut my fine hair to give it more body. Will definitely book again .

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Little sanctuary Gillingham Dorset

Kate and daughter
12th Jul 2023
Stylist: Lilly
5.0
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Lily was incredibly knowledgeable and really helpful. My daughter needed some advice about how to care for her curly hair and Lily was amazing.

I had Katie who was equally fabulous and really listened to my needs for a haircut.

Thank you so much both!

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Lovely relaxing morning

Hannah Bardsley
11th Jul 2023
Stylist: Katie
5.0
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I have recently moved to Gillingham and wanted to book in to have my haircut somewhere. I definitely picked a great place! I don't set aside much time for myself to have pamper treats but I think I will be doing it more often now!
Such a lovely salon, very relaxing and comfortable with a greay cup of coffee! Katie did a great job cutting my hair I will definitely be booking again thank you!

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Thanks Lilly

Emma Dingley
8th Jul 2023
Stylist: Lilly
5.0
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Thank you so so much Lilly. My hair feels amazing and you were so lovely! The salon is always so calm and relaxing. Thank you everyone!

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Delightful

Anonymous
8th Jul 2023
Stylist: Sophie
5.0
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Sophie is wonderful!!
Love my mani & pedi

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Eyebrow miracle

Natasha Campbell-Bell
7th Jul 2023
Stylist: Sophie
5.0
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Always made to feel amazing and always leave looking amazing. Thank you

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