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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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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Balayage

Kate Willetts
5th Jul 2023
Stylist: Jemma
5.0
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Jemma does a fantastic job of my hair every time I visit the salon, I don’t trust anyone else with my hair apart from Jemma

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Lovely relaxed atmosphere

Julie Hinchlife
1st Jul 2023
Stylist: Beth
5.0
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It is always a real treat having my hair cut and coloured by Beth. She is very friendly and easy going and follows the brief to the letter. I always come away with my hair looking great.

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Sandra Rideout
30th Jun 2023
Stylist: Sophie
5.0
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What a lovely experience I had at the little sanctuary today. Sophie was just lovely and the whole salon had a fab vibe.
So pleased with my nails. Booked in again before I left.
Thank you soooo much

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Love my hair

Jess Reynolds
27th Jun 2023
Stylist: Lilly
5.0
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Absolutely love my hair lily is the best ?

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Mandy West
26th Jun 2023
Stylist: Hannah
5.0
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Fantastic as always

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Excellent service from Katie

Catherine Malan
24th Jun 2023
Stylist: Katie
5.0
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Katie is always her usual, lovely, gentle and kind self - she makes going to the hairdresser a pleasure, and I have always had a phobia of hairdressers after a few negative experiences. Nothing is too much trouble either and I am always happy with my cut and blow dry.

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Great Salon

Rachel W
24th Jun 2023
Stylist: Roderick
5.0
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I have been a client with The Little Sanctuary since it first opened and every visit for a haircut has been a pleasure. Always a warm and friendly greeting and great ambience in the salon. Roddy cuts my hair in a professional and friendly manner and I am always very happy with the end result.

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Always a joy

Shona King
23rd Jun 2023
Stylist: Jemma
5.0
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I only ever come away from the Little Sanctuary feeling super glam and delighted! The training and skill in the salon is extraordinary. I look forward to my visits - a major date in my self care calendar!

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Wonderful experience

Victoria Underdown
20th Jun 2023
Stylist: Kitty
5.0
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Kitty was wonderful, my nails look amazing and the whole experience was relaxing and I felt very pampered

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Shiny hair

Kelly Simmons
19th Jun 2023
Stylist: Lilly
5.0
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Love it!! Lovely girl wonderful experience and my hair ain't looked this good in ages

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Magic hands

Georgie Sturgess
18th Jun 2023
Stylist: Roderick
5.0
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2nd haircut with Roddy. Who advised a slight change to the first. And what a difference. He worked his magic again and I’m a very happy bunny. Lots of compliments from people, which says it all.

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Charlie McCoy
17th Jun 2023
Stylist: Katie
5.0
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My daughter and I both had our hair done looks great.
My daughter’s looks amazing beautiful shade of red.
Everyone are so friendly in the salon
Thanks Katie we will be back soon ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

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Philipa Cannings
16th Jun 2023
Stylist: Jemma
5.0
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Fantastic cut and colour, very friendly thank you

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Nails by sophie

Jess Reynolds
14th Jun 2023
Stylist: Sophie
5.0
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Honestly love my nails i always challenge soph and she is amazing love my nails soooooo much she is the BEST ???

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Amazing ✨️

Emma Fox
7th Jun 2023
Stylist: Lilly
5.0
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Love Lilly and love my hair, so so happy ?? Thank you so much ❤️

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Harmony Eveleigh
6th Jun 2023
Stylist: Katie
5.0
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It’s not often I walk away from the hairdressers and LOVE my hair after. Katie did a lovely job and I am so happy. Glad we decided to go for a good chop. Also learnt a lot about my hair and different things to do. Thank you! Looking forward to my balayage:)

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Amazing personal experience

Freddie Underdown
6th Jun 2023
Stylist: Roderick
5.0
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My son came into the salon with a very specific hair style idea and Roddy took the time to sit and talk about how he could achieve it, explained his hair type and what stages they’d need to get him too to get him there. What a service

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Great haircut Roddy!

Shelley Crouch
3rd Jun 2023
Stylist: Roderick
5.0
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First haircut by Roddy, Great banter & very pleased with my cut.
Thanks again!

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Excellent

Agnieszka Boczanowska
2nd Jun 2023
Stylist: Beth
5.0
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? stars!!! I am very satisfied, the service is excellent, my hair looks wonderful. head massage very relaxing I recommend to everyone

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Very pleased

Angela
27th May 2023
Stylist: Beth
4.5

Thank you Beth for the excellent cut and colour today, I’m very pleased with the result 10/10

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Restyle

Georgie Sturgess
20th May 2023
Stylist: Roderick
5.0
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Great salon and right on my doorstep. Best haircut I’ve had in a very very long time. Roddy knew exactly what was needed, and worked his magic. Nothing but compliments from friends. Thank you Roddy.

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Absolutely delighted as always!

Maddie Standing
18th May 2023
Stylist: Jemma
5.0
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5 star salon experience as always! I will never trust anyone with my hair as much as I do with Jemma. She always does an above excellent job, her knowledge and skills are truly unmatched. I put my complete trust in her and I’m always delighted with the final result. The Prosecco on Tap was a lovely way to celebrate the salons 7th birthday!

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Anonymous
18th May 2023
5.0

She was really lovely and very helpful but also honest which is what I love .

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Fabulous!

Clare Gundry
5th May 2023
Stylist: Michelle
5.0
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Fabulous balayage, warm roots and bloody bits

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Caroline Crittall
3rd May 2023
Stylist: Claire
5.0
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Just love spending the afternoon here! Great company, hot chocolate cream marshmallows and an amazing cut and colour! What’s not to love! I trust Claire completely and am always pleased with the results! Thank you Also Maddie did a fantastic wash and gave me a lovely hand massage, she works like a trooper too, a real credit to the salon! Thank you Maddie x

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It really is a “my little sanctuary’

Shelley Crouch
3rd May 2023
Stylist: Claire
5.0
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I always feel lovely and relaxed after my appointment. Whether it’s Claire doing my hair or Sophie doing my manicure and pedicure. The girls really are fabulous and great at what they do. Love it here.

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Great cut

Anne Holmes
2nd May 2023
Stylist: Michelle
5.0
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Love the way Michelle cuts and colours my hair, definitely feel 10 years younger when I leave!

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Wash, cut, blow dry.

Joan Arathoon
29th Apr 2023
Stylist: Hannah
5.0
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Friendly, professional service as always.

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Caroline Crittall
28th Apr 2023
Stylist: Sophie
5.0
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Great nail appointment with Sophie. Sophie is always pleased to see you welcoming with her infectious smile! It’s a relaxed atmosphere and she is always willing to take the time to help me decide on colours and design!!! Can’t wait for my next colour choice! Thank you Sophie a true gem x

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Jess Reynolds
26th Apr 2023
Stylist: Sophie
5.0
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Sophie was amazing she did my nails and i absolutely love them will definitely be going back to have them done again ??

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Fab

Louisa Ryall
25th Apr 2023
Stylist: Katie
5.0
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Katie was really lovely and I’m very happy with the result. Thank you for a really nice experience

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Excellent

Cheryl Ricketts
21st Apr 2023
Stylist: Claire
5.0
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Claire is always so professional and friendly.
My hair is done to my liking every time and Claires customer service is perfect.
All the staff are so friendly and helpful.
The attention to detail is second to none.
Thankyou Claire and to Gemma who manages the salon with all the wonderful staff.

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Lovely service!

Krystal Alice
18th Apr 2023
Stylist: Katie
5.0
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Such a lovely experience! Katie was really professional but also very personable and chatty! My hair came out looking exactly how I wanted it and can’t wait to go back :)

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Excellent as always

Simon Ward
15th Apr 2023
Stylist: Roderick
5.0
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Great conversation and very happy with the haircut - Roddy is a true professional. Highly recommended,

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Nails ( gel manicure)!

Trish Hussey
12th Apr 2023
Stylist: Sophie
5.0
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Excellent, Sophie did a great job on my damaged nails.?

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Absolutely Fabulous Darling

Sharon Dilieto
8th Apr 2023
Stylist: Roderick
5.0
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I worked out whilst I was sat in the salon today that I've been coming to the Little Sanctuary for 6 years & I've seen it grow into a well run, welcoming salon but above all it's still absolutely fabulous!
From the first greeting to the last goodbye the service is impeccable. The girls are all friendly, knowledgeable & make the place what it is.
Hannah is my hair colour goddess & knows my curls inside & out!
And then there's Roddy!..........my hair guru!
Thank you for your patience, your expertise, your skills with the sissors & above all your sense of humour!! My transition from red to grey is well under way & I can't wait for the results
Thank you all for always making me feel so welcome & the chaos I usually bring!!

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Roots refresh

Caroline Crittall
5th Apr 2023
Stylist: Lilly
5.0
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Great job by Lilly, still can’t quite believe she’s still not fully qualified! She’s kind, friendly and is becoming a really confident skilled hairdresser. A real asset to the salon.

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Mani and Pedi

Becki Finean
5th Apr 2023
Stylist: Sophie
5.0
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Absolutely amazing pamper session with Sophie this morning- my nails look perfect and Sophie made me feel so relaxed. Can’t wait for my next appointment!

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Amazing Salon Experience

Hayley Down
4th Apr 2023
Stylist: Lilly
5.0
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Amazing 5 Star Salon!!
Lily gave me the most beautiful full set of highlights…blown away with the results!! Such a lovely salon with beautiful, clever and friendly staff! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

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Amazing!

Claire Holtz
1st Apr 2023
Stylist: Michelle
5.0
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First time with Michelle and she did an amazing cut. You can see how much pride she has in what she does. Super happy. Thank you. xx

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Jemma is a superstar!

Rebecca Pauffley
1st Apr 2023
Stylist: Jemma
5.0
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Jemma is a wonderful human, she listens to what I ask for, and always leaves me feeling happy, confident and pampered!

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Jasmine Webber
1st Apr 2023
Stylist: Maddison
5.0
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Such a pretty salon!! Thank you Maddison you were amazing

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Always a lovely experience

Anonymous
31st Mar 2023
5.0

Katie has coloured my hair for a very long time She’s passionate about achieving the best results and also mindful about the condition of my hair and gives excellent advice about treatments

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Relaxing Experience

Sandy Hayes
31st Mar 2023
Stylist: Claire
5.0
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Very pleased with my cut and finish.Staff always very friendly. Enjoyed the free cake Friday!

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Eyebrow miracle

Natasha Campbell-Bell
31st Mar 2023
Stylist: Sophie
5.0
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My eye brows were 'out of control', Sophie performed a miracle, always lovely at this Salon x

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