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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Cut and blow dry

Tracey Collis
1st Jun 2024
Team Member: Hannah
5.0
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Sooo lovely to see Hannah 8 years later! Very happy with my cut and dry plus a great catch up

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Just wonderful. Thoroughly recommend

Maggie Rasheva
1st Jun 2024
Team Member: Roderick
5.0
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It was my first experience with RODY. I am usually quite loyal to my hairdressers and rarely change. However, on this occasion I didn't have much choice and I told him. My hair was a total mess because I didn't dare change my last hairdresser, but the moment I walked in he made me feel so welcome and so good! On top of it he really understands curly/wavy hair, and let me tell you, not many people do! I am quite a fussy person and this guy stole my heart. True professional, knows his craft but is also a very warm and genuine person. Couldn't recommend enough.

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Hannah Aitken
29th May 2024
Team Member: Maddison
5.0
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Was Maddison hair model for today and she done amazing let her go with what she thought was best and turnt out lovely Thankyou so much

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Excellent visit

Fin Kennett
25th May 2024
Team Member: Lilly
5.0

Lily gave me the best cut! Exactly how I wanted it. I would always recommend her to anyone. Great service and great atmosphere😁

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Rosie Babington
25th May 2024
Team Member: Roderick
5.0

Brilliant as always

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Bliss!!!

Jean Sheppard
25th May 2024
Team Member: Roderick
5.0
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Wow wow wow!!!
What an amazing haircut !!!!
Roddy you an absolute treasure!!!!
Thank you for all the laughs and making me feel it mattered how I felt about my hair.
Also thank you to the lovely girls I met today.

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Fantastic hairdresser

Tanya Sitko
24th May 2024
Team Member: Michelle
5.0
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I’d never been to this salon before and really enjoyed my experience
Michelle made me feel very welcome and relaxed , I was very nervous due to past experiences but I walked out of the salon very happy and I will definitely be booking with Michelle again

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Amazing staff

Anonymous
24th May 2024
5.0

Maddison was amazing sorting out appointments and a lovely ambassador for the company, really welcoming and Claire (sorry didn’t catch surname) was lovely in my consultation and reassuring l. Looking forward to my next appointment.

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Fabulous colour!!

Natasha Goddard
17th May 2024
5.0
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Olivia was fantastic in completely revamping my colour. She was spot on with her colour/shade/tone recommendations and I couldn't be happier with the result! Thank you Olivia 😊

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Lois

Claire Jeffers
9th May 2024
5.0
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I had my 1st wet cut with Lois today and was delighted.

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First visit

Jane Middlecoat
8th May 2024
Team Member: Beth
5.0
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The salon, the Little Sanctuary, was vibrant, friendly and buzzing. Beth listened carefully about what style I want to achieve with my hair, it will take a few cuts. She gave excellent advice about scalp and colour care. Beth cut and finished my hair very well and I will definitely make another appointment either in Gillingham Dorset, or at their new salon in Shaftesbury.

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FAB CUT AND COLOUR

Alison Gates
4th May 2024
Team Member: Claire
5.0
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Claire did a fabulous job with my hair beautiful colour and great cut, always so happy with my hair

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Happy head

Sarah Daniels
2nd May 2024
5.0
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The tension that leaves my body with that hair wash, head massage and the gentle combing/cutting.

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Excellent

Julie/Han's Mum Lloyd
27th Apr 2024
Team Member: Hannah
5.0
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Hannah is an excellent hair dresser. The salon has such a lovely atmosphere and all the staff make everyone so welcome.

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Excellent as usual

Darlene Burgess
26th Apr 2024
5.0
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Lois gave excellent service as usual.
Fantastic haircut and she gave good advice regarding future colour treatments.

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Lovely stylist

Claire Taylor
23rd Apr 2024
Team Member: Beth
5.0
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Really lovely stylist.
New exactly what I wanted and end result was perfect.

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Daughter hair cut and styled

shannon byrne
20th Apr 2024
5.0
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We had Lois, she was so so nice, 6 year old loved her hair and felt like a princess after.

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Tinsel

Liz Clark
15th Apr 2024
Team Member: Lilly
5.0
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Lilly is a excellent hairdresser, always professional and very helpful.

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Hair with Lily

Naomi
9th Apr 2024
Team Member: Lilly
5.0

As always, Lily provided an excellent service. I was making a step out of my comfort zone with my hair today and Lily made me feel comfortable every step of the way. She advised me what steps to take to achieve my hair goal. Such a friendly face and lovely company. I couldn’t recommend her enough!

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New Style - New me !!

Helen Gregory
30th Mar 2024
Team Member: Roderick
5.0
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Was soon put at ease by my stylist & took on board his knowledge, advice & suggestions for my restyle.

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Excellent local hair salon

Anonymous
30th Mar 2024
Team Member: Claire
5.0

First visit and will be back.

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best hair experience

Amber Churchill
25th Mar 2024
Team Member: Maddison
5.0
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Maddison was amazing, very good for someone who’s only been training for 6 months, such a nice atmosphere and all staff are just lovely! felt like a princess x

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Really good and in

Sam Kelly
19th Mar 2024
Team Member: Lilly
5.0
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Amazing experience and very helpful

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Great service

Julia
19th Mar 2024
Team Member: Lilly
5.0

Had Lilly do my hair and she was so lovely and kind. She gave me great advice on how to achieve my hair goals and how to maintain it. I am very pleased with my hair thank you!! X

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5* Hair Treatment 🌟

Hayley Down
18th Mar 2024
Team Member: Lilly
5.0
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I’ve just experienced the most amazing Aveda hair treatment with Lily! The most relaxing head massage and my hair now feels like silk…🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟

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Wash and cut

Julia
16th Mar 2024
Team Member: Lilly
5.0

Very good and quick. Polite

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The best!

Olivia Short
15th Mar 2024
Team Member: Sophie
5.0
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Sophie is lovely and takes so much care, I always leave the salon with gorgeous long-lasting nails! Thank you xx

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First class treatment

Gillian Smith
13th Mar 2024
Team Member: Sophie
5.0
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Sophie was professional, but very friendly and soon put me at ease visiting the little sanctuary for the first time. I wouldn’t hesitate in recommending her to family and friends.

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Always a wonderful experience

Kate Saker
13th Mar 2024
Team Member: Jemma
5.0
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Thank you for the friendly service and very pleasing outcome.

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Transformation

Kerry Collins
8th Mar 2024
Team Member: Lilly
5.0

I had an amazing hair transformation today from Lilly. Lilly is very professional and made me feel great. She has amazing tips and ideas for me to use at home. I look forward to my next visit. Thanks so much Lilly.

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Thank you

Zoe Staite
8th Mar 2024
Team Member: Sophie
5.0
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Had an eyebrow waxing and very happy with how they look. Sophie was very welcoming and friendly! Price was also very reasonable. Thanks again, I will be back 😊

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Katie is a cutie

Julie Judd
7th Mar 2024
Team Member: Katie
5.0
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Katie has not coloured and cut/styled my hair recently and I am so impressed. Excellent advice for my hair options and always so cheerful and professional. As are all the stylists and beauticians.

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Nails

Sandra Rideout
5th Mar 2024
Team Member: Sophie
5.0
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As always such a lovely afternoon with Sophie at the salon.
Love my nails. She’s amazing. Give her a pay rise 👍

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Wonderful as always

Victoria Underdown
5th Mar 2024
Team Member: Jemma
5.0
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From the moment you arrive it’s a clam and relaxing atmosphere. Jemma was wonderful, knowledgeable with great advice. So pleased with my hair.

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Cut and finish

Andrea Ellis
1st Mar 2024
Team Member: Claire
5.0
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First time here lovely friendly salon, Claire was really lovely excellent service. Cut was amazing and she listened and helped me decide first rate xx

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Miss

Hannah king
24th Feb 2024
Team Member: Sophie
5.0

Sophie was very good and was very happy with my treatment thank you

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Balayage and root cover

Caroline Crittall
22nd Feb 2024
Team Member: Chloe
5.0
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This was a training appointment with Chloe and it was a fantastic experience..Chloe was confident but asked for advice if she needed to, Jemma talked her through each step and the result was great. Thank you Chloe you are becoming an amazing stylist, and you are a great asset to the salon. Thank you again I can’t recommend Chloe highly enough.

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Colour & cut

Carina Prescod
21st Feb 2024
Team Member: Lilly
4.5
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Lilly done an amazing job blending my hair with a beautiful colour

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High lights @cut

Mandy Matthews
20th Feb 2024
Team Member: Jemma
5.0
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Excellent as usual

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Cut and blow dry

Liz Clark
18th Feb 2024
Team Member: Lilly
5.0
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Very good cut and blow dry, very pleased

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Love my haircut and lovely Katie

Catherine Malan
17th Feb 2024
Team Member: Katie
5.0
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Katie is so sweet, kind and gentle and always listens carefully to what I’d like done. I’m always a happy customer!

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Gel manicure

Rebecca
14th Feb 2024
Team Member: Sophie
5.0

Excellent manicure, really nice salon and attentive overall service. Sophie took her time to understand what I wanted and suggested some nail art which was a fun addition to my nails.

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Colour / cut

Tracy Vinnell
13th Feb 2024
Team Member: Chloe
5.0
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Absolutely love my hair colour and cut done by Chloe today .
Beautiful salon and friendly staff. Thank you !

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Lovely morning

Shirley Bland
13th Feb 2024
Team Member: Jemma
5.0
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Jem really listened to what I wanted. Lovey cut and colour.

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Bronde balayage and cut

Crystal Jones
13th Feb 2024
Team Member: Beth
5.0
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Beth filled me with confidence as soon as I walked through the door. I had long virgin hair and was a little nervous. Beth listened to what I wanted and worked with the inspiration I provided whilst also setting realistic expectations. I am over the moon with my new hair. Thank you, Beth. The apprentice who assisted with Beth was also so sweet and makes an incredible hot choc- they both clearly love what they do and love where they work. The environment at the hair salon was friendly and warm. Admittedly I went on a quieter day but my overall experience couldn’t have been any better. ❤️

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Anonymous
9th Feb 2024
Team Member: Claire
5.0

Great experience as always. Great cut and highlights. Coffee and cake too 👌☺️

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Lovely evening

Kirstie Boxall
8th Feb 2024
Team Member: Katie
5.0
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I am always made to feel welcome and special, lovely hot chocolate today. I always feel listened to as well

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Excellent

Hannah Mayo
7th Feb 2024
Team Member: Sophie
5.0
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Excellent service. Very friendly and I'm really pleased.

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Tinsel

Liz Clark
5th Feb 2024
Team Member: Lilly
5.0
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Lilly did a lovely job of tinsel’s for me

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Root colour

Caroline Crittall
3rd Feb 2024
Team Member: Lilly
5.0
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Great root colour by Lily . Lily has grown into such a confident stylist . Always pleased with the results. A real asset to the team ⭐️

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