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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So pleased

Katie L
29th Nov 2023
Team Member: Lilly
5.0
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So pleased with my cut and
highlights from Lily. She was so knowledgeable about what colours to use and did a brilliant job.First time to the salon and what a lovely experience. I will definitely be back. Thank you Lily,

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Wonderful as always

Victoria Underdown
28th Nov 2023
Team Member: Kitty
5.0
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I always come away from the salon so happy, my nails look amazing and it’s always such a relaxing appointment

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Curly hair 😍

Wendy Hill
28th Nov 2023
Team Member: Roderick
5.0
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I have always avoided the hairdressers as I have had a few bad experiences...but this visit has definitely changed my mind I absolutely love my new style thank you for your patience ☺ xx

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Such a good experience

Carolyn Lloyd
25th Nov 2023
Team Member: Sophie
5.0
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Beautiful therapist, does a first class nail procedure

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Fantastic colour & cut

Nikki Hopkins
24th Nov 2023
Team Member: Lilly
5.0
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I had a fantastic colour and cut with Lily today. Such a relaxing afternoon and my hair looks great now! Highly recommend!

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Fabulous Jemma

Sophie Riddick
21st Nov 2023
Team Member: Jemma
5.0
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Jem always does such a fab job of my hair. She knows exactly what I like and gets it right every time! I would never go anywhere else, thank you Jem x

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Excellent customer.er service

Val Francis-Jones
17th Nov 2023
Team Member: Michelle
5.0
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Lovely experience.Did exactly what I asked for.Very attentive

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Another excellent visit

Val Hytch
17th Nov 2023
Team Member: Lilly
5.0
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A really lovely salon, really friendly and welcoming. Would recommend this to anyone.

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Excellent

Hilary James
17th Nov 2023
Team Member: Lilly
5.0
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As always, my hair treatment was delivered with calm and totally professional skills.

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Amazing Colour Change Up

Hayley Down
16th Nov 2023
Team Member: Lilly
5.0
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After being blonde for forever, Lily gave me a total colour transformation for the winter…..I love it! The darker roots and contrast running through my hair looks amazing! I have had so many compliments! 5* Lily!

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Lovely experience as always

Sue Mulholland
15th Nov 2023
Team Member: Claire
5.0
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Absolutely love having my hair cut with Claire ❤️ she knows exactly how I like my hair, great to have a chat in such a warm and inviting Saloon, it's almost like you forget you are having your hair cut and just out for a coffee with your best friend🤗

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Another fantastic visit!

Anna
14th Nov 2023
Team Member: Beth
5.0
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Beth always listens and delivers! Another fabulous hair colour and cut in a gorgeous salon with the most friendly and warm staff. Loving how festive it’s all looking and I got to see my favourite- Pinocchio that only comes out a few times a year. Thanks all

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First appointment

Stella Garlic
9th Nov 2023
Team Member: Beth
5.0
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Thank you Beth and kitty so much, I am really pleased with my hair and brows x

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Fabulous services

Shirley Bland
8th Nov 2023
Team Member: Sophie
5.0
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Always the best experience with Sophie, so lucky to have her help me look ready to face the world😊

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Biab manicure

Caroline Crittall
8th Nov 2023
Team Member: Sophie
5.0
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Removal and replacement of biab manicure. As ever Sophie was a delight and was patient whilst I decided on a colour! I may have changed my mind once or twice! Love spending time in the salon and with Sophie doing my treatment always know I’m in safe hands! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

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Lovely as ever

Phoebe
4th Nov 2023
Team Member: Beth
5.0
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Always a lovely experience visiting the salon! Beth was so helpful when I was on the fence whether to go for a big change or not. I love the cut I've gone for and Beth took her time making it just right. Will be returning before the end of the month for some colour!

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Super happy

Gemma Cooper
4th Nov 2023
Team Member: Sophie
5.0
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I was lucky enough to have Sophie do Biab nails and HD brows for me today. Absolutely amazing results, always a lovely welcoming atmosphere. Thank you!

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Lovely experience

Ellie Till
4th Nov 2023
Team Member: Jemma
5.0

Love haircut day! Always such a welcoming, relaxing experience. Never walk away disappointed with my cut and blow dry. I look forward to my next appointment each time

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Wonderful as always

Victoria Underdown
2nd Nov 2023
Team Member: Beth
5.0
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I went a lot shorter and Beth was great, had some fab ideas, made me feel reassured and it looked really good. So pleased

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Hair cut

Sarah LLoyd
31st Oct 2023
Team Member: Jemma
5.0
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Perfect - thank you!

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New colour

Sam
28th Oct 2023
Team Member: Chloe
5.0
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I had my hair coloured by Chloe as part of her training. She was fab, she's confident in her work and I'd happily have my hair done by Chloe in the future.

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Another lovely visit to The Little Sanctuary

Katrina Hull
27th Oct 2023
Team Member: Jemma
5.0

A beautiful colour refresh treatment with the lovely Jemma today.
It’s always a real treat to visit such a welcoming, relaxing and comfortable salon, where every member of the team is kind and friendly -(not only to clients , but to each other too), which makes for a very happy atmosphere all round.
It was lovely to have Maddi helping today as well . What a little ray of sunshine she is - another real asset to TLS !
Highly recommend and look forward to my next visit . Thank you so much !

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Another lovely visit to the little sanctuary

Sandra Rideout
27th Oct 2023
Team Member: Kitty
5.0
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Kitty gave me a great Biab manicure.

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Waxing experience

Vicky Mitchell
26th Oct 2023
Team Member: Sophie
5.0
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Really lovely lady, calm and thoughtful towards me. Will highly recommend her to my friends and family

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Excellent first trip

Sally Cooper
20th Oct 2023
Team Member: Katie
5.0
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An excellent first visit. Lovely stylist. Friendly crew. Nice atmosphere. Booked next two cuts xx

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Hair restyle

Shuna Cameron
20th Oct 2023
Team Member: Claire
5.0
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What a result. So happy with my restyle. Happy experience

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Lily

Catherine Butt
20th Oct 2023
Team Member: Lilly
4.5

It was
My first visit and I am very impressed and will be back for colour in a couple of weeks.
Nice friendly atmosphere 😀

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Top notch

Anonymous
20th Oct 2023
Team Member: Sophie
5.0
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Sophie does a great job on my nails !! Even with my particular nail art requests

Thankyou again Sophie

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Curly Cut

Siobhan Daniels
18th Oct 2023
Team Member: 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
Team Member: Roderick
5.0
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Great little salon in every way.

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Gel manicure

Carolyn Lloyd
17th Oct 2023
Team Member: 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
Team Member: 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
Team Member: 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
Team Member: 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
Team Member: 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
Team Member: 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
Team Member: 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
Team Member: 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
Team Member: 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
Team Member: 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
Team Member: 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
Team Member: 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
Team Member: 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
Team Member: 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
Team Member: 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
Team Member: 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
Team Member: 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
Team Member: 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
Team Member: 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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