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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Cally Nunn
9th Dec 2021
5.0
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another gorgeous set of red Xmas nails from Emily....she always does such a fantastic job...I love them ?...thankyou

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Can't get rid of me now

Anonymous
6th Dec 2021
5.0

Had the best cut and colour with Emily on Friday. I described what I wanted and she delivered ten fold!! One of the best colours I've had done and top quality cut, 1 very happy customer.

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Jax cut & restyle

Jax
4th Dec 2021
5.0

Fabulous service and great cut with Roddy

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Amazing every time!!

Robyn Carpenter
2nd Dec 2021
5.0
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Went to see Michelle tonight, I only trust her with my hair. She coloured it for the first time after colouring it myself for years and the result was fantastic, I love going to the little sanctuary we are so lucky to have you all!

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Lovely set up!

Kate Harris
30th Nov 2021
5.0
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Really lovely time having a hair cut from Gemma. Perfect cut- and she tolerated all my chopping and changing- with such gentleness!

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Excellent Salon

Cheryl Ricketts
30th Nov 2021
5.0
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The sanctuary salon looks beautiful, has a very relaxed vibe. All the staff are so professional and very experienced hairdressers. Gemma and Claire that have both done my hair on occasions are so friendly and do my hair too perfection. So I would recommend this Salon 100%.

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Fantastic!!

Kirsty Day
26th Nov 2021
5.0
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Love having my hair done with Emily, always does an amazing job, listens to what you want and works her magic.

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Colour and Cut

Shania Smith
25th Nov 2021
5.0
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Had my colour and cut done this evening by Emily. I am so pleased with it and the service from all the girls was so good!! I would highly recommend the salon to everyone. X

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My Little Sanctuary!

Vicky Louth
6th Nov 2021
5.0
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Always welcoming and friendly and customer care is above and beyond any I may have experienced elsewhere.
Gemma's knowledge and confidence is reassuring and a great comfort and I am delighted with colour cut and bouncey finish. Maddison's scalp massage was excellent.

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Always brilliant Claire

Dawn Whitaker
5th Nov 2021
5.0
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Had a trip to this beautiful salon for a colour and trim with amazing stylist Claire . Got to meet new apprentice Lilly This salon never ever disappoints ,amazing welcome ,Amazing hair . Thank you the the little sanctuary my hairs own sanctuary see you in December xx

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Autumn update

Julie Hinchlife
5th Nov 2021
5.0
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I have been left in the very capable hands of Emily whilst Beth is on maternity leave. On this occasion Emily has followed my brief and has coloured and cut my hair to suit the season. Both the colour and cut are excellent. The staff are friendly and the salon has a relaxed atmosphere.

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The Best Salon

Sue Mulholland
4th Nov 2021
5.0
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The little sanctuary is an amazing hair salon, the staff are very efficient and friendly and it runs like clockwork. I love the way Clare cuts and finishes my hair, well worth the money☺

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Amazing as always

Rosie Babington
3rd Nov 2021
5.0
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It’s always a pleasure to visit. Thank you

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Great Service , Great haircut

Anonymous
3rd Nov 2021
5.0

Really pleased with haircut and the service of all staff ?

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Simply Amazing!!

Madeline Cundy
24th Oct 2021
5.0

Gill has been my hairdresser now for over 16 years, the reason for that is her talent & patience with my impulse colour decisions! The business she has built is so wonderful, the girls are awesome, friendly and so helpful! It’s such a relaxing environment & an absolute pleasure to always return!

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The best brows!

Rebecca Butler
23rd Oct 2021
5.0
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I have been coming to The Little Sanctuary for a few months now for HD BROWSCULPT and It’s amazing. Sophie so so polite and welcoming, she always does an amazing job and I leave so happy every time. I honestly would never go anywhere else now, thank you ?

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Caroline Crittall
23rd Oct 2021
5.0
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Always great service from Claire.

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Best salon in town!

Rhianna Jones
23rd Oct 2021
5.0
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I go to The Little Sanctuary for my nails and my hair and I am never disappointed. Everyone is so lovely and welcoming and I always feel completely comfortable and at ease. Emily always listens to what I am after and delivers every time. I feel really lucky to have found somewhere that actually does that. They have a vast number of clients for a reason… they’re AMAZING! I wouldn’t go anywhere else!

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Just amazing

Becki Finean
21st Oct 2021
5.0
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I absolutely love the little sanctuary. I always come away feeling delighted- Jemma has managed to completely transform my hair. Anyone looking for balayage needs to make a visit!

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Excellent as always

Alison Gates
15th Oct 2021
5.0
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I never come out disssappointed my hair alwsys look good, everyone is so warm and friendly
The salon has a lovely relaxing atmosphere

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Always a treat

Amanda Clifford
8th Oct 2021
5.0
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This little salon is a real gem. A lot of people ask me why a travel so far to have my hair cut. The answer is simple, it’s worth every mile.

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First visit

Nicki Barrington
7th Oct 2021
5.0
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I would highly recommend, it’s always nervy going to a new hairdresser but Michelle made me feel completely at ease. She discussed my wishes in depth and explained what she was going to do every step of the way. She truly listened to what I wanted. I couldn’t be more happier with the results and service. Thank you.

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Very relaxing

Sarah
6th Oct 2021
5.0
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Lovely visit to The Little Sanctuary this morning. Staff all very friendly, and salon clean. Good COVID measures in place as well. Hannah did a fantastic job of cutting my hair. Thank you to you all.

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Gemma @ The Little Sanctuary

Jean
2nd Oct 2021
5.0
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Lovely hairdresser, so accommodating, and does wonders with my wild curly hair!

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New Cut

Rebecca Slade
21st Sep 2021
5.0
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My first time at The Little Sanctuary and 100% would recommend. Friendly staff, relaxed atmosphere and my hair was amazing after! Thank you so much!

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Hair with Hannah

Jane Crew
18th Sep 2021
5.0
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Absolutely love coming back to visit the Little Sanctuary. Superb service and friendly staff that make you feel so welcome and safe. Hannah always does an amazing job at styling my hair. Thank you.

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Amazing balayage and cut, styled to perfection

Ayesha
7th Sep 2021
5.0

Really good service. Good value for money. Matched expectations and what I asked for!

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Cally Nunn
3rd Sep 2021
5.0
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love getting my nails done with Emily ..she's a perfectionist and always makes them look amazing...thank you for making my hands look elegant!!

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Cut, Wash and Bliw Dry

Jeanette Lentle
2nd Sep 2021
5.0
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I love Michelle cutting my hair. She does it so well and knows exactly how I like it.

Thank you Michelle

Love Jeanettr xxx

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Great as always

Louise Roff
1st Sep 2021
5.0
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Lovely experience and fab outcome! I have had my hair cut or coloured by various hairdressers in The Little Sanctuary, always happy with it, this was the first time with Roddy. He spoke honestly and confidently about what I needed and kindly curled it to finish as I said I always have trouble to get it to stay wavey myself. I looks thicker and still long so very happy. Also pleased with the swift communication to get a last minute appointment. Thank you!

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Incredible

Vicky Louth
29th Aug 2021
5.0
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Absolutely love The Little Sanctuary. Such a love space with a wonderful vibe all alway always a friendly welcome. I've had colour and cuts done by Gill, Hannah, Beth and Jemma and cuts by Roddy and I have been delighted with all of them. And Sophie's HD Brows are the best, her attention to detail is spot on.

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Lovely colour

Kathryn Lamb
24th Aug 2021
5.0
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The colour is lovely and has conditioned my hair so it is soft and shiny instead of dry and frizzy. I felt relaxed because I felt that the stylist had listened to me, and understood my hair and what was wanted and needed

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Jemma is amazing!

Samantha Barker
22nd Aug 2021
5.0
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I always leave the salon feeling amazing, Jemma’s care and attention with everything is why I keep coming back. Such a treat every time!

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So so lovely

Eliza Cargill
19th Aug 2021
5.0
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Emily did my nails so beautifully and I’m so happy with them! Beautiful colour selection, such a lovely atmosphere in the salon and such lovely girls! X

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⭐️

Sophie Gartell
14th Aug 2021
5.0
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Absolutely love visiting the salon - the girls are all so friendly.
Jemma always does the best job of my hair & I would never go to anyone else!✨

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Excellent Experience

Beth Davis-Sellick
13th Aug 2021
5.0
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First class service, very friendly and professional staff, can’t fault them! A beautiful salon x

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Truly Outstanding ?

Vikki Stephens
12th Aug 2021
5.0

I came to the salon today, and yet again I left totally amazed by the outstanding work from Jemma. I’m in love with the colour blend she created and the overall experience at the salon as always was exceptional ?

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Pixie Bob restyle

Joanna Sleigh
11th Aug 2021
5.0
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Roddy cut my hair today. He was amazing fun and his attention to detail was faultless. He managed to incorporate a rather dodgy undercut into a really lovely, edgy look.
Roddy started by going through what I wanted and thinking about what could work. Then the magic happened. Throughout he made me feel relaxed and we enjoyed some great conversation. I can't wait to book in with Roddy again. Thank you

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Always a delight to visit

Anne Marie Dean
11th Aug 2021
5.0
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I have been a client since the salon was opened. The staff are friendly, attentive and highly professional
I would not want to go anywhere else.

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Fantastic all round

Sam Pritchard
11th Aug 2021
5.0
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I love coming here for my haircuts/colour. Jemma does a fantastic job, I haven’t once left unhappy with what has been done. She is fantastic at putting up with my forever changing mind of what I would like and knowing what will work for me and what won’t. I wouldn’t go anywhere else. ☺️ Highly recommend.

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Salon Magic

Jem
10th Aug 2021
5.0
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It felt so lovely to be back in the salon today after what feels like forever. Jemma worked her magic on my hair and I love it. Thank you so much.

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Haircut and Nails

Anna Fitton
7th Aug 2021
5.0
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Another fantastic haircut from Roddy. So pleased with my new hair.
And Emily has done a brilliant job with my nails.
I wouldn’t go anywhere else.

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Perfectnails

Felicity Walker
7th Aug 2021
5.0
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I had a really good experience at The Sanctuary. The nail technician was lovely and did my nails beautifully. Thank you. I shall be back!

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Highlights

Jane Wadman
7th Aug 2021
5.0
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Excellent service as ever I always enjoy the relaxing time at the little sanctuary and Michelle like all the girls does a brilliant job.

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Lisa Gawler
6th Aug 2021
5.0
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Michelle is amazing always gets my colour and style perfect.

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Love it!

Dianne Walker
5th Aug 2021
5.0
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Love my new hair!! Many thanks to Michelle who was very patient with me! I've definitely found my new hairdresser!!

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Cut and colour

Karen Blundell
5th Aug 2021
4.5
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First time experience, lovely environment. Jemma was welcoming and friendly. Love my colour and working towards hair goals with the cut with advice after a poor cut at another salon

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Great haircut

Ann Everall
5th Aug 2021
5.0
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Roddy cuts my difficult hair better than anyone I’ve ever met. And he likes lurchers.

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Caroline Crittall
4th Aug 2021
5.0
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Always great service and a superb trim by Claire, always try hard to fit you in too.

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Cut and blow dry

Ann Eley
4th Aug 2021
5.0

Excellent service friendly and helpful staff always very pleased with the outcome

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