Retreat Hairdressing

100a High Street, Billericay, Essex, CM12 9BY

About us

Welcome to Retreat Hairdressing.

We share a passion for hairdressing and a commitment to excellence. We operate a “360 degree” approach to hair cutting and colouring taking into account every aspect of a person’s face, hair, lifestyle and character for the result you demand.

We will recommend hair and colour services that will suit the face shape, complexion and lifestyle of each individual. We offer professional advice on what would be the best hair products and tools, allowing our customers to be able to maintain the condition and style of their hair at home and between salon visits so you can achieve beautiful hair every time, everyday!

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Opening hours

Monday 09:00 - 18:00
Tuesday 09:00 - 20:00
Wednesday 09:00 - 21:00
Thursday 09:00 - 18:00
Friday 09:00 - 17:00
Saturday 08:00 - 15:00
Sunday Closed

Services

Hair

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Always a pleasure

Liz Daniels
4th Sep 2025
Team Member: Emma
5.0
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Another wonderful experience. Emma is amazing at what she does. All the staff are so friendly and it’s always a pleasure to visit!

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Lovely blow dry

Anonymous
2nd Sep 2025
5.0

Lovely blow dry thank you Paige

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Richard/male hair cut

Charlie Creak
2nd Sep 2025
Team Member: Richard
5.0

Always happy with the service/hair cut. A credit to Retreat!

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A True Hair Colour Artist

Deborah Friswell
31st Aug 2025
Team Member: Richard
5.0
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I couldn’t be happier with my experience!
Richard is not just a colourist but a true artist. He took the time to listen, understood exactly what I wanted, and created the perfect shade that suits me beautifully. The result looks natural, vibrant, and so flattering. On top of the amazing skill, he made the whole appointment feel welcoming and relaxed. I can’t recommend highly enough!

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Fantastic

Denise Bennett
30th Aug 2025
Team Member: Hollie
5.0
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Always excellent. As is Ellie G who coloured my hair.

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Perfect

Lisa Butler
26th Aug 2025
Team Member: Ellie
5.0
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Was my first visit to the salon & I loved it.
I have thick, long hair, Ellie listened to what I wanted, understood my hair & styled it beautifully. I left the salon looking & feeling amazing.
Would definitely recommend & will definitely be back.

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Fabulous

Lucy Miller
20th Aug 2025
Team Member: Richard
5.0
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Amazing colour and cut by the best stylist ever, thank you x

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Love it!!

Linda Fisher
15th Aug 2025
Team Member: Zoe
5.0
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Love my cut! Thank you Zoe ..

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Excellent service

AI
12th Aug 2025
Team Member: Michelle
5.0
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Another successful visit to see Michelle and her skill at colour, cutting and finishing. She listens to what finish I'm aiming for and suggests ideas to consider. Thanks to Michelle and Evie for a lovely visit.

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Great Salon: don’t hesitate, just book!

Nicole Thomas
11th Aug 2025
Team Member: Marie
5.0
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I have been going to The Retreat for 12+ months now. Marie & the team are great. They listen to my “asks”, give great advice and make me look like the best version of myself, with a style that works for my lifestyle. I had my regular appointment today and walked out with one of the best cuts (and colours) that I have ever had. I would highly recommend Marie & her team.

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Re:treat experience

Mrs Lynne Adams
11th Aug 2025
Team Member: Marie
5.0
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As ever an amazing experience in a fantastic environment. Highly recommended.

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Great experience

Mrs Sharon Carless
7th Aug 2025
Team Member: Emma
5.0
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The atmosphere and staff are excellent staff always welcoming and polite. Emma is great always has a laugh 😃

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New Salon

Jean Lacey
6th Aug 2025
Team Member: Zoe
5.0
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Love the new salon and all staff, as usual, were very helpful!

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Just perfect

Jacqui Bennett
31st Jul 2025
Team Member: Emma
5.0
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Could not have asked for better, Emma knew just what I wanted and extremely happy with the result

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Excellent

Uzma Ahmad
29th Jul 2025
Team Member: Richard
5.0
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Richard was very thorough attentive and what amazing hair results I got ! Very happy with my hair , have received so many compliments already :)))

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So glad I found Retreat!

Charlotte Bays
29th Jul 2025
Team Member: Ellie
5.0
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Ellie took great care with my colouring and delivered exactly the look, tone and colour I asked for. Richard was great in the initial consultation, cut and style with some great maintenance tips and future wedding hair advice! I also had a lovely head massage from one of the trainees. They did everything to fit my appointment in as a late request too, thank you!

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Mrs Caroline Younger
28th Jul 2025
Team Member: Ellie
5.0
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Ellie does a great job exactly what I ask for!
Keeps the grey at bay

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Colour and cut

Helen Jones Cm12 0Rs
28th Jul 2025
Team Member: Marie
5.0
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Always an amazing service from start to finish

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Julie Anderson
25th Jul 2025
Team Member: Gillian
5.0
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Excellent as always

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Lovely hair and love the new salon. Very happy

Denise Bennett
18th Jul 2025
Team Member: Hollie
5.0
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Love Hollie. Perfect hair every time. Hollie listens and understands thank you

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Wash cut finish

Sophia Nasir
17th Jul 2025
Team Member: Gillian
4.5
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My first visit to Retreat, was greeted by reception staff & my stylist Gillian
Professional & polite, gave advice on hairstyle & what will suit me
Had a relaxing hair massage, was offered chilled water & biscuits for refreshments

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Claire Anderson
7th Jul 2025
Team Member: Evie
5.0
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Such an amazing cut and Blow Dry. Learnt so much and lest feeling amazing. Always feel so looked after and relaxed after visiting Retreat. All so caring, professional and friendly.

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Fab new salon

Karen Pleva
1st Jul 2025
Team Member: Richard
5.0
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Love the new salon….gorgeous location and design / really connected to the “old” place! The addition of air conditioning is a game changer….and a wonderful haircut(as ever!) by Richard. Highly recommend. Super efficient, very friendly team and now, a lovely new salon!

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Love my new hair

Emma Ritchie
30th Jun 2025
Team Member: Maddy
5.0
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I arrived looking like id been dragged through a bush and left looking more girly with bouncy hair.
Thanks to the lovely maddy

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Amazing!!

Lilah Stephens
21st Jun 2025
Team Member: Ellie
5.0
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Never been happier with my hair and great prices!

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cut and finish

Julie Venables
10th Jun 2025
Team Member: Richard
5.0
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Great consultation and cut as always.

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Pre holiday hair

Michelle Doherty (Kent)
7th Jun 2025
Team Member: Gillian
5.0
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Gillian gave my hair a nice blunt cut today which left my hair looking holiday healthy and holiday ready!

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Wedding hair

Lorraine Dodd
7th Jun 2025
Team Member: Ellie
5.0

My whole grey/natural transition journey started with Hollie and ended with Ellie B getting me ready to feel special on my sons wedding day. Although they didn’t style it on the day, the colour is all theirs and I was thrilled with it and all the compliments I got. Thank you for holding my hand and giving me the confidence to keep going. You’re amazing

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Great service

Milla Langley
6th Jun 2025
Team Member: Hollie
5.0
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Thank you for my new hairstyle. It’s perfect and you really helped me work out the new look

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Great Experience

Valerie Print-Smith
6th Jun 2025
Team Member: Gillian
5.0
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It's a very friendly salon. I never feel uncomfortable there. Everyone greets you warmly. Gillian is a very skilled stylist and aims for perfection in her work which is what I like about her.

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Satisfied customer

Pam Nicklin
4th Jun 2025
Team Member: Marie
5.0

As always my haircut was exactly what I asked for and the style is very manageable coupkres with plenty of advice and tips .

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Love my cut and hi lights

Mrs Joy Weston
3rd Jun 2025
Team Member: Marie
5.0
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Another great cut and love my hi lights, look so natural

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Response from Retreat Hairdressing

Hello Mrs Joy,

Thank you so much for taking the time to leave us a review! We're so happy to hear that you had another great experience at our salon and love your new cut and highlights.

Our team always strives for natural and beautiful results, so we're thrilled that we were able to achieve that for you. We look forward to seeing you again and helping you feel your best.

Wishing you all the best,
The team at Retreat Hairdressing

Relaxing hair wash cut and blow dry

Sophie Kirby
2nd Jun 2025
Team Member: Ellie
5.0
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Ellie was so calm and relaxed but had some good ideas how I could have my hair for my upcoming prom

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Great colour

Elaine Glanville
27th May 2025
Team Member: Ellie
5.0
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Came to refresh my hair colour and left feeling very happy and looking younger.

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Bob

Dee Rowsell
23rd May 2025
Team Member: Gillian
5.0
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Gillian is a great hair stylist. She understands hair . Thank you for another great cut and blow dry

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Colour

Susan Bentley
22nd May 2025
Team Member: Eliza
5.0
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Lovely colour from Eliza, very professional and friendly

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Cut & Blowdry

Susan Bentley
22nd May 2025
Team Member: Gillian
5.0
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Another great cut from Gillian, always with such a warm welcome

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Toner and blow dey

Lorraine Dodd
22nd May 2025
Team Member: Ellie
5.0
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Lovely time at the salon today with Ellie B using her magic to tone my hair ready for my sons wedding. Expertly blow dried and curled by the lovely Eliza. Always a treat at Retreat

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Anonymous
15th May 2025
5.0

Very pleased with my hair

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Blow Dru

Phyl Mclaren
13th May 2025
Team Member: Ellie
5.0
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Excellent, full of body that lasts. All the girls very nice.

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Color

Kara
13th May 2025
Team Member: Eliza
5.0

Eliza and team worked hard to get the color I wanted. Getting rid of the hi lights- I’d opted for a month or so - toning color to the darker color I favor. Came out happy.

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Cut and blow dry

Faye Turner
11th May 2025
Team Member: Ellie
5.0
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Had my 1st hair cut will Ellie she was lovely and welcoming great cut and blow dry will recommend. And will be back

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Perfect!

Sandra Coombs
10th May 2025
Team Member: Richard
5.0
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Great root retouch from Eliza and fantastic cut from Richard - as always!
I always leave the salon feeling pampered and fabulous!

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Colour regrowth

Michelle Doherty (Kent)
3rd May 2025
Team Member: Eliza
5.0
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My visit today was a lovely relaxing time while my hair colour was refreshed. I left with beautiful smooth shiny hair and highly recommend Eliza.

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Cut and blow dry

Amanda Woodward
2nd May 2025
Team Member: Michelle
5.0
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Fabulous as always . Michelle is a lovely talented stylist.

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Transitioning to grey hair

Alison
2nd May 2025
Team Member: Michelle
5.0
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I'm so pleased with Michelle's work helping to integrate my grey/white hair coming through after not visiting the salon for 5 months. Highlights and lowlights give a subtle and contemporary look. I'm very pleased with the result and look forward to developing my look in the future.

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I Love Holly

Mae Constance
25th Apr 2025
Team Member: Hollie
5.0
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Holly is amazing she always understands my Pinterest board vision and delivers, everyone is so nice. Marie has built such an amazing salon and I honestly wouldn’t go anywhere else for advise or treatment on my hair.

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Good

Carol Hoye
25th Apr 2025
Team Member: Emma
5.0
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Excellent colour and cut as always

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Highlights

Susan Butt
25th Apr 2025
Team Member: Paige
4.5
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I used to avoid going to the hairdresser as it was an experience I did not enjoy. Since attending Retreat as a model for the apprentices, I lhave a new opinion of hair salons and look forward to my visits.

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Love it!

Linda Fisher
25th Apr 2025
Team Member: Zoe
5.0
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As a new customer to Retreat, I am very pleased with my redesigned hair cut and colour. The attention to detail was great and I love the outcome!! Thank you Zoe xx

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