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

Our work

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Pam offer
20th May 2026
Team Member: Zoe
5.0

Very pleased will definitely come back.

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Excellent

Linda Cook
18th May 2026
Team Member: Ellie
5.0
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Great experience with Ellie today again - she always listens and offers great advice - so professional and knowledgeable.

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Loved my haircut

Barbara Barnard
15th May 2026
Team Member: Ellie
5.0
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Decided to have a new haircut. Ellie talked me through options and love the result

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Thank you

Judy Street
14th May 2026
Team Member: Marie
5.0
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The stylist called me before I left home to let me know she was running late. This was really helpful given the reduced free parking time in the closest parking area.

The usual high standard of service by the stylist.

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Ann-Marie
8th May 2026
Team Member: Gillian
5.0

Gillian has been cutting my hair for a couple of years now and she is the best! Couldn’t recommend more. Always look forward to the chats too!

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Doreen Knight
7th May 2026
Team Member: Gillian
4.0
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Thanks Gillian another good cut making my hair styling easy. My stylist is gettong to know my hair type and the style I love.

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Margaret Callender
7th May 2026
Team Member: Gillian
5.0
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Another good haircut. Gillian listened to what I wanted & came up with a plan to make the style work. The staff I dealt with were friendly & professional. Would definitely recommend.

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Kindness and Compassion

Sharon S
5th May 2026
5.0

I am currently going through chemotherapy and called Retreat to see if they could help me as my hair was falling out.,Marie was so kind -.booking me at the end of the day so had some privacy. Looking after me, looking after my scalp and cutting and styling my remaining hair. I couldn’t have asked for more kindness and compassion at the worse point of a women’s life - when she has to face losing all her hair.

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Brilliant experience

Andrea W
3rd May 2026
Team Member: Gillian
5.0

Another excellent visit to Retreat. You are made to feel special the minute you enter the salon. From the young lady who washed my hair and gave me an excellent scalp massage, to sitting down with Gillian who knew exactly what was needed for my thinning, fine hair. She explained her thoughts and ideas and I was absolutely delighted with the result. I thoroughly enjoyed catching up with Gillian and look forward to my next visit.

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Expertise and experience

Lorraine Dodd
2nd May 2026
Team Member: Marie
5.0
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If Marie can’t solve your hair problems and make you feel a million dollars then no one can. Shes an expert at her job and wonderful to have on my hair journey

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Irene Hazlehurst
1st May 2026
Team Member: Marie
5.0
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Fabulous cut very pleased

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Mrs Caroline Younger
1st May 2026
Team Member: Marie
5.0
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Fantastic appointment as always! Very happy with hair colour, looks really natural.
Left the salon with a spring in my step!

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Fantastic experience

Pam Nicklin
28th Apr 2026
Team Member: Marie
5.0
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Another fantastic haircut from Marie. I went in with a my hair in dire need of of a haircut and came out ready to face the world again !! A coffee, a head massage and a very professional haircut in a clean friendly atmosphere . What more could you want !!

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Very happy

Jess
25th Apr 2026
Team Member: Paige
5.0

I had a great experience, staff were very helpful and welcoming and Paige was very friendly and did an amazing job with my hair, considering I have long thick hair it took no time at all to have my hair cut and pinned curls, the whole appointment felt seamless! Im a type 1 diabetic and when I first came in I was low blood sugar and the receptionist was very helpful in getting me apple juice, and biscuits and then Paige made me a tea with sugar and I was grateful for that extra care!

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Great cut

Gill Clark
18th Apr 2026
Team Member: Gillian
5.0
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Fabulous cut n blo today, very pleased

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Amazing salon

Kimberly
16th Apr 2026
Team Member: Ellie
5.0
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Ellie G really takes the time to ubderstabd what you want, what's important to you and explain what she's doing and why. She's also shared so much hair care and styling information with me, I feel more empowered to play around with my style.

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Very caring staff

Maxine Thomas
14th Apr 2026
Team Member: Ellie
5.0
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My hair is gorgeous thank you Ellie I am very pleased.also pleased with your recommendations of products.

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Colour and cut

Helen Jones Cm12 0Rs
14th Apr 2026
Team Member: Marie
5.0
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Amazing colour and cut today with Marie and Jess. Always attention to detail. See you in 10 weeks xx

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Model wash & blow dry / maisie

Jan Knox
14th Apr 2026
5.0
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I really could not have asked for any more from my appointment this morning . Maisie did a great job on my hair under Marie's tuition & guidance . I was thrilled with my blow dry and happy to give my time towards Maisie's training .

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Wig styling

Debbie Huggins
12th Apr 2026
Team Member: Marie
5.0
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The best stylist ever

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Anonymous
10th Apr 2026
5.0

Absolutely love my colour that Ellie did, perfect and as normal had a fab cut with Gillian … she’s an absolute diamond 💎

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Teenager hair

Ella
10th Apr 2026
5.0

Fabulous Wolfe cut hair style for our daughter!

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I feel like a new woman

Cara Hume
10th Apr 2026
Team Member: Gillian
5.0
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Dear retreat / Gillian

I just wanted to say a huge thank you for making my first time at the salon amazing, from the moment I walked in I felt so welcome.
Gillian has made me feel so much better I am so so grateful, I look forward to coming back in a couple of weeks.
Also the hair wash and head massage was the icing on the cake.

Thank you 🙏

Best wishes

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Great Salon

Michelle Holland
3rd Apr 2026
Team Member: Ellie
5.0
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Retreat is a great Salon with a warm and friendly welcome every time - Ellie is a fantastic stylist, friendly and so professional

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Excellent

Anonymous
31st Mar 2026
5.0

Excellent service as usual. Can’t remember trainee stylist name

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Michelle Doherty (Kent)
31st Mar 2026
Team Member: Ellie
5.0
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Absolutely over my visit to Retreat today. Ellie really listened to what I wanted to achieve and delivered exactly that!

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Hair colour and cut

Gemma Davey
28th Mar 2026
Team Member: Eliza
5.0
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Eliza is an amazing hairdresser. 5 stars from me

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Samantha
28th Mar 2026
Team Member: Ellie
5.0
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Had a hair cut from long to shorter today with Ellie G. Thrilled with the cut and service as always. Highly recommend!

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Lovely salon

Lewis Leverett
26th Mar 2026
Team Member: Emma
5.0
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Lovely staff. Very friendly, receptive to what I wanted, lots included within the session (head massage, biscuits, drink) as well as the cut. Highly recommend

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Fabulous

Stacey Skinner
25th Mar 2026
Team Member: Eliza
5.0
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Eliza is always so lovely to be around. Very professional, friendly and great at my colour

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Charles Creak
24th Mar 2026
Team Member: Richard
5.0
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Always a pleasure & v pleased with the haircut - thanks as always.

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Excellent

Debbie Phillips
23rd Mar 2026
Team Member: Maddy
5.0
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Very welcoming

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Nice cut

Heidi Henderson
16th Mar 2026
Team Member: Maddy
5.0
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Maddy is really good at knowing how to cut my hair. I’ve got really fine, flat hair and she puts nice layers in it to create more volume.

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First visit to the salon

Paula Hollingworth
15th Mar 2026
Team Member: Marie
5.0
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Thank you Marie and the rest of the team for making me feel so comfortable during my first visit to your salon. The time and attention given by Marie, getting to know both me and my hair for my first appointment was amazing. Marie explained what she was doing throughout the cut, and also gave suggestions along the way. The hair wash and scalp massage was fabulous!! Thanks again x

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Up lifting

Jacqui Bennett
11th Mar 2026
Team Member: Marie
5.0
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No matter how you feel when you go in to Re:Treats you will always come out feeling on top of the world. Not only because you hair looks great but you have had a lovely time, in a great environment and with great people.

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Totally professional service

Julie Venables
7th Mar 2026
Team Member: Richard
5.0
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As always a discussion about what I would like for my hair followed by a great cut and blow dry.

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Consultation

Katie Fuller
7th Mar 2026
Team Member: Richard
5.0
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I was recommend to come to this salon, I met with Richard, had a consultation with him and am set to have a cut and colour in a few weeks. The salon was buzzing and am really looking foward to having my hair done.

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Great experience

Zoe Hatton
1st Mar 2026
Team Member: Ellie
5.0

First time in ages I've come out of the hairdresser's feeling happy. Ellie listened to what I wanted and gave me an amazing haircut.

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Great experience

Linda Russ
25th Feb 2026
Team Member: Emma
5.0
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Over a couple of months I have gone from shaved head to totally out of control. Now thanks to Emma I actually have a hair style I love!

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Retreat is my treat

Kim Middleton
21st Feb 2026
Team Member: Gillian
4.5

Always a pleasure having my hair cut and styled by Gill. Knows exactly what I want.

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Maintenance Cut, colour & style

Ann Eatwell
19th Feb 2026
Team Member: Marie
5.0
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As usual my colour done by Ellie G & cut & style were excellent

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Brilliant

Caryl Dickson
9th Feb 2026
Team Member: Richard
5.0
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Professional yet friendly and Richard is a brilliant colourist.

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Cut and Blow Dry with Gillian

Pat Evans
7th Feb 2026
Team Member: Gillian
5.0

Lovely as always. Professional and friendly.

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Colour

Liz Cottrell
2nd Feb 2026
Team Member: Eliza
5.0
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Thank you for a great experience at the salon today! Love my colour and the wash and head massage was wonderful!

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The return

Jan Knox
2nd Feb 2026
Team Member: Ellie
5.0
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I used to be a regular client prior to the pandemic , so to win a raffle prize of a cut & blow dry at Retreat was a lovely surprise & I was looking forward to my appointment, It was a lovely treat after years of a home hairdresser etc . There is something very enjoyable about having a regular hairdresser at your chosen salon which enhances the whole experience , & I've missed that . Ellie G was lovely & gave me a great cut ,

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Very happy

Sue Russell
30th Jan 2026
Team Member: Ellie
5.0
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I came to the salon very nervous as I have curly hair and have had many bad experiences in the past. My last hairdresser left so I changed salon and met Ellie. She did a great job and I'll definitely be back.

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Highlights

Elizabeth Steer
28th Jan 2026
Team Member: Emma
4.5
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I am always really pleased with Emma and Gillian. I always feel listened to and made to feel comfortable and I am always happy with my highlights and haircut.

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A great haircut

Elisabet Bedwell
27th Jan 2026
Team Member: Gillian
5.0
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A lovely haircut and blow dry as usual, from Gillian: she really knows my hair and what suits me. Thanks!!

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A great haircut

Elisabet Bedwell
27th Jan 2026
Team Member: Gillian
5.0
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A lovely haircut and blow dry as usual, from Gillian: she really knows my hair and what suits me. Thanks!!

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Hair tapes

Belinda Taylor
19th Jan 2026
Team Member: Ellie
4.5
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Ellie B or G was very helpful and explained all and showed me all there was to know about tape extensions .

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