Wilkinson Smith Salon

66-68, North Station Rd, Colchester, Essex, CO1 1SE

About us

Welcome to Wilkinson Smith Salon.
Formerly The Hair Factory.

Here at Wilkinson Smith Salon we believe that your hair should be beautiful and should complement your individuality. Our stylists are highly trained in the latest techniques to ensure that you get the very best treatment available.

We hope you to enjoy the best from our team and that we fulfil our aim to give you beautiful, manageable hair that you can enjoy each day. Our job is to make you look and feel fantastic.

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Opening hours

Monday Closed
Tuesday 08:00 - 18:00
Wednesday 08:00 - 19:30
Thursday 09:00 - 18:00
Friday 08:00 - 19:00
Saturday 08:00 - 16:30
Sunday Closed

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4.95
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Regaining my hairstyle

Samantha Adams
17th May 2021
4.5

An all round great hair experience. What a pleasure to be restored by Julie. Clearly very skilled and knowledgable and love the recommended wax spray. Will definitely be back. Thank you

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Great Colour

Marion Holding
14th May 2021
4.5
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Julie was great when she highlighted my hair took a lot of trouble discussing the end result and what I wanted and expected
Result was amazing very happy

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Julie Guarnieri
13th May 2021
5.0
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Easy, known Martin for years and years. Love getting my hair done x

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Rachel the magician

Emma Davis
13th May 2021
5.0
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After 2 years of not attending salon, I went to see Rachel my hairdresser for about 18years now. And once again she performed her magic and has made me feel like me again.
She is absolutely amazing and I cannot recommend her enough.
The salon felt safe and all staff are so friendly I would not go anywhere else.
Thanks again Rachel I can’t stop looking at myself such a transformation which is just what I needed.

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2nd cut in 18 months......

Sara Barker
8th May 2021
5.0
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Well worth the wait! Martin tackled my unkempt mane so well. Lots of discussion first followed by dynamic razor layering . I am REALLY pleased. X

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So Glad to be back

Alaa Martin
8th May 2021
5.0
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Thanks Julie you were mossed !! amazing service and great management with eyes on every details. Take it easy x Alaa

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Fantastic as always

Carolyn Lowe
5th May 2021
5.0
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Thank you Julie for another wonderful haircut. As always you take the time to listen and time to help and support. Thank you

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Fab as always!

Julie Thompson
4th May 2021
5.0
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This is SUCH a friendly salon. I feel known, and I certainly feel that my hair is understood. Martin listens to what I want and knows just how to deliver it. His cutting is exceptional - I know at least five people who have become his clients after seeing my hair. Beyond this, reception and the girls who wash are all delightful. Julie runs a happy ship at the Hair Factory; I would recommend it to anyone.

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Great results as usual

DH
2nd May 2021
5.0
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Rachel dyed and highlighted my hair. She did an amazing job as usual. All the staff are always very friendly and professional.

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Cut and blow dry

Lucy Howland Jackson
26th Apr 2021
5.0
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Very professional and COVID safe salon.
Had a long awaited cut and blow dry and delighted with the results, as always.

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Excellent as ever

Laura Beauchamp
22nd Apr 2021
5.0
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Really happy to get my hair done after a long lockdown. Julie always remembers the problems I have with frizzy bits of hair and cuts it in a way that helps with that. My hair looks fantastic and I had a really lovely experience in the friendly and relaxed salon.

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Comfortable and covid safe salon

Jane Dixon
22nd Apr 2021
5.0
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Great cut. Thank you

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Such a pleasure

Judi Bastow
22nd Apr 2021
5.0
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It’s great to have my hair back under control and the whole experience was great.

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Martin

Mo Kerry
20th Apr 2021
5.0
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Brilliant hair cut

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Thank you Martin,

Susan Kelly
19th Apr 2021
5.0
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Thank you so much Martin for my lovely haircut today after 16months! it was so reassuring to go back to the saloon, every safety aspect has been put in place, I felt very comfortable indeed , thank you so much again

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Highly recommend!!

Julie Tyler
17th Apr 2021
5.0
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I always enjoy my visits, friendly atmosphere, beautiful salon. I see Rachel, she’s absolutely lovely & I’m always confident I’ll love my colour. Highly recommend.

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Well pleased

Sandra Howard
17th Apr 2021
5.0
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We are really pleased with our’ out of lock down ! ‘ haircuts . Given special consideration of what suited me .Excellent professional attention and every body was very friendly. Thank you so much

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Hair colouring

Mrs Angela Taylor
16th Apr 2021
5.0
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What a fab job again @thehairfactory today! I love my new colour! Thanks everyone

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Successful result

Margaret Medler
16th Apr 2021
5.0

Great result

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Consultation

Anonymous
16th Apr 2021
5.0

Very good

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New style New me

Joy Crookston
15th Apr 2021
5.0
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As always. Salon clean and tidy. Staff friendly. Brilliant re style from Martin. I love it and more to the point hubby loves it!! Thanks everyone

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Perfect ( as usual!)

Deborah King
15th Apr 2021
5.0
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Always brilliant results
Very safe environment and immaculately clean

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Relaxing experience

Linda Kent
15th Apr 2021
5.0
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Covid restrictions managed extremely well. As always staff friendly, courteous and professional. Always look forward to my haircut visit.

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Welcome Experience

Jill Oakley
15th Apr 2021
5.0
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Welcoming and much needed service at Hair Factory! Welcoming staff, excellent service and pleasant surroundings. I will be back.

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Glad to be back!!

Carole Blackwell
14th Apr 2021
5.0
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Loved my colour and cut, great having my hair done again. Thanks Julie and staff. Carole x

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Big thank you

Ann Mann
14th Apr 2021
5.0
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Amazing all round so lovely to have hair cut after 4 months. Thank you so much felt really at ease.

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Hair Cut & Blow Dry

Susan Russell
14th Apr 2021
5.0
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Excellent as always

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Thank you !

Anonymous
23rd Dec 2020
5.0

Really really wonderful job thank you!

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Great colour and cut

Helen Simpson
17th Dec 2020
5.0
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A great colour and cut as always! Friendly, professional staff and clean and covid-safe salon. Thanks Julie and team.

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Colour and Cut

Kate Fitzgerald
16th Dec 2020
4.0
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My first appointment since February, staff were very welcoming . Saloon was very clean and covid protected . Pleased with my hair colour and cut . Thank you all .

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Highlights and haircut

Debbie H
12th Dec 2020
5.0
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Rachel did a really good job with my hair - as always!

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Hair cut and blow dry

Lisa Collins
12th Dec 2020
5.0
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Great service, Julie always has a good discussion about what to do with my hair and offers good advice. The salon is always kept very clean and today and has a very friendly atmosphere. All in all a very satisfied customer.

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Amazing hair cut

Mo Kerry
9th Dec 2020
5.0
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Perfect cut

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Amazing hair cut

Mo Kerry
9th Dec 2020
5.0
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Perfect cut

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Great as always !!

Michelle
8th Dec 2020
5.0

Perfect colour and cut as usual by Rachel xx

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First class service

Gus Newell
4th Dec 2020
5.0
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First class service as always

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Colour and cut

Kerri Roger
3rd Dec 2020
5.0
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I loved having my hair done today, Rachel always does a lovely job.

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Last minute lockdown cut

Charlotte Huggett
5th Nov 2020
4.5
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These ladies fit me in last minute for a cut before lockdown. I was on the cancellation list and they called me back. Very thankful for you all staying late to help people x

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Amazing team

Karen Whiteman
4th Nov 2020
5.0
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Awesome team, thank you for all that you have done since coming back into action! Take this time to reflect on just how amazing you all are as a team. Well done! See you all soon x take care and keep in touch throughout this lockdown xx

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Excellent as always!

Deborah King
3rd Nov 2020
5.0
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Professional, friendly and always amazing results.

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Janette Andrew
1st Nov 2020
5.0
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Fantastic!
Rachel has worked her magic once again.
I always leave the salon feeling fabulous!

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Excellent experience

Anonymous
30th Oct 2020
5.0

Happy with the results

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Haircut and Highlights

Sue Freeman
29th Oct 2020
5.0

Been a client for 12 years. Wouldn’t go anywhere ekse

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Pink hair.

Carole Blackwell
28th Oct 2020
5.0

Loved my new pink hair today, family and friends love it too. Thank you Julie. Xx

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Anonymous
27th Oct 2020
5.0

As usual first class service from Martin.

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Great hair cut

Anonymous
23rd Oct 2020
5.0

Martin gives very good service I'm always pleased but the person
who washes the hair not so,that's the reason I stop having my hair coloured at the salon.i'm sorry to say this she washed my hair today and it's not as good as the other girls.

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Hair cut

Cheryl Greene
23rd Oct 2020
5.0
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Fantastic hair cut by Martin as always. Falls into place whenever I manage it myself and always has. After many years of Martin cutting my hair I am very grateful for the uplift this gives in trying to make the best of ourselves at whatever our age. The salon is friendly clean safe and welcoming. Highly recommend a visit.

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Excellent as usual!!

Lisa Watts
23rd Oct 2020
5.0
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Wonderful ideas, lovely service,
Excellent!!

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Good hair day

Jackie Jones
21st Oct 2020
5.0
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Many thanks to Rachel for rescuing my straggly hair and restyling it perfectly

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Cut and colour

Anonymous
14th Oct 2020
5.0

Beautiful hair cut. Thank you The factory. X

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