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Strangeways Hair Salon

11 - 13 Elm Rd, Leigh-on-Sea, Essex, SS9 1SW

About us

Welcome to Strangeways Hair Salon

We pride ourselves on creating not just beautiful hairstyles but unforgettable experiences. Our salon is designed to be a haven where you can relax, rejuvenate, and leave feeling your absolute best.

Feel the difference the moment you walk through our doors. You will enter into a welcoming salon with friendly atmosphere, where our team are dedicated to making you feel like a valued client. From the warm greetings at the reception to the genuine conversations with our stylists, we want you to feel at home during every visit.

You can entrust your hair to the hands of our skilled and passionate stylists. With a commitment to staying at the forefront of industry trends and techniques, our team brings a wealth of experience and creativity to every appointment. Whether you're seeking a classic cut or a trendy transformation, our stylists have the expertise to turn your vision into reality.

At Strangeways, exceptional customer care is not just a promise; it's our philosophy. We prioritize your comfort, satisfaction, and overall well-being throughout your salon experience. From the initial consultation to the finishing touches, our team is attentive to your needs, ensuring that you leave not only looking fabulous but feeling truly cared for.

Your hair is as unique as you are, and we understand that one size does not fit all. Our stylists take the time to conduct personalised consultations, listening carefully to your desires, concerns, and lifestyle. This attention to detail ensures that each haircut, colour, or style is tailored specifically to enhance your individual beauty.

Discover the perfect blend of style, skill, and care at Strangeways. Book your appointment today and experience the magic of Strangeways.

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Opening hours

Monday Closed
Tuesday 08:00 - 20:00
Wednesday 08:00 - 20:00
Thursday 08:00 - 21:00
Friday 09:00 - 21:00
Saturday 08:00 - 18:00
Sunday 10:00 - 16:00

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Lovely experience

Yana Farmer
30th Jun 2023
5.0
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This was my 1st visit to Strangeways & it won’t be the last. Lovely staff, & a lovely Salon The hair massage was a very nice touch too.

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Thank you for your lovely review Yana. We look forward to seeing you again soon. x

Always amazing

Joanna
28th Jun 2023
5.0
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Friendly, professional service from the whole team at Strangeways. Nadine is creative and passionate about her job and I would recommend her to anyone who is looking for a talented hairdresser.

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What a lovely review. Thank you so much Joanna. x

Thank you, Sam!

Amanda Ross-Scott
23rd Jun 2023
5.0
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Sam is such a lovely person who always puts me at ease. He really listens but offers expert advice and then works magic! He is a true professional with such flair, matched by laser attention to detail. I’m so pleased with my cut!
Everyone at the salon is friendly and the atmosphere is relaxed but efficient.
I love it! Thank you, Sam, and everyone

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Thank you for your kind words Amanda! x

The best salon!

Chloe Read
20th Jun 2023
5.0
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I'm always made to feel so welcome when I come to Strangeways and I'm always happy with my hair! Thank you :)

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Aw thanks so much Chloe! x

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Sophia Lucas
17th Jun 2023
5.0
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Had a last minute curly blow dry with Joe & he was excellent, super quick & great look, would definitely return!

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Thank you so much Sophie. We really appreciate your review. x

A lovely visit with Nadine today.

Carol Fox
15th Jun 2023
5.0
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I love the way Nadine styles my hair, great cut and blow dry. Highly recommend her. Thanks again Nadine.

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Thanks so much Carol. x

Thank you

Liesje Andre
15th Jun 2023
5.0
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Nadine works wonders with my thick hair.
Very friendly and relaxed salon

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Thank you so much Liesje. x

Thank you

Liesje Andre
15th Jun 2023
5.0
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Nadine works wonders with my thick hair.
Very friendly and relaxed salon

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Thank you Liesje, XX

Always happy..

Ruth
15th Jun 2023
5.0
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Everyone makes your salon experience a real treat.. from arriving to leaving..

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Thanks so much Ruth! x

JOSEPH DIXON IS A HAIR GOD.

Holly Barnes
14th Jun 2023
5.0
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Strangways is a lovely salon, with very talented staff. Joseph Dixon is so amazing at colouring and style. Highly recommend! Thank you

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Aw thank you so much Holly! x

Always amazing

Verity
14th Jun 2023
5.0
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Hannah is always an absolute delight when I see her. I love my haircut, Hannah always listens to what I want and I will be a Strangeways customer for many years to come. Xx

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We really appreciate your feedback Verity! Thank you x

Block Colour

Patricia Westoby
10th Jun 2023
5.0
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Enjoyed my Salon Experience today.
Sam helped me decide on changing my hair colour using a permanent tint and cutting my hair into what we called “Shades of Mary Quant”!

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Thank you so much Patricia. xx

The best of the best

Topaz Hird
10th Jun 2023
5.0
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Thank you Rachel for a beautiful balayage! X

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Thank you Topaz! xx

Sam, you've done it again

Sonia Hill
10th Jun 2023
5.0
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Strangeways is a fabulous Hair Salon. Its always bright and spotless with a great selection of music in the background. The staff are amazing. Always bubbly and willing to chat to anyone.
I always walk into my appointments with Sam never quite knowing what I want.
He chats with me then chooses the perfect colours and cuts .He won't let you leave his chair until he's happy with his work.
If you go in with ideas that won't suit you, he will tell you and advise a style that will suit you perfectly.
I always come out with gorgeous hair after having a real laugh.
Sam you are an absolute angel xx Luv ya xx

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Aw thank you so much for taking the time to write this lovely review Sonia. We really appreciate it. x

Hair colour

Cheryl hedges
9th Jun 2023
5.0

Yes i enjoyed my experience nice and relaxing and was very pleased with zoe and my hair colour

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Thank you so much Cheryl! xx

Top tier

Amber
8th Jun 2023
5.0
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I get my hair cut by Joe, he always does a brilliant job and is very good at telling me what suits me best. 100% would recommend.
The whole team pulls together to make it a great experience though. Everyone is so friendly.

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Thanks so much for your lovely review Amber. We really appreciate it. x

Amazing!

Danni
7th Jun 2023
5.0
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Had Jess today for a balayage, so lovely & in love with the colour! Definitely recommend ?

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Aww thank you so much Danni :-)

Cut and blow dry

Angela Axcel
4th Jun 2023
4.5
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Sam is such a warm and friendly guy, he always puts me as ease. I ask his advice because I trust his judgement, and always gives me a great haircut, which is not easy with my dry frizzy hair. Thank you Sam

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Thank you Angela. We really appreciate the feedback.

Best Salon

Teresa Morton
31st May 2023
5.0
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Been coming to this Salon for a few years now and have had different stylists over the years all amazing, I currently have Hannah S who is the absolute best always cuts, colour or styles my hair exactly as I want and that’s what this salon is about doing what you want so they you feel amazing when you walk out, everyone is lovely and I wouldn’t go anywhere else.

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Thank you so much Teresa. xxx

Pru

Christina ( Tina ) Gordon
5th May 2023
5.0
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As always good service and a very nice hairdresser

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Thank you so much :-)

Hana!

Katie
5th May 2023
5.0

Over the past six months hana has taken my hair from black to a beautiful balayage. Her work is incredible and I always leave the salon feeling amazing. She gives great advice during consultations and always ensures I am 100% happy with my hair. I always look forward to my appointments with Hana and the lovely atmosphere in Strangeways.

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Thank you Katie! We really appreciate your kind words. x

Hana <3

Lucy Miller
4th May 2023
5.0

Hana has been doing my hair for just under a year now and she never fails to get it exactly how I want it, she’s amazing! She listens, suggests what may look good and I have my FULL trust in her! The salon is always such good vibes & full of such lovely people ?

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Aw thank you so much Lucy! We really appreciate it. x

Jess ?

Maddie Butler
4th May 2023
5.0
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I had my hair coloured, cut and styled today for the first time ever by the lovely Jess. I couldn’t have had a better experience, I felt so comfortable & the end result was better than I could have imagined! Thank you so much Jess, 10/10 xx

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Thank you so much Maddie! Your hair looked beautiful! x

Sam is a gem!

Natalie Moorhouse
3rd May 2023
5.0
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I’ve had terrible issues with hairdressers but my visit with Sam was a lovely experience. I had waist length hair which was so heavy and drab. I asked for a restyle with some of the length kept. Sam did a fabulous job and my head feels so much lighter. Sam you are a gent and a gem. Thank you!

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So lovely to read your review Natalie. We loved the finished result! x

Maya is excellent!

Kate Claussen
1st May 2023
5.0
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I came into the salon yesterday to get a balayage with copper tones. I was super nervous because I had no idea what it would look like and I was so so impressed. Maya was so kind and brilliant. It was simply so much better than the pictures I showed Maya that I wanted. Also, as I didn’t want the chemicals to touch my scalp, Maya made sure this didn’t happen and took extra precautions to make sure I felt comfortable and safe during the appointment. The girls also made me a lovely cappuccino!
Maya is so excellent at her job and I wouldn’t be surprised if she went on to do celebrities one day!!!

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Response from Strangeways Hair Salon

Oh wow what a lovely review. We really appreciate your kind words. Look forward to seeing you again soon. x

Frankie has passion and excellent with hair, it's Art to her

Kiera Morton
29th Apr 2023
5.0
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My 13 year old has had disastrous hair cuts. Frankie changed that, she listened and did exactly what my daughter wanted! She so happy. Thank You !!!!

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Thank you so much. We are so happy that your daughter was pleased. x

first colour sesh

Chanele Burn
23rd Apr 2023
5.0
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had my first balayage with jess today! shes so polite & so good at hair, you can actually relax and not be scared haha ! colour and cut came out so beautiful ? defo my new hairdresser xx

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Thank you for your lovely review Chanele! x

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Dawn Gentry
22nd Apr 2023
5.0
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Great service as always?

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Thanks so much Dawn. x

Haircut with Rachel

Sharon Watkins
18th Apr 2023
5.0
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I left the salon feeling rejuvenated and happy, thank you for your skilled work cutting and styling my hair and the calm head massage.

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Thank you for your kind words Sharon. x

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Sze Me Wijesinghe
15th Apr 2023
5.0
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Thank you x

Colour on grey curly hair

Kathy Allen
12th Apr 2023
5.0
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Nadine was brilliant. She knew what I wanted on my grey hair.The three colours she choose for me are so lovely.They mixed in with my grey hair ,which looks natural. Thank you Nadine and the lovely lady who washed my hair.

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Thank you Kathy! It was lovely to see you. x

Thank you Sam!!!

Erin Mansfield
6th Apr 2023
5.0
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Erin had her hair cut and styled by Sam! She is incredibly shy and nervous but Sam really made her feel comfortable! She absolutely loves her new hair style!
Thank you Sam ❤️

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Aw that is so nice to hear! We are very pleased to hear that Erin is happy and look forward to seeing her again soon. x

Absolutely amazing

ashleigh jenner
6th Apr 2023
5.0
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Nadine: honestly the best experience with an absolute amazing stylist: hair is stunning and so much more! Friendly and not afraid to recommend and style something a little different had such a great time.

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Thank you for your lovely review Ashleigh!

Fabulous as always

Rosemary Cunningham
4th Apr 2023
5.0
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Another great cut and friendly experience today. Good value for money too.

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Thank you so much Rosemary!

Debut at Strangeways

Levi Dexter
1st Apr 2023
5.0
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This was my first time at Strangeways.
The service was wonderful and all my hair problems have been resolved.
I’ll be back for sure !! ?:o)

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Thanks Levi! We are very pleased you're happy with the result and look forward to seeing you again soon. x

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Helen Johnson
26th Mar 2023
5.0
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I had my hair cut and coloured by Jess and she was absolutely brilliant, explaining everything from start to finish, I had a lovely head massage as well.
I would definitely recommend this Salon to family and friends, as you are made very welcome. Thank you ? Xxx

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Aw thank you so much Helen. We will pass on your kind words to Jess and the team. We look forward to welcoming you again soon. x

Wouldn't go anywhere else!

Chloe Read
22nd Mar 2023
5.0
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I've been going to Strabgeways for 10 years and I wouldn't go anywhere else. Staff are always so welcoming, polite, and friendly! I'm always happy with my hair and service. Thank you to the Strangeways team!

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Thank you so much Chloe. We really appreciate you taking the time to write a lovely review. x

Lovely!

Gina C
18th Mar 2023
5.0
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Travelled nearly 2hrs from my home in N London as she is the only hairdresser I come away from consistently Delighted with my cut.

Reception welcome, head massage, general vibe (nice poster in the loo ❤️) & coffee, all also first class.

Everyone saying my hair looks lovely today x

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Thank you for such a lovely review Gina! We look forward to seeing you again soon. xx

Jess is brilliant

Trudi Edwards
14th Mar 2023
5.0
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First appt with Jess and she is brilliant ! Polite lovely, really good hairdresser! can tell she loves what she does, so shocked she is still in training, she is defo one of the best ! xx

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Aw thank you so much for your kind words Trudi! x

Brilliant Bob

Zoe Connell
14th Mar 2023
5.0
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Once again another brilliant haircut by Hannah.

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Thank you Zoe! x

love it

Mary Buck
10th Mar 2023
5.0
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never felt better

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Lovely to hear. Thank you x

Highlights and cut

Ruth Law
9th Mar 2023
5.0
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I always look forward to my appointment with the very talented Sam ! He always makes my hair look amazing and never fails to cheer me up if I’m feeling a bit down ! ? .. Great friendly team and atmosphere ?

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Thank you so much for your lovely review Ruth! We really appreciate your kindness and loyalty. x

Mens haircut

Dan Forbes
6th Mar 2023
5.0
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Great service and first class hair cut

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Thanks so much Dan. x

Rachel cut and blow dry

Debbie
4th Mar 2023
4.5
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Great service as always. Thanks Rachel.

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Thank you Debbie. We really appreciate your feedback. x

Fantastic as always!

Diane Langridge
3rd Mar 2023
5.0
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Always a good experience at Strangeways. Friendly, polite, professional with interesting conversations, and best of all a fantastic haircut. Thank you Martyn.

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Thank you for your kind words Diane! x

Lovely experience.

Kay Stevens
28th Feb 2023
5.0
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First time at salon. Very good experience. Joe made me feel relaxed from the start. Amazing cut. Will definitely be going back. Thanks Joe.

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Thank you so much Kay! We look forward to welcoming you back soon. x

Cut and Dry

MG
24th Feb 2023
5.0

Staff is very polite and professional. Joe restylished my hair and looks fab! Highly recommend.

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Thank you for your lovely review. We look forward to seeing you again soon. :-)

Sam was brilliant

Jess Mansfield
14th Feb 2023
5.0
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My daughter Erin had her first proper style and she was incredibly nervous! Sam was brilliant and made her feel comfortable. He did an amazing job with her hair and we have both booked another appointment.

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Thank you for your lovely review. We look forward to seeing you both soon. x

Creative Vision

Kerry Baker
29th Jan 2023
5.0
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Joe makes it his mission to gain your trust and gives you that little bit of confidence you need to say yes to his grand plans for your hair!

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Thank you very much Kerry! You comments mean a lot.

Highlights cut and blow dry

Amanda Budd
18th Jan 2023
5.0
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Nadine has been my hairdresser for years and years. I always leave the salon feeling glamorous Her work is amazing. I would highly recommend her x

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Lovely review. Thank you Amanda! x