The Gentle Touch

30 Crown Street, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP1 3LD

About us

This salon, with its Japanese influence, has been created with a holistic approach in mind.

From a simple leg wax to an E’Spa Aromatherapy Total Body Care, “The Gentle Touch” is the salon to bring the luxury and relaxation of a Health Spa into what can sometimes be a very stressful life.

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Opening hours

Monday 10:00 - 16:00
Tuesday 10:00 - 19:00
Wednesday 10:00 - 16:00
Thursday 08:30 - 13:00
Friday 10:00 - 19:00
Saturday 09:00 - 15:00
Sunday Closed

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4.98
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Best Salon in Ipswich

Anonymous
9th Oct 2021
Stylist: Kay
5.0

Wonderful environment and service. Kay is the best. Would recommend to everyone. Fantastic!

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So very pleased to receive the accolade of “best salon in Ipswich”! Thank you!

Waxing

Joe
28th Sep 2021
Stylist: Kay
5.0

Brilliant experience, always making you feel comfortable and relaxed ?

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Thank you Joe! Always good to see you!

She the best woman every

Deanne Williams
18th Sep 2021
Stylist: Kay
5.0
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Always lovely and kind and friendly one of my best closest friends

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Thank you! You’re very kind.

Beautiful Toes

Carolyn Bauer
14th Sep 2021
Stylist: Kay
5.0
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Beautiful gels on my toes with Kay's new winter colours lots of fab colours to choose from and they look perfect and very professional finish.

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Thank you Caz! That gel colour looks fab on your toes!

She the best woman every

Deanne Williams
12th Sep 2021
Stylist: Kay
5.0
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A total lovely caring beautiful women. Always so nice and happy been going there for years. The waxing is so nice.

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Thank you for your lovely words!

Waxing

Irene Patterson
9th Sep 2021
Stylist: Kay
5.0
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Very efficient, friendly and Covid aware/safe.

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Thank you Irene. Always a pleasure to see you.

Fabulous treatments

Terry O Connor
7th Sep 2021
Stylist: Kay
5.0
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I have been attending the salon for treatments with Kay for several years now and can honestly say that I’ve always been extremely happy with the treatment Kay has given. It’s a lovely relaxing location and Kay is absolutely excellent. I would highly recommend!

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Thank you Terry! I'm so happy you feel fabulous after your treatments.

Fabulous back massage

Sally Roberts
31st Aug 2021
Stylist: Kay
5.0
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I have thoroughly enjoyed a back, neck and shoulder massage - my favourite 45 minutes of my month!

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Thank you Sally. Love that you enjoy your back, neck and shoulder massage so much!

Ferrari

Nigel Johnson
25th Aug 2021
Stylist: Kay
5.0
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Excellent treatment as always. Regular customer, would not go anywhere else

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Thank you Nigel! Always great to see you!

Fantastic facial

Claire Venables
24th Aug 2021
Stylist: Kay
5.0
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As always a lovely relaxing facial

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Thank you Claire! I love doing facials!

Personal wax

Juliet Albrighton
31st Jul 2021
Stylist: Kay
5.0
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I love going to Kay for my wax. She is very friendly and puts you completely at ease. I can’t wait for my next treatment.

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Thank you Juliet! It's always great to see you for your waxing.

Excellent service

Vincent Steensma
31st Jul 2021
Stylist: Kay
5.0

A1

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Thank you Vincent!

Great Salon

Jo McKenzie
31st Jul 2021
Stylist: Kay
5.0
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Fabulous feel to the Salon. Friendly and experienced. Perfect!

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Fantastic As Always

Sarah Cook
30th Jul 2021
Stylist: Kay
5.0
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Kay is so good at what she does I always leave feeling amazing I wouldn’t go anywhere else x

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The best salon

Mel Armstrong
29th Jul 2021
Stylist: Kay
5.0

Kay is absolutely brilliant and I have been going to the Gentle Touch for many years. I would definitely recommend going for massages, facials, waxing and gel nails.

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Thank you Mel! Lovely to see you the other day and get your nails gel ready for the Summer!

Fabulous as always

Claire Venables
25th Jul 2021
Stylist: Kay
5.0
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Always very happy with all my treatments

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Thank you Claire! Always look forward to seeing you in the salon for your treatments. :-)

⭐️ ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Louisa Stewart
24th Jul 2021
Stylist: Kay
5.0

Consistently a five star treatment in a five star salon, always clean and Kay is always professional and friendly. Recommend ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

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Thank you Louisa! Always a pleasure to see you at The Gentle Touch.

Back massage

Bob Graves
23rd Jul 2021
Stylist: Kay
5.0
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I had the most wonderful massage provided by a very professional person

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Thank you Bob for your lovely massage review!

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Christine Coulson
23rd Jul 2021
Stylist: Kay
5.0
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Brilliant, caring salon giving excellent treatments

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Thank you Christine for your continued support. Always a pleasure to see you at The Gentle Touch, Ipswich.

Facial with back massage

Michelle Hart
22nd Jul 2021
Stylist: Kay
5.0
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What a wonderful treatment! From the smelling and choosing of the oils at the start this was a fabulous relaxing pampering experience. Kay as always is professional knowledgeable and extremely competent at what she does. I thoroughly recommend her for any of your spa treatment needs.

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Thank you Michelle for your lovely comments. I'm so pleased you enjoyed your facial with back massage. It was my pleasure. :-)

Massage

Lisa
20th Jul 2021
5.0
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I have visited a few times when my neck and shoulders have been really painful and tense. Every time Kay takes so much care in working out the knots and has helped so much. I always recommend The Gentle Touch to family and friends. A little gem in the centre of town.

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Thank you Lisa! So pleased you're feeling the benefits of your massage treatments. :-)

Feeling Amazing !

Nigel Venables
16th Jul 2021
5.0
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Kay is just soooo good, I just wish I could stay awake to enjoy it all !!
A true professional I’d highly recommend.

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Response from The Gentle Touch

Thank you Nigel, always great to see you!