The Little Sanctuary

The Stores, Gillingham, Dorset, SP8 4QJ

About us

A unisex hair salon based in Gillingham Dorset.

Gillian and her creative team welcome you to enjoy this relaxed experience.

Let nature care for your hair.

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Opening hours

Monday 10:00 - 16:30
Tuesday 09:30 - 17:30
Wednesday 09:30 - 17:30
Thursday 09:30 - 20:00
Friday 09:30 - 17:00
Saturday 09:00 - 17:00
Sunday Closed

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My hair experience

Jackie MayLeybourne
7th Mar 2025
5.0
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I am so very pleased at Little Sanctuary. So friendly and great service . Lee is so professional and great advice . Colour and cut amazing .

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Amazing

Georgina Jones
5th Mar 2025
5.0
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It was my 13 yr old daughter’s first salon experience! (Hair dresser in the family) and she absolutely loved it!
Worth every penny. Thank you.

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Great experience

Gabriella
4th Mar 2025
5.0
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Claire helped me with my questions about moving forward with new ideas for my hair. Very detailed & l was really happy with the results. Thank you.

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Emma Haswell
3rd Mar 2025
4.5
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First time visiting this lovely salon. Made me feel at ease. Had my hair done by a lovely lady called Lois. Couldn't fault her atall, brilliant job done. Very happy with the results. Big thankyou.

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Amazing service!

Dani
1st Mar 2025
5.0
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Everyone is very friendly and Roddy offered professional advice and a great service.

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Perfect manicure

Sarah Bott
28th Feb 2025
5.0
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Professional and polite, fabulous nails as always. Thank you!

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A real treat.

Sandra Fisher
27th Feb 2025
5.0
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I always enjoy my appointment with Lois she takes time to listen to me and works wonders for me.
A credit to the salon.

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Fabulous as always

Debbie Cruxton
27th Feb 2025
5.0
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Lily is amazing, always listens to what I want and makes great suggestions. My hair is in such good condition now

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Male hair cut

Donald Morris
26th Feb 2025
5.0
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I have recently been let down by my local hairdressers, and needed a hair cut.

Managing to get a last-minute appointment with Lois. Who I gave the freedom to do what she thought would be best with some small guidance form me.

The haircut is amazing now found a new hairdresser, cut looks brilliant, all staff that I met were very friendly.

Would recommend to a anyone.

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Curly cut

Polly Green
25th Feb 2025
5.0
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Went to the little sanctuary in Gillingham today where Lee cut my hair, he did an amazing curly cut, he's a very friendly guy and altho I was a bit nervous (new salon, new hairstylist)once there I felt so relaxed, I will definitely be returning, thanks so much Lee ✂️

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Great nails

Kim Welsh
21st Feb 2025
5.0
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As usual Sophie did a great job on my nails including salvaging one I had broken.

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Haircut

John Empson
21st Feb 2025
5.0
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Great haircut from Lee thanks so much

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Lovely experience! 🩷

Kelly Pester
15th Feb 2025
5.0
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I return to LS today after 2 years and I had a lovely experience with Lily! She understood what I wanted and done a lovely job! Thanks so much lily, I’ve even booked my next 4 appointments in advance with her ☺️

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My impression of the salon

Anne Cox
14th Feb 2025
5.0

The staff are always very friendly and helpful.
Coral is brilliant and has changed my hairstyle for the better. I love it.

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Excellent

Carol Lord
10th Feb 2025
4.5
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I found I was looked after so well and had a beautiful manicure.

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A real treat!

Anonymous
9th Feb 2025
5.0

Lovely salon, felt very homely and welcoming. Great coffee & cake and lots of chat. Long conversation regarding colours and hair length to ensure I was happy. Loved it! Thanks Liv 💚

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Restyle appointment

Shona Winter
8th Feb 2025
5.0
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Recently moved salons but not stylist. Lee is ideal for me as he understands the foibles of my hair and is honest re cut and colour. The Little Sanctuary is well located in Shaftesbury and is a friendly salon. There are stairs to the first floor area but I feel sure they would accommodate clients you had any issues.

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Excellent services as always

Alison Gates
7th Feb 2025
5.0
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I have had my gel Nalis done today with Sophie, a lovely Red shade, they look wonderful, l then had a hair cut and colour with Claire, a great cut and colour
The Little Sanctuary never disappoints

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Consultation on hair colour

Maryan Milanes
6th Feb 2025
5.0

Excellent advice. Very professional

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Marvelous Mads

Caroline Crittall
5th Feb 2025
5.0
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Had my roots refreshed and a fringe trim. As ever Mads is a delight and so talented. Thank you 😊

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Fabulous Sophie

Caroline Hedges
5th Feb 2025
5.0
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I had an Indian Head massage by Sophie yesterday and it was so relaxing. I would highly recommend taking some time out of your day and booking an appointment with Sophie you will not regret it. Thank you Sophie it was perfect

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Will be returning

Julia Talbet
5th Feb 2025
5.0
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Good, efficient and polite service

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AMAZING

Poppy shutler
5th Feb 2025
5.0

I needed a change and with the help of Coral she made this come true

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Hair consultation

Maryan Milanes
5th Feb 2025
5.0
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Lois gave me a very professional consultation regarding colour and style advise. I will definitely be going back for cutting and restyling my hair. The salon is clean, vibrant, friendly, professional and I have full confidence in the end results. Thank you very much. Looking forward to coming back.

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Haircut and finish

Jane Middlecoat
3rd Feb 2025
5.0
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Lily listened carefully to what I wanted my hair to look like as I had a change of mind since my last appointment. She was meticulous and I am very pleased with the result.

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A lovely experience!

Erin
1st Feb 2025
5.0
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I had a massage with Sophie today and it was just what I needed. The space was relaxing and the massage was absolutely lovely. I feel refreshed and my shoulders feel so much better (they were quite stiff).
I would definitely recommend Sophie and The Little Sanctuary in Shaftesbury for any treatments and services.

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Friday wash and cut

Nicholas Pash
1st Feb 2025
5.0
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Lois did a great job as always.

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Hair Extensions

Dot Mitchell
29th Jan 2025
5.0
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Liv did an absolutely amazing job, she has given me back my confidence by fitting a tape weft to my very fine hair, thank you Liv your the best x x

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5* Service

Kate
29th Jan 2025
5.0
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5* service from Lois. She really listened to what I wanted and came up trumps! I love my new colour and feel fresh and ready for Spring! See you in 8 weeks!

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Excellent cut!

Catherine Malan
25th Jan 2025
5.0
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Michelle did an excellent job cutting my hair - I don’t think I’ve ever had such a good cut! Thank you so much, Michelle! Michelle is such a lovely person too and listened so carefully to what I wanted.

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Restyle

Anonymous
23rd Jan 2025
5.0

Excellent cut and styling by Lois. Would recommend. Lois made me feel comfortable , and listened to what I was trying to achieve. Excellent cut.

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Fabulous Experience

Sarah Mccombe
21st Jan 2025
5.0
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Came in as a model today and left with a beautiful colour and style, Mads you have a bright future, Gill was an amazing teacher and so patient despite my hair being challenging.
Service was 5 star, even arranged lunch and put more time on my car for me.
I will be back for a cut soon!
Thank you ladies

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Perfect as always

Chloe Macdonald
21st Jan 2025
5.0
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This was my 4th time getting my hair done by Lily and she nails it every single time! She always listens to what I would like whilst also giving me the best advice in regards to my hair. It is always beautifully coloured and lasts so long, I have always found it hard to find a hairstylist who truly listens to your wishes but Lily is phenomenal and leaves me feeling gorgeous and confident every time.

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Friendly buzz, great hair cut

Liz Garrett
19th Jan 2025
5.0
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Busy Saturday everyone chatty and friendly and Coral did her usual magic with my hair.

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Amazing experience

Leah Cummins
18th Jan 2025
5.0
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My first time in a salon and I had a lovely visit, Lily and the team are so friendly, see you again soon xx

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Lovely relaxing experience

Michelle Mudge
16th Jan 2025
5.0
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I had such a lovely experience. I loved the result I felt listened to and understood. Best hairdresser experience I have had in years

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Feeling relaxed

Anne Love
16th Jan 2025
5.0
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I felt completely relaxed and pampered during my hair appointment. The staff at the little sanctuary went above and beyond with the care and attention I was given. The complimentary hand massage whilst I was waiting for the colour to take was exceptional and a complete pleasure.
Claire my hairdresser listened to how I wanted my hair and advised on the best way to get the colour and style I wanted. The outcome was perfect, just what I wanted.
I would highly recommend the little sanctuary to anyone who wants an experience not just a haircut.

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NAILS

Susie Hall
14th Jan 2025
5.0
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As ever it’s lovely to visit The Sanctuary - such a relaxing and friendly place to be pampered. My nails look fantastic and I’ll be back again very soon.

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Great service as always

Alison
9th Jan 2025
5.0

I was trying to grow my hair but its just to thick and heavy
Claire did an amazing job with the cut and colour. I woke up this morning and my hair fell into place, no need to brush it. I love The Little Sanctuary would never go anywhere else

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Anne Lindup
24th Dec 2024
5.0
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Lovely staff, excellent technician. Will be back.

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Amazing as always

Laura
23rd Dec 2024
5.0

Amazing as always from
Sophie. Even though I don’t live in the area any more I still come back to her for all my beauty treatments because she’s the best! Thank you

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Fab

Samantha Clark
21st Dec 2024
5.0
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Saw Col for the first time, she was great and my hair has never looked or felt better, definitely going back in the new year.

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Great experience!

Betsy Junor
21st Dec 2024
5.0
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I had my hair cut by Lee, who took painstaking time to discuss with me how my hair should look. I felt like he really cared and the result I’m thrilled with my haircut! Thank you so much! I will definitely be back!

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Christmas cut

Nicholas Pash
20th Dec 2024
5.0
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As always Lois did a great job.
Happy Christmas to all at The Little Sanctuary

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First Visit

Shona Winter
20th Dec 2024
5.0
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First visit and delighted. Followed Lee to this new location and all the staff were first class. I can recommend the salon and also their cups of tea which also reflects a great salon.

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Always brilliant

Sandra Rose
18th Dec 2024
5.0
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The salon is always friendly and busy but with a real calm, relaxed feeling. I've been a client of Michelle's for several years and I'm consistently happy with how she styles and colours my hair. She's also great fun - none of those awkward silences. 5 star 🌟

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Incredible as always

Victoria Underdown
16th Dec 2024
5.0
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Sophie went out of her way to find me a last minute appointment due to a change of plans and I couldn’t be happier with my beautiful nails. Thank you Sophie, so so appreciated

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My experience at little Sanctuary with Lee

Jackie MayLeybourne
16th Dec 2024
5.0
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Absolutely happy great consultation with Lee and very happy with the colour and cut . Thank you

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Little Sanctuary Gillinham

Jackie MayLeybourne
13th Dec 2024
4.5
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Absolutely 100 percent happy of my experience with Lee . Friendly good advice and very professional

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My experience

Jackie May-Leybourne
13th Dec 2024
5.0

Absolutely 100 percent . Great service and so happy with my hair , colour and cut . Friendly staff

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