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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Gemma @ The Little Sanctuary

Jean
2nd Oct 2021
5.0
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Lovely hairdresser, so accommodating, and does wonders with my wild curly hair!

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Rebecca Slade
21st Sep 2021
5.0
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My first time at The Little Sanctuary and 100% would recommend. Friendly staff, relaxed atmosphere and my hair was amazing after! Thank you so much!

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Hair with Hannah

Jane Crew
18th Sep 2021
5.0
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Absolutely love coming back to visit the Little Sanctuary. Superb service and friendly staff that make you feel so welcome and safe. Hannah always does an amazing job at styling my hair. Thank you.

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Amazing balayage and cut, styled to perfection

Ayesha
7th Sep 2021
5.0

Really good service. Good value for money. Matched expectations and what I asked for!

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nails

Cally Nunn
3rd Sep 2021
5.0
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love getting my nails done with Emily ..she's a perfectionist and always makes them look amazing...thank you for making my hands look elegant!!

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Cut, Wash and Bliw Dry

Jeanette Lentle
2nd Sep 2021
5.0
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I love Michelle cutting my hair. She does it so well and knows exactly how I like it.

Thank you Michelle

Love Jeanettr xxx

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Great as always

Louise Roff
1st Sep 2021
5.0
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Lovely experience and fab outcome! I have had my hair cut or coloured by various hairdressers in The Little Sanctuary, always happy with it, this was the first time with Roddy. He spoke honestly and confidently about what I needed and kindly curled it to finish as I said I always have trouble to get it to stay wavey myself. I looks thicker and still long so very happy. Also pleased with the swift communication to get a last minute appointment. Thank you!

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Incredible

Vicky Louth
29th Aug 2021
5.0
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Absolutely love The Little Sanctuary. Such a love space with a wonderful vibe all alway always a friendly welcome. I've had colour and cuts done by Gill, Hannah, Beth and Jemma and cuts by Roddy and I have been delighted with all of them. And Sophie's HD Brows are the best, her attention to detail is spot on.

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Lovely colour

Kathryn Lamb
24th Aug 2021
5.0
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The colour is lovely and has conditioned my hair so it is soft and shiny instead of dry and frizzy. I felt relaxed because I felt that the stylist had listened to me, and understood my hair and what was wanted and needed

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Jemma is amazing!

Samantha Barker
22nd Aug 2021
5.0
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I always leave the salon feeling amazing, Jemma’s care and attention with everything is why I keep coming back. Such a treat every time!

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So so lovely

Eliza Cargill
19th Aug 2021
5.0
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Emily did my nails so beautifully and I’m so happy with them! Beautiful colour selection, such a lovely atmosphere in the salon and such lovely girls! X

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⭐️

Sophie Gartell
14th Aug 2021
5.0
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Absolutely love visiting the salon - the girls are all so friendly.
Jemma always does the best job of my hair & I would never go to anyone else!✨

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Excellent Experience

Beth Davis-Sellick
13th Aug 2021
5.0
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First class service, very friendly and professional staff, can’t fault them! A beautiful salon x

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Truly Outstanding ?

Vikki Stephens
12th Aug 2021
5.0

I came to the salon today, and yet again I left totally amazed by the outstanding work from Jemma. I’m in love with the colour blend she created and the overall experience at the salon as always was exceptional ?

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Pixie Bob restyle

Joanna Sleigh
11th Aug 2021
5.0
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Roddy cut my hair today. He was amazing fun and his attention to detail was faultless. He managed to incorporate a rather dodgy undercut into a really lovely, edgy look.
Roddy started by going through what I wanted and thinking about what could work. Then the magic happened. Throughout he made me feel relaxed and we enjoyed some great conversation. I can't wait to book in with Roddy again. Thank you

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Always a delight to visit

Anne Marie Dean
11th Aug 2021
5.0
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I have been a client since the salon was opened. The staff are friendly, attentive and highly professional
I would not want to go anywhere else.

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Fantastic all round

Sam Pritchard
11th Aug 2021
5.0
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I love coming here for my haircuts/colour. Jemma does a fantastic job, I haven’t once left unhappy with what has been done. She is fantastic at putting up with my forever changing mind of what I would like and knowing what will work for me and what won’t. I wouldn’t go anywhere else. ☺️ Highly recommend.

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Salon Magic

Jem
10th Aug 2021
5.0
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It felt so lovely to be back in the salon today after what feels like forever. Jemma worked her magic on my hair and I love it. Thank you so much.

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Haircut and Nails

Anna Fitton
7th Aug 2021
5.0
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Another fantastic haircut from Roddy. So pleased with my new hair.
And Emily has done a brilliant job with my nails.
I wouldn’t go anywhere else.

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Perfectnails

Felicity Walker
7th Aug 2021
5.0
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I had a really good experience at The Sanctuary. The nail technician was lovely and did my nails beautifully. Thank you. I shall be back!

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Highlights

Jane Wadman
7th Aug 2021
5.0
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Excellent service as ever I always enjoy the relaxing time at the little sanctuary and Michelle like all the girls does a brilliant job.

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Colour wash/blowdry

Lisa Gawler
6th Aug 2021
5.0
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Michelle is amazing always gets my colour and style perfect.

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Love it!

Dianne Walker
5th Aug 2021
5.0
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Love my new hair!! Many thanks to Michelle who was very patient with me! I've definitely found my new hairdresser!!

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Cut and colour

Karen Blundell
5th Aug 2021
4.5
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First time experience, lovely environment. Jemma was welcoming and friendly. Love my colour and working towards hair goals with the cut with advice after a poor cut at another salon

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Great haircut

Ann Everall
5th Aug 2021
5.0
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Roddy cuts my difficult hair better than anyone I’ve ever met. And he likes lurchers.

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Fringe rim

Caroline Crittall
4th Aug 2021
5.0
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Always great service and a superb trim by Claire, always try hard to fit you in too.

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Cut and blow dry

Ann Eley
4th Aug 2021
5.0

Excellent service friendly and helpful staff always very pleased with the outcome

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Brow corner

Dannielle Allen
31st Jul 2021
5.0
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What a fabulous experience. Very thorough technician who did a fab job. I left the salon very pleased with the result.

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Incredible

Grace Brown
29th Jul 2021
5.0
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The staff are so lovely, the salon is also so pretty. I love my hair, I couldn’t be happier.

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Haircut with Rodney

Phoebe Hill
28th Jul 2021
5.0
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Rodney was so good with her even though she didn't stop talking. He done a really good job, she looks so much better. Thank you

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Can’t recommend this salon enough

Jodie Antell
24th Jul 2021
5.0
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Every time I return to the salon I leave incredibly impressed and satisfied that my hair is looking beautiful and that I’ve been completely looked after and spoilt! Gemma is super talented, I’m quite a fussy person when it comes to my hair and have felt in the past when going to other salons I haven’t been listened to, and the result isn’t what I wanted. I can’t stress enough that Gemma works her magic every time and I end up looking exactly how I wanted, if not better! From the instant you step in the door you feel welcome, the atmosphere is lovely and all the staff are so accommodating. Please use this salon - you’ll never go anywhere else!

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Amazing experience

Emma Ryu
23rd Jul 2021
5.0
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Me and my 8 year old daughter had our nails done and it was amazing. My daughter is already asking to go again. Staff were lovely and I would recommend to anyone.

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Brilliant service!

Georgia Mccrae
23rd Jul 2021
5.0
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Every time I go to the little sanctuary I thoroughly enjoy my experience! Emily always does the best nails and is lovely to be around. I would highly recommend.

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Michelle

Maggie Richens
22nd Jul 2021
5.0
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Amazing as usual

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Beth was fantastic!

Amy Crawford
19th Apr 2021
5.0
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Beth was so helpful as I wasn’t 100% sure what I wanted but she talked me through what she thought was best and I love it. She remained professional the whole time I was there too! Would happily book in with her again!

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Loveliest team

Anonymous
19th Apr 2021
5.0

TLS has a lovely atmosphere about it along with a super talented team. Over the years I have had cut and colours with most of them and have always been happy with the results. A lovely bit of escapism from being stuck at home during the pandemic!

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Nice to be back!

Sandra Rose
16th Apr 2021
5.0
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So good to be able to have a couple of hours of relaxation and pampering having my hair coloured and styled by the lovely Michelle.

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Amazing Emily

Samantha Cook
15th Apr 2021
5.0
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Emily is amazing at what she does, she listens to what you want and always seems to get it 100% right. She is a breath of fresh air. Look no further if your looking for quality!

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Fantastic!

Anonymous
15th Apr 2021
5.0

First time visiting the salon, and felt fantastic coming out!

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Anonymous
14th Apr 2021
5.0

Very friendly and helpful would recommend you to other people Hygiene makes you feel very safe there as well looking forward to see you again in two months time xx

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Love my new hair!

Louise March
3rd Jan 2021
5.0
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Thank you

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Covid Hair

Liz Curtis
2nd Jan 2021
5.0
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They salon is doing everything they can to keep everyone safe. They are doing a fantastic job in really difficult times. They are as friendly and as professional as they have always been while keeping everyone safe. Just love the Little Sanctuary

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Hair / eyebrows

Anonymous
23rd Dec 2020
5.0

The little sanctuary , 100% & more , make you feel at home , fantastic team of young ladies

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Hair and brows

Lisa Gawler
22nd Dec 2020
5.0
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An amazing friendly experience the team are all amazing

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Great first cut!

Kirten King
22nd Dec 2020
4.5
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My first cut here as I was going for a big change - cut half the length off my hair so now it’s shoulder length instead of half way down my back. I was quite nervous about it but my stylist talked me through what shapes would work and did a great job of it! Very happy with the outcome

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Sanctuary for my locks!

Sharon Dilieto
22nd Dec 2020
5.0
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So I present myself to the salon with two month of over processed, thick, dry, lockdown hair!! What then happened was a Christmas miracle!
After accessing, advising, & assuring me my hair would look heavenly for Christmas Gillian set about making me feel like myself again!
I can not fault her dedication to the cause & after much hair pampering I floated out of the salon like a Christmas Angel!!
I love the little Sanctuary because that's what I feel I'm entering when I walk through the door, it has that clean smell like a spa experience. I switch off & leave my troubles at the door!! Everyone is clearly well trained in the products they use & always full of advice to help with your hair problems!

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Kristina Cunningham
15th Dec 2020
5.0
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It’s a really positive salon all the staff are friendly and welcoming and they work well as a team ??

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Another fantastic haircut

Anna Fitton
12th Dec 2020
5.0
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I absolutely love my new hair. 108 foils later and my hair now looks completely different. It was definitely in need of some colour xx

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Great experience

Elizabeth Archer
11th Dec 2020
5.0
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Beth did my hair, she listened to what I wanted, did a great job. Was friendly and very helpful.

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Awesome

Tim Jackson
11th Dec 2020
5.0
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Simply the best

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