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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Such a great experience!

Izzy Eves
19th Sep 2024
5.0
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Beth is so lovely and such a great hairdresser! Thank you so much for a wonderful experience!!

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Lovely salon

Heather Charlesworth
18th Sep 2024
5.0
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Really friendly salon, everybody is lovely and my haircut is great! Products are so nice for my hair too. Thank you!

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Cut , blow dry

Liz Clark
17th Sep 2024
5.0
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Lily did my hair, very pleased, always does excellent job and always pleasant and professional

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Liz Clark
17th Sep 2024
5.0
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Lily did my hair, very pleased, always does excellent job and always pleasant and professional

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Dee Worlock
16th Sep 2024
5.0
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Clare was lovely, understood what was getting at! A great result.

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Excellent

Kim Welsh
14th Sep 2024
5.0
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As usual a great experience at The Sanctuary with Coral. Perfect colour & precision cutting.

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Excellent

Tara Moussalli
7th Sep 2024
5.0
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Great appointment for colour and cut again!

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Hair by Roddy!

Michelle Wilkinson
7th Sep 2024
5.0
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It’s always a pleasure to see Roddy & the team. He is a great craftsman, and very entertaining. Great experience all round.

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Perfect Service

Abi Cox
5th Sep 2024
5.0
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Great service as always. I've come to this salon for years and can never fault their service or their staff

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Aimee Titcomb
5th Sep 2024
5.0
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Quick and easy, kind staff :)

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The best

Vikki Mitchell
30th Aug 2024
5.0
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Liv knows what she is doing entirely and does it with confidence. Her advice and the outcome was the best I’ve received in a very long time if not ever. I often leave a salon ready to restyle but Liv really delivered. The salon is also beautiful so was a real luxury visit

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Excellent

Nicola Bayes
28th Aug 2024
5.0
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Really great beauty room, very relaxing. Sophie is always excellent and really listens to what I’ve needed and any concerns.

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Refresh with coral

Shelley Sheward
23rd Aug 2024
5.0
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Wouldn’t trust anyone else with my hair but coral. It had been 15 months since I did anything with it and I was bored of my dull, dark natural colour and coral just knew what it needed to bring life back in to it again

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Highlights

Floida Ozsevgec
23rd Aug 2024
5.0
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I came first time here in hope to book a quick appointment as had no time to fix my hair. Was very pleased to hear that lady was able to fit me in in two days time. The service was very pleased and staff were very nice. Did my hair nicely.

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Wonderful Bethany

Caroline Hedges
22nd Aug 2024
5.0
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I had an appointment with Bethany today and I was feeling a little nervous but I absolutely didn’t need to worry as she was so kind and thoughtful. Anyone having an appointment with her can be assured of a wonderful experience. Thank you Bethany 🙂

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Veanessa Overton
21st Aug 2024
5.0
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A lovely gel manicure from a well trained professional. Have booked my next appointment.

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Alison Brockman
21st Aug 2024
5.0
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Attended this friendly salon for the first time today and got my hair cut, just as l wanted!
Thank you. 😁

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Recommended!

Kate
20th Aug 2024
5.0
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Lovely friendly and relaxed Salon. Lois knows her colours and did a great job on my cut - just what I wanted. The coffee was great too!

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Great service and value.

Daniel Gibbard
17th Aug 2024
5.0
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Lovely experience with Lily. I hadn't had my hair cut in a salon for several years and needed some guidance on what would work best and lily was able to advise me on what would suit my lentgh and texture hair while factoring in my preference on styling. The salon was calm and clean and everyone I encountered was extremely helpful.

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Sophie is AMAZING

Natasha Moore
14th Aug 2024
5.0
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My nails were in desperate need of TLC and as always Sophie makes them look spectacular. Love Sophie and my nails.

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Model for Maddie.

Jennifer Matthews
14th Aug 2024
5.0
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Absolutely thrilled with my haircut done by Maddie, supervised by Roddy. What a lovely girl she is. Thank you Maddie.

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Great!

Susanne Bennet
14th Aug 2024
5.0
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Lovely relaxing experience with brilliant stylist!

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Gel manicure

Trish Hussey
12th Aug 2024
5.0
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Sophie was great as always

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Alice Lockyer-Stevens
9th Aug 2024
5.0
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I normally get really anxious getting my haircut but this experience was really enjoyable. Lilly was really kind and took the time fully understand what I wanted, she didn’t make me feel rushed and was incredibly thorough. Thank you Lilly for giving me such a lovely haircut and providing such a lovely atmosphere!

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A great salon

Sue Holman
8th Aug 2024
5.0
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A beautiful salon, full of wonderful and talented experts. Really friendly and so welcoming.

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Bethany is a superstar stylist!

Catherine Malan
6th Aug 2024
5.0
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Bethany cut and styled my long hair very confidently and removed the weight but kept nice long layers. She listened carefully to what I wanted and is very professional!

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Happy haircut!!!

Jean Sheppard
3rd Aug 2024
5.0
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Thank you Hannah for a wonderful experience and a great haircut.
It was lovely to meet you.
Next appointment already booked!!🤩

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Louis is awesome.

Bethany Hinton
31st Jul 2024
5.0
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Louis is awesome. Salon is beautiful. Definitely would be a regular if I lived locally. Loved the washing up area because you can lie down. Excellent all round.

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Fantastic Colour Correction

Lisa Manson
26th Jul 2024
5.0
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Emma was amazing, she did a fantastic job in addressing an colour that was being grown out. She was friendly and created a very relaxing experience.

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Excellent in every way

Fiona Seddon
25th Jul 2024
5.0
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I really get a good feeling from this salon which has a lovely atmosphere and is clearly full of talented, friendly people who enjoy and care about their work. It’s great to have confidence in your hairdresser!

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Great experience

Flora
24th Jul 2024
5.0

Had a cut and blow dry. All very friendly and great products used. Will definitely go again. Very happy with the outcome.

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Looking after your customer 😘

Debbie Wright
24th Jul 2024
5.0
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Olivia went above and beyond to give me the treatment a first class hairdresser would do from consultation through to colour, the colour was tweaked to create the perfect finish.My hair had a great cut and finish.Olivia was happy when I was 100% happy with the finish 😘x

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First time at the new Little Sanctuary

Ann Bartaby
20th Jul 2024
5.0
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It is lovely to see Coral again and the refurbished salon is beautiful.
An excellent experience.

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Perfect!

Tash Hardiman
20th Jul 2024
5.0
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The new Shaftesbury salon is just gorgeous. So calming and relaxing. Lily is just amazing, I’m not very direct in what I want when I get my hair done and Lily just listened to what I liked and just created the most gorgeous colours and cut. Thank you

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Gina Bent
18th Jul 2024
5.0
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I had Emma with the guidance of Roddy cutting my hair today, what a fabulous experience, I get anxious whenever I have my hair cut but both Emma & Roddy put me at ease with their great consultation and both of them looking after me.
The products they used in my hair make my hair feel and look so natural, they also smell amazing.
I highly recommend The Little Sanctury in Shaftesbury and will be a regular customer.

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Donna
16th Jul 2024
5.0

Went for a cut and finish with Claire, she listened to what I wanted done and did it exactly that! Extremely pleased with the result!

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A Great Result

Tina Dyer
12th Jul 2024
5.0
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I have been growing out the short cut I had previously which was my idea and expertly done but just didn't feel like me. Emma cut it last night into a short and feminine bob which I am so happy with. Emma is absolutely lovely and listens to your requests and interprets the idea perfectly. She is also great to chat to while your hair is done. Altogether a happy customer and its a lovely salon too....highly recommended xx

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AMAZING❤️

Amber Churchill
11th Jul 2024
5.0
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My appointment was with Maddison today! She absolutely smashed it. I’m overwhelmed with my results. Such a lovely atmosphere and beautiful staff who are just all wonderful❤️x

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Poppy Shutler
10th Jul 2024
5.0
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I went to see coral for a consultation and was greeted immediately with a smile. The whole consultation lasted 15-20 minutes and was friendly throughout the time and walked away feeling positive and happy and trusting about coming back

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Susan Ferguson
10th Jul 2024
4.5

Friendly atmosphere in bright new salon

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Hannah the hair!

Susan Yateman
10th Jul 2024
4.0
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A very good experience except for the lack of parking.

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Feel good factor

Lorraine Freeman
9th Jul 2024
5.0
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Pleasure to go to my hair appointments at The Little Sanctuary, new salon in Shaftesbury is beautiful. Claire and Maddison are such lovely girls, they always make me feel so welcome and comfortable, Claire has done a fabulous job of my hair colour yet again, feeling glam, thank you 😘

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Excellent service at the little santuary

Bev Marchlewicz
6th Jul 2024
5.0
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Lovely relaxing environment, everyone is friendly. Lily did my hair fabulous.

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Enjoyable few hours

Linda Sjollema
5th Jul 2024
5.0
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Emma did anazing hi-lites ,cut and blow dry.
I was very spoilt with coffee and cake ..and a hand massage !!
Very reasonable prices and great service..
I would highly recommend The Little Sanctuary.

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Great job Clare

Karen Mayall
5th Jul 2024
5.0
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Clare was my hairdresser today and she did a great job very happy with the end result. Great to chat with while she is cutting too.

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Excellent experience

Karen Butler
5th Jul 2024
5.0
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Michelle is an experienced stylist and Mads is a lovely apprentice, so full of life. It's definitely going to be my regular salon from now on!

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Lovely visit to new salon in Shaftesbury

Kathy Pym
2nd Jul 2024
5.0
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Lovely experience with Emma today, cut and finish just as I like it, perfect! 🌟

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Gorgeous salon and amazing staff!

Helena Allfrey
30th Jun 2024
5.0
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I had the very best experience at the Shaftesbury salon on Saturday! I have Alopecia Areata so find having the hair I do have cut by someone new a bit nerve wracking. Emma was amazing - she was so kind and transformed my hair to look so much thicker and did an amazing job on the colour too. I was discussing with her about the wig I was planning on buying for when I want to do a bit more with my hair and not worry about the Alopecia, Roddy overheard and came over to give me some great advice and did so in such a kind and subtle way. 💗 the whole experience was just great and the salon looking amazing too! Thank you! 💗💗

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Excellent!

Tara Moussalli
27th Jun 2024
5.0
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A lovely salon that fitted me in last minute. Great hairdresser with lots of good advice. Thank you!

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Maddie and Roddy the dream team.

Sally Dale
26th Jun 2024
5.0
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Maddie is a star in the making. Under Roddy's instruction, Maddie coloured and cut my hair to perfection. I couldn't be more pleased. Thank you. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

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