Retreat Hairdressing

100a High Street, Billericay, Essex, CM12 9BY

About us

A very experienced local hairdresser with an incredible reputation in Billericay and Shenfeild; having worked in the areas biggest salon group. She is a colour specialist and managed the group’s most successful salon and team of 15 for 9 years. After trying to work for another salon she found she could not control her environment and provide the high standard of hairdressing and service that she demands of herself and the team around her; the obvious choice was to do it for herself, build a salon with another great team and create a new hair story.

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Opening hours

Monday 09:00 - 17:00
Tuesday 09:00 - 17:00
Wednesday 09:00 - 20:30
Thursday 09:00 - 17:00
Friday 09:00 - 17:00
Saturday 08:00 - 15:00
Sunday Closed

Services

Hair

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4.90
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Always Happy

Kate Pearce
15th Aug 2024
Team Member: Ellie
5.0
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Ellie B is a gifted Hair Stylist and you can be assured of a great professional result .

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Great cut/style

Anonymous
15th Aug 2024
5.0

Lovely cut and style . Very pleased with result

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Very supportive

Dee Rowsell
10th Aug 2024
Team Member: Ellie
5.0
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The Receptionist was very supportive. She was able to get me booked in immediately for a blow dry as I was going away on holiday . Great team , really nice atmosphere. And thank you Ellie for a great Blow Dry at short notice . Hope I hit the right Ellie ⭐️🌸

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Haircut and blow-dry

Rita Painter
8th Aug 2024
Team Member: Ellie
5.0
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Very pleased with my haircut Ellie is a lovely girl and l know she will pass her final exam and go on to be a very competent Hairdresser x

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Blow dry

Tess Prudence
8th Aug 2024
Team Member: Eliza
5.0
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Friendly, efficient & thoughtful young stylist. Pleased with my blow dry:-)

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Root colour regrowth, cut and finish

Rachel Gray
3rd Aug 2024
Team Member: Richard
5.0

An amazing experience from start to finish. I am so pleased with the result. Richard’s experience and knowledge was so valuable throughout the appointment. He took time to explain and show me how I could create more volume in my hair, how to section my hair and the effect of over drying. Im looking forward to my next visit

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Regrowth root colour, cut and finish

Rachel Gray
3rd Aug 2024
Team Member: Richard
5.0
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I absolutely love my hair! From start to finish the appointment the experience was amazing. Richard throughout the appointment asked questions so he could advise how I can maintain my hair at home. He showed me how a change in my blow drying routine will help my hair to have more volume and the effect of over drying.His knowledge and experience are second to none.

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Colour consultation

Rachel Gray
3rd Aug 2024
Team Member: Richard
5.0
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A wonderful experience! I showed some images of what I was looking for in terms of colour. Richard took time to ask relevant questions and was able to advise what could be achieved based on the original images with care and attention shown throughout the appointment

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Magic hands

Priya Para
3rd Aug 2024
Team Member: Ellie
5.0
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She controls my unruly hair and makes it look wonderful!!

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Always the result I’m happy with.

Julie Venables
2nd Aug 2024
Team Member: Richard
5.0
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As always, a warm welcome and a great experience.

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Anonymous
2nd Aug 2024
5.0

Fantastic blow dry as always

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Best hairdressers

Donna George
1st Aug 2024
Team Member: Gillian
5.0
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I love everything about this hairdresser's. The staff are really friendly. I had my hair coloured and she paid so much attention to ensure all my grey was covered.
Gillian cut my hair and done a great job.
I have been to many hairdressers but felt that I'm listened to.

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Love my hair

Dorothy Friday
1st Aug 2024
Team Member: Maddy
5.0
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The cut is most important part of my app although love the other bits too & that I am very pleased with, feel a bit edgier now

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Love my hair

Dorothy Friday
1st Aug 2024
Team Member: Maddy
5.0
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The cut is most important part of my app although love the other bits too & that I am very pleased with, feel a bit edgier now

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Love my hair

Dorothy Friday
1st Aug 2024
Team Member: Maddy
5.0
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The cut is most important part of my app although love the other bits too & that I am very pleased with, feel a bit edgier now

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Amazing Experience!

Anonymous
31st Jul 2024
5.0

Scarlett thoroughly enjoyed herself at your salon today and Ellie made her very special and grown up. She absolutely loved her hair and can not wait to come back. Such a professional run friendly welcoming salon.

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Consultation

Jan Lawrence
30th Jul 2024
Team Member: Marie
5.0
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I had the best experience this morning. I feel like I have a hair plan and looking forward to next week for my cut and colours. Excited by a new experience. Thank you see you Saturday for my colour test x

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First visit, not the last

Claire Valentine
26th Jul 2024
Team Member: Richard
5.0
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I really enjoyed my experience with Richard today. He listened to what I wanted, I felt at ease and really confident in his ability. My colour looked fabulous. Gillian listened and then worked her magic and gave me a great cut and blow dry. Both were lovely and I felt i had been going to them for year's. I will be back.

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Fantastic

Abi Povey
26th Jul 2024
Team Member: Eliza
5.0
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I had my hair cut today and Eliza was the best. I fainted which I found so embarrassing but she looked after me so well. She carried on the hair cut once I was feeling better and I love my hair. It is exactly what I wanted. Thank you so much.

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Colour wth highlights

Zerin Djemal
25th Jul 2024
Team Member: Paige
4.0
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Really love my hair colour and high lights.

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Hair cut

Linda Angus
25th Jul 2024
Team Member: Gillian
5.0
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Fantastic hairdresser
Been my hairdresser for years
Always very pleased with my hair cut
Fabulous girl

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Excellent

Jo Ellis
23rd Jul 2024
Team Member: Ellie
5.0
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Had a cut n blowdry by Ellie B today. So pleased with the result. Ellie really listened to me and advised me on the cut, and products to use. Looking forward to having hilites soon.

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Pleasant visit

Anne Woods
23rd Jul 2024
Team Member: Ellie
5.0
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Attentive and good stylist makes a pleasant and restful visit

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Excellent

Jeannette Morris
21st Jul 2024
Team Member: Richard
5.0
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Richard and Ellie G are both excellent, professional, welcoming, friendly and the atmosphere in the salon is always relaxing. All staff are welcoming and I thoroughly enjoy having my hair done, thank you.

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Nimmi
20th Jul 2024
Team Member: Gillian
4.5

I thought Gillian was great and love the haircut. She was super quick and knew exactly how to cut my hair and understood my hair type. I usually go with Michelle but as I had changed last minute, she was unavailable. I did have a colour done by a junior member of staff who didn’t seem to take too much care despite putting oil on my hairline and the dye was going on my face. I also wasn’t pleased with her communication to me at the beginning which has put me off slightly. My rating applies to Gillian only

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Great cit and blow dry

Elaine Glanville
19th Jul 2024
Team Member: Gillian
4.5
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My first time in the salon it had a lovely atmosphere and I had a great ciy amd blow dry

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New Fabulous Hair

Cathy Young
18th Jul 2024
Team Member: Ellie
5.0
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I cannot rate Ellie G enough, having been recommended to Ellie she is brilliant. I had too many silver hairs coming through! Ellie has covered them, blended with a previous colour on my hair. She explained everything in depth and the end result is perfect. Ellie also cut my hair which is great. Thank you soooo much Ellie G and see you again very soon.

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Don’t know what you mean

Mary read
17th Jul 2024
Team Member: Ellie
4.0

Ellie did a good job loved my hair but I found it very expensive seems the prices have gone up quite a lot can’t afford every month

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Appointment 16/7/24

Claire Anderson
16th Jul 2024
Team Member: Ellie
5.0
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Wonderful appointment today with Ellie for the first time. Explained everything to me fully and was so lovely, chatty and informative. Felt amazing when I left so Thank you so much
Paige was also lovely chatty and a wonderful head massage. Everyone in salon I chatted to were lovely as always, such a pleasure and treat day

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Appointment 16/7/24

Claire Anderson
16th Jul 2024
Team Member: Ellie
5.0
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Wonderful appointment today with Ellie for the first time. Explained everything to me fully and was so lovely, chatty and informative. Felt amazing when I left so Thank you so much
Paige was also lovely chatty and a wonderful head massage. Everyone in salon I chatted to were lovely as always, such a pleasure and treat day

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Unlimited blow dry

Maureen Kieffer
16th Jul 2024
Team Member: Hollie
5.0
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A lovely blow dry from Hollie today. She listened to my requests and was as always very attentive and professional.

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Appointment 13/3/24

Claire Anderson
11th Jul 2024
Team Member: Ellie
5.0
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Although only a short appointment for a patch test, everything was fully explained along with a consultation on what I would like for my upcoming appointment, so friendly and helpful and so looking forward to my appointment after being so welcomed

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Appointment 13/3/24

Claire Anderson
11th Jul 2024
Team Member: Ellie
5.0
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Although only a short appointment for a patch test, everything was fully explained along with a consultation on what I would like for my upcoming appointment, so friendly and helpful and so looking forward to my appointment after being so welcomed

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Amazing as always

Sara Warner
10th Jul 2024
Team Member: Zoe
5.0
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Perfect experience as always

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Great as usual

Anonymous
10th Jul 2024
Team Member: Marie
5.0

Retreat my happy place. Great cut and blow dry from Marie as usual , come out new woman x

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First Class Salon

Mrs Frances Naylor
6th Jul 2024
Team Member: Marie
5.0
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I just had Marie restyle my hair, I’m super happy with my new look and am always delighted with the care I receive at the salon. They really are a great team and care about you from the second you walk in, right up until you leave the salon. I know I can always guarantee the very best service. Thank you!

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Recommend any stylist here x

Kara
2nd Jul 2024
Team Member: Eliza
4.5
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I love the girls and Kenny here- Eliza, both Ellie’s. They listen to what you want and go through everything each time. Making sure happy. I change my mind so often - they work wonders each time. thankYou 🥰💕💕 I never use the one stylist I go with whoever can suit my time- I trust them all.

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Feedback from first hair colour

Layla Avery
25th Jun 2024
Team Member: Ellie
5.0
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This is my first time ever having colour through my hair, was so nervous at first! But I was made to feel so welcome by Ellie, she has done an AMAZING job on my hair. I couldn’t be more in love with it… She also styled it beautifully and gave me a lovely haircut! I am over the moon and so grateful! Thank you so much for such a great experience! :)

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Amazing makeover with a difference

Zerin Djemal
20th Jun 2024
Team Member: Hollie
5.0
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What can I say? Alot. I went in looking like I really needed a hair cut, came out feeling embarrassing great but humble. I was given 5 star treatment by every member of staff. What an amazing team. The owner is always welcoming, friendly and attentive, friendly and makes you feel fab. Thank you! I was really feeling my age but had a spring in my step. Not too shabby for an old girl. The staff really do create miracles.

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Blow dry

Dee Rowsell
8th Jun 2024
Team Member: Hollie
5.0
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Thank you for a fantastic blow dry . Can’t wait to see you again

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Perfect

Dawn Bartholomew
8th Jun 2024
Team Member: Ellie
5.0
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Ellie is such a lovely person. Iìshe makes me feel comfortable as i have a hit of anxiety with hairdressers. Always polite and i definitely will keep her as my.hairdresser

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Happy

Lorraine Mccarthy
6th Jun 2024
Team Member: Ellie
5.0
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Ellie did a marvellous job on my hair today, kept me informed every step of the way, had full head highlights/lowlights, toner cut and finish. I can highly recommend her and really can’t thank you enough Ellie. Looking forward to my next visit in August.

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Recommendation for excellent hair saloon

Jean Lacey
5th Jun 2024
Team Member: Zoe
5.0
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Excellent service at Retreat hairdressing today. My stylist and colourist Zoe really listens to you and does exactly what you want. The staff are so friendly and attentive, nice cup of tea or other beverages are always offered plus biscuits!
I have my coloured coloured and Zoe knows just what advice to offer.

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First visit

Valerie Print-Smith
4th Jun 2024
Team Member: Gillian
5.0
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Very friendly and good atmosphere which are very important especially on a first visit.

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First visit

Valerie Print-Smith
4th Jun 2024
Team Member: Gillian
5.0
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Very friendly and good atmosphere which are very important especially on a first visit.

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Magic hands

Priya Para
3rd Jun 2024
Team Member: Ellie
5.0
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Love it love love it !

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Great colour refresh

Sandra Ponting
3rd Jun 2024
Team Member: Ellie
5.0
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Great service, as always. Ellie takes time to check your expectations and ensures you leave happy. Special mention today to Hollie and Maddy for the finishing touches.

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Always pleased

Teresa Dawson
2nd Jun 2024
Team Member: Richard
5.0
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Such an excellent hairdresser . My hair always feels / looks good when it has been cut by Richard

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Always Happy

Kate Pearce
1st Jun 2024
Team Member: Ellie
5.0
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Very Pleased as Always with EllieB and Gillian cut my hair after my colouring . Very pleased with the result . Also , the hairdresser who washed my hair . Standards are ver high at Retreat .

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Excellent 👍🏻

AF
1st Jun 2024
Team Member: Gillian
5.0
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I have returned back to Retreat now Gillan has arrived! She is excellent and always does a fantastic job of cutting my hair. Provides very useful information about hair products and care.

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