Wilkinson Smith Salon

66-68, North Station Rd, Colchester, Essex, CO1 1SE

About us

Welcome to Wilkinson Smith Salon.
Formerly The Hair Factory.

Here at Wilkinson Smith Salon we believe that your hair should be beautiful and should complement your individuality. Our stylists are highly trained in the latest techniques to ensure that you get the very best treatment available.

We hope you to enjoy the best from our team and that we fulfil our aim to give you beautiful, manageable hair that you can enjoy each day. Our job is to make you look and feel fantastic.

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Opening hours

Monday Closed
Tuesday 08:00 - 18:00
Wednesday 08:00 - 19:30
Thursday 09:00 - 18:00
Friday 08:00 - 19:00
Saturday 08:00 - 16:30
Sunday Closed

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4.95
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Blowdry

Sameena Choudhry
19th Sep 2021
5.0
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Great blowdry for a formal
Dinner. Stayed in place & still looks good 2 days later. Recommend Julie. Thank you

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All great

Sara Pejero
19th Sep 2021
5.0
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Amazing service and results. I will definitely go back

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Wash and blow dry!

Kate Harrison
11th Sep 2021
5.0
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Jodie has done a fabulous job on my hair over three occasions now - Thankyou - it was much admired too !

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Wash and blow dry!

Kate Harrison
11th Sep 2021
4.5
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Jodie has done a fabulous job on my hair over three occasions now - Thankyou - it was much admired too !

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Colour head highlights

Debbie Wright
10th Sep 2021
5.0
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Excellent service as always warm welcome and excellent cup of coffee

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Fab haircut

Lindsay Hansford
8th Sep 2021
5.0
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Fab haircut by Rachel, as usual.ove this salon! Highly recommend it!

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First visit

Natalie Salter
3rd Sep 2021
5.0
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It was my first visit to the hair factory today, I've walked passed it a few times before and often thought it looked nice and finally got around to booking my first appointment this week. Today I had wash , cut, blow dry and straighten from Rachel. Rachel was very friendly and informative, taking care to find out what products would beat suit my hair and what my own hair care routine is. I was very pleased with the end result and have already booked my next appointment. Thank you Rachel and hair factory, I will definitely be recommending you to friends and family ?

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Great experience and service

Charlotte Wood
3rd Sep 2021
5.0
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Great atmosphere, hairdresser was very friendly and I was really happy with cut

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Extra mile

Zoe Ellis
3rd Sep 2021
5.0
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Really fantastic. Take the extra time to make you feel amazing. I can honestly say best haircut I've had. Would highly recommend ?.

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Restyle

Mrs Janie Van Helfteren
2nd Sep 2021
5.0
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Amazing, fabulous haircut rather thrown at Julie last minute.
Delighted!

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Five stars

Julie Thompson
31st Aug 2021
5.0
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LOVE this bouncy cut from the magical Martin! He’s unfailingly talented at turning my vague ideas into something amazing. Lovely service from everyone at the salon. I wouldn’t go anywhere else.

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Fantastic!

Catherine Rouse
31st Aug 2021
5.0
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Rachel has done so much research for me to check for vegan products. Love the cut and the colour we went for in the end.

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Jenny Rose
26th Aug 2021
5.0
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Great

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Fantastic cut and colour by Jody

Joanna Bell
25th Aug 2021
5.0
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I was nervous coming to the salon as I'd had my hair cut by the same lady since I was 8 and had some terrible experiences in some other salons. Jody, who came highly recommended by my sister, put me at ease immediately. She gave me excellent advice, a wonderful haircut and coloured my hair really nicely. Despite the fact that my colour involved some bleaching, my hair feels softer and in better shape than when I arrived. The blow-dry Jody did lasted three days, looking absolutely perfect. I would not hesitate to recommend The Hair Factory and especially Jody. She provided excellent customer service, made my hair look gorgeous and was generally very professional and kind. Thank you so, so much.

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Amazing

Larisa Joltea
25th Aug 2021
5.0
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Hair artist!! I felt incredible! Congratulations!

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would recommend!

Annie Salthouse
25th Aug 2021
5.0
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Jodie was so lovely and chatty. She listened to what I wanted and did a great job, definitely coming back in the future :)

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Hair Factory Colchester

Lucy
21st Aug 2021
5.0
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Excellent cut and colour by Rachel, as always. Thrilled with the overall results! The salon is always comfortable and clean and staff warm and friendly. Have been going there for nearly 10 years now and wouldn’t consider going elsewhere. Couldn’t recommend Rachel and the team more highly.

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Lovely

Jane Dixon
5th Aug 2021
5.0
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Very relaxed. Excellent staff.

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My first delightful appointment at The Hair Factory

Anonymous
3rd Aug 2021
5.0

My first visit. A very relaxing but professional salon. A very clean and crisp salon with the comfort you expect and enjoy. My stylist was so understanding of what I wanted, with lots of advice and expertise. Very much looking forward to my next appointment!!

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Hair colouring

Mrs Angela Taylor
2nd Aug 2021
5.0
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Fantastic service as usual, love my new hair colour. Thanks to all involved ❤️

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Haircut from jodie

Jake Adams
30th Jul 2021
5.0
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Had an amazing haircut from Jodie she done a great job and was lovely to talk to. Definitely coming back. Thank you

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New Look

Carole Fitton
27th Jul 2021
5.0
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Decided on a new short haircut and am really pleased with the result. Martin showed me styles and personalised it for my hair. Martin is a brilliant stylist and it was a lovely experience as always.

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Great haircut and colour.

Debbie Hinds
25th Jul 2021
5.0
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Rachel has done a really good job with my hair. The highlights and haircut are lovely.

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Amazing experience!

Ana Bejan
24th Jul 2021
5.0
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I could not be happier with the result that I got! I love my new haircut! Thank you, Julie for doing an amazing job! Looking forward to seeing you next time!

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Nice Haircut

Darien Mccormack
23rd Jul 2021
5.0
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Lovely haircut

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Thanks for a lovely cut!

Izzy Pearson
22nd Jul 2021
5.0
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I booked a last minute appointment to fix my covid self-cuts. My hair feels 100% times better, lighter and swishier. thank you!

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A new me !

Frances Booker
21st Jul 2021
5.0
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Excellent , professional conversation regarding hair colour , my views listened to and guidance given . Result was super ! My hair looked great , the colour was perfect . All staff were COvid safe and respectful of clients wishes . Friendly atmosphere and respect shown to all staff and clients .

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A haircut... the true story

Dan Cooke
21st Jul 2021
5.0
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Leaving work on a hot Wednesday afternoon a thought strayed into my head. Will I be able to find somewhere for a haircut at such short notice? Frantically I phoned a number of salons around colchester until the hair factory were able to sate my need. Long story short, good hair cut, good people, good time.

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Brilliant hairdresser

Susan Kelly
15th Jul 2021
5.0
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Martin is such a brilliant hairdresser, I feel comfortable with Martin cutting my hair, Martin takes great care to meet your requirements, and expectations, Always a pleasure to be in his company

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Thank you

Anonymous
14th Jul 2021
5.0

As always first class service thank you the whole team.

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Top salon!

Mrs Janie Van Helfteren
5th Jul 2021
5.0
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Always delighted with my cut and colour with Julie, super friendly staff and happy vibe

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Perfect precise cut

Diane Mac
1st Jul 2021
5.0
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Really love my cut by Martin. Did exactly as I asked for. Perfect cut.

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Great

Mo Hoffmann
29th Jun 2021
5.0
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As usual Martin cut my hair and I was so pleased. The staff were very nice and efficient.

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Margaret Goodwin
26th Jun 2021
5.0
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Great service as usual

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Enjoyable and Professional Experience

Amanda Denney
25th Jun 2021
5.0
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Another great hair cut and a professional relaxed experience. Would highly recommend. Thank you Julie and her Team.

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Had

Ann Skidmore
23rd Jun 2021
5.0
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I enjoyed having my hair done today by Rachel the experience was really nice ? thanks

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My experience

Pip
20th Jun 2021
5.0

The whole experience in being at the salon was beyond expectations,

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Excellent

Christine Wheatley
17th Jun 2021
5.0
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Excellent experience as always, Martin is a hero for having to deal with my hair.

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COLOUR AND CUT

Anonymous
13th Jun 2021
5.0

As always, so pleased with the colour and cut, I always love the look and feel of my hair when I leave the salon.

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Couldn't ask for more!

Mihaela Neagu
11th Jun 2021
5.0
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If you are looking for a really talented and professional hairdresser, Rachel is your option! Just can't thank her enough! ???‍♀️?

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Cut/wash/blowdry

Bevaley Huggett
7th Jun 2021
5.0
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Lovely place & staff. Came away very pleased with new style

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Wonderful as always!

Victoria Morgan
5th Jun 2021
5.0
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Rachel and all the girls do a marvellous job, their attention to detail, professionalism and kind demeanors always make it a joy to come visit. I was very impressed with the cleanliness of the salon and how they managed themselves and fellow customers to ensure everyone's safety and comfort. See you soon ladies!! xx

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Relaxed and very professional service

Haitch Barratt
2nd Jun 2021
5.0
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It was a really friendly environment, I felt very welcome and comfortable. They're very professional and did an amazing job so all round great experience. I'll definitely be coming back for more regular cuts.

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Thank you Jodie

Karen Innes
30th May 2021
5.0
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Very efficient, friendly. Did exactly what I asked for.

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Charlotte Banks
28th May 2021
5.0

Such care and thought, friendliness and skill. Thank you

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Great experience

Janice Matthews
26th May 2021
5.0
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Thank you for my lovely visit to the salon today. Calming relaxed environment. You never disappoint

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Wonderful

Kate Gasson
22nd May 2021
5.0

I had an amazing cut and colour at The Hair Factory. I felt pampered and spoiled and the time flew by far too fast. A real treat! I’ll definitely be going back next time. Fabulous!

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Excellent service!

Catherine Rouse
19th May 2021
5.0
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Rachel was amazing as always! She is great for listening to alternative, quirky hair ideas and delivering a top quality cut. I wouldn't go anywhere else.

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Beginning of normality

Terry Garland
19th May 2021
5.0
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Great to get back to Julie and her crew at Colchester Hair Factory. Hopefully not another five month gap to the next appointment!

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hair cut of my dreams

Viven Mcmillan
18th May 2021
5.0
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so glad that i hung on and waited for Martin. He advised me on what to do with it and I'm delighted with the final result. So uplifting.

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