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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Brilliant

Mrs Liz Cooper
8th Oct 2020
5.0
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Always has ideas and suggestions.

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Second cut since lockdown!!

Pam Nelson
5th Oct 2020
5.0
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Really enjoyed my second cut since lockdown in March. A pleasure as always to see Julie and to benefit from her advice about how to manage my newly-wavy hair.

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Thank you!

D Hinds
3rd Oct 2020
5.0
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Thank you for doing an amazing job with my hair and giving great advice.. The condition of my hair has improved dramatically. See you again at my next appointment.

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Perfect ( as usual!)

Deborah King
2nd Oct 2020
5.0
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Full covid safety in place. A relaxing experience.

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Fantastic salon - highly recommend

Suzanna Stone
2nd Oct 2020
5.0
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There is always a family feel in this salon, they give you the personal touch by offering drinks and head massage. I love it there and I had a phobia of hairdressers!

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Curly Hair Magician

Darien McCormack
1st Oct 2020
5.0
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Had my hair cut by Martin. I have long curly hair and he is a genius with it. As anyone with curly hair knows, you need a hairdresser who cuts with your hair. Been happily having my hair cut by him for years. Get compliments on my hair. Thoroughly recommend.

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Another great visit!

Lindsay Hansford
30th Sep 2020
5.0
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This was my 3rd haircut since lock down ended. The salon feels very safe and hygienic. The staff are amazing and my hair always looks much better after Rachel has cut it. Thank you ?

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Great hair

Mrs Rita Wilkinson
28th Sep 2020
5.0
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First excellent covid precautions. Then my hair colour cut and blow dry were of the usual high standard. Very pleased with whole experience highly recommended.

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Restyle cut & blow dry

Amanda B
26th Sep 2020
5.0
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I saw Julie for the first time yesterday. Julie listened patiently as I explained I’d lost my hair mojo and we discussed the restyle. As Julie worked, she was happy to pause and answer any questions. The result at the end of just over an hour (inc the consultation) was a miracle. I looked and felt great and feel totally confident about how to manage my hair going forward. Covid protocols / one way system absolutely flawless. Big thank you to Julie for giving me my confidence back. Next visit hilites!

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Hairdo!

Kate Harrison
25th Sep 2020
4.5

Martin is always attentive , caring and personal . He is a true professional and passionate about his work . Thankyou x

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Spectacular

Mr Richard Ford
17th Sep 2020
5.0
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excellent cut , very pleased . Thanks jody.

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Making new friends

Alison
16th Sep 2020
5.0
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Today’s visit to The Hair Factory was a complete tonic #puppycuddles

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Hair with Rachel

Sue Woudstra
15th Sep 2020
5.0
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Great cut as always

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Hair cut

Sheila Cresswell
15th Sep 2020
5.0
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Excellent experience. I felt very confident in my visit with these Covid times. Thank you.

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THANK YOU

Ann Mcmahon
11th Sep 2020
5.0
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Really really good cut by James. He takes his time and has amazing attention to detail. Very pleased and will be going back.

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Always happy with the result

Jackie Bland
10th Sep 2020
5.0
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Love my hair and love the experience. And loving the new member of staff ?

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Routine trim

Margaret Goodwin
6th Sep 2020
5.0
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Enjoyable visit, chatting to Martin and letting him work his magic
Sorry about my daughter scratching the wall!

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Cut and blow dry

Leonie
27th Aug 2020
5.0
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First time back since March which was lovely. Everything perfectly presented, presented no concerns and it was great to see every one. Thank you Julie as ever.

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Happy client.

Jenny Watson
25th Aug 2020
4.5
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I am extremely pleased with my hair colour. I feel like a new person. Thank you.

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Very safe and professional - we were in good hands

Sarah Chambers
25th Aug 2020
5.0
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We were very well looked after today for my daughter's haircut. The salon had lots of precautions in place, we were greeted and asked immediately to wash hands, all staff were in PPE, customer numbers had been carefully controlled and this all led to a really reassuring and professional feeling, putting us at ease straight away.
The stylist did a fabulous cut for my daughter, she was very patient and really made her feel special.
All in all a great salon experience!

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Rita White
22nd Aug 2020
5.0
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Great Experience and felt very safe and cared for

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Martin is amazing!

Erica Beckwith
21st Aug 2020
5.0
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It was difficult for me to go out today and Martin put me at ease and did an amazing job with my hair.
Thx Martin

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Frances Booker
20th Aug 2020
5.0
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Excellent attention to safety procedures and customer safety .
Attentive staff who were very “procedure conscience “.
Relaxed visit and delighted with outcome .

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Excellent as always

Natalie Sommers
15th Aug 2020
5.0
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First haircut and colour since March, felt very safe. Rachel brilliant as always x

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Colleen Hurrell
13th Aug 2020
5.0
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Had a great experience. But then i always do. MARTYN is a fantastic hair dresser

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Lady of the House

Diane Doel
13th Aug 2020
5.0
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Brilliant hairdressers. Martin is a very talented hairdresser. Loved visiting the salon

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Cut & blow dry

Sandy Bradbury
11th Aug 2020
5.0
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Always enjoy my visits to the hair factory, feel so much better when your hair looks good, thanks Rachael.
Didn't like wearing a mask, but hey ho needs must.

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First haircut since lockdown!

Sally Young
10th Aug 2020
5.0
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Very easy and well organised

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Long Awaited Haircut!

Carole Fitton
7th Aug 2020
5.0
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As is always the case, Martin was friendly and professional and it was all conducted in a very safe environment. Brilliant haircut as always.

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Wonderful cut. Great care.

Anne Eddington
4th Aug 2020
5.0
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Felt well looked after. Real care taken. Lots of helpful advice. Delighted with cut. Martin is a legend!

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Great to be back - Safe Visit!

Amanda Denney
3rd Aug 2020
4.5
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Professionally managed salon caring for staff and clients with Good COVID procedures in place. Colour and cut was great too - Thanks!

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Well organised .

Kath Killen
2nd Aug 2020
5.0
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No waiting and very safe. I was only one having hair done and there was no contact with anyone except hairdresser who wore shield. Good experience

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Excellent service!

Catherine Rouse
1st Aug 2020
5.0
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I have been coming to the Hair Factory for a few years now and always have a great experience with Rachel. I'm happy to let her "play" and she always gives me a great cut. I like something a little different and she is totally on my wavelength. I have a natural curl/ wave which she works with brilliantly. Would thoroughly recommend!

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Wash, cut & blow dry

Joanne Steward
31st Jul 2020
5.0
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Excellent service and always happy with the end result. Would highly recommend.

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Wow

Sharon Burns
30th Jul 2020
5.0
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this was my first visit to The Hair Factory and James did wonders with my hair! Love it! Thank you James. X

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Fabulous haircut

Sarah Jones
30th Jul 2020
5.0
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I always love how Martin cuts my hair.

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Happy hair!!

Toni Wilson
28th Jul 2020
5.0
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Thank you for making me look normal again!
Service was as usual extremely good & felt safe at all times

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Great to be back at the hairdressers

Karen Osborne
27th Jul 2020
4.5
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Couldn’t have asked for better service.
One way in (through the back door) met at the door and asked to wash hands and supplied with a mask.
Julie, my hairdresser, washed and cut my hair so you only deal with one person. You then exit through the front door.
Yes the experience wasn’t the same as normal but I felt completely safe.
Thanks for looking after me and see you again in six weeks

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Me again!

Joy Crookston
26th Jul 2020
5.0
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After 4 months without a hair cut it was great seeing Martin again and, as always. I came away with a great cut. So professional.

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uplifting experience

Carol Ford
24th Jul 2020
5.0
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Rachael can make a silk purse from a sow's ear. She listens and offers good advice and has innovative ideas.

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Newhair day

Alison Ashby
23rd Jul 2020
5.0
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Great service ..v clean and all social distancing measures in place . Very friendly would reccomend

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Recolour

Debbie Crane
18th Jul 2020
5.0
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Excellent service as usual. My new colour is stunning, suits me so much better.
Thank you Julie

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First haircut after lockdown

Kate Taylor
18th Jul 2020
5.0
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Great service putting client safety first and made me feel very reassured, so good to get my haircut. Thank you.

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Anne Goldsmith
18th Jul 2020
5.0
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Thank you, the colour is wonderful and It is great to be back after the lockdown.

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Thanks martin

Lesley Polliket
18th Jul 2020
5.0
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Love my hair so nice to have it cut after so long

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Excellent as always

Mrs Georgina Eggleton
16th Jul 2020
5.0
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Made to feel very at ease and everything very clear and efficient. Very happy with my hair especially post lockdown!!

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Lisa Collins
15th Jul 2020
5.0

Great salon visit, Julie is very professional and a great hairdresser, I’m always happy with my cut and it all felt very safe with the new procedures in place.

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Welcome Back

Louise Smith
13th Jul 2020
5.0
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Just had my first colour after lockdown and I am so pleased to look and feel better. Julie and the team followed carefully thought out safety procedures in a low key way which inspired confidence and allowed the salon experience to be relaxing. Thank you all and welcome back!

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Great to be back!

Luisa Wharton
11th Jul 2020
5.0
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Another fantastic cut and blow dry with Martin.
Felt totally safe in the salon following the guidance sent out and the experience and behaviour of all the team today.
Thank you - see you next month!

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At last

Ann Mann
11th Jul 2020
5.0
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Oh so lovely to see your friendly faces again THANK YOU SO MUCH feel human again.

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