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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Jane Dixon
10th Jul 2020
5.0
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As per usual and despite the Covid safety measures a great service

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Haircut at last

Helen Putman
10th Jul 2020
4.0
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My first venture out except for shopping and I was very impressed with how The Hair Factory had organised everything to ensure safety, hygiene and social distancing was maintained throughout the salon.

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Much needed hair cut

Rachel Thomas
9th Jul 2020
5.0

Very excited to come and get my hair cut by Martin today. Salon very efficient as always and newly painted made it feel a fresh start in these strange times. Lovely new hair cut from Martin and feel so much better now, thank you very much.

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Wonderful experience!

Lindsay Hansford
8th Jul 2020
5.0
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After 4 long months, I finally got my hair cut today!! I feel human again. Thank you, Rachel, for the fabulous haircut and for making me feel safe.

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Still an experience!

Donna Hudson
7th Jul 2020
5.0
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Always enjoy my visit to The Hair Factory and thanks to Julie’s thoughtful consideration and attention to detail, it was still a great SAFE experience and goes without saying I left with awesome hair!

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My personal Experience

Anne Worlledge
6th Jul 2020
5.0
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I was met at the door with a warm welcome and shown to the bathroom where I could wash my hands, I wasn’t left alone but accompanied so I felt very comfortable. I was then taken to my stylist James who was welcoming and waiting for me. I felt completely looked after, I wasn’t rushed but provided for with a mask gloves etc in a little bag given to me before he started. James looked after me as he usually does that made me feel really relaxed cared for and professionally treated. It was a delight and I left thinking ‘when can I go back’

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So happy you're back!

S Chambers
5th Jul 2020
5.0
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I was greeted by my stylist, immediately reassured about all.the additional measures in place and felt instantly at ease. Everything was immaculate and extremely well thought out. I am always delighted with the results whenever I have my hair cut or coloured at The Hair Factory. They always listen to what I want, offer great advice and today as always I came away with a beautiful new cut and feeling ten years younger!

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Reunited and it feels so good.......

Jo Pickering
4th Jul 2020
5.0
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8.00 am first appointment with Martin today after 5 months !. Professional personal wonderful service as always.......can't stop looking at my lovely new cut.. Everything in place to keep everyone safe ?. As always, very happy thank you....

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Haircut at last!

Sue Freeman
4th Jul 2020
5.0
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Thanks to Rachel, I look more like my normal self again!

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Reassuring approach

Sara Barker
20th Mar 2020
5.0
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I'm a regular customer but only popped in for a fringe trim. Was reassured by the measures the team have put in place to provide as safe an environment as possible in this serious time. The fringe trim was also awesome.

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Great salon

Jacqui Mcgrath Patterson
19th Mar 2020
5.0
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Staff very friendly and accommodating

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Great salon

Maria
13th Mar 2020
5.0
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I have been a customer of the Hair Factory for years. Julie is a real expert at colour and cutting and the whole team is friendly and professional- highly recommend.

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Highlight!

Jill
11th Mar 2020
5.0

As usual a warm friendly welcome and lovely coffee - thanks Sue! Relaxed atmosphere, Julie attentive and thoughtful. Brilliant head massage from Cara/Kiera/? - that girl means business! Love this salon!

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Wonderful

Emma H
7th Mar 2020
5.0
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Been coming to The Hair Factory for 16 years and it never disappoints! Thank you Julie for sorting my hair!! Xxx

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Heads Up

Frances Booker
6th Mar 2020
5.0
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Everything you want , professional staff who listen and offer guidance / suggestions. Consult with colleagues and ensure you are happy with the end result.

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Martin knows best!

Rebecca Newman
4th Mar 2020
5.0
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Always a great experience. I have complete confidence in him and I know he knows my hair and what styles will work for me. Everyone at the salon makes me feel very welcome each time I visit. Thank you

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Rachel is so awesome :)

Lisa N
29th Feb 2020
5.0
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She is really so very kind and knowledgeable about colouring and the new latest trend colours. I loved my haircut ..really textured on top so it has great movement and funky style!
Thank you so much for all your time and effort * very much appreciated:)

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First visit...

Elle Batho
29th Feb 2020
5.0
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.... and it won’t be the last! Rachel took time to talk to me about my hair and how I wanted it to look for the occasion I was attending. She washed, trimmed it where it needed and blow dried and styled it perfectly. It looked fab!

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Beautiful waves

Marion Connell
28th Feb 2020
5.0
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Had a fabulous experience today at the hair factory with James styling my hair perfectly. Thank you team!

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Back in the Pink

Mrs Belinda Warburton
26th Feb 2020
5.0
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It the salon experience everyone should have a lovely relaxing environment with stylists that really listen but are also honest with great ideas. Whether you want to stand out in a crowd like me or be part of the crowd they make the magic happen and you leave feeling a million dollars

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Superb Hair Cut

Darien Mccormack
26th Feb 2020
5.0
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Love my hair cut. I have long curly hair and Martin does beautiful hair cuts. Been having my hair cut by him for years. Think I would cry if he couldn't cut it anymore. Lovely friendly and professional salon, highly recommend it.

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Cut and Blow Dry

Lucy Overbury
20th Feb 2020
5.0
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Delighted as always with the way Martin cuts my hair. I would never go anywhere else.

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Miss

Sharon Walsh
18th Feb 2020
5.0
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Professional salon. Lovely friendly staff.

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Colour and Cut

Frances Liddy
8th Feb 2020
4.5
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Very happy with my colour and cut. Thank you very much to all at the hair factory. X

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Great for curly hair

Kate Cowling
1st Feb 2020
5.0
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Always a lovely experience - great cut & inventive colour from James

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Julie is fantastic - will always come back here!

Montana Gerry
1st Feb 2020
5.0
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I’ve been getting my hair cut by Julie on and off since I was a kid, and she never disappoints. I actually now plan my trips back home to visit my parents just so she can cut my hair, since I live in London! She’s also doing my wedding hair in June - can’t wait!

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Haircut & blow dry

Lucy A
29th Jan 2020
5.0
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An excellent cut, as always, thank you! Rachel has been colouring and cutting my hair for years and I would highly recommend her to anyone. She has done equally fab cuts for both my children. A lovely, friendly salon. Couldn’t recommend highly enough.

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First hair cut at salon

Bree Linton
28th Jan 2020
5.0
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Really great experience. Going back for a colour on Thursday.
Love my hair :)

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First experience at hair factory

Emma Smith
24th Jan 2020
5.0
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Lovely service..very warm and friendly!
So happy with my hair ?
Have already booked in next appointment !
My stylist Jody was very helpful and worked with what I wanted, so happy with the results x

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My appointment with Martin

Christine Matusiak
21st Jan 2020
5.0
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It was an extremely relaxing experience today and as usual an amazing hair cut ?

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Great results

Anonymous
18th Jan 2020
4.0

A great relaxing hair wash cut and style... good team.

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Anonymous
16th Jan 2020
5.0

I had a lovely experience at the salon. All staff were very friendly and helpful.kia looked after me very well

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Brilliant as always

Fiona Hannah
10th Jan 2020
5.0
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Julie yet again worked her magic, I have very curly hair which most hairdressers fail to tame, not the guys at the hair factory! They always do a great job and never make me look like a poodle!

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Excellent

Debbie Wright
10th Jan 2020
5.0
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Love this salon always made to feel so welcome and leave feeling great. Great team .

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A lovely bunch of people.

Anonymous
8th Jan 2020
5.0

Great service as usual. Rachel is so friendly kind and funny like all the staff at the Hair Factory.

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Brilliant as always

Erica Beckwith
4th Jan 2020
5.0
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Martin has a way of making you relax and feel cared for.
Excellent stylist!

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PERFECT

Carys Munday
3rd Jan 2020
5.0
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Rachel has cut, Styled, coloured and rescued my hair on and off over a number of years, I always end up returning to her as her attention to detail, knowledge and excellent blow drying skills and believe me I have difficult hair that many stylists struggle with are second to none. She always makes me welcome, has a great personality and answers my numerous questions with patience. A relaxing salon that makes you feel at ease as soon as you walk through the door. Highly Recommended.

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Great problem solving

Sara Barker
31st Dec 2019
5.0
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I've loved my recent colour but sadly, as it was light and bright, the regrowth showed too soon. Rachel seems to have solved the problem - thanks to her knowledge and experience we're trying a new shade and technique. So far I'm very pleased and grateful for her thoughful approach.

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Juile Hitchcock
23rd Dec 2019
5.0
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Excellent as always

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Christmas Treat

Frances Booker
20th Dec 2019
5.0
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As always warm welcome , staff friendly and professional offering advice and listening in equal measure.
Up to date reading material and welcomed refreshment .
Thank you

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I only trust Martin with my hair

Emma Mason
16th Dec 2019
4.5
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Martin has cut my hair fantastically for more years than either I or he probably care to remember. I only trust Martin with my hair. This time I had the salon to myself as it's normally closed on Monday, so we were able to have a good conversation.

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Excellent

Elizebeth Moore
10th Dec 2019
5.0
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Lovely experience. Fab staff.

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Excellent

Elizebeth Moore
10th Dec 2019
5.0
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Lovely experience. Fab staff.

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Angela Frearson
27th Nov 2019
5.0
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Always a lovely experience

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Julie R
26th Nov 2019
5.0

First visit and complete change of hairstyle. Thank you James, I couldn't be happier ?

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A cut above

Lori Hunt
21st Nov 2019
5.0
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Great service and lovely cut as always - thanks Julie!
My mum, sister-in-law and best friend all come here, and wouldn’t go anywhere else.
Always made to feel very welcome and looked after by all the team - will be back!

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Wedding hair with Rachel

Toni Knight
20th Nov 2019
5.0
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I cannot thank Rachel enough for all she done on my wedding morning, my hair looked fabulous and stayed in place all night! You went above & beyond to help us and I am so thankful :) xx

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Fringe trim

Helen Putman
16th Nov 2019
5.0
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Quick visit but, as usual, treated with care and consideration

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Cut and blow dry

Anonymous
11th Nov 2019
5.0

Excellent in every way

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A little pampering!!!!

Karly Weller
9th Nov 2019
5.0
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Thank you soooooo much
I was ( as always) Pampered and weighted on.
You Never fail to make me feel special and lift the spirits.

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