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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Tracy Goodhew
18th Jun 2019
5.0
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Love Martin. Great hairdresser would definately recommend him to everyone x

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Always great

Francie Readman
9th Jun 2019
5.0
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As usual I am never kept waiting, great hair wash and cut.
What more can anyone want!

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Jill Oak
8th Jun 2019
5.0
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Lovely

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Great service as always

Mikey
8th Jun 2019
5.0

Amazing as always. Great salon, great team.

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Haircut by Martin

Kelly McLean
7th Jun 2019
5.0

Great service as usual from Martin. Martin always listens carefully to my concerns about my hair and adapted the cut to suit.

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An excellent cut for difficult hair.

Ann Tankard
6th Jun 2019
5.0

Excellent service, great haircut.

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Helen P
1st Jun 2019
5.0

Great cut, beautiful salon, friendly staff, relaxed atmosphere - What more can you ask for!?

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Brighten up for summer

Anita Wilkinson
29th May 2019
5.0

Lovely experience, coming to the salon , very friendly , love my hair done by Rachel ????

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Friendly and comfortable

Heather Coates
28th May 2019
5.0
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Always get compliments on my haircut and tell them where I go, cannot recommend enough. Friendly staff and very professional.

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Colour and cut

Sally Smith
25th May 2019
5.0
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A great time as usual but lovely and quiet which took a different slant today. Really enjoyed the time
Thank you lovely people. Xxx

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Natalie Dolby
24th May 2019
5.0

Fantastic service with James & Julie as always. Love, love my hair!! Thank you,

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Flickyhair today

Cathy Garrington
23rd May 2019
4.5
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Very friendly salon. Great haircut and chat

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Excellent

Judi Bastow
21st May 2019
5.0
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A great haircut in peace and quiet - lovely.

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Great Hair Saloon

Susan Kelly
18th May 2019
5.0
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The staff are always friendly, and helpful, and my hairdresser Martin never disappoints, really takes his time to achieve the results you are looking for, and also gives you any information that will help you maintain the hair style

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James’s wonderful hair creations

Marion Connell
17th May 2019
5.0
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Since James has been looking after my hair it has gone from dry, brittle and dull to silky smooth and sleek. Love it every time ????????????????

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A cut by Martin

Jenny Watson
14th May 2019
5.0
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As always I came home feeling groomed and happy. Thank you Martin, you are a talented man!

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Great cut and colour

Jaqui Taylor-Roberts
11th May 2019
5.0

Great coffee on arrival. Atmosphere great with lots of time for consultation. Hair colour fantastic with superb cut. Done by experienced Julie Wilikinson. Feel a million dollars. Thank you Julie

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Friday Night Treat

Marion Connell
10th May 2019
5.0
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Had a fabulous treat tonight at the Hair Factory. Had a wonderful head massage while my hair was being washed, just what you need at the end of a busy week. Had my hair styled by James and now I’m ready for the weekend. What a wonderful way to end the week and start the weekend. Thanks Hair Factory’. See you next week for another fabulous hair experience ????

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Linda Rouse
10th May 2019
5.0
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Excellent as always.

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Excellent

Debbie Wright
10th May 2019
5.0
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Excellent service wonderful staff . Dedicated passionate and knowledgeable . As a regular customer I can say I am always made welcome and also feel comfortable.

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Excellent

Debbie Wright
10th May 2019
5.0
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Excellent service outstanding staff . Knowledgeable dedicated passionate about what they do and make sure the customer is happy. Always feel comfortable and very welcome as well .

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Super salon

Christine
9th May 2019
5.0

Brilliant salon, service second to none. Amazing hair by Martin as always.

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Excellent as always

Natalie Clark
4th May 2019
5.0
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Great haircut and colour from Rachel as usual, been using the hair factory for over 15 years and have always received excellent service and fantastic haircuts!

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Thank you

Joy Barker-Wallace
3rd May 2019
5.0
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Great service as always. No waiting. Hair cut just as I wanted. Thank you

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My first visit

Paula Porter
28th Apr 2019
5.0
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I made my first visit on 24 April 19 to have my hair recoloured in a new style. Julie looked after me exceptionally with the colouring aspect and was very realistic about my goals. I went to see her on purely having previously seeing a lady who had amazing hair who I had to ask ‘where do you get your hair done please?’ After 5 years going to the same salon I took a chance to going to The Hair Factory and can only wish I’d gone sooner. All the staff were a friendly team and very welcoming, the salon was tidy, clean and modern. I hope to return to have a recolour and maybe slight tweak-upon Julie’s professionally guidance in the very near future. I am so happy with the results after my visit and I would highly recommend this Salon.

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Sue Wells
24th Apr 2019
5.0
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I find it totally fantastic. Real professionals and so helpful, getting you a drink when you arrive. Discuss your concerns concerning your hair. Give helpful advice and come out like I have been so lucky !!

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10/10 THE HAIR FACTORY

Neil Peachey
17th Apr 2019
5.0
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Lovely friendly people with a wealth of hair knowledge and expert advice.
A great customer experience!!

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Lovely as ever

Sally Smith
13th Apr 2019
5.0
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As usual a lovely personal welcome and bespoke service. It’s not just a haircut and all the staff get that. The whole experience is a pleasure. Thank you x

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The Best

Monica
13th Apr 2019
5.0
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If only Rachel could do my hair every day... she did a great job as usual. The ambience and the team at Hair Factory are great. Five stars all round.

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