Strangeways Hair Salon

11 - 13 Elm Rd, Leigh-on-Sea, Essex, SS9 1SW

About us

Welcome to Strangeways Hair Salon

We pride ourselves on creating not just beautiful hairstyles but unforgettable experiences. Our salon is designed to be a haven where you can relax, rejuvenate, and leave feeling your absolute best.

Feel the difference the moment you walk through our doors. You will enter into a welcoming salon with friendly atmosphere, where our team are dedicated to making you feel like a valued client. From the warm greetings at the reception to the genuine conversations with our stylists, we want you to feel at home during every visit.

You can entrust your hair to the hands of our skilled and passionate stylists. With a commitment to staying at the forefront of industry trends and techniques, our team brings a wealth of experience and creativity to every appointment. Whether you're seeking a classic cut or a trendy transformation, our stylists have the expertise to turn your vision into reality.

At Strangeways, exceptional customer care is not just a promise; it's our philosophy. We prioritize your comfort, satisfaction, and overall well-being throughout your salon experience. From the initial consultation to the finishing touches, our team is attentive to your needs, ensuring that you leave not only looking fabulous but feeling truly cared for.

Your hair is as unique as you are, and we understand that one size does not fit all. Our stylists take the time to conduct personalised consultations, listening carefully to your desires, concerns, and lifestyle. This attention to detail ensures that each haircut, colour, or style is tailored specifically to enhance your individual beauty.

Discover the perfect blend of style, skill, and care at Strangeways. Book your appointment today and experience the magic of Strangeways.

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Opening hours

Monday Closed
Tuesday 08:00 - 20:00
Wednesday 08:00 - 20:00
Thursday 08:00 - 21:00
Friday 09:00 - 21:00
Saturday 08:00 - 18:00
Sunday 10:00 - 16:00

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Head massage, colour, cut - what more could you ask for!

Jacqui O
2nd Jul 2021
5.0
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I love my hair every time ?
Today I came out of the salon after a lovely head massage from Jess and a gorgeous colour and cut by Pru. As always, I cannot thank you enough xx

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My Haircolour & restyle wirh Joe

Celia Greenway
2nd Jul 2021
5.0
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This is a very nice salon, friendly, helpful staff, very clean & organised with a happy atmosphere. I had my hair coloured & restyled with Joe who was great, thank you Joe! I enjoyed my hair experience very much & would definitely recommend this salon.

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Fantastic Experience

Diane Langridge
1st Jul 2021
5.0
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Great colour from April in a relaxed atmosphere, thank you. Great cut from Martyn in a fun environment. My hair isn’t easy and he always gives a superb cut which is so easy to manage. Thank you.

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Great friendly stylists, lovely atmosphere

Emma Smith
1st Jul 2021
5.0
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I've been getting my hair cut here for years, have had a number of great stylists including Pru, Danielle and Sam. Great relaxed atmosphere and lovely, down to earth friendly, talented stylists . Always very happy with my hair too and think it is a really reasonable price and a fantastic experience. Always enjoy a visit.

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Sam Arnold

Jane Halls
30th Jun 2021
5.0
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As always I had another lovely visit to the salon on Tuesday 29th June. My hair was trimmed and blow dried and as always Sam made my hair look beautiful. Sam is not only a good hairdresser- but a lovely person too!!! X

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Always happy with it cut/colour

Sarah Scott
30th Jun 2021
5.0
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Whole team are great - have my favourites but, if they’re busy, always liked the results from any of the team

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Color and cut

Amanda Budd
29th Jun 2021
5.0

Amazing service and atmosphere x I love having my hair done by Nadine she’s very professional x

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Sue Bellini
24th Jun 2021
5.0

Thanks Sam. Hair looks great. Nice relaxing morning.

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Fresh Cut

Jade Tagg
23rd Jun 2021
5.0
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My first haircut since lockdown and Frankie did not disappoint. Great service. Highly recommend. Thanks Frankie! ?

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Amazing hairdressers

Kim Baker
23rd Jun 2021
5.0
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Nadine at Strangeways does my hair and she is brilliant! She always listens and understands what I want and I change my mind a lot and she is is patient with me ! Her colouring and cutting skills are second to none and I will always recommend her. All the staff are so friendly and kind. Lovely atmosphere and always a pleasure to visit there

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Amazed!

Vanessa Mitsi
23rd Jun 2021
5.0
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Rachel did an amazing job with my hair colour! Very professional, polite ,kind and friendly! Makes you feel very special! Thank you!

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Awesome!

Emma Vorster
22nd Jun 2021
5.0
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I always enjoy going to Strangeways. It’s such a friendly, relaxed salon. Hannah is an excellent colourist and I look forward to catching up with her at every visit!

My head massage today was awesome!

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Sams the man!

Imogen Kelly
22nd Jun 2021
5.0
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So, after admiring amazing hair from a lovely girl who came into my work, I learnt about Sam as she’d just left Strangeways and so I chanced a next day appointment and sure enough Sam was happy to accommodate me.
I only wanted a trim as I recently cut it all off short and just wanted to mantain keeping it healthy and Sam completely did what I asked and made me look fabulous with a little tustle curl thrown in to add some sass.
Well, this must have worked as 5 minutes after leaving the salon I had a text from the ex who’d said he’s just driven passed me and how good I looked. Good enough for me ha ha! High five that! Thank you guys, everyone was super lovely at Strangeways xx

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Tara Stephenson
22nd Jun 2021
5.0
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Really happy with my hair. Joe took a lot of time and patience and is very talented!
Thank you so much ?

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Special lady!!

Marilyn Timms
20th Jun 2021
5.0
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Just had a toner put on by the beautiful Nadine!! As always, professional, lovely, stress free consultation! Always happy to help with any ideas, she truly is a credit to you .

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Nervous..

Janine Ellis
16th Jun 2021
5.0
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I was very apprehensive & nervous about attending the salon, due to being an older lady, however Joe was absolutely fantastic. He was so warm, kind, professional & really listened to my hair probs. He advised me and talked me through what he thought would work best and I love it. Very excited about having the colour done in a couple of weeks too. Thank you Joe for being a style wizard.

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Great to be back!

Emma Tindall
11th Jun 2021
5.0
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Thank you April for my experience back in the salon. Really happy with my haircut and blow dry after such a long time.

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Excellent hairdresser

Carol Ransome
10th Jun 2021
5.0
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Had my hair cut today with Sam and feels amazing. Sam is an excellent hairdresser and salon is great too

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Cut and colour with Sam

Anonymous
6th Jun 2021
5.0

Sam was amazing as usual, always listens to exactly what you want and are comfortable with! Really glad to be back at the salon!

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Hair by April

Fran Porter
5th Jun 2021
5.0

I’ve had my hair done a couple of times by April now, she’s made me feel so comfortable each time, talked me through exactly what she’s going to do and makes coming to get my hair done such a lovely experience! Thoroughly recommend her.

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1st visit

Polly Callender
4th Jun 2021
5.0
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I had my hair cut today by Sam, so pleased with the end result - exactly what I asked for.
Highly recommend Sam - thank you ?

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Amazing

Zoe Lancaster
4th Jun 2021
5.0
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Lovely all round experience

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Love my new haircut

Anonymous
3rd Jun 2021
5.0

Danielle has been cutting my hair for a few years now and always does an amazing job.
She’s always super friendly and takes the time to listen to what you want. Would definitely recommend!

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Absolutely amazing salon and stylist

Charlene
3rd Jun 2021
5.0
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Salon was fresh and clean great atmosphere and my stylist just brilliant beautiful cut as always

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Absolutely amazing salon and stylist

Charlene Moss
2nd Jun 2021
5.0
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Salon is fresh looking and clean, the service is brilliant and my stylist super friendly and gave me an amazing cut. So so happy with it

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Fringe finally Gone

Patricia Westoby
2nd Jun 2021
5.0
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Hannah worked her magic once more on my hair. My hair is now transformed into a short Bob shape and I Love it ?

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Cut and finish

Sally Bannon
1st Jun 2021
5.0
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Had such a lovely experience as it’s been a while since I have had my hair cut, already booked in to have my hair lightened and I’m excited already. Thanks

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Frankie

Sue Stone
30th May 2021
5.0

My visit to Strangeways was a enjoyable one.

Frankie was pleasant, polite, friendly and my hair looked amazing, I would definitely recommend her.

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First visit to the salon

Aimee Clouting
28th May 2021
5.0
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Just want to say a massive thank you to April for working her magic on my hair. She listened to my ideas, gave me great advice on how to keep my hair in good condition and not to forget the amazing balayage, cut and style she done for me. Will definitely be recommending her to friends and family. Can’t wait to come back!

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Love Strangeways

Dee Weight
28th May 2021
5.0
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Absolutely love going to get my hair done at Strangeways. Staff are always so lovely & my cut & colour are always great. Feel wonderful when I leave.

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Such a great team ?

Lauren Smith
27th May 2021
5.0
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Sam has coped with Lauren since she was a toddler - the patience of a saint!

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Always a pleasure

Rosemary Cunningham
27th May 2021
5.0
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Just back from a haircut with Sam today. Feeling rejuvenated from a lovely head massage and coffee. Always a pleasure to visit Strangeways.

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Paula Bootle
27th May 2021
5.0
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Thank you Sam for the brilliant colour today it looks fab! Lovely to see you as always - a great experience and good to catch up.

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April Mash

Josie Lovett
26th May 2021
5.0
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Finally turned 16 - so booked in for a total colour transformation by the talented April. She is so thorough & listens to your ideas & suggests the best outcome. Thank you for today - luv Josie xxxx :0))

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Nadine the queen of hair

Susan Luty
26th May 2021
5.0
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As always a pleasure to visit Strangeways and the amazing Nadine , thank you xxxxx

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1st time in strangeways

Subanky Jeyakanthan
25th May 2021
5.0
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I had my hair cut and coloured by Pru.. she was amazing, very friendly, professional and the outcome exceeded my imagination. I loved how the look turned out. Also, the other member of staff are very friendly and the whole environment was very lively and made me feel comfortable to be around. Thanks to Pru and the rest of the time for the amazing work.

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Love love love everytime

Krysia Grzyb
23rd May 2021
5.0
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Love the skillset sam provides each time without fail. Lovely team, lovely salon, lovely atmosphere. Sam is my hair god. Never go anywhere else ever. Love love love thank you

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Snippy Snippy

Kerry Baker
23rd May 2021
5.0
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I love coming into the salon, not just because the haircut makes me feel fresh but because of the catch ups with Hannah!

Thanks for offering the full experience
Every time I visit.

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Saturday night out

Tina Gordon
22nd May 2021
5.0
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As usual friendly welcome April did my hair , normally see Pru but her day off nevertheless great hair do I’m very happy

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What can I say...

Rebecca Skinner
22nd May 2021
5.0
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... every time I visit I feel so relaxed, leave with a spring in my step and have so much fun with Sam; who is so delightful and professional. I have every trust in him, he gives you his full attention and his attention to detail is calming - even trusting him with colour and my shortest ever cut!! Every person you interact with is friendly and helpful.

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Highlights today

Sue Morris
20th May 2021
5.0
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I was so pleased with my hair colour a full head of highlights today and blow dry all done by Nadine.
I have been a client of Nadine’s for many years and she always takes the time to discuss the colour she will use at each appointment.
I wouldn’t go to anyone else as over the years I feel I know her so well and have always loved the care and time she takes with my hair. So easy to talk to but also so professional. Look forward to the next time.

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Cut and blow dry

Deborah Hayter
20th May 2021
5.0
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Another great cut by April my daughter was made up thanks so much ?

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Amazing service as usual

Mairead Hogan
20th May 2021
5.0
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I’ve been coming to Strangeways to Hannah, since I moved to Leigh 3 years ago. She is always so friendly, listens to what you want and so knowledgeable. I looked forward to my appointment.

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Fabulous colour and cut

Helen Bennett
19th May 2021
5.0
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A wonderful service as always. Wonderful colour, fabulous haircut by Sam and a head massage thrown in. Highly recommend.

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Amazing as always

Mia Ebsworth
19th May 2021
5.0
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Would never go anywhere else, Hannah and Joe are my fave <3

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Amazing!!

Jade Courteney
19th May 2021
5.0
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Such lovely staff!
Joe is an brilliant hairdresser I definitely recommend him. My hair feels in such better condition and looks incredible. Thank you so much.

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Full head of highlights, cut & blow dry, Wellaplex and toner

Danielle Parkin
19th May 2021
5.0
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Once again Nadine has done a fantastic job! She is extremely professional and knows her stuff! Love my fresh blonde hair. Thanks Nadine ?

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Hair cut, one year in.

Tom Chambers
18th May 2021
5.0

Best hair cut he's had in 40 years. From Er Indoors. Thank you Martyn

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Long hair,

Tom Chambers
18th May 2021
5.0
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Best haircut he's had in 40 years from Er Indoors Thank you Martyn

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??Stylist April Mash ??

Steph Lovett
18th May 2021
5.0
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Incredibly talented & informative. A fabulous relaxing service & head turning new look for me - thank you April ??????

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