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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Excellent experience

Diane Langridge
24th Apr 2021
5.0
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Excellent service and cut as always. Martyn makes it a relaxed, fun experience and most importantly gives an excellent cut.

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Janine Etherington
23rd Apr 2021
5.0

I had colour, restyle and blow dry by Sam who was not only incredibly friendly but done an amazing job! Listen to my request gave suggestions and even taught me how to create the style at home- highly recommend

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Highlights and cut

Yazmin Lyster
21st Apr 2021
5.0
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Danielle was just amazing! Did an amazing job on my hair, super fine natural highlights matching my previous colour I wanted. Perfect finish with Hollywood style curls. I have very high expectations and super picky when it comes to how I like my hair done, don’t often write reviews but this needed to be shared... 10/10 Highly recommend her for colouring & cut! Highly professional and friendly. Thank you! :)

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Post lock down cut

Dawn Gentry
20th Apr 2021
5.0
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Brilliant as always?

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Good to be back

Gordon Devlin
20th Apr 2021
5.0
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First time back after lockdown, good to see Martyn Holmes still in form!
All Covid precautions in place and respected, everything else was as I expect from Strangeways, friendly chat, buzzy atmosphere and exactly the cut I wanted.

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First cut in 18 months

Chris Lee
20th Apr 2021
5.0
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Awesome cut, friendly service as always

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Mandy Macnaughton
20th Apr 2021
5.0
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Absolutely delighted with my colour

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Scissors at the ready...

Will Birch
20th Apr 2021
5.0
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Another very good haircut from Martyn in a salon brimming with style and personality. Thank you Strangeways.

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100% Style

Sharon Thorne
17th Apr 2021
5.0
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Missed my fab hair technician sam . What a beautiful colour , cut & style he gave my hair to day . Always a relaxed atmosphere and professional approach to clients the salon has . From the lovely and friendly receptionist to the staff working very hard cleaning and washing hair . Thank you xx

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Always brilliant

Jasmin King
16th Apr 2021
5.0
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Rachel is just fabulous, and a lovely wash and head massage from Hannah. Thank you!

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Super Styling!!

June Dappiano
15th Apr 2021
5.0
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A warm welcome as usual, superb attention to the hair styling, can’t praise Nadine enough. Indeed the rest of the stylists were observed to be giving Sterling service. Well done Team Strangeways!

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Appointment with Sam Arnold

Jane Halls
15th Apr 2021
5.0
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I really enjoyed my visit tonight with my daughter. Always a lovely happy and friendly atmosphere at Strangeways. Sam Arnold is a truly lovely hairdresser xx

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Haircut for a 4 year old girl

Georgia Smith
15th Apr 2021
5.0
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I took my 4 year old daughter for her first ‘big girl’ haircut today and Joe cut her hair. He made a real effort with her and she felt very special and walked out with a lovely haircut. Totally recommend. Was great value too.

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Amazing...as always

Katie Mann
15th Apr 2021
5.0
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After over a year of enforced lockdown balayage Hannah worked her magic and returned me to a true blondie, I'm so in love with my highlights and cut. Staff are always so lovely too!

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Fab-u-lous!

Liz Keeble
15th Apr 2021
5.0
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Always 1000% satisfied when I leave the salon.

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Fabulous - as usual

Tracey Stanton
13th Apr 2021
4.5
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So pleased to be allowed to return to the salon today. Staff all so lovely and Hannah did a superb job with colouring and cutting my hair as she always does! I leave with a big smile on my face.

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Feeling fantastic

Zoe Connell
13th Apr 2021
5.0
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Just had a much longed for haircut from Hannah at Strangeways and I feel fantastic.

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Happy children

Hugo Houlder-greenway
20th Dec 2020
5.0
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Our children absolutely love coming to the hairdressers, such a wonderful experience for them, they are always made to feel welcome and special. Amazing haircuts every single time, thank you!

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Thank you

Diane Langridge
17th Dec 2020
5.0
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Great time as usual, fun, helpful and above all a wonderful cut and colour. Thank you.

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Great service

Zeynep
16th Dec 2020
5.0
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Thank you Danielle xx

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Amazing experience

Sandra Wege
11th Dec 2020
5.0
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I have just had a cut, highlights and blow dry with Danielle, for my wedding on Monday.
She really is so skilled, I’m always amazed that she transforms my fine lank hair into a fluffy blonde bob.

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Fab.... as always

Katie Clark
11th Dec 2020
5.0
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As always, first class treatment, first class cut & blow dry by the very talented Danielle. Walked in looking 42, left looking 42- but with beautiful hair ??

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Happy ?

Sally Joiner
10th Dec 2020
5.0
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Really enjoy my appointments at Strange ways. All the staff are so friendly. Thank you Sam for your tender loving care to my previously damaged hair. See you again very soon! X

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Bethany Rose
10th Dec 2020
5.0
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Sam cut both my daughters long hair tonight. He is a really lovely guy who takes the time to put the girls at ease and only cuts off what is agreed. The girls hair now looks really nice and they were both really pleased with what he did. Thoroughly recommend him!

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Return after Second Lockdown

Patricia Westoby
10th Dec 2020
5.0
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So happy to be back in the Salon. Hannah worked her magic on re-shaping my hair - I had a broad smile - only problem my Mask was hiding my smile!!

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Christmas colour and cut

Jacqui
10th Dec 2020
5.0
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Lovely Pru, has given me a gorgeous colour and cut just in time for Christmas. As always, my hair feels soft and bouncy and looks so healthy, thank you as always. Merry Christmas Ho Ho Ho ! X

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Fab colour by April

Gemma Copsey
10th Dec 2020
5.0
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I have April for my regular colour and cut and she never ceases to amaze me! She is so professional and lovely and does my hair exactly as I want it. I love love love the colour! Excellent hair stylist and excellent service!

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Fab colour by April

Gemma Copsey
10th Dec 2020
5.0
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I have April for my regular colour and cut and she never ceases to amaze! She is so professional and lovely and always does my hair exactly as I want it. Excellent hair stylist and excellent service!

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Great

Lizzie Taylor
10th Dec 2020
5.0

Excellent experience thanks Joe - really pleased. PS it was Christina Baranski ?

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Rocking the ashy blonde

Emma Smith
9th Dec 2020
5.0
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I came in for a root refresh and came out with a wonderful new ashy blonde colour Barnet courtesy of Nadine, with fabulous curls thanks to Rachel. Lots of fun and pampering today as always

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Absolutely fabulous

Michelle Hall
9th Dec 2020
5.0
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Sam is just brilliant, love my new hair. The staff are so helpful and go above and beyond to help and be friendly. Always lots of smiles and giggles too. X

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Hair Colour

Linda Benjamin
9th Dec 2020
5.0
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1st Visit too Strangeways & I had Frankie she was amazing & did a fantastic colour I going back Friday for a hair cut

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Always great service

Eva Jordan
8th Dec 2020
4.5
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Been going to strangeways for over 8 years, always great service. Had loads of different stylists in that time, mainly because I always book last minute, but they are all great. I miss magazines at tea though! Bloody covid! ?

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Danielle and Strangeways Hair Salon

Linda Donovan
8th Dec 2020
5.0
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I almost don’t want to mention her name as she’s such a great hairdresser and I don’t want her to get loads more bookings so it’s harder for me to book in but I need to endorse her as she really deserves it! She’s precise to your needs. She listens...she delivers and she’s a very happy, dedicated and vibrant person. Trust this salon. They’re professionals and real people

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Lovely Nadine!!

Marilyn Timms
5th Dec 2020
5.0
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Well what can I say, Nadine has done it again!! Given me the most beautiful restyle, cut is amazing!! So glad she is back, doing what she loves best, full of knowledge, makes a client feel special, she has the most contagious laugh, which is lovely in these sometimes sad and frustrating times! Only been out of salon for half hour and already a stranger stopped me to say how lovely my hair looks!! Sang Nadine’s praises!! Strangeways you are very lucky to have her xx

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Fantastic experience

Julia Morris
5th Dec 2020
5.0
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Had my hair coloured with Danielle who is not only professional and talented but bubbly and funny and makes you feel super comfortable xx

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Sam

Sarita Karim
4th Dec 2020
5.0
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Sam is just lovely. Makes me feel comfortable from the moment I’m there. He listens to what you want and delivers.

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Lovely Staff

Terry Parker
4th Dec 2020
5.0
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Great head cut lovely staff
And Sam is brilliant xx

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Cut and colour after lockdown 2

Anonymous
3rd Dec 2020
5.0

Nadine worked her magic as always cut and colour change lovely to see everyone back in salon after lockdown 2 I feel so comfortable and relaxed I recommend. Strangeways

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Mandy

Mandy Macnaughton
3rd Dec 2020
5.0
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Wonderful experience.
Absolutely delighted with my cut & colour. The staff are fantastic.
Very caring & attentive.

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Out of lockdown 2

Sharon Yavuz
3rd Dec 2020
5.0

Great to be back and colour refreshed after lockdown 2

Thanks Rachel

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Relaxing Relax

Sharon Thorne
2nd Dec 2020
5.0
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Sam did an amazing job straightening my hair . It took no time at all. No horrible smells so yes 10 out of 10 for the new system.

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Happy as usual

Julie Tennens
6th Nov 2020
5.0
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Sam did a fantastic job yet again!
Really happy. Thank you. Also for fitting me in so quick

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Fab treatment

Susan Sleigh-Johnson
5th Nov 2020
5.0
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So pleased I booked this appointment just before lockdown. As ever, Sam was friendly and courteous, and gave me just the style I described- and it looks really cute. Thanks Sam, look after yourself these next 4 weeks. Look forward to seeing you in December
Sue Sleigh/ Johnson

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Pru

Tina Gordon
4th Nov 2020
5.0
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Haircut with Pru, very happy with my hair, shape, colour and cut. As always she listens to me and guides me to the best solution for me xxxx

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Another Brilliant Cut

Charlotte FItch
3rd Nov 2020
5.0
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One again Nadine gave me a brilliant cut and just as described the style along with plenty of advice on managing it myself as I do have exceedingly fine hair

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Pre-lock down colour change

Loraine Winter
3rd Nov 2020
5.0
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The salon were amazing in rescheduling my appointment due first days of lockdown!
Pru listened to what I wanted and gave me a new subtle darker colour I’m really happy with, lovely experience as always x

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I’m ready for lockdown!

Anne Brown
2nd Nov 2020
5.0
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I was lucky enough to snag a pre-lockdown colour refresh with Sam. Had a great time as always, and my hair looks and feels fabulous. Thanks Sam. Now I’m ready for lockdown!

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Excellent as always

Helen Bennett
2nd Nov 2020
5.0
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The salon is welcoming and Sam is excellent. I always have an excellent hairstyle whether I am wanting a change or the ‘same as last time. I would highly recommend.

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Nadine

Amanda Lydamore
1st Nov 2020
5.0
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Nadine is amazing as always and thank you so much for thinking of me and fitting me in to your already hectic day due to lockdown.

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