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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Brilliant

Isla Harris
1st Dec 2023
4.5
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Zoe cut my daughter hair so lovely.

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Thank you for your review :-)

Confidence boost

Heather Saville
30th Nov 2023
5.0
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From start to finish my visit was lovely. Everyone was polite and welcoming.
April was brilliant. She talked me through what she was doing checking with me at every step. I felt really happy about my hair when I left.

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Oh that's so great to hear and we are glad you're happy. See you again soon x

Amazing!

Louis Faiers
29th Nov 2023
5.0
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The perfect place to go! Started off by being offered a drink and hanging my coat up followed up by Joe working his magic again!!! 10/10 service and 10/10 stying all for the most reasonable price in Leigh

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Thanks so much Louis. So lovely to hear.

Simply the best

Phoebe Sleigh-Johnson
25th Nov 2023
5.0
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Sam makes the haircut experience the best it could possibly be. The warm welcome, the great chat and the AWESOME haircuts. The salon is so fun to be in too!

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Thanks so much Phoebe. We really appreciate it! xx

First class service

Lei North
25th Nov 2023
5.0
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New client review. A super friendly salon. Everyone is so welcoming and lovely. I had my first visit of many. The lovely Zoë did an amazing full head of balayage, toner and a cut&finish. I feel like a million dollars… what more can I ask for. ;) 5 stars all around and highly recommend.

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What a lovely review to read. Thank you so much and thank you for taking the time to write us one. x

Pru

Tina Gorden
22nd Nov 2023
5.0
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Fab hair as always

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Thanks Tina :-)

Pampered

Ava Houlder-Greenway
22nd Nov 2023
5.0
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My Daughter, Ava, loves her haircuts with Rachel! She feels completely pampered having a hair wash and and head massage and leaving with stunning hair! X

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Thank you. Everyone loves a little pamper no matter the age :-)

Happy Little Boy

Hugo
22nd Nov 2023
5.0

My Son, Hugo, absolutely loves coming for his haircut with Sam.

Hugo has long hair and he is always made to feel special and leaves with so much confidence!

Thank you x

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Awww thank you! That is so lovely to hear xx

So happy

Julie Tennens
17th Nov 2023
5.0
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Zoe is amazing and no matter how many times she does my hair I am always so very happy with it. Couldn’t recommend her enough

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Thank you so much for your lovely review Julie. x

Never disappointed!

Linda Higgins
17th Nov 2023
5.0
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Always happy with the cut and colour by Pru… I always leave with a smile. Thank you.

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Thank you very much Linda x

Haircut with April

Angie Higgins
16th Nov 2023
5.0
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A great cut as always very pleased!

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Thank you! :-)

April

Nicky Penton
15th Nov 2023
5.0
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I had another great experience at Strangeways last night. All the staff are friendly and April did a great job as usual.Thank you April xxx

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Thank you very much for your lovely review Nicky.

Excellent as Ever!

Patsy Ryan
11th Nov 2023
5.0
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Best service. Best staff. Best salon. Ever.

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Thanks so much Patsy! :-)

Thank You

Diane Langridge
10th Nov 2023
5.0
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As always, a brilliant experience. So pleased with my hair cut. I can always trust Martyn to give me an excellent cut that suits me. I’d never go anywhere else.

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Thank you very much Diane. We really appreciate it. x

Found My Colour At Last!

Patricia Westoby
8th Nov 2023
5.0
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Sam indulged me all year, chopping and changing my Hair colour! Finally settled on a colour I have had 2 months running. Sam worked his magic again! Very Hsppy. 😊

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Aw thank you so much Patricia. We really appreciate you taking the time to write us a review. x

Fabulous Salon

Mary B
7th Nov 2023
5.0
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Hannah does a fabulous job with my hair every time.The staff are so friendly & welcoming.I always look forward to my trip to Strangeways.Thank you everyone!

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Thank you so much for your lovely review Mary x

Hair colour

Anonymous
7th Nov 2023
4.5

Rachel did a beautiful job on my hair colour. Thank you

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Thank you x

Half head highlights n plaits

Myra Hill
4th Nov 2023
5.0
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Frankie, who’s been making my hair look spectacular for 5 years now, did my highlights today. She’s so very good at what she does I don’t need to worry as she confirms the colour details and gets on with it. The salon is always a joy to be in as the staff are helpful, attentive and fun to be around. Thank you Strangeways 🤩🙏🏻

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What a lovely review! Thank you so much Myra :-)

Top notch

Karen Sheldon
2nd Nov 2023
5.0
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Always a pleasure to come to this hair salon. Always greeted with a smile and a coffee. Would recommend to all to come here

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Thank you so much Karen :-)

Cut and colour

Lisa Johnston
2nd Nov 2023
5.0
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First time and fantastic! Zoe has done an amazing job on my hair

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Thank you for taking the time to write your review Lisa. We look forward to seeing you again soon. x

Hair By Sam

Tina Outten
1st Nov 2023
5.0
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As always, great experience at the salon with fabulous staff & hair cut to perfection. Many thanks to Sam xx

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Thank you for your kind review Tina :-) xxx

Cut/colour/blow-dry with Nadine

Tracy Harrison-Smith
28th Oct 2023
5.0
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As always I left stranfeways having had a great visit. My hair looks fantastic, we tweaked the colour which I absolutely love Nadine is so talented and does an amazing blow-dry. Suffice to say its worth driving from Lincolnshire every 6 weeks. X

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Thank you so much Tracy. Our salon wouldn't be the same without a loyal clients like you. xxx

No longer a stranger to Strangeways !

Anne Marie Carrie
28th Oct 2023
5.0
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I have been away for the last few years and was a bit apprehensive about returning - scared things might have changed too much . But it was an absolutely fantastic experience! Great discussion about my hair , gorgeous service and the results were more than I could have expected !

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Aw it was so lovely to see you again Anne Marie. We hope to see you again soon. x

Very happy

Julie Tennens
27th Oct 2023
5.0
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Zoe is amazing and has truly transformed my hair. She’s always so welcoming, gives the best head massages and I always walk away feeling great. Thank you Zoe

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Thank you so much Julie. We really appreciate your feedback xx

Great experience at Strangeways Leigh-on-sea

Rosemary Cunningham
26th Oct 2023
5.0
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I had a brilliant cut and a fabulous relaxing massage from Sam Arnold who has been my hairdresser since he was training!

There’s always a warm welcome, coffee and great attention to detail. I wouldn’t think of going anywhere else.

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Aw thank you so much for taking the time to write your lovely review Rosemary. x

April your a star!

Sophie Harvey
26th Oct 2023
5.0
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Yesterday was my first time visiting the salon. Everyone was super friendly and professional. I was extremely happy with how my hair turned out. April your a star thank you.

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Thank you for taking the time to write your lovely review Sophie. We look forward to seeing you again soon. x

Great service

Karen Richter
24th Oct 2023
5.0

April is amazing so helpful , she does a fantastic job colouring and cutting my hair service is great .

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Thank you Karen. We really appreciate your feedback x

Great hair

Melanie Wellard
24th Oct 2023
5.0
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I’ve been going to Strangeways for over a year now & can honestly say it’s the most friendly and professional hairdresser I’ve been to. All the staff are helpful and Joe always makes me feel relaxed with his great knowledge when colouring & cutting my hair.

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Thank you so much for your kind words Melanie. XXX

The magic

Mary O Connell
20th Oct 2023
5.0
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Hannah has taken my blonde down . I have a beautiful root smudge. She always always listens. I'm always happy went back today for a little toner . Great salon great vibes .

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Thank you for your lovely review Mary! :-)

Always outstanding

Liz Keeble
20th Oct 2023
5.0
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Have been coming to Strangeways for about 17 years. In all that time, service has always been consistent and high quality. Friendly staff and talented stylists. Wouldn’t go anywhere else.

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Aw thank you so much Liz. We really appreciated your review :-)

Amazing

Scout Brooks
19th Oct 2023
5.0
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Amazing as always

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Thank you so much Scout! We love your new style x

Transformed - again !

Susan Sleigh-Johnson
18th Oct 2023
5.0
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Oh my, what would I do without Sam’s transformative powers.?
My blunt neat hair cut - so immaculately executed - done with such attention & precision - is perfect!
From Worzel Gummidge to confident dame in less than an hour…
And it’s not just the restyle: - Sam is friendly, genuine and so interesting to talk to.
It’s a psychological lift as well as a haïr do !
He cuts & styles the hair of all my four grown up children, who all love what he does, and who he is.
Thank you Sam - you are the best ! ❤️

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That was so lovely to read Susan. We will be sure to pass on your kind words to Sam. x

Fab Sam

Jill Healey
17th Oct 2023
5.0
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It such a pleasure to visit the salon. Always welcoming and fun!

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Thank you for your kind review Jill. It is much appreciated x

Half a head of highlights and cut and finish

Sally Bannon
15th Oct 2023
5.0
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Had a lovely experience as always! All staff are very pleasant and made my experience so nice and relaxing.
Love getting my hair done by Rachael and it always looks lovely and I receive, many compliments.
Thankyou

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Thanks so much Sally! We really appreciate you taking the time to leave a review x

Hair cut and colour

Tracey Rickwell
14th Oct 2023
5.0
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Jess gave me a great service ! She changed my hair completely and gave me lots of tips on
How to keep my hair healthy .

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Thank you so much Tracey. We will be sure to pass your review onto Jess. x

Fabulous Blow Dry!

Mrs Steph Wilson
14th Oct 2023
5.0
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Lovely bouncy and glossy blow dry by Zoe! Would recommend!

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Thank you so much Steph. x

Consult only

Deb Weston
13th Oct 2023
5.0

Had a great chat with Frankie about what was best for my hair type and the colours she will be using for my oncoming hair appointment. And the skin test was fine! 😄

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Thank you for your review Deb. We can't wait to see the finished result next week x

Nadine

Jill Melville
11th Oct 2023
5.0
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Had my hair cur by Nadine. I was really impressed because she advised me if the haircut would suit me and how she was going to go about cutting my hair.

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Thank you for your kind review Jill. We really appreciate it. x

Balayage

India Quinn
11th Oct 2023
5.0
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I absolutely loved the experience and felt so comfortable with April I love my hair

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Aw thank you India. Your review means a lot to us.

Amazing stylists

Louis Faiers
8th Oct 2023
5.0
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Joe was extremely professional very friendly and an amazing stylist!

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Thanks for your review Louis. We look forward to seeing you again soon.

Always amazing

Mary O Connell
6th Oct 2023
5.0
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Hannah did some serious magic today . Had a colour change today . And she listened and did not disappoint.

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Thank you so much Mary. We love your new colour! x

Joe is fab!

Becky Eighteen
6th Oct 2023
5.0
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As always Joe made me feel gorgeous with an excellent colour and blow dry. The biscoff with my tea was a winner too!

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Thank you so much Becky! You can't go wrong with Biscoff. See you again soon x

Amazing as always

Becky Rowley
5th Oct 2023
5.0
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April always does such a wonderful cut and colour - lovely seeing her too!

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Thanks so much Becky! x

Appointment with April

Anonymous
5th Oct 2023
5.0

The best as always! Thank you April ⭐️

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Aw thank you! x

Cut and blow dry with Pru

Julie
4th Oct 2023
5.0
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Always great friendly service and a nice atmosphere in the salon. I Don't have great hair to work on but always have a good cut and finish thanks again

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Thanks so much for your lovely review Julie! x

Great hair colour!

Louise Smith
3rd Oct 2023
5.0
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Zoe took over while Rachel was away. Did a great job, love the red! Had teas/coffees etc. Kind friendly staff as always xx

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Thank you so much Louise! XXX

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Pamela Stiles
30th Sep 2023
5.0

Thank you Zoe for a great cut

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Thank you Pamela :-)

Colour and cut

Lisa Stiles
30th Sep 2023
5.0
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Hana was very professional with the advice needed on my colour and hair cut and even my after care. The results were amazing just after one appointment with Hana. I will be a returning customer to Hana.

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Wow what a lovely review. Thank you so much Lisa. We will pass on to Hana for you. x

Colour and cut

Anonymous
22nd Sep 2023
5.0

Amazing as always, so pleased with the colour and cut! Zoe was brilliant thankyou so much!!

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Thank you! :-)

Strangeways Salon

Maureen Oake
20th Sep 2023
5.0
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What can I say, first time with Sam and he was absolutely amazing went through with me what I would like, colour cut etc
and I said I would leave it to him as my hair was doing nothing for me at all.
Best decision I’ve ever made, fabulous colour and amazing cut even showed me how to use different drying techniques.
I will DEFINITELY be going back again and again..
A BIG THANK YOU SAM !!!

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What a lovely review to read. Thank you so much for taking the time to write this Maureen. Your kind words will be passed onto Sam. We look forward to seeing you again soon. x