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The Retreat @ Frating

4.92
3 Bromley Road , Colchester, Essex, CO7 7DP

About us

The Retreat Hair @ Frating has recently been built which provides on-site parking.

Anita a state registered senior hair stylist specialises in cutting and colouring
One to one hair experience providing a relaxing experience in a climate controlled spacious room overlooking rear secluded garden which will enable you to have a relaxing hair treatment, Anita will be wearing all the appropriate PPE and following government guidelines.

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Opening hours

Monday Closed
Tuesday 10:00 - 18:30
Wednesday 10:00 - 14:30
Thursday 10:00 - 18:30
Friday 10:00 - 19:00
Saturday 09:00 - 14:30
Sunday Closed

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4.92
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Great haircut

Mandy wink
17th Feb 2024
5.0

Anita is a lovely lady very bubbly and friendly , my sister has never been happy with her last few hair cuts due to mistakes in the cut , thanks to Anita in two visits she has sorted her out and now she is happy and so are we 10/10 thanks Anita for all your help and expert help would definitely recommend to anyone

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Restyle

Suzie
28th Oct 2022
5.0

1st haircut since before lockdown, 1st time using the Retreat. Anita was so warm and friendly, I told her what I wanted and she certainly delivered! Quick, professional got it exactly right first time! I'll definitely be back, would recommend to anyone and everyone. Cheers! Suzie.

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Would definitely recommend!

Josie Taylor
13th Mar 2022
5.0

I recently moved to the area, and as I like to use local services I decided to give the salon a try. Following my first visit to have a fringe cut back in, I then booked a full hair cut, and I was really happy with the result. Anita is an excellent stylist and she really knows her stuff. She helped to guide me out of my hair misery (following years of mistakes and over-thinning) and I now have the cut I have always wanted but never known how to ask for. And she’s within walking distance too, so the salon is super convenient for me.

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Excellent hairdresser

Sarah
28th May 2021
5.0

Anita's salon is super convenient with parking on her drive. This was my first visit to her fantastic new salon. Very pleased with my cut and highlights - excellent job!

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Foils perfection

Jt
14th Apr 2021
5.0

I love my fist visit since lockdown, meeting Tilly, what a lovely salon and no one else is ever touching my hair!!

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Foils

Jenny
25th Dec 2020
5.0

Thankyou Anita .My hair looked amazing after colour .Would highly recommend you.Look forward to my next appointment. JENNY

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Happy Days

Teresa
23rd Dec 2020
5.0

Anita always listens to what you want and makes the whole experienced so relaxing. I have now introduced the rest of the family.

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Thank you Anita

Jayne Bunnag
23rd Dec 2020
5.0

Lovely new salon, same friendly personal service. Highly recommend

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Thank you Anita!

Sally
20th Dec 2020
5.0

I’m so happy with my hair. Anita listened to what I wanted and delivered! I now have a cut that suits my needs perfectly and an very happy!

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Lovely new salon

Linda
19th Dec 2020
5.0

Love Anita's new purpose built salon. Spacious, light and relaxing, and she's a great hair stylist, talented and experienced.

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Lovely salon

Veronica
16th Dec 2020
5.0

Anita is a very friendly and helpful giving good advice about your hair. The Salon is lovely modern spacious area .
My hair cut colour is always lovely .

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Wonderful Salon

Valerie Skinner
3rd Dec 2020
5.0

Wonderful salon. Clean, bright and very well equipped. Ample parking. French doors to the garden for the warmer months.
Anita is both friendly, welcoming and professional. Loved my cut and highlights. Would highly recommend.

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Wow How Great

Debbie
3rd Nov 2020
5.0

Just had my first appointment with Anita, how wonderful, made to feel completely at home, Anita understood straight away what was needed and certainly delivered. I cant wait for my repeat appointment in December

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Excellent salon and excellent service.

Tina Wingar
1st Nov 2020
5.0

What a beautiful salon. Light, airy and extremely welcoming. The facilities are just fabulous and so easy to get to with ample parking available.
Anita produces first class quality results every time she colours and cuts my hair. She is extremely knowledgeable and has a wealth of experience and will always guide you in the right direction.
I have no hesitation in recommending her and her beautiful salon.

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Amazing experience

Katelynn Dixon
30th Jan 2020
5.0

Really friendly staff, amazing treatment on my hair. Definitely recommend

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Hair cut and blow dry

Anonymous
10th Jul 2018
5.0

Anita is very friendly, helpful and very good hair dresser. Will definitely use again!

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Nails, eyebrows and top lip.

Susan Dass
1st May 2018
4.5

It was very good.

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Lovely service

Lucy Sampson
25th Apr 2018
5.0
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Very good beautician quick appointments and very helpful

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Incredible facial

Natalie Whiting
22nd Apr 2018
5.0
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The best facial you will ever have, Pauline is so
Experienced she has totally transformed my skin. The best thing about what Pauline does is she taylors it to you and what your skin requires.

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A new favourite!

Emily C
1st Apr 2018
5.0
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This was my first visit to The Retreat, being new to the area. I was made to feel very welcome by Pauline and was immediately able to relax and enjoy the cosy surroundings. I treated myself to a Shellac manicure and pedicure; I would highly recommend. Pauline is very experienced and knowledgeable in all areas of beauty; I’m already looking forward to my return visit.

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Nails at the retreat

Anonymous
27th Mar 2018
5.0

Fantastic, fabulous shellac nails
Friendly service
A real treat for my daughter,, she loves her nails

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Great cut

Maureen
21st Mar 2018
5.0
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Love going to The Retreat. Anita is always friendly and professional. Great cut. Looking forward to my next visit - colour ready for summer!

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Response from The Retreat @ Frating

Thank you for a lovely review x

Good cut

Mary Atkins
10th Mar 2018
5.0
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I had a really good cut and enjoyEd the whole experience.

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Response from The Retreat @ Frating

Mary thank you so much for a lovely review and enjoy the rest of your time here in Dedham was lovely to meet you , Anita x

Great colour

Fiona Gordon Clarke
7th Mar 2018
5.0
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Thanks for the cheer up colour today!

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Response from The Retreat @ Frating

Thank you for a lovely review, glad you like your hair x

Great haircut

Maureen House
6th Feb 2018
5.0

I love going to The Retreat! Anita works really hard to make it a great experience - really friendly, great surroundings and a great cut! She listens to your ideas, and explains what she can do to achieve what you want. And it's great to catch up.

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Response from The Retreat @ Frating

Thank you Maureen for a lovely review x

My Nails

Ann Elliott
23rd Jan 2018
5.0
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Thank you Pauline , great colour for my nails this time.

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Response from The Retreat @ Frating

Thank you Ann most kind. https://beautyattheretreat.co.uk/

Fab experience!

Katie Lovesee
22nd Jan 2018
4.5
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I really enjoyed my experience at the retreat, the staff were fab, friendly and knowledgable!
Nice cuppa in a nice cup and saucer ☺️.
Most importantly my nails are still looking fab! The longest I've gone without a chip!! ??
Thank you x

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Response from The Retreat @ Frating

Thank you x

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Jane King
22nd Dec 2017
5.0
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Great as always. ..recommend all the time x

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Response from The Retreat @ Frating

https://beautyattheretreat.co.uk/

Colour and cut

Tina Wingar
19th Dec 2017
5.0
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The Retreat in Dedham is the best place to go for a colour and cut. Anita takes a lot of time and care making sure that the end result is always amazing. Highly recommend this lovely salon.

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Response from The Retreat @ Frating

Thank you so much Tina , was lovely seeing you yesterday & glad you like colour & Cut have a lovely Christmas, Anita X

Great colour

Fiona Gordon Clarke
8th Nov 2017
5.0
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Great colour once again. Thanks

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Response from The Retreat @ Frating

Thank you Fiona x

First experience

Jackie Hair Moore
3rd Nov 2017
5.0
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I would definitely recommend this salon and Anita to anyone. It’s a small salon with very personal attention to you you and your hair! Anita is cheerful , very experienced and really helpful when choosing the right colour and cut . Really happy will go back !

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Response from The Retreat @ Frating

Hi Jackie,
Was lovely meeting you , so glad you like the cut & colour ! Enjoy using the Moroccanoil, Anita X

Anita is a genius.,.

Janet Hair Titterton
1st Nov 2017
5.0
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Arrived feeling flat and wanted a change. Anita suggested some great darker colours for winter and my hair looks thicker and glossier.

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Janet your hair looked amazing I loved the colours too !!!
Thank you for a lovely review , Anita X

Great colour & cut

Maureen House
31st Oct 2017
5.0
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Love going to the Retreat. Anita does a brilliant job. Full discussion of colours to use, she always listens. Great colour and cut. Absolute pleasure going there - like seeing a good friend.

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Response from The Retreat @ Frating

Thank you Maureen lovely seeing you today a nice to colour for our winter months ?

Happy hair!!

Jo
20th Oct 2017
5.0
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My first time with Anita today and I've come away so happy. Great colour, super cut and good conversation as well! What's not to like... plus a free dose of Stella & Dot as well.... happy days!

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Response from The Retreat @ Frating

Was so lovely meeting you Jo glad you like your colour & cut & looking through my Stella & Dot collection , enjoy the rest of your Birthday , Anita X

Feeling Bleesed

Anonymous
18th Oct 2017
5.0

Pauline is just adorable, what a knowledgeable young lady. I had a specialist Dermalogica facial and boy it was fabulous. Just what I needed and more. I’ve already booked in for my next treatment. A small cosy salon in a beautiful village. Feeling Blessed.

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Response from The Retreat @ Frating

Thank you so much for a wonderful review. I’m glad you enjoyed your Skin treatment. I look forward to seeing you again next month ❤️

CACI

Anonymous
16th Oct 2017
5.0

I have been going to this salon for around a year now and have a regular CACI treatment. Pauline is very knowledgeable about CACI and other beauty treatments and I feel like she cares whether the treatment works and also offers tips and advice on any skincare issues I'm having.

I also liked that Pauline offered the CACI treatments as pay as you go, rather than having to pay for a block of 10 sessions in one go, like most salons. This meant that the CACI was more affordable for me and I've been able to keep it up.

The salon has also recently had an internal makeover which gives a nicer feel to the place too. Plus the salon opens late on some weeknights which makes it easier for those who work full time.

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Response from The Retreat @ Frating

Thank you so much for taking the time to write such a lovely review. ?

Super cut

Stella Mccarthy
12th Oct 2017
5.0
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Really enjoyed my first visit at The Retreat Hairdressers in Dedham today. The restyle cut and blow dry was cut very well. Nice environment.

Anita, my dresser is bubbly and friendly.

Booked my next appointment at the end of November.

Stella

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Response from The Retreat @ Frating

Thank you so much Stella , I’m so glad you like your hair ! Was so lovely meeting you too , will see you November, Anita x

Emergency Haircut !!

Elaine Brownsell
10th Oct 2017
5.0
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What a cosy salon. Lovelly hairdresser, who not only fitted me in last minute . Com.... but gave good advice and a great haircut. I felt instantly better. There is also a great quality selection to purchase. At reasonable prices too, well worth a visit. And very glad I did.
Thankyou !

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Response from The Retreat @ Frating

Thank you so much Elaine was lovely meeting you ! With the ends off and those lovely new Moroccanoil shampoo & conditioner trust me your see the difference, Anita x

Hair colour and blow dry

Natalie Whiting
7th Oct 2017
5.0
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Anita is so talented been doing my hair for years and always comes up with great ideas. She’s so good at colouring shows a real interest and listens to what you are trying to achieve. Thanks Anita xx

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Response from The Retreat @ Frating

Thank you Natalie for a lovely review , so glad your happy with your hair ! X

Hair colour and cut

Clare Steward
28th Sep 2017
5.0
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I would highly recommend Anita! I have recently moved into the area and having had the same hairdresser for many years was a little apprehensive. Anita immediately made me feel relaxed, she gave me a colour consultation and was very professional! I would highly recommend and will be definitely returning x

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Response from The Retreat @ Frating

Thank you Clare for a lovely review , so glad your happy with your hair was lovely meeting you !

Amazing ?

Lucy
19th Sep 2017
5.0

I've had a Hollywood wax several times before and have had a bad experience. But Pauline used a Hot wax and Wow what a difference absolutely pain free,?fast and efficient Blown away with the results. Its a beautiful salon,
in a beautiful village. Pauline is amazing and I highly recommend. ?

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Response from The Retreat @ Frating

Thank you Lucy glad you are happy with the results. And hope to see you soon. ?

Caci

Jo Knight
14th Sep 2017
5.0
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Amazing. Pauline is fabulous,

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Response from The Retreat @ Frating

Thank you Jo ?

Back and shoulder massage

VKM
13th Sep 2017
5.0
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I have been using The Retreat for sometime now as I suffer with my neck and shoulders.
I would highly recommend The Retreat the new owner is very knowledgeable and has put in a lot of hard work updating the salon.
Definitely worth a visit and why not make it part of a day out as the village has a lot more to offer.

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Response from The Retreat @ Frating

Thank you very much. ?? Most kind.

Lovely treat at The Retreat

Sarah Moore
13th Sep 2017
5.0
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This was my 2nd visit to the salon.
My daughter has just started school so I am making the most of my alone time and booked I to have my roots coloured and a cut and blow dry?
Anita is so warm, friendly and welcoming it's like going to your friend's for a cuppa and a chat!
Anita is very organised and was ready with the colour I had had on my last visit, very good time keeping - her next customer was just coming in as I was leaving ☺️
I now have lovely shiny hair with no greys ?.

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Response from The Retreat @ Frating

Thank you sarah for such a lovely review!
I love my job chatting & colouring x

amazing

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11th Sep 2017
5.0

I have never had such a good back massage, thanks to Pauline I would recomend to anyone who wants to take time to themselves. loved it and I will be coming back!

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Response from The Retreat @ Frating

Most kind thank you .

Lovely little salon

Julie P
10th Sep 2017
5.0

I've been going to the retreat for about 7 months now and it's a wonderful place Pauline is very welcoming as is Anita. Love the new decoration. So relaxing and warm thank you girls ❤️

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Response from The Retreat @ Frating

Thank you so much for your lovely review and we are glad you love coming .

best place I have been for a long time!

anonymous
10th Sep 2017
5.0

I was so pleased with my massage today! I have not felt this relaxed in years! I would recommend to everyone

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Response from The Retreat @ Frating

Thank you for such a lovely response

Massage

Sophie Kendrick
10th Sep 2017
5.0

Pauline was brilliant, very professional and welcoming. I will definitely be going back again.

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Thank you so much look forward to seeing you soon

Disappointing atmosphere.

Anonymous
8th Sep 2017
3.0

The results of the treatments etc are perfectly ok but this is not the place to go if you want to feel relaxed and pampered.

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Response from The Retreat @ Frating

Sorry for the delay only just managed to get into the account had a few problems. I'm really sorry to here you feel like that, I pride myself on providing a very professional service & I can only apologise if you feel you did not receive this. I'm constantly striving to improve the service I deliver. so thank you for your input.

Amazing Haircut ?❤

Tania Boyd
7th Sep 2017
5.0
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Lived in village all this time and look what i have been missing out on fantastic haircuts with Anita ?
Thank you so much for today i absolutely love it and yes you were right with the fringe.
Cant wait for my colours now ????

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Response from The Retreat @ Frating

Thank you for a lovely review Tania, I'm glad you like your cut ,the fringe really suited you !
Can't wait to do the colour , Anita .