Samantha
With decades of experience, Samantha is passionate about colour, individual hairstyles and making every client feel fantastic.
About Samantha
HAIR · BEAUTY · NEEDHAM MARKET
A welcoming salon bringing hair and independent beauty professionals together under one roof.

WELCOME TO ROOTS
Roots Hair Co. is a relaxed, modern salon on Needham Market High Street. Alongside the hair team, Roots is also home to independent beauty therapists Katie of No.45 Beauty and Lois of Rooted Beauty.
Whether you're visiting for a fresh cut, colour, massage, facial or beauty treatment, the aim is simple: to make you feel comfortable, cared for and confident.
ABOUT ME · MEET THE TEAM
Hair and beauty professionals together in one place, each bringing their own experience, personality and specialist skills.
With decades of experience, Samantha is passionate about colour, individual hairstyles and making every client feel fantastic.
About Samantha
Sam has worked in hairdressing since starting in a salon at 14 and has a real passion for colouring and creating personalised looks.
About Sam
With over 15 years in hairdressing, Shelly brings experience, warmth and a genuine love of making clients feel confident and comfortable.
About Shelly
Beauty therapist offering lashes, brows, waxing, facials, massage, nails and specialist skin treatments.
ABOUT KATIE
Qualified beauty therapist with a particular passion for massage, skincare and creating a calm, caring client experience.
About Lois
ABOUT SAMANTHA
With decades of experience in the hairdressing industry, I am incredibly passionate about all aspects of hair and absolutely love what I do. At Roots Hair Co., I have dedicated my career to perfecting my craft and staying at the forefront of hair trends through regular training and education.
I specialise in colour and have a passion for creating beautiful, individual hairstyles. I welcome everyone and love working with all hair types, lengths and styles to create a look that makes each client feel fantastic.
My goal is to leave you feeling confident and empowered, knowing that your hair reflects your unique personality. I want every visit to Roots to be a relaxing, enjoyable experience where you can truly unwind.
City & Guilds Levels 1, 2 and 3 (Advanced)
Education with L'Oréal, Schwarzkopf, Redken and Wella
The Fantastic Hairdresser education programme
Samantha lived in Canada for six years, where she ran her own salon.
After returning to Suffolk she missed having her own space — and Roots Hair Co. was created.

ABOUT SAM
Hi, I’m Sam!
My journey into hairdressing began when I was just 14, working Saturdays in a salon. I quickly realised how much I loved the industry, and after leaving school I began an apprenticeship alongside completing my college training.
I’ve worked in salons ever since and became self-employed in 2016, building my experience and developing my own loyal client base along the way.
I love all aspects of hairdressing, but colouring is where my real passion lies. I really enjoy creating beautiful, personalised colours that complement each client’s individual style and help them feel confident in their hair.
For me, hairdressing is also about the people. I love getting to know my clients, making them feel comfortable and creating a friendly, relaxed experience in the salon.

ABOUT SHELLY
I’ve always had a passion for hairdressing and knew from a young age that I wanted to make it my career. I started with work experience in a local salon before beginning my apprenticeship at 16, and I’ve now been hairdressing for over 15 years.
During my career, I went on to open and run my own salon for nine years, an experience I’m incredibly proud of. I later made the decision to step away from salon ownership to spend more time with my little boy and enjoy a better balance between family life and the career I love.
Over the years, I’ve continued to develop my skills through a variety of professional training courses and have been fortunate enough to receive several awards along the way.
One of the things I love most about hairdressing is the relationship I build with my clients. For me, it’s not just about creating beautiful hair — it’s about getting to know the person in my chair, creating a relaxed and welcoming space, and making sure every client feels comfortable, confident and good about themselves.
ROOTS HAIR CO.
All Roots hair services are kept together here so clients can browse the current Ovatu menu before booking.
Professional cut tailored to your face shape and lifestyle, finished with a luxurious blow dry for a polished look.
Please come with clean tangle free hair.
Luxurious wash and professional blow dry leaving your hair smooth, shiny and beautifully styled.
Complete hair transformation with expert consultation, precision cutting and professional styling.
Strategic highlighting to add dimension and brightness to your hair with natural-looking results.
Classic or contemporary cut styled to perfection with attention to detail and finishing touches.
Luxurious wash with a Classic or contemporary cut styled to perfection with attention to detail and finishing touches.
Professional root colour application to maintain your existing shade and eliminate regrowth.
Complete highlighting service for maximum impact, creating beautiful depth and luminous colour.
Professional perming service to create lasting curls and waves with modern techniques and quality products.
Price given after full consultation
Prices given after full consultation.
Consultation Required
BEAUTY AT ROOTS
Katie and Lois each have their own service area below, with their current Ovatu services and prices shown separately.

NO.45 BEAUTY
Experienced beauty therapist offering lashes & brows, waxing, facials, massage, nails and specialist skin treatments from her treatment room at Roots Hair Co.
Training includes: Level 2 & 3 Beauty Therapy, Nouveau LVL Lashes, Just Wax Intimate Waxing, dermaplaning, microdermabrasion, chemical peels and microneedling.
KATIE · NO.45 BEAUTY

ROOTED BEAUTY
Hi, I'm Lois! I'm a fully qualified beauty therapist with a genuine passion for helping people feel relaxed, confident and cared for. My journey began at Champneys Beauty College, where I trained to high professional standards and discovered a real love for massage and skincare.
I've achieved ITEC Level 3 and Level 4 qualifications, earned the internationally recognised CIDESCO Diploma, and was proud to be awarded Champneys Massage Therapist of the Year.
For me, beauty therapy is about much more than the treatment itself. I want you to be able to switch off, feel completely comfortable and take some well-deserved time for yourself. Whether you're visiting for a relaxing massage or a results-driven facial, my aim is for you to leave refreshed, rejuvenated and genuinely looked after.
LOIS · ROOTED BEAUTY
A relaxing, personalised facial designed to leave your skin feeling deeply cleansed, refreshed and nourished. Your treatment includes a double cleanse, skin assessment, exfoliation, a relaxing facial massage, hot towel, tailored face mask, and finishing serums and moisturiser selected to suit your individual skin needs. Perfect for maintaining healthy, glowing skin while giving you time to completely relax and unwind.
The ultimate facial experience, combining advanced skincare with complete relaxation. Your treatment includes a double cleanse, personalised skin assessment, exfoliation, facial massage, hot towel, tailored face mask, heated eye treatment and relaxing scalp massage, followed by LED light therapy with targeted serums and finishing skincare selected specifically for your skin. Designed to leave your skin feeling deeply nourished, refreshed and radiant, while giving you the time to completely switch off, relax and unwind.
A deeply relaxing full body massage using traditional Swedish massage techniques to help ease muscular tension, improve circulation and promote a sense of overall wellbeing. Flowing movements and tailored pressure are used across the body to soothe tired muscles and encourage complete relaxation. Perfect for relieving everyday tension and stress, leaving you feeling relaxed, refreshed and restored.
A relaxing and restorative massage focusing on the back, neck and shoulders, where everyday tension and tightness commonly build up. Swedish massage techniques and tailored pressure are used to help ease muscular tension, improve circulation and encourage relaxation. Perfect for relieving tired, tense muscles and everyday stress, leaving you feeling relaxed, refreshed and rebalanced.
A deeply relaxing massage performed while you are comfortably lying down, focusing on the upper back, shoulders, neck, face and scalp. A combination of soothing massage techniques helps to release built-up tension, calm the mind and promote a wonderful sense of relaxation and wellbeing, using Oils tailored to your needs. Perfect for anyone looking to switch off, unwind and relieve everyday tension, leaving you feeling calm, relaxed and restored.
A deeply relaxing full body massage combining soothing massage techniques with carefully selected essential oils tailored to your individual needs. Gentle, flowing movements help to ease muscular tension, encourage relaxation and create a sense of balance and wellbeing. Perfect for those looking to slow down, switch off and enjoy a calming sensory experience, leaving both body and mind feeling relaxed, restored and refreshed.
The perfect combination of skincare and relaxation, designed to give you a complete reset. Begin with a soothing back, neck and shoulder massage to ease everyday tension and help you unwind, followed by a refreshing express facial to cleanse, nourish and revitalise the skin.
A deeply relaxing treatment designed to restore both body and skin. Begin with a soothing full body Swedish massage, using flowing movements and tailored pressure to ease muscular tension, calm the mind and encourage complete relaxation. Your experience continues with a personalised Standard Facial, including a double cleanse, skin assessment, exfoliation, facial massage, hot towel, tailored mask and finishing skincare selected for your individual skin needs. The perfect treatment when you need time to completely switch off, recharge and restore, leaving your body relaxed and your skin feeling fresh, nourished and glowing.
CONSULTATION & CONSENT
Where a consultation is required, clients can complete the form linked to their booking so the information remains with their Ovatu client record.
OUR WORK
Colour, blondes, curls, shorter styles and occasion hair. Click any photo to view it larger.
THE SALON
Hair and beauty in the heart of Needham Market.
ONLINE BOOKING
Our new online booking system is available through Ovatu.
OPENING HOURS
Monday9am–5pm
Tuesday9am–5pm
Wednesday9am–5pm
Thursday10am–7pm
Friday9am–5pm
Saturday9am–2pm
SundayClosed