If you haven’t been to Roots in a while, things have changed. We are now under new ownership/management and proud to say that we are once again locally owned!
With that being said, we have also converted to being a Wella focus salon featuring Wella and various retail that includes: VERB, Olaplex, Sebastian, WOW, and Roots products(while supplies last).
Keep an eye out for future improvements and changes to the salon, we are excited for our new start. We hope to see you very soon!
Team
Every one of our Creative Team has their own style icons, representing classic glamour through to contemporary allure.
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If you are not happy with our work, we’ll be happy to touch it up for free.
(Only within 2 weeks of your initial appointment)
Roots has Stylists!
Rebekah is Comox Valley born and raised and has a strong passion for everything hair related, and loves learning new things! In her spare time Rebekah loves to paddle board, or cuddle with her pet dog and cat…. Oh and her husband too! Rebekah has been a professional stylist for the last 10 years, graduated at Del Rio Academy Hair school in 2013 and specializes in creative colours, highlighting, and balayage techniques. If you are looking for a fun, LGBTQ+ friendly, creative hairstylist, Rebekah is definitely your gal and will NOT disappoint.
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Price per hour: $65-$75
Shannon grew up in the Comox Valley and is very eager to continue to grow personally and professionally here as a proud member of the Roots Salon team. She has always had a fascination for the beauty industry and especially in regards to hair. While she loves all things hair, she has a passion for all kinds of blondes, whether it be ‘lived in’ blondes to ‘bleach outs’ .
In September 2019, Shannon took the Babe Mastery Tour for Hair Extensions and can help you work towards your hair dreams with the many different types of Babe Hair Extensions.
Shannon’s goal is to create an inclusive and comfortable environment and to have every one of her guests feeling confident when they leave her chair. Having provided them the knowledge to allow them to continue their hair journey even when they are in between appointments.
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Price per hour: $65-$75
Michaela is currently in beauty school learning the foundations of hairdressing but currently excels in “Wash & Styles” and “Creative braids” services at affordable junior prices. Michaela is bright, intelligent, eager and passionate about the beauty industry and can’t wait to start taking clients. If you’d like to pamper yourself with a wash and blow dry style, look for Michaelas name on the online booking system and her available services will be available for booking!
Check out and follow her instagram to stay tuned on her progress as an up and coming hairstylist here at Roots in the Comox Valley!
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We are very excited to introduce our newest and first official Nail Tech here at Roots, Taylor! Taylor is a local gal who was born in Campbell River but raised in the beautiful town of Comox. She received her certification in esthetics with the BC Beauty Council back in 2016, and has since then been specializing in natural nail gel manicures, as well as stunning acrylic sets.
Taylor is also extremely talented behind a camera, and has been running a business as a local photographer in town for the last couple years. Taylor is fun, bubbly, and kind. We assure you that you will love Taylor as much as you will love your nails by the end of your appointment. You will not regret meeting this lovely and multi talented lady.
View Taylor’s Instagram (Nails) | View Taylor’s Instagram (Photography)
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Introducing one of our newest stylists here at Roots, Angela! Angela has been behind the chair for 10+ years after she completed her hair dressing program from Ottawa Academy in 2012. After living in Ottawa for the past 28 years, she decided to uproot her life and move to the island to be closer to her family for a change of pace and quieter life to enjoy all that the island has to offer. Her specialties in the industry include: balayage techniques, creative/fashion colours, and all cutting services.
You’ll definitely want to meet this awesome stylist, call to book with her today before this up and coming stylist gets to busy!
Preferred Pronouns: She/Her
Price per hour: $65-$75
Introducing, Elijah! Typically Elijah is the first face you will see to greet you when you walk in to Roots. She is one of our bubbly ladies working the front desk and is ready to answer your call and book your appointments.
We are happy to announce that Elijah is currently attending beauty school and will be starting her career as a Hairstylist right here at Roots when her education is completed.
If you would like to follow her on her journey to achieving her certificate, you can see her progress on her instagram.
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Along with being our Owner/Manager, Tana is absolutely brilliant with hair and waiting to design a new you. Tana has over 10+ years of experience in the industry, and after working at Roots from the beginning of her career she and her partner took over the business as of January 2022.
Tana prides herself in being a terrific communicator, someone who will inform her clients on their perfect personal style. If you’re looking for a unique experience, you’ll find it in Tana. Her passion for art and design is apparent in all her creative hair designs and colours. Her strengths are working with lived in blondes, luxury brunettes, balayage techniques and grey blending. Tana is an excellent listener and shes always happy to lend you an ear. A lover of all things beautiful, she is an ardent devotee of fashion, makeup and film, you’ll never run out of things to talk about with this lady! Book in to meet Tana today.
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Price per hour: $65-$75
Courtney is on maternity leave at this time.
Courtney is the positive ray of sunshine that always seems to brighten up the salon! Her natural artistic abilities have made her an exceptional talent in hair colours and cuts. She specializes in updo’s as well as balayage, highlights and warm sunkissed colours. Like many other Roots stylists, Courtney has worked her way to a strong reputation as an exceptional stylist. She has a loyal clientele that absolutely adores her and appreciate her attention to detail.
Courtney is certified and holds a second-place award at Vancouver Island University’s Regional Hair Competition as well as an award for top dual credit student. Driven as she is Courtney continues to update and master her profession, so she can bring her best to clients every day! With her winning smile tremendous talent and her gift of the gab you will love your experience with Courtney!
Check out more from Courtney here!
Also Check out her photo album on our Facebook Page.
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Keith has retired. Thank you and best wishes!
Keith is one of the icons of hair. Originally from England, Keith is the former owner of Vancouver’s top independent salon ZERO F before moving to Vancouver Island in 2007. Keith believes that personal style is a celebration of the freedom of expression. His profound knowledge of fashion influences of the past and present inform his work, which is both modern and timeless. Keith is committed to individualistic styling that fits the client. Keith is recognized as a premier artist by the industry’s top hair care companies, the Hairdressers’ Guild, BC Hairdressing Association, and Gold Medalist Judges’ panel.
