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MEET OUR SAKS EXETER FACES
Our Exeter salon team is extra special. We’re multi award-winning and offer the very best in hairdressing services. We love creating head-turning cuts, colours and styles and have worked our magic behind the scenes at the BRIT Awards, London Fashion Week, The Clothes Show Live and at events for the likes of Cosmopolitan Magazine, and that’s to name but a few.
Our hairdressers are also L’Oréal Colour Degree specialists (the highest accolade for a colourist to achieve) and we were finalists in the L’Oréal Colour Trophy, the most prestigious professional competition in the hair industry!
As we’re part of the Saks brand, Ellie and our team get the best professional training with our London Art Team, L’Oreal and GHD meaning that we are always kept on our toes creatively.
ELLIE
SALON OWNER
I’m so grateful that I found a career that I love so passionately. I especially love the “people” aspect - my team and my clients. I feel incredibly privileged to know so many truly wonderful people who absolutely make my day! I wouldn’t say I have a favourite trend; my work tends to be classic and timeless. Clients say my work is very wearable and easy to manage and I pride myself on a holistic approach to a customer’s hair. I take into consideration lifestyle, personality and tailoring each look for each individual.
TOM
SALON OWNER
I came into the hairdressing industry because Ellie is a hairdresser but my dad was a hairdresser too and we always had a salon in our house when I was growing up, so maybe it was always meant to be.I love the constant and varied creativity which the industry offers. If you ask any of our team they would probably say I love spreadsheets and my laptop!
PAULA
SALON DIRECTOR & COLOUR SPECIALIST
Paula joined the team in 2021 and has over 20 years of hairdressing experience. This includes ten years at Saks in Leamington Spa (four years as manager) and eight years working for Sean Hanna in Canary Wharf. Along the way Paula has completed her L’Oreal Colour Specialist Degree. Her career highlight to date was winning Stylist of the Year twice in a row. What Paula loves most about hairdressing is building relationships with her clients. Her favourite colour technique is balayage, “I don’t think anything will ever beat it”, and style wise she loves a bob, “especially a graduated one!” Outside of work Paula loves going on family walks, going to the beach and the moors, exploring different places with the kids and just generally spending time with family. Paula’s favourite saying is “Never doubt yourself, never change who you are, don’t care what people think and just go for it” (love a bit of Britney).
HANNAH
Artistic Director & Senior Colour Technician
Hannah joined the team in 2018 following graduating with a BA (Hons) degree in Fashion Styling (Hair & Make-up Design). Her career highlights include being a finalist in the Saks Creative Hair Competition, and flying to the L’Oreal Academy, Manchester to take part. She loves colouring and anything involving foils. She especially enjoys balayage, root drags and technical toners. Hannah’s passion is being happy and living a happy life. Finding the positive and happiness in the little things in life. Fav saying: “If you have good thoughts, they will shine out of your face like sunbeams, and you will always look lovely” – Roald Dahl.
FAYE
PRINCIPAL STYLIST & SENIOR COLOUR TECHNICIAN
Faye joined Saks Exeter’s team at the start of 2023 and has over 20 years’ hairdressing experience under her belt. The highlights of her career are working and managing salons in Dubai and Malaysia, having enjoyed meeting clients from all around the world - many who have become life-long friends. Faye loves to colour, especially highlights which she finds therapeutic. Favourite quote? ‘Regret what you do, not what you don’t do’.
CHLOE
Principal Stylist and Senior Colour Technician
Chloe is our Principal Stylist & Senior Colour Technician who's dedication and expertise have set her apart. She has a lot of love for coppers, reds and balayage. Outside the salon Chloe loves long walks, spending quality time with her family and picnics. She believes in conquering any challenge that comes her way. Chloe’s favourite quote is by Audrey Hepburn, "Nothing is impossible. The word itself says I'm possible!"
HARRIET
Principal Stylist and Senior Colour Technician
Meet Harriet - our Principal Stylist & Senior Colour Technician who loves nothing more than making all of her clients feel extra special. One for anything blonde, be it highlights, balayage or root bleaches, Harriet’s talents have no end if you’re looking to achieve those creamy tones. Career highlight? Travelling to London to complete her Simply Saks hairdressing training. Outside of work she enjoys spending time with friends and family, as well as riding her horses. Harriet’s favourite quote? “Everything happens for a reason”.
CLAIRE
PRINCIPAL STYLIST & COLOUR TECHNICIAN
Claire joined the team in 2026 and brings over 20 years of hairdressing experience from across the UK and Australia. One of her proudest achievements is her 10 years in salon management, where she developed extensive industry knowledge and leadership skills. A specialist in cutting and styling, Claire loves precision cuts, particularly bobs, and creating beautiful, bouncy blow-dries tailored to each client. She enjoys helping clients look and feel their best with hair that suits their individual style. Outside of the salon, Claire enjoys running, keeping active at the gym, and spending time with family and friends. Claire’s favourite saying is: “Believe you can and you’re halfway there.”
CHANTELL
Senior Stylist & Senior Colour Technician
Chantell joined the team in 2026 with a wealth of colour and cutting experience. A proud career highlight was training at the L’Oréal Academy in London and learning from some of the industry's leading hairdressers. She loves creating dimensional balayage, blended blondes and precision bobs, helping clients achieve hair they love. Outside of the salon, Chantell enjoys spending time with her Chihuahua, catching up with friends and keeping up with all things Taylor Swift. Chantell’s favourite saying is: “If it’s meant to be, it will be.”
CODI
Stylist & Colour Technician
Codi’s career highlight is passing her End Point Assessment and completing her Simply Saks training at the Saks HQ! She loves the creative side of hairdressing and personalising each client’s colour and cut. Codi loves creating a blonde look with highlights. Outside of work Codi is a self-described “space nerd”, she loves taking pictures of the stars, moon and planets and her favourite quote is “You are made of stardust”.
SOPHIE
Stylist and Colour Technician
Sophie joined the Saks team in 2026 and loves helping clients feel their very best. She has a passion for creating beautiful lived-in colour that looks natural, grows out effortlessly and suits each client’s lifestyle. Outside of the salon, Sophie teaches yoga, enjoys long walks with her two sausage dogs and loves spending time outdoors listening to music. She believes in making time for the things that bring you joy. Her favourite saying is: “Do what makes you happy and make time for the things that make you feel good.”
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