THE SALON
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Having worked with Aveda most of my career I opened The Little Sanctuary, Gillingham in 2016. I later opened Shaftesbury in 2024. My training background with Aveda is extensive and although I enjoy all aspects of hairdressing I have a particular warmth for colour & bridal hair.
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Roderick Payne
Master Stylist | Experienced Educator
Roddy is a Master of his trade with many, many years of experience working with Aveda and other Global brands.
You may know Roddy from his work in Shaftesbury as Art Director or his long stint in Sherborne as Director of Education.
With Roddy owning an education company he is the perfect person to run our in house training programme.
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Hannah has bags of experience and with her particular attention to detail and people skills.
Having worked along side Hannah her whole career I know her high standard of work and strong Aveda training background, you are sure to be looked after.
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MICHELLE WEBBER
Senior TECHNICIAN
Michelle’s 18 years of experience are invaluable, she is a creative spark within the salon and will be able to advise you in any area of hairdressing.
Along with being a super Stylist you will adore Michelles infectious personality.
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Katie Tarling
Advanced Stylist | Bridal Hair
Katie is extremely talented in all areas of hairdressing and Is such a lovely person. You can guarantee an appointment with Katie will leave you feeling relaxed and refreshed.
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I have known Mads her whole life and I am so pleased to see her begin her hairdressing career with us. Maddison is an absolute superstar and has a bright future ahead.
MEET THE TEAM
GILLIAN BURT
Proprietor | FOUNDERHaving worked with Aveda most of my career I opened The Little Sanctuary, Gillingham in 2016. I later opened Shaftesbury in 2024. My training background with Aveda is extensive and although I enjoy all aspects of hairdressing I have a particular warmth for colour & bridal hair.
Roderick Payne
Master Stylist | Experienced Educator
Roddy is a Master of his trade with many, many years of experience working with Aveda and other Global brands.
You may know Roddy from his work in Shaftesbury as Art Director or his long stint in Sherborne as Director of Education.
With Roddy owning an education company he is the perfect person to run our in house training programme.
HANNAH DAVIS - SELLICK
STYLE DIRECTORHannah has bags of experience and with her particular attention to detail and people skills.
Having worked along side Hannah her whole career I know her high standard of work and strong Aveda training background, you are sure to be looked after.
MICHELLE WEBBER
Senior TECHNICIANMichelle’s 18 years of experience are invaluable, she is a creative spark within the salon and will be able to advise you in any area of hairdressing.
Along with being a super Stylist you will adore Michelles infectious personality.
Katie Tarling
Advanced Stylist | Bridal Hair Katie is extremely talented in all areas of hairdressing and Is such a lovely person. You can guarantee an appointment with Katie will leave you feeling relaxed and refreshed.
Maddison Main
New talent | ApprenticeI have known Mads her whole life and I am so pleased to see her begin her hairdressing career with us. Maddison is an absolute superstar and has a bright future ahead.
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With love, The Little Sanctuary
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