A pair of best friends are celebrating their "little dream becoming a reality" with the launch of their first hair salon.

Rovella Hair and Co in The Square, Thorpe Marriott, opened its doors to clients for the first time on Tuesday.

The salon has been founded by pals Jessica Lefevre, 29, from Sprowston, and Ieva Russka, 26, from Wymondham, who have spent weeks refurbishing the space into their dream workplace.

L-R Ieva Russka and Jessica LefevreL-R Ieva Russka and Jessica Lefevre (Image: Rovella Hair & Co) "We met at our previous place of work," Jessica said. "But we became really good friends when we were travelling to London every month to study our masters."

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Both women are Wella Colour experts - meaning they have earned a degree in colour - and Jessica is also a Beauty Works hair extension specialist.

The women are both colour specialistsThe women are both colour specialists (Image: Rovella Hair & Co) Over the years, they have attended numerous training courses, including several hosted by celebrity hairdresser Vidal Sassoon.

Jessica added that the salon has been named after both of their dogs, Bella and Rosa, and they are on the lookout for a qualified beautician who can offer treatments including brows, waxing, nails, lashes and massages.