Meet the H Team: Our Expert Educators Leading the Way in Haircare Education

The H Team

Jess Henderson

Cream Salon, VIC

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Jess has been in the hair industry for over 10 years and is obsessed with cutting, colour and styling. She is a bubbly, chatty human who loves creating great hair, getting a little hair-nerdy and sharing knowledge through education.

Sean Fullerton

W.A.K Salon, NSW

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Sean is a Newcastle-based hairdresser and educator passionate about creating a no-gatekeeping space where stylists can learn and grow together. He loves sharing techniques that elevate everyday salon work. 

Gareth Martin

NSW

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Gareth brings a fresh, candid approach to hair. With a passion for the alchemy of colour and sculptural cutting, he believes great hair isn’t about following the masses, but creating looks that are powerful, confident and deeply personal.

Wade Ambler

NSW

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Wade is a Newcastle-based hair educator, passionate about teaching a holistic approach to hair. With an editorial background, he loves blending current trends with classic techniques to create timeless, beautiful hair, while breaking everything down into simple, achievable steps for stylists. 

Shannon Dowd

NZ

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Shannon is an award-winning stylist and New Zealand Hair Awards Educator of the year. She loves turning hair into art while mentoring the next generation to find their own voice. 

Brook Chambers

NZ

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Brooke, owner of Hush Hairstyling, is passionate about hair health, colour theory, and protecting long-term hair integrity. With a career built on salon experience, leadership, and results that last beyond the chair, she empowers stylists through education with practical, science-backed knowledge they can trust and confidently apply every day. 

Jamie Hottes

NSW

Moroccanoil Team

With over 21 years in the hair industry and 10 years as a business owner, Jamie is passionate about creating beautiful hair. She proudly works with brands she trusts behind the chair and is recently trained as an educator with H Team. Jamie’s excited to bring fresh education, inspiration and knowledge back to salons 

Thai Davenport

SA

Moroccanoil Team

Thai Davenport is an award-winning hairstylist and proud member of the H Team. With 20 years of expertise in cutting, colouring, styling and extensions, he blends precision technique with incredible creativity.

Jamie Richardson

VIC

Haircare Group Team

Jamie Richardson is a freelance artist based in Fitzroy, Melbourne, with a passion for hair and makeup. photoshoots, fashion events, and editorial projects. Now exploring education, he’s excited for new opportunities in the industry. 

James Burrows

QLD

Moroccanoil Team

After nearly 24 years behind the chair, James’ passion for hair continues to grow as he travels, learns and evolves within the industry. He finds great joy in education, connecting with stylists in person and supporting their growth while sharing the energy and passion hair brings him. 

Nicole Thomas

Bleachsunday, QLD

Haircare Group Team

Nicole is an award-winning hairstylist and owner of Bleachsunday on the Gold Coast. With 20+ years deep in the hairdressing game, she is colour-obsessed, fashion-led, and always spilling salon secrets over a laugh.

Christos Kakaoufas

Conk Hair, SA

Haircare Group Team

Christos Kakoufas, director of Conk Hair, is known for his refined approach to modern haircare, blending technical expertise with personalised client experiences. Passionate about education and culture, he leads a team focused on thoughtful cutting, colour, and styling, creating looks clients can confidently maintain beyond the salon. 

Jade Veitch

SA

Haircare Group Team

Jade is a hairstylist based in Adelaide with a passion for creativity and education. As part of the H-Team, her goal is to inspire the next generation of hairstylists to keep learning, refine their craft, and build a career and skillset they’re proud of. She looks forward to meeting everyone. 

Shane Woods

WA

Haircare Group Team

Shane has a decade of experience and resides in Western Australia. Education has always been something he is passionate about. As someone who lives and breathes cutting and styling behind the chair, the opportunity to give back to the community means a lot to him. 

Rachel Hannah

QLD

Moroccanoil Team

Rachel has been in the hairdressing industry for 26 years, including 14 years running her own salon. With five years of experience in education and a career spent travelling the world to refine her skills, she is passionate about sharing her knowledge with other stylists. 

Beck Leppard

NZ

Haircare Group Team

Beck is passionate about giving back to the hairdressing industry through education. She believes knowledge should be shared openly and teaches with honesty and generosity. Through education, she continues to grow while helping other stylists build confidence in their craft.

Janelle Grech

QLD

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Janelle has made hairdressing her passion for over 21 years. Working freelance in Brisbane, she has a strong focus on education and a commitment to sharing the knowledge and experience she has gained throughout her career.

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