Educators
evo educators are unique, talented and inspiring hairdressers that, while serious about their profession, don’t take themselves too seriously.
they’re industry leaders who think for themselves, challenge boundaries and inspire change.
creative team
these are the kids who live outside the influence and are the spongy beating heart of evo education. these educators are the cream of the crop... they make the curriculum, help design the products, build the platforms and write the rules.
regional team
the regional team is the second highest point within the order. these educators have accomplished a lot (trained the masses and performed audacious acts of righteousness in the pursuit of integrity, innovation, simplicity and playfulness for the common good).
nicole kae
creative director, australia
cut + style
when you’ve worked on a vivienne westwood show, you know you are pretty damn cool. smooth operator, nicole kae is one of the coolest kids in the biz. why you ask? she oozes this effortless edge that words can hardly describe. nsw sole operator of the year, nicole will teach you to cut and style like a pro. she wants you to master how to approach ‘updo’ hair – in an evo way and how to create fun shapes with ze hair. she wants to grow you past the ceiling and beyond; education is knowledge and knowledge is kool (with a kae).
location: sydney, australia
connect: @nicolekae_creative
loves: the shag beach paste
tom smith
creative colour director, europe
colour
as the brains (and beauty) behind expensive brunette, bottleneck bangs and botticelli waves, tom smith knows a hair trend when he sees one. his talents have not only seen him featured by the likes of vogue, glamour and byrdie, they have earned him quite the name on instagram and tiktok. when he’s not busy predicting the next viral moment or navigating social media fame, you’ll find him tending to the tresses of a long list of vip clients, judging magazine awards, and spreading his knowledge far and wide as our international colour creative director. is there anything this internationally acclaimed hair stylist can’t do?
location: london, england
connect: @tomsmithhd
loves: hue-verse permanent colour
jules tognini
director of ‘good times’, australia
cut
resident half man, half horse, jules tognini is a household name in the cutting world and the evo world alike. named men’s hairdresser of the year 3 times in a row, he drinks salty dog for breakfast and hits a flat white to start his day. always a fuzzy fun time, jules will teach you how to understand every client is different and how you can bring out their best features through a hair cut. he’ll show you how to chop ze hair in simple sections and explain the best way to tackle a bowl of pasta and a bowl of ice cream combined. he’s been awarded australian educator of the year 6 times, so rest assured, you’re in good hands (or hooves...).
location: brisbane, australia
connect: @liloffthetop
loves: salty dog salt spray
belinda mills
creative team, australia
colour + style
when your work regularly graces the feeds of industry bibles behind the chair, mane addicts and beauty launchpad, you know you’re onto a good thing. bel mills joined the hair industry at 15 and opened her salon pipsqueek at 21. the two-time hot shot award winner and 5-time top 100 finalist has worked on fashion weeks in australia and new york, and has tamed the hairs of models and influencers of adelaide and abroad. her colour techniques are one and many, but it’s her signature fab pro and staino pastels that will have you coming back for more.
location: adelaide, australia
connect: @belinda_lee_mills
loves: fab pro direct dye
Ky Wilson
creative team, europe
cut, colour + style
londener ky wilson starts his day with a dip in the ocean and a decaf coconut latte, much to the dismay of baristas globally. the education all-rounder guarantees you will exit his courses knowing way more than when you entered and will throw in plenty of real-life scenarios to get you there. crowned creativehead’s ‘it guy’ and ‘entrepreneur’ and hairdresser’s journal barber of the year, ky lives and breathes his craft and thrives on pushing boundaries without the aid of life jacket or caffeine and gets his fix from seeing stylists apply his techniques to their own work in their own way.
location: london, england
connect: @kycutwilson
loves: salty dog salt spray
cassie harwood-jacquet
regional team, australia
colour + style
what do you get when you cross a flamingo in paris? no idea? just ask cassie harwood-jacquet. she’ll take you on a whirlwind tour of evo education where you’ll learn easy, versatile techniques and tips to take back to your clients and expand your skillset in her fun and innovative courses. this rosé-drinking mama founded maison jacquet salon in manhattan’s west chelsea neighbourhood where her client list boasted some of the best aussie legs in new york city… think gemma, nadia and nicole. now, she’s returned to the motherland with her picturesque salon in tow.
location: adelaide, australia
connect: @cass_nyc
loves: head mistress cuticle sealer
lauren cooper
regional team, australia
colour
as ahfa creative colourist of the year, lauren cooper is no stranger to hair. the dancing queen, colour expert and dog-mum-of-two owns adelaide’s most instagrammable salon, etcher, where she helps her clients live their very best life and express themselves through hair. when it comes to education, she’s here to empower you with fundamental skills and easy-to-follow techniques you’ll actually be able to replicate on a busy salon floor. so strap yourself in for a colour-fuelled journey and a few dance moves thrown in for good measure.
location: adelaide, australia
connect: @laurencoophair
loves: salty dog salt spray
nathan cherrington
regional team, australia
cut + style
as fame team alumni, newcomer of the year and two-time nsw hairdresser of the year, nathan cherrington has more than a few trophies in his cabinet. fuelled by a strong almond latte, the sydney-based salon owner teaches all things cut and style and lives by the golden rule that knowledge is meant to be shared. much like his coffee order, this dog-loving aries wants you to leave his course with a strong foundation, the techniques to match and the confidence to add your own flavour to every style… with evo in hand, of course.
location: sydney, australia
connect: @natesthekid
loves: shebang-a-bang dry spray wax
marie kieffer
regional team, north america
cut, colour + style
chop, swish, set - marie kieffer is our all-round hair nerd. she’ll show you how to master the scissors, the sprays and the colours to take you beyond your comfort zone. unsurprisingly, her coffee is short and hot, just like her hair. she’ll push you into new techniques and give you the freedom to explore your repertoire in cutting, colouring and styling. fun fact: she breeds wild cheetahs in her spare time.
location: wausau, usa
connect: @mvkieffer12
loves: haze styling powder
alisha dryburgh
regional team, north america
cut, colour + style
flaming alisha dryburgh’s passion is contagious, like a fire and like her hair, get ready to ring the alarm. she’s ripe and ready to show you how to elevate your work in cut, colour and style. taco and dolly parton obsessed, she left the sunny beaches of australia for the mountains of vancouver to pursue her hair dreams. she wants to wow and excite you, because growing and evolving your skills is the most fundamental part of your success. boom.
location: vancouver, canada
connect: @westandunder
loves: evo fabuloso copper colour depositing treatment
louanne ferro
regional team, north america
colour
most kids dream of being an astronaut or athlete, but not louanne ferro. taking to a pair of scissors like a duck to water at age 11, this san diego born virgo has a passion for hair that has taken her to the tents of nyfw and beyond. a self-proclaimed lover of science and colour, louanne is the proud owner of launchpad salon and has had her work published by the likes of behind the chair. she’s ready to teach you the science behind hair and will leave you confident in the fundamentals of colour… so long as you come bearing a tint brush and an open mind.
location: san diego, usa
connect: @louanneferro
loves: hue-verse permanent colour
ashley osterlund
regional team, australia
cut + colour
if ashley osterlund were stranded on a desert island, you’d probably spot her clutching onto happy campers and water killer brunette. but lucky for you, she’s basking in sunny california, ready to teach you all things cutting, colouring and styling. her main mission? to unravel the “why” behind your decisions, erasing any trace of guesswork. ashley thrives on those lightbulb moments, when everything falls into place, and she’s determined to have you leave a better stylist than you were yesterday. if that’s not quite enough, this burrito-loving aries will arm you with a stash of puns, guaranteed to spice up salon conversions.
location: sacramento, usa
connect: @_the_ashdoeshair
loves: happy campers wearable treatment
lorelle perrin
regional team, north america
colour + style
if you ask lorelle perrin, there is no part of education that isn’t valuable. this animal-loving canadian believes that there’s always more to learn in this ever-evolving, always changing industry. inspired by frida kahlo, she’s the ultra-efficient, forward-thinking educator with an unwavering passion for colouring and finishing. walking away from lorelle’s classes, you’ll have the confidence to provide salon services in better, more efficient ways. and let us assure you, her knack for simplifying hairdressing fundamentals is far more straightforward than her coffee order – an oat milk cinnamon dolce latte sans whip, for those wondering.
location: saskatoon, canada
connect: @lorelleperin
loves: day of grace pre-style primer
sam kane
regional team, north america
cut
sam kane is nothing short of a cutting guru. whether it’s scissors, razors, or clippers - if it’s a cut, she’s tackled it. a class with sam will be jam-packed with lightbulb moments, where you understand the ‘why’ behind every snip. her inspiration comes straight from the salon floor, especially from apprentices, who remind her to slow down and focus on the basics. awards? you bet she’s got a few: 2019 best of boston, beauty launchpads 30 over 30 (2024), and modern salon top 100 stylists of 2021. when she’s not shaping the next big trend, she’s all about pasta, travelling, and a good red wine. just don’t ask her to choose between pets or plants - because both, obviously.
location: boston, usa
connect: @samkanehair
loves: liquid rollers curl balm
sophie bergevald
regional team, europe
cut, colour + style
a swedish fusion of colour and style, with a dash of spiced rum. she’ll share her deepest hair secrets when it comes to combining products and colour to make them wow. she wants you to feel comfortable doing your own thing and will bring the best out of you. based in gothenburg, she oozes scandinavian cool and can’t wait to share her sneaky tips and tricks to build up the hair. her simple step by step instructions will keep you on your toes. alan key not included.
location: gothenburg, sweden
connect: @sophber
loves: salty dog salt spray
raymon van der meijden
regional team, europe
cut + colour
with a passion for cutting, raymon knows that good hair starts with good products… evo products, of course. our resident dutchman will take the time to solidify your skills and knowledge before showing you how to make truly great hair using simple techniques. as owner of amsterdam’s sessions salon and dutch hairdressing awards nominee, this beer-loving night owl finds his inspiration from everything around him. with a can of whip it good in one hand and an espresso in the other, he’s ready to give you the tools you need to dominate in all things cut and colour… so go get ‘em.
location: amsterdam, netherlands
connect: @raymonvandermeijden
loves: staino intense direct dye
jodie palmer
regional team, europe
colour + style
fresh from a barcelona beach, resident salty dog, jodie palmer, knows a thing or two about hair. inspired by everything from cinema to subculture, drag, punk, club kids, street kids, chavs… literally everything... this animal-loving cancer thinks creativity should move and break boundaries. she wants you to leave her course confident in yourself, and to have loads of fun along the way. jodie created the viral hairtan™ technique and has worked on some pretty big shoots, but when asked, her highest accolade is gaining respect from those she respects. so you can expect a whole lot of respect, with a side of evo.
location: barcelona, spain
connect: @jodiepalmer.hair
loves: bottle blonde clay lightener