regional educators
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).
lauren cooper
regional team, australia
color
as ahfa creative colorist of the year, lauren cooper is no stranger to hair. the dancing queen, color 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 color-fuelled journey and a few dance moves thrown in for good measure.
location: adelaide, australia
connect: @laurencoophair
loves: salty dog salt spray
cassie harwood-jacquet
regional team, australia
color + 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
pete koziell
regional team, australia
cut + color
exciting haircuts, not so exciting pets. meet pete koziell – resident turtle breeder and kebab eater of the evo world. he’s ready to show you how it’s done with a pair of scissors, or a cactus; your choice. he wants you to invest into your craft and passion, and is ready to help you become the best cutter you can be. he’ll work with you to tailor the class towards your needs; like how to cut a better straight line, how to pitch dramatic changes to your client, or where to find the best middle eastern in melbourne, he’s got you covered, habibi.
location: melbourne, australia
connect: @petekhair
loves: staino neon yellow
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
adam hadley darrie
regional team, australia
color
pets, plants and holographic hair colors. these are just a few of the things that spring to mind when we hear the name adam hadley darrie. the salon owner and hair extraordinaire teaches all facets of education, but it’s creative color that truly has his heart. with an oat iced latte in one hand and a tube of staino in the other, he’ll teach you the ins and outs of color and how to use your canvas to work smarter, not harder (we like his style). so, grab your color brush and let adam guide you through the ever-changing world of color.
location: adelaide, australia
connect: @adam.hadley.darrie.hair
loves: staino and fab pro
marie kieffer
regional team, north america
cut, color + 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 colors 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, coloring and styling. fun fact: she breeds wild cheetahs in her spare time.
location: wausau, usa
connect: @mvkieffer12
loves: haze styling powder
kamryn weis
regional team, north america
color + style
learn the method behind the madness and set yourself free. kamryn weis is hands down our color queen. she’s ready to take your creative thoughts and twist them into hair realities, just ask her what color her hair is right now... kamryn will open your mind to the foundation and chemistry of how styling and color work hand in hand. she wants to stretch your boundaries and show you how to work smarter, not harder. once you’ve finished reading this, she may or may not have a new hair color.
location: california, usa
connect: @kamrynweis
loves: water killer dry shampoo
alisha dryburgh
regional team, north america
cut, color + 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, color 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 color boosting treatment
sara carden
regional team, north america
cut + style
with an impressive ability to read a room and an ever-growing affinity for curls, sara carden believes the magic of hair lies in the joy it brings. wielding her scissors like a wand, this magician will tell you that every strand of education weaves a valuable story. her ultimate goal is to make the journey feel as beautiful as the destination (cue the awww’s) while always keeping it refreshingly honest. sara is ready to infuse her courses with years of industry experience… and if you’re lucky, the former mvp will toss in some softball tips too.
location: austin, usa
connect: @prettycutanddry
loves: liqud rollers curl balm
ashely osterlund
regional team, australia
cut + color
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, coloring 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: water killer brunette and happy campers
louanne ferro
regional team, north america
color
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 color, 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 color… so long as you come bearing a tint brush and an open mind.
location: san diego, usa
connect: @louanneferro
loves: hue-verse permanent color
lorelle perrin
regional team, north america
color + 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
sophie bergevald
regional team, europe
cut, color + style
a swedish fusion of color 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: stockholm, sweden
connect: @sophber
loves: salty dog salt spray
raymon van der meijden
regional team, europe
cut + color
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 color… so go get ‘em.
location: amsterdam, netherlands
connect: @raymonvandermeijden
loves: staino intense direct dye
jodie palmer
regional team, europe
color + 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
jamie hill
regional team, middle east
cut, color + style
according to jamie hill, education is the fuel that keeps creativity burning. the dubai-based pisces aims to spark the “hair is art” revelation while inspiring you to channel your inner picasso and create masterpieces on every head. he wants you to be more daring, bold and original and will have you breaking boundaries in the blink of an eye. in true hairdresser fashion, jamie has had a long love affair with all-black attire and maintains an impressive mullet thanks to water killer. while awards like welsh hairdresser of the year line his mantlepiece, jamie’s ultimate prize is his son’s belief he’s the coolest hairdresser out.
location: dubai, uae
connect: @jamiehill_hair
loves: water killer dry shampoo