ghd Creative Artist Team
At ghd, celebrating our professional hairdressing heritage is key,
and as part of this celebration we have recruited an inspiring panel of talented stylists,
across Australia & New Zealand, who we make up our team of ghd Creative Artists.
A collective of exceptional hairdressers, each of whom boast a diverse range of expertise. From social media superstars, to curly and afro specialists, and colour connoisseurs, the team truly cover all basis and bring something unique to the role.
Our ghd Creative Artists are responsible for creating looks at shoots, representing the brand at events, producing inspiring content for social media and most importantly, educating both other professionals and consumers. Thanks to their diverse backgrounds and experiences, the Creative Artists will inspire across the board, with different takes on trends, techniques and ways to use ghd tools.
Natalie Anne is widely regarded as the leading hair artist, expert and social media educator in Australia- regularly working with celebrities, models, music artists and social media superstars.
Managing her own salon alongside celebrity bookings and global campaigns, Natalie Anne also creates awe-inspiring hair content for her fans & followers. Recently crowned "International Hair Influencer of the Year" at the American Influencer Awards, and winner of the “Digital Influencer of the Year” at the AHFAs, Natalie Anne's huge social media following continues to grow. Sharing her product tips and tricks via video tutorials and Live Q&As, Natalie Anne’s authentic approach inspires her audience with motivational talks and instructional content, driven by her genuine desire to educate the industry and consumers alike.
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Joey is the founder of Joey Scandizzo Salon and co-founder of Eleven Australia and is one of Australia’s leading stylists. He’s vibrant, dynamic, and will stop at nothing to give every client the best hair experience of their life.
His passion for hair started at the age of 14. After working in a salon for years, he attended school for hair styling. He gained attention when he started directing hair for the Perth Fashion Festival in 2012, and the rest was history!
Since his beginnings, Joey has gone on to be one of Australia’s most awarded and recognisable faces in hair, boasting a clientele of who’s who, including a plethora of international celebrity clients. He is hair partner for some of Australia’s most prestigious events including Melbourne Fashion Festival, Spring Racing Carnival and Grand Prix to name a few. Joey has become a reputable face and a trusted voice across the hair industry.
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Creative genius Bel Mills is a renowned international colourist, stylist, educator, salon owner and content creator, Bel’s work is unmissable online with her inspiring colour & styling work sets an industry benchmark.
One-Shot award winner, two-time Hot Shots top 25 finalist and 5-time top 100 finalist, Bel is no stranger to the international awards scene. Adelaide-based, Bels two salons Pipsqueek in Saigon, shines a light on welcoming individuality, inclusivity, creativity and wellness.
She has worked on Australian and New York fashion weeks and has also worked with models and influencers nationally and internationally.
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Sheree Knobel is the owner of one of Sydney's (and Australia’s) most respected salons, Bixie Colour. With 28 years of industry experience, 8 of which she’s owned Bixie and managed a team of 18, Sheree is a fountain of knowledge. This wealth of experience is shared with other professionals through her role as a Creative Artist for ghd as well as ambassadorships for other well-respected brands.
Her digital presence, business expertise and impeccable education style sees her a regular winner at the Australian Hair Fashion Awards as well as being regularly spotted backstage at Australian Fashion Weeks or on the world stage at hair shows internationally.
Having used ghd from its inception in 2001, it’s important to Sheree that when styling her clients hair, she has the confidence that the tools will not only look after the integrity of her colour work but also the health of the hair, without compromising the finished result.
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Rich Tran, the passionate creative director and founder behind Ultrafade Hair Salon. Rich is renowned for creating beautiful hair transformations that captures every client’s individuality. Not only does he weave colour wizardry like no other, but he's also captured the attention of hair enthusiasts worldwide with his love for sharing his craft. His authenticity radiates, making each client feel like catching up with an old friend. With a genuine passion for both hair and human connection, Rich aligns himself with the best in the industry to help people discover a more confident version of themselves.
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International colour educator and founder Que Colour, Monique boasts a highly celebrated career that spans three incredible decades. Monique’s innate ability to both lead and create, along with her signature enthusiasm and professionalism, make her a colourist and stylist like no other.
With an impossible booking calendar, her client waitlist is extensive and includes top designers, editors, actors and influencers. With over 400K followers from across the world, Monique is a social media sensation. With 8.3 million likes on TikTok and videos reaching 19 million plays on Instagram (and counting!), Monique's massive engagement on these platforms is testament to her influence and virality.
A worldly colourist, her training includes Vidal Sassoon Colour Training in London, Jacques Dessange Balayage Master Training in Paris and Tracey Cunningham in Los Angeles. She also worked alongside the inimitable Christophe Robin and his team for over six years in Paris. She has also worked in New York City with the Salon Group, and assisted at New York Fashion Week and Australian Fashion Week for the likes of Zimmerman and more. Monique is highly sought-after, leading hair education at Australia's best salons, including Edwards and Co., Valonz, Toni and Guy, Portfolio Hair, Bixie, BODA Hair, Hair by FRANK and The Disco. She also teaches globally, to audiences of over 1000 in Los Angeles and Hong Kong. With many accolades under her tool belt, it’s not just Monique’s skill that sets her apart. Renowned for her fun loving, highly infectious personality, she is an effervescent and dynamic presence who is always approachable and fosters a genuine connection with everyone who sits in her chair. A fearless, creative, caring and talented colourist, Monique is one of the most influential colourists of our time
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More than just a hairdresser, TikTok sensation Sarah Emilia is the most followed professional hair influencer in Australia on the social media giant’s platform. Known for initiating the viral hair consultation trend, skilful styling powers and style transformations, Sarah is a recognisable industry force.
Not only has Sarah has been sharing her creative hair skills with hairdressers and consumers, but she also has her own sellout social media education and haircare line. To add more to her repertoire, Sarah has built an on and offline community of ‘sisters’, sharing how she has overcome adversity and achieved success, empowering other young women to unlock their best potential.
Hairstyling extraordinaire, Chantelle’s hair journey began over ten years ago as an apprentice in Brisbane's CBD, fast forward a decade and now she is travelling all around Australia, running education masterclasses, styling at Fashion Week and working at high end PR events.
Chantelle specialises luxe hairstyling and professional bridal services with a structured, yet effortless approach. She has also taken these signature looks to social media and her work has gone viral on socials giving her a platform the share her knowledge with other professionals.
“I like to challenge myself through regular education and development. All the tools and tips that I have learnt have helped me create my distinct style within this industry”.
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Artistic Director at the infamous Joey Scandizzo Salon, Hermiz is a part of Australia’s top echelon of hairdressing. He is a trusted hairstylist to some of Melbourne’s elite and can cut & style with equal parts passion and expertise. A multi award-winning hairstylist holding the title of Former Australian Hairdresser of the Year, Hermiz has established himself as a force to be reckoned with. Growing up in Jordan, Hermiz came to Australia as a refugee and has carved himself an unformidable career in the world of hair. His worked has graced the pages of glossy magazines, a Fashion Week backstage veteran, an international educator and inspirational speaker.
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Ben’s true passion is styling hair in all of its infinite forms and nuances. Ben travels to London, Milan and Paris twice-yearly to the European fashion show season assisting renowned hairdressers on designer shows. When not tending the tresses of his clients he is highly active working on his own personal projects in the field of editorial hairdressing with his work being regularly featured in print media. Possessing an infectious zeal and passion for what he does, Ben is tremendously well-researched on all things current and pertinent to hair fashion in general.
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Brodie Lee is a well-known name in the Australian hair industry. Known for her beautiful work, down-to-earth education and stellar line up of awards nationally and internationally - including, 2018 Hair Expo QLD Hairdresser of the Year, 2018 QLD Salon of the Year, 2017 Sebastian International finalist and AIPP International Finalist, 2017 AHFA QLD Hairdresser of the Year and 2017 AHIA Salon Owner of the Year. She's known for growing an incredibly successful salon Rokstar, and leading an award -winning team and culture that consists of Gen Y and Millennials.
Brodie has worked in New York, UK and Europe as a global artist. She has also worked as MBFW Hair Director for Thomas Puttick, Creative Director for the 2018 Prestigious HOTSHOTS team leading them as a finalist for AHFA awards as well as Hairstylist for the TV Week Logies, Perth Fashion Festival, Spring Racing Carnival (Moet) and the TV Series Sworn to Secrecy. Not to mention the regular appearances of her work in the leading trade titles internationally.
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Scottish-born, Pauline McCabe is the owner and Creative Director behind South Fremantle’s Rock Paper Scissors Hair Studio. She has previously worked with the world famous Irvine and Rita Rusk, and educated throughout Europe, working on Salon International and the Alternative Hair Show, as well as extensively through America and Canada as their Art Team Director. Pauline went on to work with industry Icon Trevor Sorbie, as his Art Director. She then launched her own hugely successful salon in London’s King Road.
Since her arrival in Australia, Pauline spent five years in her role as session Master for Kevin Murphy and worked closely with Kevin and his team delivering education, and on backstage teams for Melbourne Fashion Week.
Pauline is multi-award winning-Australian Hairdresser of The Year Finalist 2023, 2020 AHFA, 2019 Hair Expo Awards, Winner of the 2018 Hair Expo WA/NT Hairdresser of the Year, a finalist in the 2018 AHFA category, and winner of both the 2017 AHFA and Hair Expo WA/NT Hairdressers of the Year awards.
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Co-owner of the internationally acclaimed and award-winning Royals Hair, Mary Alamine’s career has spanned over a decade, with her long-standing dedication, passion and drive to excel as a salon owner landing her continuous wins in coveted hair industry awards.
Renowned for producing ground-breaking collections and setting a benchmark for creative excellence, Mary is constantly producing globally relevant, fashion forward and on-trend collections that grace the pages and covers of hair fashion magazines from around the world.
Mary owns four hair salons in Sydney with over 50 team members. The multi award winning Royals Hair salons have a dedicated Academy that delivers tailored workshops for hairdressers wanting to enter hairdressing competitions and guidance and assistance in the photo shoot process.
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ghd Creative Artist Team
At ghd, celebrating our professional hairdressing heritage is key,
and as part of this celebration we have recruited an inspiring panel of talented stylists,
across Australia & New Zealand, who we make up our team of ghd Creative Artists.
A collective of exceptional hairdressers, each of whom boast a diverse range of expertise. From social media superstars to curly and afro specialists, and colour connoisseurs, the team truly cover all bases and bring something unique to the role.
Our ghd Creative Artists are responsible for creating looks at shoots, representing the brand at events, producing inspiring content for social media and most importantly, educating both other professionals and consumers. Thanks to their diverse backgrounds and experiences, the Creative Artists will inspire across the board, with different takes on trends, techniques and ways to use ghd tools.
Natalie Anne is widely regarded as the leading hair artist, expert and social media educator in Australia - regularly working with celebrities, models, music artists and social media superstars.
Managing her own salon alongside celebrity bookings and global campaigns, Natalie Anne also creates awe-inspiring hair content for her fans & followers. Recently crowned "International Hair Influencer of the Year" at the American Influencer Awards, and winner of the “Digital Influencer of the Year” at the AHFAs, Natalie Anne's huge social media following continues to grow. Sharing her product tips and tricks via video tutorials and Live Q&As, Natalie Anne’s authentic approach inspires her audience with motivational talks and instructional content, driven by her genuine desire to educate the industry and consumers alike.
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Joey is the founder of Joey Scandizzo Salon and co-founder of Eleven Australia and is one of Australia’s leading stylists. He’s vibrant, dynamic, and will stop at nothing to give every client the best hair experience of their life.
His passion for hair started at the age of 14. After working in a salon for years, he attended school for hair styling. He gained attention when he started directing hair for the Perth Fashion Festival in 2012, and the rest was history!
Since his beginnings, Joey has gone on to be one of Australia’s most awarded and recognisable faces in hair, boasting a clientele of who’s who, including a plethora of international celebrity clients. He is hair partner for some of Australia’s most prestigious events including Melbourne Fashion Festival, Spring Racing Carnival and Grand Prix to name a few. Joey has become a reputable face and a trusted voice across the hair industry.
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Creative genius Bel Mills is a renowned international colourist, stylist, educator, salon owner and content creator, Bel’s work is unmissable online with her inspiring colour & styling work sets an industry benchmark.
One-Shot award winner, two-time Hot Shots top 25 finalist and 5-time top 100 finalist, Bel is no stranger to the international awards scene. Adelaide-based, Bels two salons Pipsqueek in Saigon, shines a light on welcoming individuality, inclusivity, creativity and wellness.
She has worked on Australian and New York fashion weeks and has also worked with models and influencers nationally and internationally.
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Sheree Knobel is the owner of one of Sydney's (and Australia’s) most respected salons, Bixie Colour. With 28 years of industry experience, 8 of which she’s owned Bixie and managed a team of 18, Sheree is a fountain of knowledge. This wealth of experience is shared with other professionals through her role as a Creative Artist for ghd as well as ambassadorships for other well-respected brands.
Her digital presence, business expertise and impeccable education style sees her a regular winner at the Australian Hair Fashion Awards as well as being regularly spotted backstage at Australian Fashion Weeks or on the world stage at hair shows internationally.
Having used ghd from its inception in 2001, it’s important to Sheree that when styling her clients hair, she has the confidence that the tools will not only look after the integrity of her colour work but also the health of the hair, without compromising the finished result.
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Rich Tran, the passionate creative director and founder behind Ultrafade Hair Salon. Rich is renowned for creating beautiful hair transformations that captures every client’s individuality. Not only does he weave colour wizardry like no other, but he's also captured the attention of hair enthusiasts worldwide with his love for sharing his craft. His authenticity radiates, making each client feel like catching up with an old friend. With a genuine passion for both hair and human connection, Rich aligns himself with the best in the industry to help people discover a more confident version of themselves.
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International colour educator and founder Que Colour, Monique boasts a highly celebrated career that spans three incredible decades. Monique’s innate ability to both lead and create, along with her signature enthusiasm and professionalism, make her a colourist and stylist like no other.
With an impossible booking calendar, her client waitlist is extensive and includes top designers, editors, actors and influencers. With over 400K followers from across the world, Monique is a social media sensation. With 8.3 million likes on TikTok and videos reaching 19 million plays on Instagram (and counting!), Monique's massive engagement on these platforms is testament to her influence and virality.
A worldly colourist, her training includes Vidal Sassoon Colour Training in London, Jacques Dessange Balayage Master Training in Paris and Tracey Cunningham in Los Angeles. She also worked alongside the inimitable Christophe Robin and his team for over six years in Paris. She has also worked in New York City with the Salon Group, and assisted at New York Fashion Week and Australian Fashion Week for the likes of Zimmerman and more. Monique is highly sought-after, leading hair education at Australia's best salons, including Edwards and Co., Valonz, Toni and Guy, Portfolio Hair, Bixie, BODA Hair, Hair by FRANK and The Disco. She also teaches globally, to audiences of over 1000 in Los Angeles and Hong Kong. With many accolades under her tool belt, it’s not just Monique’s skill that sets her apart. Renowned for her fun loving, highly infectious personality, she is an effervescent and dynamic presence who is always approachable and fosters a genuine connection with everyone who sits in her chair. A fearless, creative, caring and talented colourist, Monique is one of the most influential colourists of our time
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More than just a hairdresser, TikTok sensation Sarah Emilia is the most followed professional hair influencer in Australia on the social media giant’s platform. Known for initiating the viral hair consultation trend, skilful styling powers and style transformations, Sarah is a recognisable industry force.
Not only has Sarah has been sharing her creative hair skills with hairdressers and consumers, but she also has her own sellout social media education and haircare line. To add more to her repertoire, Sarah has built an on and offline community of ‘sisters’, sharing how she has overcome adversity and achieved success, empowering other young women to unlock their best potential.
Hairstyling extraordinaire, Chantelle’s hair journey began over ten years ago as an apprentice in Brisbane's CBD, fast forward a decade and now she is travelling all around Australia, running education masterclasses, styling at Fashion Week and working at high end PR events.
Chantelle specialises luxe hairstyling and professional bridal services with a structured, yet effortless approach. She has also taken these signature looks to social media and her work has gone viral on socials giving her a platform the share her knowledge with other professionals.
“I like to challenge myself through regular education and development. All the tools and tips that I have learnt have helped me create my distinct style within this industry”.
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Artistic Director at the infamous Joey Scandizzo Salon, Hermiz is a part of Australia’s top echelon of hairdressing. He is a trusted hairstylist to some of Melbourne’s elite and can cut & style with equal parts passion and expertise. A multi award-winning hairstylist holding the title of Former Australian Hairdresser of the Year, Hermiz has established himself as a force to be reckoned with. Growing up in Jordan, Hermiz came to Australia as a refugee and has carved himself an unformidable career in the world of hair. His worked has graced the pages of glossy magazines, a Fashion Week backstage veteran, an international educator and inspirational speaker.
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Ben’s true passion is styling hair in all of its infinite forms and nuances. Ben travels to London, Milan and Paris twice-yearly to the European fashion show season assisting renowned hairdressers on designer shows. When not tending the tresses of his clients he is highly active working on his own personal projects in the field of editorial hairdressing with his work being regularly featured in print media. Possessing an infectious zeal and passion for what he does, Ben is tremendously well-researched on all things current and pertinent to hair fashion in general.
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Brodie Lee is a well-known name in the Australian hair industry. Known for her beautiful work, down-to-earth education and stellar line up of awards nationally and internationally - including, 2018 Hair Expo QLD Hairdresser of the Year, 2018 QLD Salon of the Year, 2017 Sebastian International finalist and AIPP International Finalist, 2017 AHFA QLD Hairdresser of the Year and 2017 AHIA Salon Owner of the Year. She's known for growing an incredibly successful salon Rokstar, and leading an award -winning team and culture that consists of Gen Y and Millennials.
Brodie has worked in New York, UK and Europe as a global artist. She has also worked as MBFW Hair Director for Thomas Puttick, Creative Director for the 2018 Prestigious HOTSHOTS team leading them as a finalist for AHFA awards as well as Hairstylist for the TV Week Logies, Perth Fashion Festival, Spring Racing Carnival (Moet) and the TV Series Sworn to Secrecy. Not to mention the regular appearances of her work in the leading trade titles internationally.
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Scottish-born, Pauline McCabe is the owner and Creative Director behind South Fremantle’s Rock Paper Scissors Hair Studio. She has previously worked with the world famous Irvine and Rita Rusk, and educated throughout Europe, working on Salon International and the Alternative Hair Show, as well as extensively through America and Canada as their Art Team Director. Pauline went on to work with industry Icon Trevor Sorbie, as his Art Director. She then launched her own hugely successful salon in London’s King Road.
Since her arrival in Australia, Pauline spent five years in her role as session Master for Kevin Murphy and worked closely with Kevin and his team delivering education, and on backstage teams for Melbourne Fashion Week.
Pauline is multi-award winning-Australian Hairdresser of The Year Finalist 2023, 2020 AHFA, 2019 Hair Expo Awards, Winner of the 2018 Hair Expo WA/NT Hairdresser of the Year, a finalist in the 2018 AHFA category, and winner of both the 2017 AHFA and Hair Expo WA/NT Hairdressers of the Year awards.
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Co-owner of the internationally acclaimed and award-winning Royals Hair, Mary Alamine’s career has spanned over a decade, with her long-standing dedication, passion and drive to excel as a salon owner landing her continuous wins in coveted hair industry awards.
Renowned for producing ground-breaking collections and setting a benchmark for creative excellence, Mary is constantly producing globally relevant, fashion forward and on-trend collections that grace the pages and covers of hair fashion magazines from around the world.
Mary owns four hair salons in Sydney with over 50 team members. The multi award winning Royals Hair salons have a dedicated Academy that delivers tailored workshops for hairdressers wanting to enter hairdressing competitions and guidance and assistance in the photo shoot process.
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