Tabatha Coffey born 17 May is an Australian hairstylist, salon owner, and television personality. In France it airs on 6ter 's free channel and in Australia it airs on Foxtel 's pay television network Arena as well as on Network Ten. Coffey, whose mother and brother were hairstylists, got her start in her hometown of Surfers Paradise, Queensland , where she started as an assistant in a local shop at the age of 14, she has stated that her parents operated a strip club in Adelaide, which inspired her interest in hair styling. Later, she moved to London to continue her training for the next three years. She also styles clients at the Warren-Tricomi salon in West Hollywood , her approach is transformative, creating a special look for each individual, unlike other stylists who specialize in a certain look. She also works as a platform artist for hair care product company, Joico International, she tours different countries 6—12 times a year doing hair shows for the company.
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Coffey has since garnered more than 25 years of experience in the industry. Two years ago, Coffey appeared on Shear Genius and though she was considered an early front-runner, she was eliminated in the sixth episode. Due to her popularity on the show, Bravo enlisted her to star in her own series. Though Coffey is known for her personality, she has no specific trademark style markers. She methodically provides an individual style for each and every client. She is also a spokeswoman for hair care product company Joico International. With the company, Coffey tours annually, producing hair shows which display her energetic talent and her desire to educate and communicate with fellow professionals and aspiring stylists.
I am, actually, so I embrace that support. I have never, ever hidden my sexuality, because to me being a lesbian is like having blue eyes. He was negating my community, which is the lesbian community, and he was also negating females in general, so it was a double whammy to me. I was really pissed off at him.
Tabatha Coffey has shocked and delighted TV viewers since she was voted fan favorite in on the hairdressing reality series Shear Genius. The Advocate: Tell me about the retooled series. Is that something you suggested to Bravo? How did that come about? Honestly, I just had great support from fans out there, and a lot of the people that watch the show are not hairdressers and don't have anything to do with the industry.