GHD EDUCATION TEAM

JAMES KAVANAGH

Education Manager - ANZ

James has an extensive background in leading education in both the salon channel and retail space. Working closely with the education team and ghd Creative Artists. James is here to inspire, upskill and develop our ghd salon partners with on trend looks and styles, using the latest innovaion and technology. Originally from the UK, James has worked with leading brands across the globe leading creative direction on photoshoots, product campaigns and fashion week shows.    

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Michael Mendel

Senior Educator - NZ
+64 027 336 9056

Proudly Brazilian-Kiwi, Michael Mendel is a stylist with heart. Latinos are famously passionate people and Michael brings this into creating fun education sessions. His portfolio includes working at several international fashion weeks, photoshoots, TV Shows as well as in-salon looking after clients, Michael is excited to share his expertise to ghd as New Zealand’s Senior Educator.

Previously supporting ghd in Victoria and Tasmania, Australia with huge success, Michael has taken over the reins to support New Zealand in-salon education, ensuring continuing creativity and commercial success at ghd salons.

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BIANCA BALLERINI

Educator Victoria, South Australia and Tasmania
0423 787 641

Bianca brings over 25 years of experience to the hair industry. Her extensive portfolio includes working at major fashion events, high-profile product launches, and collaborating with leading artists and global brands. Bianca is deeply passionate about both hairdressing and education, and her technical expertise—honed through decades of hands-on experience and ongoing professional development—positions her as a trusted leader in the field. Driven by a genuine commitment to give back to the industry that shaped her career, Bianca continues to inspire and mentor the next generation of stylists with skill, creativity, and heart.

SIOBHAN CARROLL

Educator New South Wales and Australian Capital Territory
0409 665 797

Originally from Scotland, Siobhan brings over 20 years of experience in the hair industry, including as an educator for leading global brands. She has delivered education across salons and retailers and participated in fashion shows and industry events, helping stylists stay on-trend and elevate their skills. Now part of the ghd education team, Siobhan works across NSW and ACT, supporting salons and retailers with expertise, creativity, and inspiration.

Email Siobhan > Follow Siobhan on Instagram >

NIKKI TAYLOR

Freelance artistic educations QLD

Niki is an experienced educator with 24 years in the industry, her portfolio includes years of backstage work at Fashion weeks for leading brands, styling social media influencers, and being part of the ghd Style Squad. Niki is passionate about styling, education and editorial work, she is known for her creativity, professional skill and sought-after moder, feminine styles from bridal to fashion.

GHD EDUCATION TEAM

JAMES KAVANAGH

Education Manager - ANZ

James has an extensive background in leading education in both the salon channel and retail space. Working closely with the education team and ghd Creative Artists. James is here to inspire, upskill and develop our ghd salon partners with on trend looks and styles, using the latest innovaion and technology. Originally from the UK, James has worked with leading brands across the globe leading creative direction on photoshoots, product campaigns and fashion week shows.    

Email James >    Find James on Instagram >

Michael Mendel

Senior Educator - NZ
+64 027 336 9056

Proudly Brazilian-Kiwi, Michael Mendel is a stylist with heart. Latinos are famously passionate people and Michael brings this into creating fun education sessions. His portfolio includes working at several international fashion weeks, photoshoots, TV Shows as well as in-salon looking after clients, Michael is excited to share his expertise to ghd as New Zealand’s Senior Educator.

Previously supporting ghd in Victoria and Tasmania, Australia with huge success, Michael has taken over the reins to support New Zealand in-salon education, ensuring continuing creativity and commercial success at ghd salons.

Email Michael >    Find Michael on Instagram >

BIANCA BALLERINI

Educator Victoria, South Australia and Tasmania
0423 787 641

Bianca brings over 25 years of experience to the hair industry. Her extensive portfolio includes working at major fashion events, high-profile product launches, and collaborating with leading artists and global brands. Bianca is deeply passionate about both hairdressing and education, and her technical expertise—honed through decades of hands-on experience and ongoing professional development—positions her as a trusted leader in the field. Driven by a genuine commitment to give back to the industry that shaped her career, Bianca continues to inspire and mentor the next generation of stylists with skill, creativity, and heart.

SIOBHAN CARROLL

Educator New South Wales and Australian Capital Territory
0409 665 797

Originally from Scotland, Siobhan brings over 20 years of experience in the hair industry, including as an educator for leading global brands. She has delivered education across salons and retailers and participated in fashion shows and industry events, helping stylists stay on-trend and elevate their skills. Now part of the ghd education team, Siobhan works across NSW and ACT, supporting salons and retailers with expertise, creativity, and inspiration.

Email Siobhan > Follow Siobhan on Instagram >

NIKKI TAYLOR

Freelance artistic educations QLD

Niki is an experienced educator with 24 years in the industry, her portfolio includes years of backstage work at Fashion weeks for leading brands, styling social media influencers, and being part of the ghd Style Squad. Niki is passionate about styling, education and editorial work, she is known for her creativity, professional skill and sought-after moder, feminine styles from bridal to fashion.