Woorailoora Pte Ltd, 39B Jalan Pemimpin 03-02 Prime Industrial Building Singapore 577184
EDUCATION
We believe the growth of the salon professional industry begins with education that caters to stylists at all levels within a hairdressing salon.
With globally designed programs to tailor made options we want to inspire stylists to refine their craft while creating on demand looks for their salon customers.
MEET OUR EDUCATORS
JESSI KERNS
PLATINUM.KEY
Having originated from the United States Jessi is based in Singapore and working as stylist, salon owner and KEVIN.MURPHY Educator. With a 10 year stint in Asia, Jessi is passionate about connecting stylists and reigniting their true passion for hairdressing.
After working freelance Jessi founded her salon The Parlour in 2013. Due to a shortage in skilled talent The Parlour Apprentice Program was formed in the same year. This was in response to a growing lack of formal schooling for hairdressers in Singapore. The Parlour became a space where skills could be refined and talent could blossom. It’s at The Parlour where Jessi and her team pride themselves on their extensive knowledge of colour, cut and style and keeping their growing client base happy and up to date.
In 2015 Jessi was invited to join the KEVIN.MURPHY KEY Program and was shortly after given a GOLD.KEY. Since this time she has been a regular at annual TRAIN.ME events while delivering and assisting at classes and events across Asia for KEVIN.MURPHY and COLOR.ME. Now a PLATIINUM.KEY and a credited SESSION.SALON educator for the Asia region,
JOSHUA KO
PLATINUM.KEY
Based in Taiwan and with over twenty years’ experience in the hair industry, Joshua has mentored and nurtured numerous up-and-coming stylists.
In 2015 Joshua was invited to join the KEVIN.MURPHY KEY Program and was shortly after given a GOLD.KEY. Since this time he has been a regular at annual TRAIN.ME events while delivering and assisting at classes and events for KEVIN.MURPHY and COLOR.ME.
His passion and flair for hairdressing led him to be part of Fashion Week, such as Madrid Bridal Fashion Week, and Taiwan Vogue’s Fashion Night Out.
Now a PLATIINUM.KEY and a credited SESSION.SALON educator for the Asia region.
JV
PLATINUM.KEY
JV set up his goal to be a hair stylist in high school, since then, he has been looking for a platform for him to develop fundamental skills. He knows how important it is for passionate young people to have a place to show themselves. He’s willing to share the passion and love about hair to people who have the same determination. Hence, his hair salon, Liberty Hair, was founded in 2011 in Taiwan. The core value of Liberty hair is to challenge oneself and think outside of the box. The staff all share the same points of view: To be innovative and to improve are the keys to success of this salon.
Now a PLATIINUM.KEY and a credited SESSION.SALON educator for the Asia region.
AVAN TAN
GOLD.KEY
Born in Singapore, Avan is known for his advanced and creative styling. He started 10 years ago as an apprentice and grew to become a senior stylist at the leading salon group Blow+Bar in Singapore.
His passion and flair for hairdressing led him to be part of Singapore Fashion Week, a Top 10 Finalist of L’Oreal Professionnel’s Color Trophy and local seasonal collections.
Avan’s ability to translate high fashion, editorial looks to everyday wearable styles has won him many loyal clients of different races & gender, giving him the opportunity to work with clients all around the world.
As a Session.Salon Graduate, Avan was invited to join KEVIN.MURPHY’s education team in 2018. For the past two years he has assisted & lead a number classes in Singapore and attended annual TRAIN.ME events where he continues to develop his skills to share with stylists across Asia.
ALBEE CHAN
KEY
Based in Malaysia and with 10 years of experience in the salon industry,, Albee always finds joy in creating new styles for clients in and out of the salon.
At a young age, she has been known to collaborate with REDKEN MALAYSIA running hair shows, seminars and assisting backstage work.
Relocating from Malaysia to Singapore a few years back with the goal of further enhancing her knowledge about hairdressing. Albee joined the team @ SALON NU.. It is here you will find her sharing her skills and knowledge to younger stylists making her a better educator in her trade.
A recent SESSION.SALON Graduate. Albee joins the KEVIN.MURPHY Education team as one of our youngest and brightest education influencers. With her bubbly character and positive mindset, she brings hairdressing to the next level.
JERRY HSU
KEY
Born in Taiwan, based in Taipei City. Jerry has 17 years of experience working as a professional hair stylist.
He has devoted himself into brand and academy for almost 10 years. He is now a stylist, educator and session stylist.
Jerry actively takes part in many international hair shows and seminars and is also into the fields of editorial, movie and commercial. In 2014, he worked with the KEVIN.MURPHY team for VOGUE fashion night-out. You can also see his work featured in fashion magazines such as VOGUE, ELLE, Marie Claire etc.
TESS YIP
COLOUR.KEY
Tess is a seasoned veteran in the industry with over 18 years of experience in the hair and beauty category.
Throughout her hairdressing career, she’s worked with renowned professional brands like L'Oréal, Wella, Keune, Schwarzkopf and many more.
With her potential and skills, she was appointed a Technical Director in Toni & Guy, leading the team colour department, assisting in hair shows and seminars involving the top hairdressers across the globe.
A recent SESSION.SALON Graduate Tess was appointed as a COLOR.ME GOLD.KEY for Asia and has attended recent TRAIN.ME events and continue lead education workshops in Thailand and Singapore.
A professional colour artist, she’s constantly discovering new technical skills and introducing these to her clients and stylists. Her passion for the industry drives her to impart her skills to others through salon education and workshops.
IVAN WEN
COLOUR.KEY / GOLD.KEY
Born in Taiwan, based in Hsinchu City. Ivan has been working in the hair industry since the age of 16. He has over 22 years of experience working as a professional hair stylist. He loves to learn and share all information about the fashion industry. In order to enhance his technical skills and gain inspiration for hair design, he took time to attend international academy courses such as Mazella&palmer, Allilon Education in London and L’Oreal colour course in Japan.
Ivan got to know KEVIN MURPHY in 2013 and was later invited to join the KEVIN.MURPHY KEY Program in 2017. Since then he has attended KEVIN.MURPHY and COLOR.ME regional trainings and parthair show's.
As a salon owner, Ivan lead his team to be a part of Session. Salon partner. Now, as a COLOR.KEY Ivan is looking forward to share more of his experience with all stylist, colourist and salon owners across the Asia region.