Tabatha Coffey

Tabatha Coffey, originally from Brisbane, Queensland, began her career as a hairstylist at 14. She eventually moved to the United States and opened her own salon, Industrie Hair Gurus, in Ridgewood, New Jersey. Her distinctive style and expertise led her to become a platform artist for Joico International, conducting hair shows and educating professionals globally. Coffey also worked as an editorial stylist for prominent fashion and beauty publications such as Seventeen, Marie Claire, and Mademoiselle, and styled backstage at New York’s Mercedes Benz Fashion Week.

Coffey gained broader public recognition through her participation in the Bravo reality show “Shear Genius” in 2007, where her outspoken personality and strong work ethic made her a fan favorite. This led to her own series, “Tabatha’s Salon Takeover” (later renamed “Tabatha Takes Over”), which ran from 2008 to 2013 on Bravo. In this show, she utilized her business acumen to assist struggling salons and other businesses. Her impactful television presence extended to other programs, including “Make Me a Supermodel” Season 2, “The Tyra Banks Show,” and “The Biggest Loser,” where she provided makeovers.

Beyond her television work, Coffey is an accomplished author, having published “It’s Not Really About the Hair: The Honest Truth About Life, Love, and the Business of Beauty” (2011) and “Own It!: Be the Boss of Your Life–at Home and in the Workplace” (2014) with HarperCollins. In 2018, she launched “Relative Success with Tabatha” on Bravo, focusing on family businesses. Following the passing of her long-term partner, Diane Keeler, in 2022, Coffey co-founded ThriveHive, a web-based service dedicated to supporting personal and professional development, with a specific focus on caregiver well-being.