Tabatha Coffey is a United States-based Australian hairstylist, salon owner, and television personality. Her participation as a contestant on the television show ''

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'' in 2007 led to her own fame in the U.S. She was given a television show, ''

Tabatha Takes Over ''Tabatha Takes Over'' (formerly ''Tabatha's Salon Takeover'') is an American reality television series on the Bravo network, in which former ''Shear Genius'' contestant and hair salon owner, Tabatha Coffey helps failing salons turn around in one ...

'' (2008–13), which aired on the US cable television network

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. A similar series, '' Relative Success with Tabatha'', aired on Bravo in 2018.

Early life

Coffey was born in

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, and raised in

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Career

Coffey opened her own salon, 'Industrie Hair Gurus', in

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. 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. "My favourite thing is to do work with other professionals and teaching," she said in an interview. "I love giving and getting back from other professionals." She has also been in beauty publications, as well as backstage in New York's Mercedes Benz Fashion Week. She works regularly as an editorial stylist for top fashion and beauty publications, including ''

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'', ''

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'', and '' Mademoiselle''. She wrote ''It's Not Really About the Hair: The Honest Truth About Life, Love, and the Business of Beauty'', published in 2011, and ''Own It'', published in 2014.

Television

Coffey was first introduced to American audiences when she became a contestant in the

reality show ''

''. Having auditioned out of curiosity, she quickly earned a reputation for her outspokenness and intensity. She was a front-runner in the competition, winning most of the challenges during her stay, but she was eliminated in the sixth episode, along with her teammate for the day, Tyson. She has made no secret of her objections to Tyson's methods, thinking his ego got in the way of his work. The judges eliminated them for their poor teamwork. Coffey later won $10,000 as the show's Fan Favorite. In 2008, Coffey was approached by Bravo to star in the reality series '' Tabatha's Salon Takeover'' in which she uses her hairdressing and business expertise to assist salons that are in danger of closing. The show was renamed ''

'' for its fourth season where she used the same formulas to invigorate other types of businesses such as bars and restaurants. She has also appeared on '' Make Me a Supermodel'' Season 2, ''

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'' as a part of Banks's "Glam Squad," and ''

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'' along with

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, giving makeovers to the show's contestants. In 2011, Coffey was the host for the NAHA awards. In 2018, Coffey's new show, '' Relative Success with Tabatha'', aired on Bravo. Coffey uses her business expertise to help struggling families come together not only to help the business but the family as well.

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* {{DEFAULTSORT:Coffey, Tabatha Australian expatriates in the United States Australian hairdressers Australian television personalities Women television personalities Lesbian entertainers Lesbian businesswomen Australian lesbians Australian LGBT businesspeople Australian LGBT broadcasters Living people Participants in American reality television series People from the Gold Coast, Queensland People from Ridgewood, New Jersey