Welcome to the Class of 2025 – Vivo Regional Educators

2025 marks a bold new chapter in Vivo Education. This is the year we raise the bar, with trend-driven content, to transform not only our stylists - but the industry as a whole.

At Vivo, our mission is simple yet powerful: nurture talent, accelerate growth, and fuel our people’s success.

And at the heart of this mission is our 2025 Regional Education Team - our trailblazers, mentors, and change-makers. This year, we’re delivering more than education - we’re creating experiences. From consultations to mastering our clients’ journeys, our educators will guide, inspire, and empower every stylist to become the go-to experts in their field.

Through Vivo Essential Live Events, real-time inspiration, and hands-on learning, we’ll cement our place as the salons and stylists of choice across New Zealand.


Welcome to the future of education.
Welcome to the class of 2025.
Welcome to the Vivo way.

VIVO REGIONAL EDUCATORS 2025

Seamus Isaac-Whalley

Master Stylist | Vivo Centre Place, Hamilton

IG: shimmyhairman

What excites me most about being a 2025 Vivo Regional Educator?

I’m so excited for what education will bring in 2025! I’m looking forward to seeing a new wave of stylists coming through - passionate, consistent, and ready to grow. In my opinion, that drive and dedication are key to their success and ours.

Which Vivo Essential Live Events are you facilitating this year?

  • Trend Forecasting
  • Design & Trend

Seamus Isaac-Whalley

Master Stylist | Vivo Centre Place, Hamilton

IG: shimmyhairman

What excites me most about being a 2025 Vivo Regional Educator?

I’m so excited for what education will bring in 2025! I’m looking forward to seeing a new wave of stylists coming through - passionate, consistent, and ready to grow. In my opinion, that drive and dedication are key to their success and ours.

Which Vivo Essential Live Events are you facilitating this year?

  • Trend Forecasting
  • Design & Trend

Jodie Atkins

Senior Stylist/Apprentice Trainer | Vivo Rolleston, Christchurch

IG: @hair_by_jodiee

What excites me most about being a 2025 Vivo Regional Educator?

I am thrilled to join the 2025 Education Team! Education plays a vital role in achieving success within our industry, and I can't wait to inspire other Vivo stylists with the same passion for growth I have! Together, we can create a community of exceptionally skilled and talented hair professionals, building an empire of excellence within Vivo!

Which Vivo Essential Live Events are you facilitating this year?

  • Trend Forecasting
  • Blonde Authority

Tracy-Lyn de Villiers

Salon leader/Regional Educator | Vivo Howick, Auckland

IG: @tracylyn_vivohowick

What excites me most about being a 2025 Vivo Regional Educator?

What excites me most about being a Vivo educator is meeting stylists in different
stages of their career and sharing knowledge and inspiring them to GLOW. I'm learning new things all the time and I don't believe in gate-keeping this knowledge, their success is my success.

Which Vivo Essential Live Events are you facilitating this year?

  • Trend Forecasting
  • Blonde Authority
  • Glow & Glaze

Inca Alexander

Master Stylist | Vivo The Boundary, Auckland

IG: @hair_by_inca

What excites me most about being a 2025 Vivo Regional Educator?

What inspires me is being around like-minded people who are always striving to grow. I believe knowledge is power, and staying inspired means continuing to learn. Even when you feel confident, our industry is always evolving - ongoing training keeps us relevant, growing, and connected to our clients.

Which Vivo Essential Live Events are you facilitating this year?

  • Glow & Glaze
  • Blonde Authority
  • Design & Trend

Hannah Lawson

Salon Leader/Master Stylist | Vivo Broadway, Palmerston North

IG: @hannahshairstudio

What excites me most about being a 2025 Vivo Regional Educator?

I’m super excited to share my knowledge, lessons, and wins with you all! As much as you learn from me, I learn from you. I can’t wait to see you! I love teaching everything - from the most basic to the most advanced - and seeing that lightbulb moment on a learner’s face. My goal is to inspire and encourage others to step outside their comfort zone.

Which Vivo Essential Live Events are you facilitating this year?

  • Trend Forecasting
  • Blonde Authority

Manaka Cant

Senior Stylist | Vivo Devon St, New Plymouth

IG: @hair.by.manaka

What excites me most about being a 2025 Vivo Regional Educator?

I’m excited about being part of a team that encourages creativity, builds confidence & sets a high industry standard.

Which Vivo Essential Live Events are you facilitating this year?

  • Trend Forecasting
  • Glow & Glaze
  • Blonde Authority
  • Design & Trend

Dee Tubb

Salon Leader/Master Stylist | Vivo Whakatane, Whakatane

IG: @dee_vivosalon

What excites me most about being a 2025 Vivo Regional Educator?

I am excited to-be part of a team bringing world class education that inspires and helps our people grow and achieve their dreams and goals.

Which Vivo Essential Live Events are you facilitating this year?

  • Trend Forecasting
  • Glow & Glaze

Sazreena Saheed

Senior Stylist/Salon Leader | Vivo Windsor St, Invercargill

IG: @hairbysazreena_vivo

What excites me most about being a 2025 Vivo Regional Educator?

I am excited about the opportunity to grow to share that growth with others.

Which Vivo Essential Live Events are you facilitating this year?

  • Trend Forecasting
  • Blonde Authority
  • Glow & Glaze

Leiza Barlow-Cox

Salon Leader/Regional Educator | Vivo Windsor St, Invercargill

IG: @hairbyleizavivowindsor

What excites me most about being a 2025 Vivo Regional Educator?

I’m excited to share my passion, skills and experience, to support the growth of stylists in the Vivo Family.

Which Vivo Essential Live Events are you facilitating this year?

  • Trend Forecasting
  • Blonde Authority

Nicole Brailey

Team Leader/Salon Manager | Vivo Rolleston, Christchurch

IG: @hairbynic_vivo

What excites me most about being a 2025 Vivo Regional Educator?

Super excited to have the opportunity to evolve the moral and energy of sales, KPI, and most of all bringing an "HIGH HEEL BEHAVIOUR" to the brand we call VIVO.

Which Vivo Essential Live Events are you facilitating this year?

  • Design & Trend

Rachel Aldridge

Salon Co-Manager | Vivo Melivale, Christchurch

IG: @rachel_aldridge_hair

What excites me most about being a 2025 Vivo Regional Educator?

I’m excited to be a regional educator for Canterbury in 2025 to share my passion for cutting and styling with our incredible team members.

Which Vivo Essential Live Events are you facilitating this year?

  • Design & Trend

Janus Daniël Oberholzer-Snyman

Master Stylist/Educator | Vivo Richmond, Nelson

IG: @janus.os

What excites me most about being a 2025 Vivo Regional Educator?

I am excited to be a Regional Educator because of the opportunity to share valuable and helpful knowledge, skills and techniques with the team. I look forward to helping people be their best selves and grow in positive ways.

Which Vivo Essential Live Events are you facilitating this year?

  • Trend Forecasting
  • Blonde Authority
  • Glow & Glaze

Mikayla Cole

Senior Stylist/Salon Manager | Vivo Ilam, Christchurch

IG: @hairbymikayla_vivosalon

What excites me most about being a 2025 Vivo Regional Educator?

I am so excited to become a Vivo 2025 educator to share my passion and knowledge with others whilst contining to grow in my education role.

Which Vivo Essential Live Events are you facilitating this year?

  • Trend Forecasting
  • Glow & Glaze

Christine Hamilton

Salon Manager | Vivo Bayfair, Tauranga

IG: @christine_vivobayfair

What excites me most about being a 2025 Vivo Regional Educator?

2025 focus for my education portfolio will be to align, standadise and educate best salon practise to the Vivo mission statement. To elevate our star stylists, the guest experience and profits through exceptional hairdressing.

Which Vivo Essential Live Events are you facilitating this year?

  • Blonde Authority
  • Glow & Glaze

Chelsea Wickins

Master Stylist/Educator | Vivo Kelvin Grove, Palmerston North

IG: @chels_vivohairnz

What excites me most about being a 2025 Vivo Regional Educator?

I love helping stylists achieve their goals. Being a educator helps me to make this happen for others. Education removes doubt and fear from our daily experiences in the salon. Can't wait to connect with you all!

Which Vivo Essential Live Events are you facilitating this year?

  • Glow & Glaze
  • Design & Trend

Kat Reihana

Salon Manager | Vivo Bethlehem, Tauranga

IG: @katzcreations_3003

What excites me most about being a 2025 Vivo Regional Educator?

Education is the key for all to reach their full potential. I’m thrilled to be part of an innovative team that values creativity, growth, and success. I look forward to contributing to the success of the brand and helping fellow stylists elevate their craft.

Which Vivo Essential Live Events are you facilitating this year?

  • Design & Trend
  • Blonde Authority
  • Glow & Glaze

Leané van Maarleveld

Salon Manager | Vivo Botany, Auckland

IG: @leane_vivobotany

What excites me most about being a 2025 Vivo Regional Educator?

Growing and learning new skills as both a stylist and educator. I'm excited to share knowledge, inspire others, and be part of a team that uplifts and supports each other. There’s nothing better than growing together and celebrating success across the region!

Which Vivo Essential Live Events are you facilitating this year?

  • Blonde Authority

Introducing the 2025 Vivo Development Squad

Welcome to the next generation - our 2025 Vivo Development Squad. This squad is made up of passionate, talented stylists who are hungry to grow, eager to lead, and ready to shape the future of our industry.

Handpicked for their potential, drive, and creative spirit, this incredible team is stepping into the spotlight as the future faces of Vivo Education. Throughout 2025, they will be mentored, developed, and challenged through immersive trainings.

At Vivo, we believe in nurturing talent, accelerating growth, and fuelling success - and this squad is the embodiment of that mission. This is more than just education - this is evolution.


This is the 2025 Vivo Development Squad.

Watch them grow. Watch them shine. Watch them lead.

 

Elizna Swart

Senior Stylist | Vivo Centre Place, Hamilton

IG: elizna_vivo_centre_place

"I am excited about this opportunity as it will grant us the chance to improve our facilitation and teaching skills and the opportunity to gain even more education ourselves."

Megan Joy McGimpsey

Senior Stylist | Vivo Esk St, Invercargill

IG: @hairbymeganjoy_vivosalon

"I'm excited to have this opportunity to grow in what I love doing, to expand my knowledge of what makes a great educator, and to have the chance to build confidence within myself to eventually hand over the baton that holds my knowledge to other eager stylists looking for new challenges and new techniques within themselves and their salons!"

Nicolene Ellis

Senior Stylist | Vivo Avonhead, Christchurch

"I am exited to be part of the Vivo Development Quad as I believe we can never stop learning or growing in our field. I love embracing change and I know I can only teach others what I know and have mastered myself."

Nicole Pollock

Salon Leader/Senior Stylist | Vivo Stratford, Taranaki Region

"I'm very excited to be part of the 2025 Development Squad as I'm excited to learn more about training other stylests and passing on my knowledge so we can all become the very best stylests we can be, and developing my own skills even further."