Tabatha Coffey wiki, bio, net worth, losing a longtime partner, marriage & kids?

If you are looking for a role model in the hair industry, look no further than Tabatha Coffey. She is an amazing hairstylist who started her career in Australia when she was only 14 years old. She moved to London to learn from the best and then opened her own salon in New Jersey. She is also a talented platform artist for Joico International and has worked with some of the top fashion and beauty magazines. You might have seen her on TV, where she competed on Shear Genius and won the Fan Favorite award. She also had her own show, Tabatha Takes Over, where she helped other salon owners turn their businesses around. She is not only a great stylist, but also a great writer. She has written two books, It’s Not Really About the Hair and Own It, where she shares her wisdom and advice on how to live a happy and successful life. She is now a life and business coach for women, helping them find their passion, purpose, and power. She is Tabatha Coffey. In this article, we will bring everything to know about this star.

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Early Life & Family

Tabatha Coffey was born on the 17th of May 1969, in Brisbane, Queensland, Australia. Tabatha grew up in a family of hair experts. Her mother and brother were both hairstylists who taught her the art and craft of transforming people’s looks with scissors, color and style. Her mother was also a businesswoman who owned and operated a transsexual strip club in Queensland, Australia. Tabatha was fascinated by the performers and their glamorous costumes, makeup and hairdos. She learned from an early age how to express herself through her appearance and how to make others feel confident and beautiful.

Tabatha’s father is not much mentioned, but he has been supportive of his wife’s and daughter’s unconventional careers. He helped run the family business and took care of the household chores while his wife and daughter were busy with their clients and shows.

Tabatha’s brother, whose name is unknown, was also a talented hairstylist who worked with Tabatha in her hometown of Surfers Paradise. He later moved to London with Tabatha to continue their training and education in the hair industry. They were very close and shared a bond of creativity and professionalism.

Tabatha loved her family dearly and was devastated when her mother died of cancer in 2010. She dedicated her first book, It’s Not Really About the Hair: The Honest Truth About Life, Love, and the Business of Beauty, to her mother’s memory. She also honors her family by continuing their legacy of excellence and innovation in the hair world.

Professional Career

As young Tabatha began exploring the industry, it soon became evident that she needed a mentor. After a year of working in Australia, Tabatha opted for an apprenticeship before moving to London. The apprenticeship lasted for three years and Tabatha moved to London.

She later journeyed to the US and opened a new salon by the name of Industrie Hair Gurus in New Jersey. During her time at the salon, Tabatha began collaborating with several other stylists who worked in Hollywood. News of a new stylist in town slowly spread around in Hollywood and Tabatha was bombarded with loads of work. Her transformative way of styling was said to be unique as she often created new styles for each client. She later expanded the business by adding a new company by the name of Joico International.

Television

As Tabatha’s popularity grew so did her work. She was approached by several stylists for classes and collaborating work. Even though she was well established in the industry, Tabatha decided to join Television and became a contestant on the reality series Shear Genius in 2007. And while Tabatha didn’t win the contest, she was one of the fan favorites. This netted her USD 10,000 overall.

She then went on to host her own show, Tabatha Takes Over (formerly known as Tabatha’s Salon Takeover), from 2008 to 2013. In this show, she visited struggling salons across the country and gave them a makeover with her tough love and professional advice. She also served as a co-executive producer for the show.

In 2018, she returned to television with another show, Relative Success with Tabatha, where she helped family-owned businesses overcome their challenges and conflicts. She also appeared as a guest on various talk shows and documentaries, such as The Talk, Larry King Now, and For Real: The Story of Reality TV.

Career Timeline

Over the years, Tabatha has made a mark in the television industry with her expertise in hair styling, salon management, and business coaching. She has a loyal fanbase and an estimated net worth of $6.5 Million. She is also an advocate for LGBTQ+ rights and animal welfare. Here is a brief timeline of her professional career:

• At 14, she started as an assistant in a local shop at Surfers Paradise, Queensland, Australia.
• At 15, she entered a four-year apprenticeship program to learn more about hairstyling.
• She moved to London to continue her training for three years.
• She opened her own salon, Industrie Hair Gurus, in Ridgewood, New Jersey.
• She became a platform artist for hair care product company Joico International and toured different countries doing hair shows.
• She worked as an editorial stylist for top fashion and beauty publications, such as Seventeen, Marie Claire, and Mademoiselle.
• She wrote two books: It’s Not Really About the Hair: The Honest Truth About Life, Love, and the Business of Beauty (2011) and Own It (2014).
• She starred in the reality series Tabatha’s Salon Takeover (2008-13) and Relative Success with Tabatha (2018) on Bravo.

Personal Life

Tabatha has never hidden her sexuality and identifies as a lesbian. She has been in a long-term relationship with her partner, Heather Schuster, since 1995. Heather was a supportive and loving companion who helped Tabatha through many challenges, including the death of her mother due to cancer.

However, On June 12, 2022, Tabatha announced on Instagram that Heather had passed away after losing her battle with an undisclosed illness. She expressed her grief and gratitude for having such an amazing woman and teacher in her life. She also said that she felt lost and devastated by the loss of her partner of 27 years.

Tabatha has not revealed any details about Heather’s cause of death or funeral arrangements. She has also not commented on whether she plans to marry or have children in the future. Tabatha has always kept her personal life private and respected the privacy of her loved ones.

Tabatha is currently focusing on her career as a hairstylist and mentor. She inspires young hairdressers to believe in their dreams and take the right steps to success. She also continues to support various causes that are close to her heart, such as St. Baldrick’s Foundation that raises money for the research for cancer in children.

Physical Traits & Dressing Style

Tabatha Coffey has a striking appearance that reflects her confidence, professionalism and creativity. Her most distinctive feature is her platinum blonde hair that she often styles in a sleek bob or a spiky pixie cut. She accentuates her blue eyes with dark eyeliner and mascara, and prefers a natural or nude lip color. Her complexion is fair and flawless, with a hint of blush on her cheeks.

Tabatha’s dressing style is sophisticated, edgy and chic. She favors black as her dominant color, but sometimes adds a pop of color with a scarf, a jacket or a pair of shoes. She likes to wear tailored suits, leather jackets, skinny jeans and pencil skirts that flatter her slender figure. She accessorizes with statement jewelry, such as chunky necklaces, bracelets and rings, or bold glasses that add some flair to her outfits. She also likes to experiment with different patterns and textures, such as animal prints, lace, sequins and leather. Tabatha’s dressing style showcases her personality and expertise as a hairstylist and a fashionista.

Personality Traits

Tabatha Coffey is a person of great dedication, reliability and stability. She values practicality, responsibility and devotion in her work and relationships. She enjoys the pleasures of cooking, romance and craftsmanship. However, she is not fond of unexpected changes, complex situations or insecure environments. She can be quite stubborn, possessive and uncompromising at times. She is also honest, observant and hardworking, as well as independent and self-reliant. She may have a tendency to be impatient with others who do not meet her standards or expectations.

Wiki/Bio Facts

Fact	Value
Full name	Tabatha Coffey
Date of birth	17 May 1969
Age	54 years old
Place of birth	Surfers Paradise, Queensland, Australia
Current residence	Ridgewood, New Jersey, USA
Nationality	Australian
Ethnicity	White
Height	N/A
Hair color	Blonde
Eye color	Blue
Sexual orientation	Lesbian
Marital status	Not married
Partner	Heather Schuster (deceased)
Children	None
Profession	Hairstylist, salon owner, television personality, author
Net worth	$6.5 million (estimated)
Website	tabathacoffey.com
Salon name	Industrie Hair Gurus
TV shows	Shear Genius, Tabatha Takes Over, Relative Success with Tabatha
Books	It’s Not Really About the Hair: The Honest Truth About Life, Love, and the Business of Beauty (2011), Own It (2014)
Zodiac sign	Taurus