Que Academy

With over 20 years of industry experience, certified Master Colourist and QUE founder Monique McMahon has trained extensively in London (Vidal Sassoon), Paris (Jacques Dessanges, Christophe Robin) and LA (Tracey Cunningham) to hone her craft. • Owner + Director, QUE Colour - Sydney Australia • Educator/ Director, Q Academy • Wella Professional Educator • AHIA Finalist, 'Independent educator of the Year' and "All-round Master Colourist' Monique is recognised globally for her natural flair and implicit instinct for colour, innovation and technique. A committed, calm and passionate educator, she delivers education of the highest standard. Monique travels regularly to Paris and New York to develop new techniques, colour direction and trends to bring back to Q Academy and QUE Colour to stay at the forefront of creative and technical excellence.

Taylah is a force in the Australian Hair Industry. Creative Director of QUE Colour in Sydney, Q Academy Educator and Australian National Educator for renowned French haircare brand, Christophe Robin. As part of Wella Professional’s team for six seasons, Taylah is regularly found backstage at the Paris, New York and Sydney fashion weeks. She’s styled under Wella’s Creative Director Renya Xydis to create precision looks for Zimmermann, Bec and Bridge, Toni Matichevski and Alice McCall. Her time session-styling with the industry’s shining lights adds yet another level of experience, assisting Renya Xydis, Richard Kavannagh, Pete Lennon and Michael Brennan with editorial and commercial work. As QUE’s Creative Director, Taylah works closely alongside founder and mentor Monique McMahon to inspire the team on the salon floor. This creative vision is further channelled through seasonal brand, advertising and social media campaigns. Taylah’s techniques and creative work has featured in Mane Addicts, Behind the Chair, The Journal Hair Magazine and Hair Brained Official.