Meet the educators
REF always strive to find the best in our industry to educate and inspire our educators to continue learning. Meet some of our instructors.
Irini Giannakenas - Sweden Artistic Team
I’ve been working as a hairdresser for almost 15 years in Gothenburg. I really love working with hair and most of all colouring. My favorite product is REF Leave-In Serum. It fits all hair types. It really is moisturizing and gives shine to dull hair. I personally love to use it all the time.
Janne Näränen - Sweden Artistic Team
Janne Näränen is an experienced stylist / hairdresser with a wide range and knowledge beyond the ordinary. He has won international awards and has previously worked at some of Sweden's foremost hairdressing salons. His passion for styling and hairdressing has really set the tone of his expertise. Jannes favourite REF product is the Fiber Mousse because of its amazing prestanda.
Henrik Andersson - Sweden Artistic Team
Henrik has a vast experience within the industry and has been a hairdresser for 16 years and an educator for 6 years. He has always had a passion for colour and shape and has become an expert working with colouration products. His secret to grow as an artist is to be open for new things and always remember that one person can not know everything but together we can all learn from each other.
Jessika Campbell - North America Artistic Team
Jessika is a Southern California native that specializes in hair color and cutting. Inspiring and influencing other hairdressers to step into their confidence is what drives her passion for educating others.
Em Eastman - North America Artistic Team
With almost 2 decades of styling behind her, Em is a master haircutter focusing on organic cutting, razor work, as well as a color correction specialist. She loves sharing her passion for REF Stockholm Sweden through the impactful connections she makes with her clients and her enthusiasm and patience in the classroom.
Lyndsey Kincer - North America Artistic Team
Lyndsey is an Austin, Texas Native. She has over 20 years of experience in the beauty industry. Her career in beauty started in makeup artistry, putting her on many Indie film sets, weddings, and the influential Austinite scene. Her passion for versatile textures and curls has earned extensive training in curly hair cutting, color, and styling. She puts much effort into sharing exciting new techniques, products, and seeing other hair professionals awaken their own passions in our industry.
