Gerard Kierans

Originally from London, G moved to the U.S. to lead the Advanced Education Program at the Graham Webb International Academy in Washington, D.C. Since then, he has been inspiring hairdressers worldwide.

With extensive experience managing and educating at Graham Webb salons in London, G played a key role in shaping the brand’s global education. He also served as their International Creative Director.

Later, he brought his talents to Surface Hair, where he worked as Artistic Director alongside industry legend Wayne Grund and the renowned Surface Artistic Team.

G has cut hair on stages, in classrooms, and behind the chair, traveling from Europe to Asia to South America—and yes, he has visited every single U.S. state. He has created collections, filmed educational videos, and coached thousands of stylists worldwide, all while considering himself a lifelong student of the craft.

Today, G applies his wealth of experience at Carnaby Street Hairdressers, where he leads in-house training programs and shares his passion for education and creativity.

Kristina Metzroth

Stylist. Salon Owner. Educator. Game-Changer.

Kristina began her journey in the beauty industry at 15 and has since built a successful career fueled by her passion, purpose, and fearless creativity. With elite training in cutting, coloring, and more, she is not just working behind the chair—she is leading from the front.

As an educator, Kristina conducts hands-on, in-salon classes across the country, empowering stylists with practical, no-nonsense education that they can apply immediately. Her energy is infectious, and her impact is lasting.

Currently, through The SpaceCat Project, she is reigniting the spark in beauty education because learning should be inspiring, not just a checkbox exercise.

Sara ALWIN Gallagher

Sara has worked as an educator at Rusk for 6 years and at Surface Hair for 8 years. During that time, she became the Color Director, creating educational formats and color techniques, as well as working on educational videos and photoshoots.

She has participated in both large and small hair shows across the United States, leading her own classroom on big stages. Some of her favorite memories in the industry include the opportunity to share color techniques with fellow stylists in Ukraine and her 2024 trip to Florence, Italy, for an Avant-Garde photoshoot with Francesca Rivetti to submit to NAHA.

When she is not behind the chair at Alwin Anthony Salon, which she has owned for 16 years, you can find her coaching for The Space Cat Project at salons and hair shows.