About KOHORT Studio
Created for hairdressers, by hairdressers. The co-working salon on Bridge Road, Richmond, built on a 429-review legacy and a new idea of what a hair salon can be.
Created for hairdressers, by hairdressers. The co-working salon on Bridge Road, Richmond, built on a 429-review legacy and a new idea of what a hair salon can be.
The Story of KOHORT
KOHORT grew out of two decades of hairdressing in inner Melbourne.
Our founder, Billie Jean Murphy, built and ran Billie Jean Hair into one of inner Melbourne's most trusted salons — a reputation earned appointment by appointment, across Richmond, Fitzroy, Collingwood, South Yarra and beyond, and reflected in more than 429 five-star Google reviews.
By the early 2020s, something was shifting. The best stylists were burning out, and the structures they were working within had stopped making sense.
KOHORT was Billie's answer. She took the Bridge Road location, the team, and the reputation — and rebuilt the model from the ground up as a co-working studio. A light-filled Richmond space where stylists run their own businesses and clients get the full attention of one specialist, from consultation to finish.
The bones of Billie Jean Hair are still here. But the chairs belong to the stylists who sit in them, and the studio runs at the pace that good hairdressing actually needs.
The Co-Working Salon Difference
KOHORT is a co-working hair salon. That phrase gets used loosely these days, so here is what it actually means at our Richmond studio.
Every stylist at KOHORT is an independent practitioner. They own their chair, set their own pricing, manage their own diary, carry their own insurance, run their own marketing, and answer to their own clients.
There is no salon manager chasing daily retail targets. There is no apprentice tier filling dead time with junior cuts. There is no commission grid splitting your appointment revenue three ways.
The stylist you book is the stylist who runs the entire service from consult to blow-dry finish, and the stylist who earns the result.
This model was created for hairdressers, by hairdressers.
For the client, the co-working model delivers a different kind of appointment. Longer, quieter, unhurried. No hand-offs. No front-desk queue jumping.
Our Stylists
KOHORT is seven independent stylists working under one Richmond roof.
Sheree
Twenty-plus years of technical precision. Sheree is the stylist you book for a pixie, a short-bob re-shape, a balayage or a colour change. Read more about Sheree.
Zoe
Considered, polished work across cut and colour, with a strong eye for how colour sits on a finished shape. Read more about Zoe.
Billie
Thirty years in colour, an artistic eye, and a clean editorial sensibility. Read more about Billie.
Taylah
Taylah runs her chair at KOHORT with a passion for blondes and brunettes. Read more about Taylah.
Sheridan
Sheridan May Hair is KOHORT's specialist in lived-in colour work and extensions. Read more about Sheridan.
Grace
Grace offers accessible pricing on balayage, natural blonde work, and vivids. Read more about Grace.
Elodie
Elodie's hair journey began in France, where she developed a passion for smoothing treatments and hair care. Read more about Elodie.
Michelle
Michelle also works alongside the team as part of the broader KOHORT family. For the full team, visit the Stylists page.
Our Approach to Hair
Every stylist at KOHORT has their own style, but a few things are consistent across the studio.
Consultation first. Every new appointment starts with a proper sit-down and honest conversation about your hair goals.
Unhurried appointments. We run longer than a traditional salon. We don't double-book, and we don't rush.
Honest product recommendations. Our retail wall carries Davines, Evo and K18 — the same brands used in the chair.
Visit Us
We are on the north side of Bridge Road between Lord Street and Docker Street. Trams 48 and 75 stop directly outside. Metered parking is available nearby.
Opening hours vary as each stylist manages their own calendar. Book through the stylist of your choice for live availability.
The Co-Working Salon Difference
Our Stylists
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KOHORT is seven independent stylists working under one Richmond roof. Each one has their own specialty, their own Instagram, their own booking system, and their own voice. Brief introductions below. For the full profile on each stylist, follow the link.
Sheree
Twenty-plus years of technical precision. Sheree is the stylist you book for a pixie, a short-bob re-shape, a balayage or a colour change . Read more about Sheree.
ZoeConsidered, polished work across cut and colour, with a strong eye for how colour sits on a finished shape. Zoe is the stylist for clients who want shags, bobs, soft layering, and all-around colouring. Read more about Zoe.
Our Approach to Hair
Every stylist at KOHORT has their own style, but a few things are consistent across the studio.
Consultation first. Every new appointment starts with a proper sit-down — natural light, hands in your hair, honest conversation about what you've got and where you want to go. For bigger services like colour correction, balayage or a pixie transition, a dedicated consultation before booking chair time is a must. It means your stylist can plan properly and give you an accurate quote.
Unhurried appointments. We run longer than a traditional salon. A balayage is three and a half to four hours. A colour correction can be a full day. We don't double-book, and we don't rush.
Honest product recommendations. Our retail wall carries Davines, Evo and K18 — the same brands used in the chair. If your stylist recommends something to take home, it's because they just used it on your hair and they believe in it.
Kohort Services
Expert salon services including precision haircuts, modern color techniques, and advanced treatments. From balayage to keratin smoothing, enjoy personalized styling, healthy hair solutions, flawless results, and a luxury experience tailored perfectly to your unique look and lifestyle.
