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After sold-out dates in Gold Coast, Sydney and Brisbane, Kaine Vakai and the Haus of Vakai team are continuing their biggest Australian and New Zealand education tour to date — and there are still dates ahead that you do not want to miss. The Haus of Transformations & Extensions Tour 2026 is rolling through Perth, Melbourne, Christchurch, Auckland, Adelaide and Darwin, bringing a full-day immersive education experience that blends world-class colour, extension artistry, and genuine business insight under one roof.
This is not just another class. As Kaine himself put it after wrapping the Gold Coast leg: "Gold Coast done and dusted. Safe to say I'm proud. This tour means so much to me." And for Australian and New Zealand stylists, this is the most direct opportunity to learn the Kaine Vakai x Jadore 7cm Tape Method from the person who designed it — live, on a model, in a room full of people who share your passion.
Who Is Kaine Vakai?
Kaine Vakai is a Sydney-based salon owner, Redken Artist, and co-founder of Haus of Vakai — a premier hair salon and education platform based in Kirrawee, NSW. Over the last decade, Kaine has built one of the most recognised and genuinely influential voices in Australian hairdressing, known for his command of high-contrast colour, corrective technique, and his ability to communicate the real craft of salon life without pretence.
With more than 600,000 followers across Instagram, TikTok and Facebook, Kaine's platform has always stood apart for its authenticity. He shares the wins and the struggles with equal candour, and his education carries that same energy — no time wasting, no ego, just real skill and the conviction that every stylist in the room deserves to walk out better equipped than when they walked in.
His work has taken him to Mane Stage, Redken Global Forum USA and L'Oréal Professional Connect. He has toured Australia, New Zealand, the United States, and — most recently — the United Kingdom and Europe. In 2026, his focus turns back home, with the most ambitious domestic tour Haus of Vakai has ever staged.
Kaine Vakai and Jadore: A Collaboration Built on Genuine Love for the Product
The relationship between Kaine Vakai and Jadore Hair Supplies goes well beyond a standard brand partnership. It is a friendship and creative collaboration rooted in mutual respect between two of Australia's most passionate voices in hair extensions.
Kaine has spoken openly about his early relationship with the brand, recalling: "Two years I struggled with hair extensions. I was over it. But leaning into education and partnering with the right brand — Jadore Hair Supplies — made this journey so much easier with their experience, and I'm so grateful." His bond with Jadore founder Emilly Hadrill developed from a shared approach to craft and a shared frustration with the limitations of what was available in the market. Both wanted an extension product they would genuinely reach for every single day behind the chair.
Emilly has used the KV x Jadore tapes in her own client work extensively — posting transformations from her chairs at Emilly Hadrill Hair Extensions using the 7cm tapes in shades like Cool Cookie and Milk & Cookies, with results she described as speaking for themselves. Jadore's own platform has called Kaine their "forever inspired" brand partner — and that feeling is clearly mutual. As Kaine has said of the finished product: "I loved Jadore extensions so much that I collaborated with the brand to create the 7cm Invisible Tapes."
The collaboration is a natural expression of that bond — designed by two working stylists who wanted a product that could deliver the results their clients deserved, with the speed and reliability their businesses required.
The Kaine Vakai x Jadore 7cm Tape Weft: The World's First
The hero product of Kaine's 2026 Australian tour is the product he co-designed with Emilly Hadrill: the Kaine Vakai x Jadore 7cm Invisible Tape Weft — the world's first tape extension engineered at 7cm wide.
Standard tape extensions are 4cm wide. Kaine re-designed the format from the ground up, producing a tape that measures 7cm wide by 1cm deep — a change that fundamentally transforms the installation experience. Each tape sandwich covers nearly double the surface area of a conventional tape, meaning fewer pieces are needed for a full result. The math is simple, but the impact is not: faster installs, less manipulation of the natural hair, and a flatter, more even distribution of weight across the scalp.
Why the 7cm Format Changes Everything
- Sits flatter to the scalp — the wider panel distributes tension more evenly, reducing any pulling sensation and improving long-term comfort
- Better weight distribution — wider coverage means the extension weight is spread across more natural hair, dramatically reducing stress on individual strands
- Faster installation — fewer sandwiches needed to achieve full coverage means shorter appointment times without compromising the result
- Natural movement — the 7cm width allows for a beautifully even density distribution, creating a blend that moves, styles and wears exactly like natural hair
- Versatile application — can be cut and customised, making it equally effective on fine hair as on thicker textures
- Invisible finish — the ultra-thin polyurethane base sits flush against the scalp, with no visible weft line even in updos or high ponytails
The collection is available in 12 multi-dimensional shades personally curated by Kaine — including Sand Dune, Sable, Raw Sugar, Mushroom, Mouse, Churro, Milk & Cookies, White Chocolate, Raven, Ocean, Seashell, and Cool Cookie. Each shade is built to integrate seamlessly with real-world colour services, reflecting the actual requests Kaine fields at his Sydney salon daily.
After a full-head install transformation shared in March 2026, Kaine said simply: "170 grams of my very own Kaine Vakai x Jadore Hair Supplies x Hadrill Hair 7cm Tape Weft Extensions and the transformation speaks for itself."
The KV x Jadore 7cm Tape Weft is available now through Jadore Hair Supplies and authorised Haus of Vakai stockists across Australia.
What Stylists Are Saying
Since the KV x Jadore 7cm Tapes launched, the response from working stylists has been swift and consistent. One Australian stockist shared: "These are the first 7cm tape extensions in Australia and genuinely worth the hype." Another stylist described the result of a recent install as: "The 7cm width allows for a beautifully even distribution, creating a natural blend that moves, styles, and wears just like your own hair."
A stylist who attended one of Kaine's most recent education classes said of the day: "Spent our Sunday learning all about Kaine Vakai and Jadore's 7cm tapes. We loved diving into the technique and seeing just how much of a difference these 7cm tapes make for seamless, comfortable extensions. Safe to say we are obsessed."
After the Gold Coast and Sydney legs of the tour, Kaine posted: "To every single person who showed up and backed themselves over these two days — we appreciate you more than you know."
What the Haus of Transformations & Extensions Tour Covers
The 2026 Australian and New Zealand tour brings together two separate Haus of Vakai education programs into a single combined day — Haus of Transformations (colour and blending mastery) and Haus of Extensions (the 7cm Tape Method and full extension service experience). The result is an 8-hour session that covers the full arc of a modern extension service, from first consultation to finished result.
What Attendees Learn
- The signature Haus approach to blending extensions like colour — creating depth, movement, and density that feels entirely intentional
- The 7cm Tape Method demonstrated live — technique, placement, sectioning, and customisation
- In-depth client consultations that set the right expectation and build long-term retention
- Confident application setups that create a repeatable, efficient workflow
- Creating transformations "clients don't just see but also feel"
- How to build an extension service that commands premium pricing and generates referrals
- Practical insights on social content that translates your work into new client enquiries
Australia & New Zealand Tour Dates 2026
Tickets are available now via Eventbrite. Each session runs from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Based on sell-out demand already seen in Gold Coast, Sydney and Brisbane, early booking is strongly advised for all remaining dates.
| Date | City | Class Format |
|---|---|---|
| Perth | Combined Class (Transformations & Extensions) | |
| Melbourne | Haus of Extensions | |
| Melbourne | Haus of Transformations | |
| Christchurch, NZ | Combined Class (Transformations & Extensions) | |
| Auckland, NZ | Combined Class (Transformations & Extensions) | |
| Adelaide | Haus of Extensions | |
| Adelaide | Haus of Transformations | |
| Darwin | Combined Class (Transformations & Extensions) |
Kaine's Education Philosophy: Real Talk, Real Results
What sets Kaine's education apart is not just the technical depth — it is the honesty. He does not teach from an idealised version of the industry. He teaches from the floor of a busy Sydney salon, where clients sit in the chair with specific expectations, where extension installs need to be fast and flawless, and where social media is as much a part of the business as the scissors.
Kaine has spoken at length about the challenge he sees most stylists facing: translating the authentic energy of their physical salon into a digital presence that actually attracts the right clients. His classes address this directly — not as an add-on, but as a core pillar of what it means to build a sustainable career in modern hairdressing.
His approach to extension education is grounded in the same philosophy. He spent two years working through the challenges of offering extensions consistently and well before partnering with Jadore — and that lived experience of struggle and breakthrough is exactly what he brings to the classroom.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Haus of Transformations & Extensions tour?
The Haus of Transformations & Extensions Tour 2026 is a full-day education experience hosted by Kaine Vakai, Ayden Vakai, Emma Wilson, Grace Moody and Taylor Hakim. It combines Haus of Blends (colour and transformations) and Haus of Extensions (7cm Tape Method and full extension service training) into a single intensive day. The tour visits Perth, Melbourne, Christchurch, Auckland, Adelaide and Darwin.
What is the Kaine Vakai x Jadore 7cm Tape Weft?
The Kaine Vakai x Jadore 7cm Invisible Tape is the world's first 7cm hand-tied tape extension — co-designed by Kaine Vakai and Emilly Hadrill of Jadore Hair Supplies. At 7cm wide, each tape covers nearly double the surface area of a standard 4cm tape, reducing installation time while sitting flatter to the scalp for improved comfort and an undetectable finish. Available in 12 multi-dimensional shades through Jadore Hair Supplies.
Who are the educators on the 2026 Australian tour?
The 2026 Australian and New Zealand tour features Kaine Vakai, Ayden Vakai, Emma Wilson, Grace Moody and Taylor Hakim.
Where can I buy the Kaine Vakai x Jadore 7cm Tape in Australia?
The Kaine Vakai x Jadore 7cm Invisible Tape is available through Jadore Hair Supplies online and through authorised Haus of Vakai stockists across NSW, VIC, QLD, WA, SA and ACT.
Is this class suitable for all experience levels?
Yes. The Haus of Transformations & Extensions is designed for stylists across all stages of their career — from those new to extensions wanting to build confidence, to experienced specialists looking to refine their 7cm Tape technique and deepen their understanding of the product.
Secure Your Spot
Gold Coast, Sydney and Brisbane are already done and dusted — and by every account, they were extraordinary. Perth, Melbourne, the New Zealand dates, Adelaide and Darwin are still ahead. These classes sell out.
→ View all tour dates and book your tickets on Eventbrite
To shop the Kaine Vakai x Jadore 7cm Tape Weft Collection, visit jadorehairsupplies.com.au.
