Vivienne Mackinder’s Retro Hair Styling Bootcamp (Live Online | July 20th- 21st 2025)

Vivienne Mackinder’s Retro Hair Styling Bootcamp Replay

Discover how history’s most iconic hairstyles evolve into tomorrow’s trends

Rewind, restyle, and reinvent: Join Vivienne Mackinder in this on-demand digital bootcamp, where you'll master iconic retro hairstyles and transform them into modern-day masterpieces.

from the past

to the future

Medieval to Today's Hippie + Boho

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Streaming Live July 20th & 21th, 10am–5pm

Timeless Style: From Vintage to Vogue

Vivienne’s deep dive into the history of hair—from Ancient Egypt to modern runways—transformed the way she approaches styling. Now, she helps hairstylists blend old and new to craft looks that resonate far beyond trends.

Here’s what you’ll walk away with—no fluff, just real techniques and creative skills:

Learn the "why" behind every style, so you can design with heart and purpose

Discover how to remix vintage for modern trends, clients, and editorial work

Gain hands-on mastery of techniques like waves, French twists, and ponytails

Build the confidence to present your unique creative voice to the world

Access a reference library that fuels endless inspiration for your styling career

Emerge from the Boot Camp as an artist who doesn’t follow trends— who creates them

Timeless Style: From Vintage to Vogue

Here’s what you’ll walk away with—no fluff, just real techniques and creative skills:

Learn the "why" behind every style, so you can design with heart and purpose

Discover how to remix vintage for modern trends, clients, and editorial work

Gain hands-on mastery of techniques like waves, French twists, and ponytails

Build the confidence to present your unique creative voice to the world

Access a reference library that fuels endless inspiration for your styling career

Emerge from the Boot Camp as an artist who doesn’t follow trends— who creates them

Renaissance-Inspired Braided Headband and Bun

Renaissance - Waves on face and volumious coils

50's Bouffant with Topper and Hair Extensions

How It Works:

Watch the replay after the event

So you can keep practicing at your own pace. This way, you can revisit the techniques and refine your skills with confidence.

Your time. Your terms. Your craft.

You have access for a full year—so learn when it works for you.
Watch, practice, and create at your own rhythm.
Every look you master? Add it to your portfolio.

This is your space to grow, evolve, and express your artistry—on your schedule..

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What You’ll Actually Learn—and Why It Matters

This Bootcamp is designed to train your eye, sharpen your instincts, and help you design with clarity and intention.

You’ll learn to think like a true designer—to see hair the way a fashion designer sees fabric. They draw from the past, revive inspiration from forgotten eras, and infuse it with a modern edge to create something entirely original.
That’s exactly the approach we’ll take with hair.

Every editorial I’ve worked on—every runway, every shoot—began with a story. Sometimes it was ‘60s mod colliding with Edwardian romance. Two eras that seem worlds apart, yet when combined, the result was electric.
That fusion is the secret—and it’s at the heart of this Bootcamp.

These are the high-level techniques you’ll learn hands-on and apply in real time:

Waves: Classic and clean or wild and raw—learn to tailor them to your story.
French Twist: Get structure, hold, and a flawless silhouette that lasts under lights.
Ponytail: From basic to bold—elevate this staple into a statement piece.
The art of back combing
The art of pinning
How to see and map and rehearse the silhouette during your consultation
Working with hair pieces
The importance of a set

This Bootcamp is more than technique—it’s about seeing hair through the lens of history and bringing timeless styles into today’s world.

Study history to break rules wisely. Trace the lineage of iconic looks and learn how to flip them.
Master retro foundations, remix for today. It’s not about copying Pinterest—it's about understanding structure and reimagining it.
Design with a point of view. Face shape and body type balance, 3 wheels of fashion
Train your eye like a photographer. See lines, balance, silhouette, each style will be photo journalled to learn every step of the way

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Who this BootCamp is really for

Let’s be real. This is for you if:

This Boot Camp is for you if:

You crave a deeper understanding of how retro styles can shape today’s trends.
You’re obsessed with retro—but also obsessed with reinventing it.
You want to give your clients with long hair something new
You want your long hair clients to stand out in the sea of sameness The Beach Wave!!
You love the challenge of turning a classic into something unexpected.
You get that great design always starts with a deeper “why.”
You want to push yourself—to stretch creatively and technically.
You’re bored of following hair trends and ready to make them.
You learn best by doing—hands in hair, not just watching videos.
You’re stepping up—for competition, editorial runway of giving your long hair salon clients the wow factor, or just because you know there’s more inside you.
You’re passionate about storytelling through hair and love weaving history into your craft.
You love the idea of balancing timeless classics with a modern twist.
Whether you’re entering a hair competition, working behind the scenes in theater or film, or simply want to elevate your long hairstyling game — this program is for you.

This Boot Camp isn’t for you if:

You’re fresh out of school and still getting your bearings.
You just want quick Insta-tricks with no foundation.
You’re looking for quick, trendy styles instead of foundational skills.

These are the shares from our students

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"I really loved the class!!! I’ve been so busy with clients this week but I been trying to carve out time to keep practicing what I learned. Some of the techniques she showed us were such game changers for me, I’m so glad I did it."

Emma Echeverria
Hairstylist

“This truly is the Harvard of Hairdressing. Vivienne’s passion was palpable, and the journey from theory to photo shoot was inspiring. Watching her build creative silhouettes with such grace solidified every concept for me.”

Jolette Byron
A PONYTAIL STORY

“I walked into Vivienne’s workshop terrified of dresswork. Four days later, I walked out empowered. Her bite-sized steps and strong foundation made the process simple. Surprisingly, my cutting and coloring skills also improved.”

Maxwell Maisano
Salon Owner

Meet Your Mentor

45 Years. 3 Continents. Thousands of Stylists Transformed.

When you learn from Vivienne, you’re not just learning styles.
You’re learning from a master who sees hair as art—and teaching as a sacred craft.

Vivienne Mackinder is a global icon in the world of hair design.

With a career that’s spanned editorial, runway, film, bridal, and education, she brings unmatched experience, taste, and insight to every stylist she mentors.

What sets her apart isn’t just the technique—it’s her ability to see your potential, guide your evolution, and elevate you as both an artist and a thinker.

Former Artistic Director for Vidal Sassoon and International Creative Director for Trevor Sorbie
Styled for New York London Paris Fashion Week
Featured in International publications.
7 North American Hair Stylist Awards plus Internationals press Awards...
Worked with A-list clients for red carpet and editorial events worldwide
Inducted into the NAHA (North American Hairstyling Awards) Hall of Leaders
Founder of VivienneMackinder.com and creator of the Editorial Styling Academy
Trained thousands of stylists internationally—many who’ve gone on to become educators and influencers themselves

Meet Your Mentor

45 Years. 3 Continents. Thousands of Stylists Transformed.

When you learn from Vivienne, you’re not just learning styles.
You’re learning from a master who sees hair as art—and teaching as a sacred craft.

Vivienne Mackinder is a global icon in the world of hair design.

Former Artistic Director for Vidal Sassoon and International Creative Director for Trevor Sorbie
Styled for New York London Paris Fashion Week
Featured in International publications.
7 North American Hair Stylist Awards plus Internationals press Awards...
Worked with A-list clients for red carpet and editorial events worldwide
Inducted into the NAHA (North American Hairstyling Awards) Hall of Leaders
Founder of VivienneMackinder.com and creator of the Editorial Styling Academy
Trained thousands of stylists internationally—many who’ve gone on to become educators and influencers themselves

Still on the Fence?

We understand—committing to your growth is a big step. If you're hesitating, you're not alone. Here are answers to the most common questions stylists ask before enrolling: