Mentor
to Prodigy
Ever wondered how some of the great names in hairdressing
learned about their profession? The mistakes they made and
the people they looked to for instruction and inspiration?
Vivienne Mackinder's video gives an incite into the early
days in the careers of the industries hairdressing legends.
Highlighting how important it is to find the right mentor
and be prepared to learn even the basics from them.
Pictured:
Top: Vivienne Mackinder, Freddie French.
Middle: Ruth Roche, Vidal Sassoon.
Bottom: Antoinette Beenders, Trevor Sorbie.
See the video of top stylists talking about
the mentors who helped them develop into the high level professionals
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One
of Vivienne Mackinder's mentors was Trevor Sorbie, she learned
so much from him. She is also a former Artistic Director of
Vidal Sassoon, another mentor she greatly admires and for
many years she has been guiding her own students. Regularly
finding time to showcase fabulous hair collections. We preview
one of her latest, the Bauhaus Rocks Collection.
SASSOON REDEFINED
One of Vidal Sassoon's early collections was inspired by Bauhaus,
an artistic movement originating in Germany in the early 20th
century that taught architectural design and structure. These
looks were characterised by strong geometric shapes - very
structured and controlled. In Vivienne Mackinder's latest
collection, Bauhaus Rocks, she has taken her own approach
to her mentor's concept using the razor to allow for more
movement and flow.
"Recent trends in razor cutting have been defined by very
jagged edges. I wanted to move away from that and show how
the classic cuts can be achieved through the precision of
razor cutting."
The Bauhaus Rocks Collection is defined by an edgy mixture
of angles designed to complement the symmetry of the face
and bone structure. Strong blocks of colour then highlight
the architecture in each hair design.
Mackinder advises aspiring artists, "All great masters have
one thing in common. Learn the rules before you break them."
The 30-year industry veteran, and former Artistic Director
of Vidal Sassoon, has certainly earned her right to break
the rules as a five time NAHA recipient, most recently earning
Master Stylist of the Year, and honoured this year (2008)
by the North American Hairstyling Awards as a leading lady
in hair. Her latest venture is a foray into a top tier salon
training program called The Elite Program and an online education
system, www.HairDesignerTV.com. |
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Pic
1:
Hair: Razor cut graduated into a high bob with short fringe.
Colour: A halo section was free hand painted on the top of
the head, pre-lightened and then purple was applied the remaining
hair was tinted black.
Fashion: Charcoal silk/wool trench coat with zebra print
fur back by Jean Paul Gaultier.
Pic 2:
Hair: Razor cut asymmetric bob with over laying veil, draping
disconnected over the fringe.
Colour: The hair was a level 9 and panels were sectioned
off to create bold contrast using primary colour purple pink and
blue tones, the base of the bob was coloured black.
Fashion: Green tulle bolero by Malandrino, black/green nylon
bodysuit by Miu Miu, silver bracelet by Alexis Bittar.
Pic 3:
Hair: Asymmetric layered cut - with weight and length travelling
diagonally across the head.
Colour: The Pink colour was free hand painted through the
tips and longer sections of the hair.
Fashion: Black silk ribbon dress with silver rings bodice
by Benjamin Cho.
Pic 4:
Hair: Razor cut geometric combining square and round lines,
another asymmetric shape.
Colour: base level 8 - the hair was sectioned into panels
and using primary colours free hand painted orange and wine red
the rest of the hair was colour a warm rich brown.
Fashion: Silver and Lucite necklaces by Alexis Bittar.
Pic 5:
Hair: Razor cut in a heavy fringe, working into a broken
page boy/shag line around the face. Very long internal layers.
Colour: Level 9- the roots and base hairline was coloured
black in a free hand manner, the remaining hair was coloured primary
green.
Fashion: Black nylon sequined dress and black/green nylon
bodysuit by Miu Miu, boots by Costume National.
Pic 6:
Hair: Razor cut, asymmetric bold geometric lines, playing
with disconnection.
Colour: Level 9 the hair was sectioned off into panels using
primary colours of purple and orange. The rest of the hair including
the roots was coloured black.
Fashion: Metal knitted turtleneck by Salvatore Ferragamo.
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