Vivienne Mackinder has won the North American Hairdresser Awards seven times, was an artistic director for Vidal Sassoon and founder of hairdesigntv.com. This living legend is one of the most sought-after educators in the industry teaching on platform and stages around the world. Best known for her tasteful finishes-many seen in the pages of MODERN SALON - Mackinder has worked as lead hairdresser for top designers during New York Fashion Week and has a slew of celebrities who have sought her out for a new look. She is a recipient of multiple awards including the Lifetime Achievement Award from NAHA in 2009 and the Leo Passage Educator of the Year Award from intercoiffure in 2012.