Our vintage hair and makeup workshops are a fabulous, fun filled four with Miss Lee where she will take your through iconic makeup application and hairstyling from our most popular eras. Rather than a theoretical session, these are a hands on workshop where you will learn the techniques to transform yourself. Pull on your glad rags, grab some friends, bring some bubbles and snacks, then enjoy the loveliest afternoon you could imagine.
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Bring along your brush, and you can also bring your curlers/hot roller set if you want to learn on your own tools.
Class Descriptions:
Roaring 1920s – Fabulous Flappers Hair & Beauty Workshop
Hair was bobbed, skirt hems came way up, foundation garments were pulled off… for the first time, progressive women started to push the boundaries! The daring style of flappers in the 1920s was cut short by depression and war – but made a lasting impression on style history.
Learn how to create iconic fingerwaves and the dramatic beauty of icons like Louise Brooks, Clara Bow, a young Joan Crawford, Josephine Baker, Anna May Wong and Bebe Daniels.
Intermediate to Advanced Skill Level
What to bring in your cosmetics bag
- Foundation & Powder in your shade
- Eyeshadow (suggested colours – Black, Charcoal, Dark Green, Dark Purple, Dark Blue), Eyeliner Pencil, Mascara
- Eyebrow pencil to match your natural colour
- False eyelashes (optional)
- Lipstick & Lipliner (suggested colours – Plum, Burgundy)
- Blusher / Rouge
Wear a dazzling outfit fit for a flapper or a Gatsby lady.
1930s – Hollywood Sirens Hair & Beauty Workshop
The depression ended the reign of the flapper and as the world moved into the latter half of the decade, 1930s fashion was heavily influenced by Hollywood’s glamour and the escapism it represented. Women were inspired by the style of icons like Bette Davis, Marlene Dietrich, Wallis Simpson, Katherine Hepburn, Jean Harlow, Vivien Leigh and Carole Lombard.
Learn a truly glamorous, conservative hairstyle that shines in big bold curves. Coupled with the flawless look from the Golden Age of Hollywood.
Intermediate Skill Level
What to bring along in your cosmetics bag
- Foundation & Powder in your shade
- Eyeshadow (suggested colours – Neutral, Light Blue, Light
- Pink), Eyeliner Pencil, Mascara
- Lipstick & Lipliner (suggested colours – Dark Red, Maroon, Raspberry)
- Blusher / Rouge
All Hair Tools & Products supplied but feel free to bring along anything you use at home if you’re after some guidance
Wear a gorgeous Old Hollywood inspired number
1940s – V is for Victory Rolls Hair & Beauty Workshop
You’ll be ‘Victorious’ in creating classic war-time hair
and makeup after this workshop, one of our most popular!
As woman stepped into more industrial type roles, functional yet sophisticated style was called for, resulting in the beautiful and often elaborate hairstyling popular during this period. Learn to master the challenging Victory Roll, with lots of tips and tricks along the way. You will learn to recreate classic makeup, including winged eyeliner and classic red lips – the iconic war-time pinup look.
Intermediate Skill Level
Bring along in your cosmetics bag:
- Foundation & Powder in your shade
- Eyeshadow (suggested colours – Nude / Neutral, Chocolate,
Charcoal (all matte), - Eyeliner Pencil,
- Mascara
- Liquid Eyeliner in Black
- Lipstick & Lipliner (suggested colours – Dark Red, Maroon, Plum, Burgundy)
- Blusher / Rouge
All Hair Tools & Products supplied but feel free to bring along anything you use at home if you’re after some guidance
Wear a polished outfit to accentuate that 1940s hourglass silhouette!
1950s – Pinups and Perfect Pouts Hair & Beauty Workshop
Whether you see yourself as a vintage vixen or hottie housewife, our 1950s workshop is all about perfect pouts, alluring winged eyeliner and beautifully brushed out brick sets as you learn the absolute essentials for retro hair and makeup. This is a fabulous class for a beginner looking to dip their toes into the world of retro beauty! We cover voluminous hairstyles and beautiful, big, soft waves influenced by Marilyn Monroe, Elizabeth Taylor, Jayne Mansfield, Jane Russell.
Beginner Skill Level
What to bring along in your cosmetic bag:
- Foundation & Powder in your shade
- Eyeshadow (suggested colours – Nude
, Chocolate, Charcoal, Pink, Pearl (all matte),
- Eyeliner Pencil,
- Mascara
- Liquid Eyeliner in Black
- False Eyelashes
- Lipstick & Lipliner (suggested colours – Cherry Red, Dark Red, Hot Pink, Pastel Pink)
- Blusher / Rouge
Wear a nipped in, 1950s style Wiggle or Swing dress
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Come along you groovy Go-Go girlies as we take you through 1960s hair techniques such as backcombing and smoothing to create the most voluminous killer beehive and bouffant dos. You’ll also learn how to purrrrrfect the feline-inspired winged eyeliner that was popular at the time, play with outta-sight eyeshadow shades and fabulous lip colours. If you’ve always wanted to recreate the gorgeous style of Priscilla Presley, Twiggy, Aretha Franklin, Bridgette Bardot and Elizabeth Taylor, than this is the workshop for you!
Beginner Skill Level
What to bring along in your cosmetics bag:
- Foundation & Powder in your shade
- Makeup Brushes
- Eyeshadow (Anything really goes in terms of shades so bring along whatever you like),
- Eyeliner Pencil,
- Mascara
- Liquid Eyeliner in Black
- False Eyelashes – the bigger, the better!
- Lipstick & Lipliner (suggested colours – Pastels, Frosty or Bright shades) – Glosses are also fine
- Blusher / Rouge
All Hair Tools & Products supplied but feel free to bring along anything you use at home if you’re after some guidance.
Wear a Mad-Men inspired outfit, Bond Girl Super Spy get-up,or Mod shift dress
The Bumper Bang, Bandana Do & Pinup Beauty Bar
This is the perfect beginner class where you will be introduced to the very basic hair setting techniques for vintage hairstyling. We mainly focus on the front of your hair, so you can really master a cute Rockabilly inspired swirl or roll, which looks gorgeous teamed with accessories like flowers or a bandana. Great for anyone interested in bringing a retro or vintage twist to their everyday style, your Pinup look will be complete with flawless winged eyeliner and bold red lips.
All attendees will receive a beautiful chiffon hair scarf to take home.
Absolute Beginner Skill Level
Bring along in your cosmetics bag:
- Foundation & Powder in your shade
- Liquid Eyeliner in Black
- Mascara
- Eyebrow pencil to match your natural colour
- False eyelashes (optional)
- Lipstick & Lipliner
- Blusher / Rouge
Vintage Updos & Perfect Poodles
Together we tackle beautiful vintage updos and go through step-by-step techniques for creating these elaborate styles with ease. Be your very own Betty Grable, Lucille Ball or tropical tiki goddess in this super fun workshop!
Intermediate Skill Level
Bring along in your cosmetics bag:
- Foundation & Powder in your shade
- Liquid Eyeliner in Black
- Mascara
- False Eyelashes
- Lipstick & Lipliner
- Blusher / Rouge