For the past week I have been reading about this hairstyle hoopla going on in Iran. Here is my opinion, first of all…Iran used to be one of the most sophisticated fashionable city’s  around next to Paris and New York. They account for 60% of all the nose job operations in the entire world and wear their bandages proudly sometimes even up to a year after the operation.   This is a country demonstrably proud of their looks and their money. It wasnt until the 80s when “you know who” dictated that everyone go back to the old fashioned way of living. I feel bad for anyone that lives there having to worry about getting fined or even sent to jail for wearing a “certain hairstyle” or if your husband dies and you become a widow and dare you have a relationship with another…need I say “Man” you might be sentenced to “death” by form of torture. How barbaric and what an unrealistic way of life to follow. I pray for the woman of that country and my heart goes out to Sakineh Mohammadi Ashtiani and her family who will thankfully not be stoned to death due to the influence of the rest of the world crying out for her dignity.  As much as I think we should all ban the “mullet” just as Iran did…on a realistic and serious note…everyone should have their freedom to rock which ever hairstyle they want and more importantly, no matter what the crime…everyone deserves their dignity. As much as this country and government of the united States frustrates me it is story’s like these that make me proud to be an American knowing that if I want to walk down Sunset blvd in my towell with my hair in a pink mohawk…by god I can do it

Tiana Griego

Creative Director

Videohairstyles.com

Hillary Duff’s hairstyles in the video “Stranger”  are f@$#%!g bad-ass!!!

I have always had a special place in my heart for that sexy femme glam hairstyle from the ’60’s and ’70’s.  These boofy elegant hairstyles take me back to the perfectly quaff look of Miss Barbara Streisand’s do in ‘Funny Girl’

mixed with that fun tussled look of the very sexy and flirty Brigitte Bardot.   

In my opinion, in fact, women should go back to this hairstyle look.  I love the ’80’s just as much as the rest of us,  (I was born in them) but it’s very few girls who can pull off the sharp edges that these hairstyles provide.  (I know I can’t).
And Hilary Duff’s hairstyle in this video hits the mark perfectly for my ideal hairstyle.

Now if only I can find the hairstylist who worked on this video, to congratulated him and possibly stock his awesome finger tips!  Anyone want to help me out?

Natalie “The Lions Mane” Madden

Oh my gosh.  What can I say.  I love Jared Leto.  Beautiful, mysterious, intelligent, fashionable and individual.

Jared Leto is an actor and front man’s the band Mars Volta.  And while I would love to say that he looks good with this hair, (and in my heart, he always does…just look at this face…what’s not to love?)  the style itself really does make him look like cock-a-teal  ;D  The color is rockin’ and he can pull off almost anything.  But I say the hairstyle “faux-hawk” is a bit overdone at this point.  And, this is not much of a faux, as it is a real hawk.  And I personally like man’s hairstyles a bit messed up and not so constructed looking. Its too blocky.  Jared Leto’s hairstyle needs to be messed-up a bit.  I think man’s hairstyles should look less contrived, more simple and not a lot of time was spent on it.
So, Jared, if you need any help messing-up, well anything on you, I’m sure I can squeeze it (you) into my (bed) schedule.

Natalie (The Lion’s Mane) Madden

England Goalkeeper David (Dennis Rodman) James Hairstyle…’sssssss:

Is it really necessary for David James to change his hairstyle this often?  I mean, is this what normal men do?  Seems a bit femme to me really.  Plus, most of the David James hairstyles are a bit clownish.  And the superman hairstyle!  Hahahahahahahahahahah!  I’m gonna have to lean more towards Clark Kent  for that hairstyle.  I do, however, appreciate his vigor for showmanship.  And it does create great press and entertainment for the 2010 World Cup games.  But it’s almost as though he lost a bet or accepted a Klondike Bar challenge.

This type of hairstyle crisis, ego laps, attention starving behavior in sports surfaces some old memories (or more like bad dreams) of one by the name of Dennis Rodman. And we all know how that turned out.  :D

I mean, don’t you think more concentration should be spent on the game, training and such, than  to his hairstyle?  Ah, sigh, another man who spends more time in from of the mirror than me.

Natalie “The Lion’s Mane”  Madden

$21,000.00 on a hair cut. What a ridiculous way to spend money!  Especially at this juncture in our financial situation.  I’m sure there are many job-less men and women in this country who could think of better ways to spend that.  And I also understand that Kate Gosselin has spent a total of $50,00.00 this year on her hair styles!  What an idiot!  It’s not like she’s Juliann Moore, or Jennifer Aniston or something.  I do admit that Kate Gosselin’s hairstyle does look better than the dike/trailer trash do she proudly sported for the last few years, but duuuuude, I could have done that for Under $3,000.00 easily…from my home!  Whatever Kate Gosselin.  My bet is that she wanted people to know how much she payed for her new hairstyle.  In fact I’m willing to bet that Kate’s actually PROUD of that hairstyle price tag.

What a jack-ass. I guess it proves money can’t improve your personality…or your taste in hairstyles. But you would think after spending twenty thousand dollars,  something would be more likable about Kate Gosslin…I guess not. 

Natalie “The Lion’s Mane” Madden

Of course Angelina Jolie ALWAYS looks gorgeous…But this new look with the bangs may not be doing her justice. The bangs hairstyle is in right now, and I know because I myself had a quick jaunt with it.  The bangs hairstyle is very cute and retro and fits many people.  But Angelina Jolie’s bangs seem to be covering her face too much.  Although I think it could be said (and widely known) that her luscious lips are her best feature, but  her eyes may also tie in that category.   The bangs hairstyle is way too heavy for her face, and they appear to be crooked?  Odd.  I think Angelina’s face is so striking in itself, that her hairstyle is best simple and sweet.  Too much hairstyle leaves Angie looking busy in the face area and confusing on what to focus on.

I say Angie, your gorgeous darling!  Don’t change a thing!  If it ain’t broke, don’t clips it.

I think Victoria Beckham looks soooooo much better with the long hairstyle!  I felt the short hair style Victoria Beckham was wearing was way too trendy and tight for her already wound up style.  Something needed to soften this Ice Queen.  Victoria Beckham’s sharp edges are a bit of her repertoire, and I feel there needed to be a bit of balance in Vic’s fashion.  Victoria’s clothes are retro and have sharp edges, as in her previous hairstyle, there were too many sharp angles,  something needed to soften the blow.   Victoria Beckham’s  make up and hair need to be soft and simple.

Victoria Beckham has a sense for fashion…clearly.

I do dig her style. But there was an over-haul of hard edges.

I think she gets a lot of her style inspiration from run way events, in which over done hair, make-up, and over exaggerated clothing is expected and a bit necessary.  In daily life… you gotta smoooooth it out.

Victoria Beckham has a very good eye for trends, clearly, but when you apply it to real life…the hair style pulls it all together…SEAMLESSLY.

Hard/retro clothes, soft hairstyles, light make-up…Victoria Beckham.  Done.

Hair Guru Ted Gibson can be held responsible for reality star Kate Gosselin’s new long hair do. He spent 22 hours to apply the great length hair extension and both agree it was well worth it. Kate Gosselin formally rockin the short spiky do now has sassy, sexy, playfull hair and showed it off for People Magazine this month.

“It’s good to have hair again,” Katie Gosselin, the mom of eight said. “I know this will be more upkeep than my old look, but I’m ready for it. I’m just grateful I don’t have to go through the awkward growing-out process of short hair. I get criticized for everything I do enough as it is!”

Tiana Griego

VS Fashion Show 2008

Victoria’s secret is not just about the lingerie but is also well known for the models and now their famous hairstyles on the runway; we refer to as “Victoria’s secret hair”

Gisele Bunchen has been every hairstylists dream muse and inspiration and mine personally as well. I cant wait to see what they have in store for us this year.

Stay Tuned December. 1 10/9 c on CBS

VS Fashion Show

For those of you who don’t know who Sam McKnight is, let me give you a little briefing. He is the pioneer behind many of the cover looks you find on Vougue and Harpers Bazzar, working with supermodels and celebrities since the 70’s. London Native and Global Ambassador for Pantene. He is one of the most admired and sought after hairstylist of all time.

Here is his new creation for next season coming out of London’s Fashion Week…

Londo Fashion week

Here’s how to get the look- Firstly you need to work some moose through freshly washed hair, rough dry it and create a straight deep side parting – spray and hold with hair spray and curling tongs to roll the hair to the roots securing the sections with a clip.
Once all the hair is tonged, remove the clips and brush out the curls. Then back comb sections of the hair to create that mega volume and texture. The trickiest part might be completely the look, Sam says ‘Tie hair with a slim hair band in a pony tail two inches from the ends and using the hairnet filled with hair extensions and shaped into a log, roll up the ends of the hair under and pin into place. Be careful not to flatten hair as this style is intended to look angular and texturised.’

What is Keratin Complex?

I have heard about this “Keratin Complex treatment” from all my friends with long hair so I finally did my own research to find out what it’s all about. From what I understand it is basically a relaxer that is not damaging to the hair but in fact very healing providing natural keratin protein, which rebuilds, restores and rejuvenates all types of hair. The difference is most relaxers are typically for very coarse ethnic hair but the Keratin can be and is used on all types.

It was created in 2007 by renowned stylist and salon owner Peter Coppola and has since taken the market by storm.

Their revolutionary smoothing system infuses Keratin deep into the hair cuticle, eliminating up to ninety-five percent of frizz and curl and leaving the hair smooth, shiny and luxurious. Results typically last 3 to 5 months depending on hair type.

• Their client testimonials refer to Keratin Complex Smoothing Therapy as “life changing.” It rejuvenates and revitalizes the hair, giving it a softer, silkier feel that everyone raves about.

I am excited to try this product since I live in Florida with all the humidity, from my research it should cost anywhere from 2-300$ depending on the length of your hair

$24,000 haircut

( NATALIA KOLESNIKOVA, Associated Press )

A $24,000 haircut — perhaps the most expensive ever — was given to the Sultan of Brunei in August. The main cost was the airfare of London barber Ken Modestou to Southeast Asia. Modestou’s usual fee, when the customer comes to him, is about $45.

With even more twists, turns and flirtatious misbehavior than its shocking predecessor, this sexy sequel picks up two years after styleoholic maniacs invaded opportune Atlantans in a private Buckhead residence. Now a fresh crop of Orlando trendsetters on a funky and strange mission, will find themselves up against the same style-thirsty freaks. However, this time the party isn’t just looking for a quick bite- it needs the most psychotically-chic guests to continue its bloodline!

P.S. SEXY IS FOREVER

GUEST PROFILE:
HEELOWEEN is designed to appeal to affluent trendsetters, fashion innovators and entrepreneurs between the ages of 23-44 who enjoy fine dining, worldwide travel, the arts and luxury goods.

HEELOWEEN’S ESTEEMED SPONSORS:
Jimmy Choo
Ketel One Vodka
Godiva Chocolatier
Kres Chophouse
Ego Lab Boutique & Salon
Rocks Fine Jewelry
Lush Lash
Wax Fang
Tuni
Videohairstyles.com

We are currently working on a shoot using the Artizen products and we are so excited! For those of you who don’t know about this wonderful invention, they are the flat iron and curling iron in one with heat on both sides. The curl that you get is amazing and there are many different ways to use the irons, and that’s why we are so excited about the videos.

Here is what their Trend report predicts for next season

“Straight, collapsed hair is out. Waves, curls and styled hair is in. Inspiration from classic hair styling of the 1940s through the 1970s compliments the theme of fashion today. As diverse as New York City sexy and chic or artistically bohemian, the runways of New York City and Paris are showing fashion trends with a highly defined style in clothing and hair styling. For the artistic hair designer, fashion is the inspiration for new creative styling; new advanced styling tools make it possible!” http://www.artizendigitaliron.com/pages/trend1.html

The Tools!

Artizen^® Dolphin™ 1.25″ –Digital variable controls to 410°F Surround Heating, hydro-ion tourmaline ceramic heating surface, sound chime indicates on/off, auto shut off if not used after 20 mins., damp to dry styling without cuticle burn, extra long swivel cord, built in surge protection. Curls & Straigntens!
MSRP $179

ARTIZEN^® 5KV IONIC
1800 Watts, 2 Speeds, 5 temp settings, 5KV ionizer producing more negative ions than any other dryer!
Light weight powerful tool with perfect balance, patented Kompressor motor, fan system and OAS nozzle for deep penetrating ionic heat for shine MSRP $169

ARTIZEN^®AR5700C cordless DETAIL Iron

Small like a cell phone with car and home charger, travel cover and pouch. Nano & tourmaline technology emitting hydro-ions. Rechargeable lithium battery-faster heat up and 60 minutes of use time. MSRP $199

Please check out their website for more information on the tools and where to buy them and stay tuned for our upcoming tutorial videos from Videohairstyles.com

http://www.artizendigitaliron.com

Tiana Griego

How To Get Taylor Swifts Curls

Tip: To get the best results, start curling a couple inches down from the scalp

Step 1: Product

Spray a curling gel onto towel-dried hair to shape curls and tame frizz.

Step 2: Blow-dry

Flip your head over, then use a diffuser attachment to dry hair from roots to ends.

Step 3: Define

Sculpt your curls by wrapping two-inch-wide sections around a one-inch-wide curling iron. Hold for 10 seconds.

Products we reccomend: TIJI Bed Head “light me up”, Artizen dolphin 1.25 iron

“Good Hair”  Chris Rocks new documentary

In the documentary “Good Hair,” comedian Chris Rock casts a critical and humorous eye on the Black hair-care business and explores the historical, political and social issues that play into the relationship between African-American women and their hair.

The film follows Rock as he journeys from New York to Atlanta, Dallas, Birmingham, Los Angeles and even India to find the finer points of the story. Along the way, he encounters hair-care professionals, beauty and barbershop patrons and celebrities including Raven Symoné, Ice-T, the Rev. Al Sharpton, Nia Long and Salt-N-Pepa, all of whom offer their hair-raising and candid perspectives.

Meanwhile, on the India trip, Rock visits a Hindu temple to witness a religious hair-sacrificing ceremony called “tonsuring.” A highly-prized commodity, human hair is one of the country’s largest exports, and each year more than 10 million Indians sacrifice hair to deity.

After the hair is shorn, it is processed and sold to international dealers — but what cut religious leaders and government officials receive is something audiences are left to ponder.
“They were very gracious to let us film at the temple, but we had to get out of their fast,” joked Rock when quizzed last week for more detail.

As the film points out, extensions are a big part of the business — it is estimated that hair weaves make up about 65 percent of the $9 billion revenue driven annually by Black hair care. And depending on the length, texture and type (synthetic or human), it can cost anywhere from $400 to more than $4,000.

On camera, video vixen Melyssa Ford, with a hint of embarrassment, admits she has spent around $18,000 in a year on weaves.

“That was the biggest shocker for me,” said Rock, while promoting the film at a Beverly Hills hotel.

“The money being spent is big and another thing we found out is the effect this can have on relationships. I mean it’s like dating somebody with a drug habit. Imagine if a woman was dating a guy and he spent almost $10,000 on baseball cards. It probably wouldn’t work.”

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The number one export in India, Hair!

Do you ever wonder where your “hair extension hair” comes from. Well, I was recently enlightened from the Oprah show when Chris Rock was on talking about his new film “Good Hair” that the majority of our hair extension hair that we get in Hollywood and even from China actually comes from a Hindu Temple in India “Tirupati” where woman go to sacrifice their hair as an offering and to surrender the ego. I love the Hindu religion and respect it very much but there is something un pure about this process to me. Most of these woman have no idea that their hair will be sold for thousands of dollars to the US.

Temple in India

I have dabbled with hair extensions and I always knew they came from India but was curious if all the Indian Woman seem to have their long hair where is this hair coming from, I guess it is much better than my fear that they came from dead bodies.
I read an article from E news Woman and here is a little from it:
“Every year hair worth about $136 million is shipped from India, one of the largest exporters of human hair, to factories in China. There, Chinese hair is mixed with Indian hair to make wigs and hair extensions for Western markets.
Exporters say buyers from countries such as the United States pay $1.50 for a strand of hair that expensive beauty salons may then weave into extensions or wigs that can sell for between $1,500 and $3,000. Exporters say that Hollywood is one of the biggest consumers of human hair.
Every year, over 9 million devotees stand in serpentine queues to pay obeisance to its deity and have their heads shorn to fulfill a vow or pledge. After the hair is collected, the temple stores it in 14 steel containers, with male and female hair kept separate. Once the warehouse is stocked, auction notices are advertised in four languages, all south Indian, in three popular newspapers and on the temple’s official Web site.
In the most recent financial year the temple sold over 3 million kilos of hair for about $1 million.
Exporters also buy hair from salons and rag-pickers. In the village of Bhagyanagar, Karnataka, about 2,000 families depend on the hair they collect from garbage dumps.
Gupta, the hair exporter, said that he distributes plastic bags to women in the local village near his factory in Eluru, Andhra Pradesh, to keep outside their huts. Every time they comb their hair, those that fall are collected in the bag. After a week, a broker will collect these bags and pay the women a small sum.”
From http://www.womensenews.org/story/business/060709/indian-temples-do-brisk-business-womens-hair

My Goodness….we are using the leftover hair from the hair brush, hair from dumpsters and sacrificed hair! This is crazy

Tiana Griego

Tony Award^® Winner! Best Musical Revival.

HAIR The American, Tribal, Love Rock Musical

Just in time to usher in the dawning of a new age in America, The Public Theater’s joyous production of HAIR comes to Broadway. A celebration of life, a love letter to freedom, and a passionate cry for hope and change, HAIR features some of the greatest songs ever written for the stage.

Welcome to the curly, shaggy, gleaming, streaming, wonderful world of HAIR

http://www.youtube.com/user/HAIRBroadway#p/a/f/0/_cr6h5fFEjI

Fairy Tales all natural, organic hair care for children just launched their new “Summer Hair Care” kit. Fairy Tales Hair Care has created a specialty line of hair care products loaded with fruit enzymes and citrus extracts of lemon, grapefruit, pineapple and orange to help wash away sea salts, minerals and chlorine “green.” An infusion of aloe, sweet almond oil, jojoba and vitamin A, E and D then deep condition and moisturize the hair leaving it soft and silky even after a day at the beach or pool.

The Fairy Tales Hair Care kit includes

Lifeguard clarifying shampoo

Lemon -Aid Conditioner

Coco Cabana leave-in Sun Spray

In addition to the hair care products they also have created a non toxic bug repellant for the little ones. The rosemary Repel Spray contains pure, organic oils of citronella, rosemary, tea tree, lavender and geranium. These great smelling herbs have been shown to repel bugs such as mosquitoes, gnats and head lice!

Fairy Tales Hair Care is known as the leaders of lice prevention products for hair, they launched “Lice Good-Bye” a pesticide free, all natural nit removal system, using yeast enzymes and distilled water, Lice Good-Bye dissolves the “glue” that nits stick to the hair shaft with using a comb and a steady stream of warm water, Lice Good-Bye has been shown to safely and effectively remove nits.

I was pleased to learn about the Fairy Tales Hair Care line at the Premier hair show in Orlando Fl and I can’t wait to try the products on my little one.

Tiana Griego

Check out more of my ego blogs at http://www.feelgoodstyle.com

We first heard about Profound Beauty at Studio Girault. We fell in love with the line so we decided to use them for all our shoots. In “Dream Hair” JR nursed my hair back to health with the Antioxidant mask. In the 2 day shoot with Studio Girault we achieved The Novella, The Cat Walk Hawk, Screen Siren, and The Polynesian Pony among others…. It’s pretty amazing that all these styles were achieved with Profound. Stay on the look out for The Spring Summer Trend Release with Joe Lombardo of Blush Salon and the Bangs Collection scheduled to release very soon. Our most recent shoot with Ego Lab scheduled to release in fall. Many Many thanks to Profound Beauty for all your support. If you haven’t tried Profound and would like to locate a retailer you can reach Lisa at lleklem@profoundbeauty.com and of course it can be found at one of our favorite salons Studio Girault.

My personal favorite; the linear serum, the antioxidant mask and the volume spray in the arousal.

Tiana Griego

I tend to worry more about what I put into my body than what goes on the outside. When in fact the chemicals found in lotions, makeup and hair dyes are something I need to consider when using these products on my body. Recently I have been using the eyelash extensions from “Xtreme Lashes” and I began to wonder how safe this new affection with eyelash extensions really was and was it worth any risks involved?

After researching, I was able to find one of the ingredient’s in the adhesive, “formaldehyde” linked to cancer. 1. What is formaldehyde?

Formaldehyde is a colorless, flammable, strong-smelling gas. It is an important industrial chemical used to manufacture building materials and to produce many household products. It is used in pressed wood products such as particleboard, plywood, and fiberboard, glues and adhesives, permanent press fabrics, paper product coatings, and certain insulation materials. In addition, formaldehyde is commonly used as an industrial fungicide, germicide, and disinfectant, and as a preservative in mortuaries and medical laboratories.

In my research I was able to find that “Xtreme Lashes” adhesive’s carry 0.001% formaldehyde which is an insignificant amount. Tthe primary ingredient in Extreme lashes adhesives is the same ingredient used by plastic surgeons in the US to close skin wounds without stitches. In comparison “Nova Lash” http://www.novalash.com/index.html is the only American made pharmaceutical grade extension developed by a team of chemists and physicians. Nova Lash claims that their adhesives are certified and tested, pharmaceutical grade, doctor-formulated and made in the USA.

In conclusion it seems both Xtreme lashes and Nova Lash’s adhesive’s are safe to use due to the extreme low levels of  Formaldehyde.

Tiana Griego

Check out more of my “Eco Concious” Blogs at http://www.feelgoodstyle.com

Now that summer is upon us we should start thinking of ways to protect
our hair. Sun and chlorine exposure are your worst Enemies.   With our UV rays becoming more intense year after year we have to be more cautious of our hair and skin.   Sun damage is the # 1 factor leading to aging, dehydration and
discoloring of your hair and skin. Although studies have found that the
sun is good for the body and soul, no more than 15 min per day is
recommended. Second is chlorine, prior to entering a pool or the ocean  dampen your hair and spray a small amount of leave in conditioner with a
sunscreen and a low pH (to close the cuticle) this will help protect the
hair preventing harsh elements from entering it. Once you are out of the water,
rinse your hair with fresh water for 3 to 5 min,  use a demineralizing
shampoo and conditioner and then follow it up with your leave in
conditioner.   This will close the cuticle layer of your hair shaft and
stabilize any free radicals. Demineralizing treatments are recommended
to remove minerals and discoloration such as green in the hair from
pools and orange from well water, they stabilize the hair after being
exposed to harsh elements.  Consult your stylist on demineralizing
products and treatments that are offered at the salon.  Have a happy
Healthy Summer.

 Joe Lombardo

We are very excited about our upcoming shoot with Ego Lab June 8, 2008.

Our representatives from Ego Lab, Chyna and Diana will be showing us some creative coloring techniques, how to sew in hair extensions and some styles inspired by Victoria’s Secret and David Beckham.  Our Favorite eyelash girl, Kit Kerwin will also be demonstrating Xtreme’s eyelash extensions on our model Maura Solis.  We will also be featuring the styles from Ego Lab, to check out Ego Lab visit http://wesh.cityvoter.com/ego-lab-salon-and-boutique/biz/39842

We just finished up our “Bangs” shoot today for the “Bangs” collection brought to you by Joe Lombardo of Blush salon.  We are very excited to offer these videos for our new professional division of Videohairstyles.com.  Joe Lombardo shows us 10 variations of different styles with “bangs” (who knew there were so many)  Take a peak behind the scenes

Thank you Isaac Benavidez for these photos

Before

 After

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After

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After

One of our favorite Stylists Joe Lombardo and I, us on the town scouting models for upcoming shoots and talking about “HAIR” every where we go.   Look for Joe Lombardo in our “Summer Trend Release” and our “Bangs Collection”  To book Joe at Blush salon call  407.415.9507

me and Francios

Raushania (look for Raushania in our “Bangs” videos with Joe Lombardo and Blush salon)

Joanna Pena (right) look for Joanna in our upcoming videos

Brooklyn Wallace (Look for Brook in our upcoming videos from studio Girault)

Thank you Von Miller photography 985.381.1928 for these wonderful photos! For those of you that have not read any of my recent posts about Xtreme lashes eyelash extensions here are some images to see.  Xtreme lashes are a painless procedure where lashes are individually placed to your existing lashes and last a few months oppose to the falsys  that last maybe two days. There is no mascara needed and they look completely natural.  Our favorite Xtreme gal is Kit Kerwin and she can be reached at 352.978.4400 

Tiana Griego Creative director for Videohairstyles.com

Von Miller Photography 985.381.1928Kit Kerwin Xtreme lashes 352.978.4400     

Hair truly can….    

Hair truly is very important and is always the common denominator among woman.  Everywhere I go I end up having conversations about hair usually because someone else brings it up.  I end up pulling out my hair extensions in the bathroom and giving lessons on how to put them in and where to buy them.  I have cards and numbers of all my favorite stylist and pass them out regularly.  We want Videohairstyles.com to be a place where you can learn something, share ideas and talk all about HAIR.  I posted these pictures of me with all the different colors to show the drastic difference a color and style can do to your look, your attitude and others perceptions.  Each will have their own opinion but will draw a completely different image to my personality from my hair, when in fact I am the same person as a blonde than I am as a brunette with bangs and that is in my opinion the power of hair.       Tiana Griego Creative Director for Videohairstyles.com 

 I started this website around 2 years ago when my friend Reinaldo Figuero approached me about the enormous popularity on the internet with the term “HAIR” he said he had done some research and their was nothing on the internet that had videos to show how to get different “hairstyles” there were only pictures so he asked me to partner up with him to create a website where people can have access of videos to get different hairstyles. 

Throughout the first year it was difficult to get the project started with little budget, I asked favors form people I knew, thankfully I had been working as a makeup artists and had many contacts that were glad to help out without charging me.  I saw great visions and possibilities and continually had dreams about the growth of the website and it eventually became my passion.     I decided to bring on more partners with the hopes that they would have the same ambition and pour their heart’s and soul’s into the project just as I did.  Through trials and errors I have learned and grown a lot and my heart has taken the original concept in a different direction.  Inspired by Bono’s project red http://www.joinred.com/ I saw on Oprah the amount of money he brought to helping Aids in Africa by donating the majority of the sale of “Red” products from such companies as “Apple”, “Emporio Armani” and “Gap” and I saw the possibilities of doing the same with videohairstyles.com.  My goal is to work with all different types of stylists throughout the world and eventually build up a huge library of “hairstyle” videos, sell them as pod cast’s and donate all the profits to different organizations.  The consumer will be able to choose which organization he/she wishes to donate to.      

“People acting together as a group can accomplish things which no individual acting alone could ever hope to bring about”.   Franklin D Roosevelt

Tiana Griego

As if hair Extensions are not enough I have been introduced and fallen in love with Xtreme’s eyelash extensions.  The painless procedure takes around 2 to 3 hours to put on a full set and will give you beautiful long lashes for the next few months, fill them every few weeks and you will be good to go! 

I love them because you don’t have to wear mascara; they are perfect for the summer.  They look natural because they are individually placed onto each lash oppose to the eyelash strip that sometimes starts to fall half way off after a long night, Xtreme’s lashes make you look  like you were born with this luscious gift. We have 2 new videos coming out of the eyelash extension procedure; make sure to subscribe to our feed so you can be alerted of updates.

    Our favorite Xtreme lash girl is Kit Kerwin 352.978.4400 for appointment

We were one of the sponsors at the recent Fashion Show at the Grand Bohemian where we met some of the models for our upcoming “Bangs” shoot as well as some really cool people.  We met Jacob the photographer who took all these photos and we also met Yves Francios of Ego lab (the salon I have been dying to work with) so maybe in the near future you can look for some videos from those very talented individuals over there!  Tiana Griego for Videohairstyles.com

Yves Francios, Tiana Griego and Brittany Peiman

Hair and Makeup by Tiana Griego and Brittany Peiman

Brittany Peiman, Yves Francios and Tiana Griego

Alfredo (promotor for the Grand Bohemian) and models

Jacob the photographer

I recently shot with Eric Sutten Eric@Ericsuttenphotography.com and I wanted to show off some his work, he is absolutely amazing!! Originally from New York city, he was the first ever to shoot Angelina Jolie.  His signature is the head shot for such agencies as model scout.  He’s a Leo, based out of Orlando, has good taste in music, and hes not your typical photographer trying to get you naked, we love him, it was a pleasure to work with such talent and we hope to do it again very soon! Tiana Griego for Videohairstyles.com

Eric Sutten Photography http://www.myspace.com/ericsuttonphotography 

 (me before and after the bangs)

We are getting ready to do our next shoot, April 6, 2007 with Blush Salon

The trend in New York this year at Fashion week was all about the bangs, so we are teaming up with Joe Lombardo again to do a whole series on different bangs.  We hope to show you the stylists, different techniques and you the veiwer new ways to shape your face.  I just got mine done and I love them! If you are a model interested in doing this shoot and you live in the Orlando area please contact us at info@videohairstyles.com  and as always we are  looking for talented musicians , artists and photographers  to collaborate with to help make our videos fab!  Tiana Griego Creative Director for Videohairstyles.com

Videohairstyles.com officially launched at the Grand Bohemian, September 28 2007 at the stroke of midnight.  Watch the video as we count down for the site to go live.

Sponsored by The Grand Bohemian, Imperia Vodka and Fashion News Live

Photographers: Von Miller, Felix Rivera, Brion Price

DJ and Original Music: David Lawrence

We would like to make special Thanks to  everyone that supported us and helped us with this event, without your help none of this would have been possible. Tiana Greigo Creative Director for Videohairstyles.com

Tiana Griego

Joe Lombardo (Blush Salon), Tiana Griego (Creative Director for Videohairstyles.com) , Scott keins (musician)

Tiana Griego

Rachelle DeFilippo (model for videohairstyles.com “Palm Beach Pony” “Romantic Evening Style”)

Amanda Dennis (model for videohairstyles.com “The Novella”)

Ashley Matthews (model for videohairstyles.com “The Cat Walk Hawk”)

JR Robinson and Kelli Durrant stylists from Studio Girault

Jr Robinson, Kelli Durrant and friend, Christina Mercy

Our Team; Alvin Mites (programmer) Reinaldo Figueroa (Original Concept) Mat Helme (multi media artists)

Von Miller (In house photographer for Videohairstyles.com)

walking out together to the stage Tiana Griego and model Heather Shapiro

Imperia Vodka models, Tiana Griego, Jr Robinson, Michelle, David lawrence (in house musician and party Dj)

Sarah Recupero, Michelle Wargo, Karen Cheung, Heather Shapiro, Scott Keins, Tiana Griego

Reinaldo Figueroa and Tiana Griego

Tiana Griego and her mom Christina Mercy

Tiana Griego and Jr Robinson (studio Girault)

Michelle Wright and David Lawrence

Mat Helme, Tiana Griego

Michael McGowan (Director for Videohairstyles.com) Tera McGowan and friend

Tiana Griego, Models Amanda and Rachelle and Scott Keins

Linda Aponte, Tiana Griego

Alfredo Romero (promoter for The Grand Bohemian) Tiana Griego

Directed by: Michael McGowenProduced by: Tiana GriegoCamera Operators: Michael McGowen, Michael Weis, Carl Stewart and Chris JohnsonOriginal Music By: David LawrencePhotography by: Del Ihle, Jim White, Von Miller and Rocco GagliotiHair Styles by: The Team at Studio Girault; Jr Robinson, Migael Schieder, Kelli Durrant and Kristen DavisMakeup By: Tiana Griego and Nicole Pace Visual Design By: Mat Helme Models:Amanda DennisAnastasiya Shevchenko Annie RuleAshley Priti MatthewsAutum DerringtonBrooklynn WallaceDavid LawrenceEarl HobackHeather ShapiroJacqueline PajarilloJennifer TorresJessica MasserJulianna GoldenJulie PajarilloKaren CheungKimasha ClayKristen ArcuriLeila PeeblesMichelle Wargo Orlando PastoreRachelle DeFilippoSarah RecuperoToni Williams Veronica Orlova KennedyCopyright VideoHairtyles

We are excited to be featuring “Dream Hair” coming in the next couple of weeks. The “Dream Hair” series was a little bit different than the hairstyle videos we shot with Studio Girault because this one took us from start to finish on how to get the hair of your dreams or “my” dreams should I say. People are always asking me about my hair and how I get my hair to look the way it does so I drastically changed the color and length and showed step by step how to have the hair of your dreams. JR (Studio Girault) took my hair through a healing process of deep conditioning 3 times a week to bring the hair back to health to prepare the hair for color and highlight, he used a technique in highlighting called “Baliage” that was inspired by Gisele Bundchen, we showed how to make hair extension clips, how to layer the clips to match your hair and how to style your hair with the hair extensions. We had our in house musician “David Lawrence” create some beautiful music for the series and we look forward to showing it to you and hearing your responses. We really wanted to show that anyone with any length or color can have the hair of their dreams. Tiana Griego Creative Director Videohairstyles.com

Off the subject of hair for a moment let’s talk about my next favorite thing…Makeup! With my background being in makeup I can certainly say that it is almost or just as important as hair to complete your look. We met Kit Kerwin at Blush salon and I immediately forgot all about hair (just for a moment) and became like a woman in a shoe store in New York city and found myself in love with all her magical beautifying tools. Kit introduced us to Xtreme lashes which are the newest trend in Hollywood worn by celebrities such as Jennifer Lopez, Rebecca Romijn and Nicolette Sheridan. It is a painless procedure that takes about two hours where she carefully places individual lashes to your existing lashes, After seeing the model before and after I had to get some for myself and let me tell you its day 2 and I am addicted , I will definitely be back for my fill. Kit made it very comfortable for me as she knew I was claustrophobic but I just closed my eyes and went to sleep. I am forever changed now and can’t live without my eyelash extensions.

-Tiana Griego

Blush Salon www.blushorlando.com 2908 East Colonial Drive Orlando Fl 32803

Kit Kerwin 407.897.7131

www.xtremelashes.com

 my eyelashes before Xtreme lashes

my eyelashes after Xtreme lashes

Awe! The power of hair! We just finished up another successful shoot and my saying “Hair is everything” still stands true. We had some good tears and some scared tears but it just goes to show you the power of hair. I want to encourage people to not be afraid to think outside the box when it comes to your hair and don’t be afraid to make a change and try something new. Working with Joe Lombardo of Blush salon Orlando was a little different for me because Joe draws his inspiration from the models and energy around him so I didn’t know what we were doing until the day of the shoot. I watched as we filmed the videos for the first time just as everyone else and I knew that people are going to love it because it was inventive, stylish and sexy! Stay tuned for the videos and DVD scheduled to release this spring. Tiana Griego

Blush Salon www.blushorlando.com 2908 East Colonial Drive Orlando Fl 32803

Joe Lombardo www.upyourhaircom upyourhair@gmail.com 407.415.9507

We want to introduce you to Joe Lombardo, he is the creative stylists behind our Spring/Summer trend release. Joe has currently partnered with Blush salon Orlando Fl because they share the same vision. Joe has been working with hair for over 15 years and helped set the trends with such companies as Revlon and let me tell you it certainly shows. He is a true artist inspired by the energy around him. While preparing for the shoot he told me the concept just came to him the night before, he said “the hair is sweeping from one side of the face to the other and the color is light on the top and darker on the bottom but it flows together nicely” Inspired by pro wakeboarders and cheerleaders as our models this look will be perfect for the summer. Tiana Griego

Blush Salon www.blushorlando.com 2908 East Colonial Drive Orlando Fl 32803

Joe Lombardo www.upyourhaircom upyourhair@gmail.com 407.415.9507

Coming Soon!

Up Coming Shoots Page.

Its all about Product and Preparation!

 
People always ask me how long it takes to do my hair everyday.  I say its all about product and preparation because I don’t do my hair everyday; I do my hair once every 3 days.  As long as you prep your hair the night before and use a good product that will hold the hair and not make it greasy ( I suggest Profound)  you will not need to be doing much work just minor touch ups.  Make sure you are always starting with a clean healthy canvas, profound makes an excellent reconstructor that will whip your hair into shape and they also make a great shampoo and conditioner, all in all you can’t go wrong with this line which was introduced to us by Studio Girault and we LOVE IT!

 Studio Girault 340 Circle Drive Maitland, Fl 32751 USA

Phone: 407.645.4506

www.StudioGirault.com