Final Image by Tony Welsher/Genna Yussman

Origami Girls

Matthew Tyldesley November 30, 2018

My friend and designer/stylist, Genna Yussman Greene is always full of ideas. She came into posession of a dressed that reminded her of paper dolls. She showed it to me and suggested I do paper pieces. My passions as both a hairstylist and artist ignited with the end result of three distinct paper wigs.

***Bangstyle exclusive collection

Genna directing model Briana on set with “Paula” the paper poodle

group photo!!! The team at Absolute Studio MGT with our “Paper” dolls

Below are the complete wigs. I spent several hours crafting them. I used cardboard to create the foundation and a glue gun to easily adhere the paper. I would cut several pieces in various sizes of the same shapes to create visual dimension. I would curl longer pieces around pencils to create curls. I chose to go with the color blue for all three.

my finished “paper'‘ blue hair collection

We photographed and prepped models at our newly rented larger space, “Absolute Studio MGT”. We originally booked only one model for this project, Briana Velazquez who who would be relocating to LA. On the day of the shoot model, Jasmine Graham stopped by the studio to say hello and we convinced her to get in front of the camera as we all had plenty of extra items on hand we quickly readied her for camera.

Photographer, Tony Welsher did a wonderful job capturing the models on camera. He and Genna chose the yellow backdrop and creating the appropriate lighting to give the shoot that cartoon-like feel.

I am so happy to be working with this team and we have some amazing work on the way. So grateful to Bangstyle who wanted to feature this collection.

behind the lens with Tony and model, Jasmine

I was also challenged with doing make up on set….My first love of course is hair but I started out in the salon doing a lot of prom and wedding make up. I always say, “learn the basics.” The hairpiece below that Briana is wearing was made of adhering several sheets of paper together and cutting thin sections parallel together and i snipped into the fringe to see her eyes once she was wearing it.

The below wig “Glamour Girl” on Jasmine was created with thin strips of paper I coiled around pencil and glued to cloud cut pieces of blue construction paper for a voluminous, campy-feel. Transporting the wigs was fun too….I had to carefully strap them into my car to avoid them getting smashed, torn or bent.

I love working with many different artists but working with the same allows for growth, contuniity and inspiration.

How I transported these wigs in my car so they wouldn’t get damaged

stay tuned to see what the artists of Absolute Studio MGT have in store.

double time: sharing the scene with Jasmine and Briana

CREDITS

Models | Briana Velasquez @valazqueztb

Jasmine Graham @jas_nicole22

Wardrobe/Retouch | Genna Yussman Greene @gennayussman

Photography | Tony Welscher @dawstudio

Hair/Make Up | Matthew Tyldesley @hairbymatt

LUSTRE

Matthew Tyldesley August 28, 2018

I was so excited to continue my editorial collaboration with fashion photographer, Jenni Harper Young (Harper Young Photography). This particular collection was inspired by holograms and pastel hair and fashion. Jenni had mentioned wanted to do a photoshoot with models that had blue and pink hair.

She had contacted me later and we started planning this collection. I recommend Genna Yussman Greene for Wardrobe and she wanted make up artist Becca Schell on board. Both of them played integral roles in this fashion collection. Genna had pieced together a wardrobe based on our concept along with accessories. A custom winglet she sewed together using holographic wrapping paper.

For make up Becca used bright pastels creating a beautiful, "doll" like make up. Eyeshadow was placed over entire lid and brow in strong pinks and blues on both models. Baby blue and pastel green lip color with strong baby pink blush with heavy highlighter.

hairstyles varied in length on each model ranging from lock flowing braided looks to short croppy cuts and fringed bobs.

For hair, I created various looks using several wigs. The look below was created using long hair pins that hair was woven through in a figure 8 pattern and heated using a hand held steamer. The hair setting took a couple hours to prep prior to the photoshoot.

models hair was braided to consolidate density and length for wigs

Utilizing wigs is efficient for on set photoshoots to drastically change a models look. The prep work is done prior to save time as some of the looks are very technical and time consuming to create. The hairstyle below is an example of one of the looks prepped prior to the shoot using various braid techniques.

The look below hair netting/hair veil was created using sewing thread and lots of patients. A front lace wig was used to create this look using the front hair line to execute the hair veil.

We all worked together to create a total of six looks on two model in eight hours. Genna pieced together a beautiful collection with metallic, textures in various materials in both pink, blue and holographic finishes in booth shine and matte nuances.

Jenni photographed the entire collection that was beautiful published by Elegant Magazine in a nine page spread. We are grateful to them for the feature and to everyone involved in this project.

it takes a village: Alli getting "dolled" up by Becca and I

Credits

Models

Alli Simms | @allisimmsmusic | Heyman Talent Agency

Lilly Smith | @lillylillysmith | Heyman Talent Agency

Photography | Jenni Harper Young @jharrrper

Wardrobe | Genna Yussman Greene @gennayussman

Make Up | Becca Schell @beccaschellmakeup

Hair | Matthew Tyldesley @hairbymatt

BTS making of video

My Vintage Valentine

Matthew Tyldesley April 4, 2018

Romance, Beauty, love and all things pretty. I have wanted to do a Valentine Themed photoshoot for some time. My creative partner, Genna Yussman Greene suggested we do one at the beginning of 2017. Genna had put together some vintage dressers and I wanted to do some classy updos and polished hair. We enlisted our buddy, Isidro Valencia for make up and two gorgeous models and our team was set.

We wanted to fuse romance, with big hair and vintage styling for a timeless feel. Genna ordered a custom floral backdrop to be used for the shoot. We chose two gorgeous models, Emily and Kristina. We have worked with both before and chose both girls for their beautiful facial structures, Their tall lean looks and their positive attitudes on set.

This collection was release exclusively by Bangstyle as a featured collection. The staff at Bangstyle have been so supportive of the work we do and they said the timing for the release was perfect.

For Make up Isidro created a soft look consisting of soft smoky eyes, pink pastels color on eyes, shimmer, rosy cheeks and soft contoured cheeks.

Spring make up 2018 by Isidro modeled by Emily

For This undo I converged all of Kristina's hair upwards into a ponytail I then added a long hair pad and a large wefted hair extension and form the hair over the pad into the shape using Fashion Works 12 and a finishing brush from Tearsheet. Control Addict 28 was used to finalize the look.

For this Fishtail undo, I fishtailed braided random sections on Emily's entire head then with the ends pinned them between the sections created for the fishtails.

This updo was a lot of fun. I was watching a lot of the old "Dynasty" so I did this timeless, voluminous undo with Redken's Guts 10 for volume. Next hair was pulled upwards into a couple of ponytails. A small hair pad was used for the bump on top that hair was covered with Emily's hair using Fashion Works 12. I smoothed the hair using a small finishing brush. The other ponytails that hair was backcombed, smoothed and rolled into shape with bobbie pins. Finished with Control Addict 28 and Shine Flash 03.

The vintage look was set using Iron Shape 11 and Sam Villa's marcel iron and pinned to cool. Afterwards the hair was brushed out using Tearsheet's static free large tail comb and Fashion Works 12. No bend clips were placed in the hair to set it while Isidro finished Emily's her make up application.

Kristina's hair was set in the same fashion with Emily's only different placement and finished with Control Addict 28.

Credits

Photography | Wardrobe | Set Design | Genna Yussman Greene @gennayussman

Hair | Matthew Tyldesley @haibymatt

Make Up | Isidro Valencia @valencia0612

Models | Kristina Russ @kristina_russ

Emily Bennett @emilybennett_

Tropical Vibrancy

Matthew Tyldesley October 25, 2017

I was really excited when Redken released it's vivid hair color line, "City Beats" and I wanted to create a bold hair color collection for competition.

This collection was 1 of 5 shoots executed in the winter of 2016 for NAHA 2017. Although it was not nominated, I submitted the collection for publication and was honored to have it grace the pages of Beauty Launchpad Magazine.

I really had to think about a good concept but nothing had come to mind until I took a vacation to Key West with my husband, Eric. I figured I could take lots of photos for inspiration. I practically took photos of everything. Once I returned home I sorted through the images and found 3 sources of inspiration. The view of the Southernmost point beach front, two colorful shot guns homes on a residential street and a the beautiful Queen Angelfish from the Key West Aquarium.

Before attempting the looks on the models it was imperative to create the looks on mannequins first. I order several mannequins for practice from Pivot Point and created pattern on the mannequins and place different shades on different areas of the head. Afterwards I could analyze the looks and make changes when adapting the looks on the models.

Next it was time to book the photographer. I had recently done a couple photoshoots with Jenni Harper Young of Harper Young Photography. I asked her if she would be interested in shooting this collection and she gladly said yes.

I booked make up artist master, Isidro Valencia and designer/stylist Genna Yussman Greene to work on this collection. The date was set, the team and now for the models. I booked both models and clients for this one with models that had to be completely open to a drastic but amazing change. I had them come in for a 7 hour hair prep that involved multiple treatments, pre lightening, toning, coloring and cutting.

For Vickie, she had some grown out blonde ends with quite a bit of regrowth. I pre lightened her hair twice with Flashlift lightener and pH Bonder. After processing, shampooing and drying the hair the final colors of Broadway Blue and Taxi Cab Yellow were applied to her hair.

Vicki hair was previously lightened by me so I had to focus on her regrowth and do a decolorizing on her ends. Afterwards the final colors of Coral and Teal were strategically placed on her hair.

For Chris, I pre lightened his hair twice with Redken Flashlift lightener and ph Bonder. Lightening his ends first and then his root area. Pre tone with Shades EQ gloss 09P then I was able to apply Brooklyn Blue, High Line Green and Broadway blue to his hair.

I created this shag layered cut on Vicki with a soft side fringe and face framing layers. For Styling I round brushed the hair with Guts 10 for volume and set the curls with a 2" marcel ceramic Hot Tools curling Iron and Hot Sets 22. Hair was cooled and brushed brushed out and finished with Fashion Works 12 and Control Addict 28.

For Perri's haircut I lightly layered her hair and tightened up her fringe. Hair was styled with Guts 10 and Set with a curling iron with Iron Shape 11, Cooled, brushed out and set with Triple Take 32 and Shine Flash 03.

I did this undercut with my And is "Envy" clippers directly on scalp and layered the top length with my 7" Sam Villa shears. Hair was styled with Pillow Proof Primer, Argan 6 oil and Iron Shape 11. Finished with Mess Around 10 and Control Addict 28.

tearsheet from Beauty Launchpad Magazine

Credits

Hair | Matthew Tyldesley @hairbymatt

Photography | Harper Young Photography @jharrrper www.harperyoungphoto.com

Make Up | Isidro Valencia @valencia0612

Styling | Genna Yussman Greene @gennayussman

Models | Vickie Tang @lunarlurker

| Perri Fields @perrierleigh

| Chris Diaz (Heyman Talent Agency) @chrisryandiaz

The day of the shoot was a lot of fun, we started early at Jenni's Studio. We made sure to have plenty of food for everyone. It took two hours for each model. It is always a pleasure to have Genna and Isidro on set. Isidro created a soft smoky eye, nude lip and make up to enhance the facial features of each model. Genna did these "Net" dresses and tops for the the models for an aquatic feel and Jenni did an excellent job of capturing the looks.

I submitted the collection Beauty Launchpad Magazine editor, Alyson Osterman-Kerr. She loved the collection and wanted it exclusively for the August 2017 issue. The team and I were thrilled to see the spread when it upon it's release.

BTS making of video for Tropical Vibrancy

I am so grateful to this team. Everyone worked os hard. After the photoshoot I spend a final day changing the models hair to wearable colors. This shoot took over 24 hours and was worth every minute.