Master of manes

From crafting Met Gala looks to working with B'luru girl Deepika Padukone, celebrity hair stylist Yianni Tsapatori shares his journey

- SHREYA VERONICA

You recently styled Isha Ambani's Met Gala look. Tell us more about it.

Yes! I've worked with almost every celebrity out there, and been in India for nearly eight years now. I've been styling the Ambani family for about 4-5 years. Isha has attended the Met Gala for the past three years, and if you've followed her style since her wedding, you'll know she's always been open to experimenting. The gala is a time to go all out, to be bold, creative, and to have fun. For her hair, we wanted a striking contrast, structured and clean from the front, and dramatic at the back with a braid and a ponytail that looked like an explosion. We added a hint of Indian heritage with the braid but ensured the overall look was very international. We also used accessories to enhance the styling.