Behind TAI-LO

Hello, my name is Lola Gbenjo, I am the owner and founder of TAI-LO I am a licensed Master cosmetologist, Certified Makeup Artist and Crochet Braids Guru. Tai-Lo is your one stop shop for Makeup, Crochet Braids, protective styling and Natural Hair care.

The genesis

Getting an education was the most important thing in our household (Nigerian). After high school, I went to college and got a bachelors in Economics and then to England and got a masters in Business Information Systems.Throughout my programs I always did some type of makeup for family and friends, the more i did makeup, the more my passion for it grew.

My portfolio

I moved to Atlanta in 2012 and I decided to perfect my hair skills at Paul Mitchel the school Atlanta and got a Master Cosmetology. Paul Mitchell opened a lot of new doors for me, while i was in school i got to intern on Fast and Furious 7 and i started working with the TV station Atlanta CW, I currently work on 5 Shows including Focus Atlanta and Rise up weekly for the Falcons.
I also developed a lot of interest in crochet braids, Created my signature style and the rest is history.

My journey

I decided to take it more seriously in 2008, I found the perfect school in London while I was doing my masters.

I went for a diploma in Makeup Artistry and Beauty Therapy at the London School of Beauty and Makeup. After all my education, I opened up a makeup and hair studio plus spa in Nigeria and I also branched into working on local movies and TV shows.