Cristiano Ronaldo's visit to the White House had a Greek flavor.
Dimitris Giannetos, one of the top Greek hairdressers, was the one who treated both Ronaldo and his spouse Georgina for the important event.
Who is Dimitris Giannetos, hair stylist to the stars?
Dimitris Giannetos was born in Thessaloniki and showed his passion for hair styling from a very early age. As he himself has said, as a child he played with his mother and sister's hair, exploring the texture, color and shape.
At the age of about 15, he entered the professional path, deciding to study at a beauty school in Greece, a step that would lay the foundations for his professional identity.
During his teenage and early adult years, Giannetos worked alongside his studies. He took part in workshops abroad, mainly in the United Kingdom, and began to build his portfolio with photo shoots, fashion magazines and collaborations in the Greek market.
He steadily developed his technique, gained experience and made a name for himself in Greece, until the moment of the big decision came.
In 2012, at the age of 29, Giannetos took the risk of moving to the United States, without speaking English fluently and without a ready-made network of collaborations.
This choice meant leaving behind an already recognized career in Greece - with a contract as a brand ambassador for L'Oréal Paris and numerous covers in major magazines - to start almost from scratch in a market where competitiveness is extremely high.
The turning point came, according to his own posts, when Greek presenter and model Maria Menounos encouraged him to follow his destiny in Los Angeles.
Gradually, through photo shoots, collaborations with well-known fashion houses and involvement in red carpets and covers, Giannetos established himself as one of the most sought-after celebrity hairstylists. His work is not limited to simple hairstyles; in interviews, he states that he sees hair as a means of expressing personality, that every collaboration is a creative encounter with the client and that technique and aesthetics must serve individuality.
Among his most recognizable works is the creation of the signature “flipped bob” for Gigi Hadid - a look that went viral and proves his ability to transform classic haircuts into fashion symbols.
His name has been associated with celebrities such as Demi Moore, Amal Clooney and George Clooney, as well as with campaigns for major beauty brands, making him not just a celebrity hair stylist, but also a powerful name in the world of styling and fashion.
Today, Dimitris Giannetos works as one of the most recognized hairdressers and frequently visits Greece.
- Published in Diaspora