Steph Aiello
Steph Aiello has “made her hands her brand.” She’s a super quadriplegic with an “I Can Attitude” living in Southern California. Steph is a makeup artist, content creator, and disability advocate. Over the years she’s had the honor of being the first wheelchair model for Ulta Beauty, Maybelline New York Ambassador & Product Testing, and brand partnerships with Revlon, Fenty Beauty, Estée Lauder, Buxom cosmetics, Amazon, Herbal Essences, Braun, Redken, Flip Beauty, and Tarte Cosmetics. She’s been featured in articles; by People Magazine, Bustle, Teen Vogue, Pop Sugar, and Daily Mail. Steph continues to glide through life and the future looks bright for this incredible trailblazer. You can follow Steph’s journey on TikTok & Instagram at @uwalk_iglide
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Virginia Girl in Wheelchair Meets Ulta Model She Gazed at in Viral Photo
A little girl who uses a wheelchair stopped in her tracks when she saw an ad showing a model in a wheelchair outside an Ulta Beauty store in Northern Virginia.
Buzzfeed l This Woman Is A Straight Up Superstar With A Makeup Brush
This woman is paralyzed from the chest down but she’s a straight up superstar with a makeup brush.
The Doctors | Beauty Vlogger Tragedy
A car accident left Steph paralyzed, but being a quadriplegic has not stopped her from following her dream.Subscribe to The Doctors: http://bit.ly/SubscribeT...
Tarte Cosmetics | WHAT BEAUTY MEANS TO ME
We recently had the inspiring & beautiful @Steph Aiello come to tarte HQ to tell us what beauty means to her. Steph embodies everything our big ego™ girl cod...
Nas Daily | SHE HAD 4 TRAGEDIES
Steph suffered from 4 tragedies yet she still manages to put on a smile, pursue her...
How Makeup Artist Steph Aiello Pursued Her Cosmetology Career After Becoming Quadriplegic
In 2010, one day before she was supposed to start cosmetology school, Steph Aiello was involved in a car crash that left her paralyzed from the waist down with…
Glide Along // YouTube Vlogs
Glide Along // Kyle Chan X Gold Bar whiskey and Grandma Josie Birthday
Favorite Vlogs
GLIDE ALONG // 10 Year Glide-Versary
Glide Along: Germany | Stem Cell | Oktoberfest
Glide Along: Bow Bros Take Carnival
Here’s a quick video of my relaxing vacation with my Twin. Carnival Cruises are not only a blast to be on but are surprisingly accessible!!
Glide Along: Tyra Beauty/ Fierce Up 2016
@tyrabanks, you have inspired and motivated me to love myself more than I ever thought possible. Our conversation at @beautycon has encourag...
Glider Tips
HOW TO // QUADRIGLEGIC PONYTAIL
TOP 5 // Quadriplegic Must HAVES
TOP 5 // Quadriplegic Footwear
All my favorite items that are life proof and quad friendly
Self Care Videos
Botox in my Bladder?? My Experience and WHY
INDEPENDENCE: Quad Bowel Program
Chit Chat Videos
CAR CONFESSIONS // What they don’t tell you in rehab...
Collaborations
@glad_productions helped me finish today’s task with extra strength by using Gld ForceFlex MaxStrength with Gain 💪🏼 (boxes are recyclable 🌿)
“Look mom, I’m on TV! 😭 This… THIS is inclusivity 👏🏼 @ultabeauty did it again! I can’t tell you how amazing it is to have my first commercial be with one of my favorite companies 💕 Thank you @ultabeauty for seeing the true beauty in the world! #ultabeauty…
“My passion mixed with cash rewards taste pretty sweet! 🧁I’m so excited to team up with @wellsFargo to show how card holders are offered unlimited 2% cash rewards on purchases including the ones that get your heart pumping! Right now you can enter the #Passi…
Embracing my Italian skin & my Italian needs with @esteelauder #DoubleWear Stay-in-Place #Foundation 🍝 #MyShadeMyStory #EsteePartner
Maybelline New York 22’ Ambassador
@maybelline Tattoo Studio Bright Liners to complete a quick and easy look #maybellinepartner #babelline
The beauty of independence was a struggle for me to find. When I started to see the accessibility in world around me not as burden but as opportunity to love my life, I “ran“ with it. These are just a few things in my life that make my life beautiful. @Ulta Beauty #ultabeautyforward #ad
“When I take a day off I love to take time to nurture my mind and skin. Here are a few of my most favorite products from @indie_lee 💕 I absolutely love how full size their products are and how compact a few of my favorites can be in their travel size. My Ban…
“I ditched the glam to glow from within with my Buddy! #ad @AmazonGlow is the best device for us to stay connected! Not only can we play games that feed his brain but I can also read him a bedtime story to help my twin tuck him in at night 🥰 There’s so many…
EMMY MELÍ shared a post on Instagram: “This video means so much to me because all of you were in it. Thank you for making this experience so incredible. I can’t tell you how much it means to me that we were able to all get in the same room and create this magic together. I’m so proud of us, you all…
When I feel like STANDING out I trust the magic from @amazon Prime to make it happen! #OutOfTheBox #ad
#ad As weather changes and humidity turns to rain, @herbalessences tackles my frizz and encourages me to embrace my hairs natural waves 🌊 #ad #herbalessences #feelwhatsreal
“Letting my Inner Dolly Shine with @buxomcosmetics’ limited edition #DARETOBEDOLLY Collection ✨I’m so excited that BUXOM built an entire collection around their #1 shade: Dolly. 💕 There are two eyeshadow palettes and two glosses. I used the Darling Dolly Pal…
“This has changed my confidence to wear whatever I want and be who I feel! As a quadriplegic, shaving is the last thing I want to do and the less I have to do it the more time I have to expressed myself in any outfit I want to wear! I have started to see less…
Tarte Cosmetics | #BigEgoBrows tutorial
We recently had the pleasure of hosting the inspiring & talented U walk, I glide. at tarte HQ &...
Maybelline New York 21’ Ambassador
@uwalk_iglide created this beautiful soft glam using #fitmefoundation #instantagerewind concealer, #skyhighmascara, and #superstaymatteink shade ‘amazonian’ 😍. Which one of these fan-favorite products is part of your makeup routine 🤔? #maybelliner…