Oscar Blandi

Oscar Blandi (Pronounced BLAHN-dee) is a celebrity hair stylist best known for his work with Kelly Ripa, Sofia Vergara, Faith Hill, and other high-profile clients.

Early life Oscar Blandi was born and raised in Naples, Italy. He began styling hair at the age of fourteen in the back of his father's salon, and left to work in several of his father's colleagues’ salons. Blandi attended art school. Later he moved to the United States, and worked in the early 1990s as the lead stylist for Sergio Valente, a midtown Manhattan salon. His brother, Luca, joined him there and began his career. He subsequently opened his own salon in the Plaza Hotel on Madison Avenue. In 2005, Blandi launched his self-developed Oscar Blandi Product Collection.

Salon The Oscar Blandi Salon opened in 1998. His team consists of about 30 stylists (including his brother, Luca Blandi), manicurists, and beauticians.

Clientele Blandi's celebrity clientele include Jessica Alba, Mischa Barton, Monica Bellucci, Faith Hill, Katharine McPhee, and Renée Zellweger.

Press and appearances

Date Press/Appearance 12-Jul-08 TyraShow.warnerbros.com 23-Jul-08 Sheer Genius 16-Oct-08 Tim Gunn's Guide to Style 4-Nov-08 Brides.com 5-May-09 Vogue Aug-09 Harper's Bazaar 15-Sep-09 Lock & Mane 21-Oct-09 Vogue.com 7-Dec-09 Instyle.com 12-Jan-10 Oprah 13-Jan-10 Vogue.com 8-Mar-10 Lockandmane.com 20-Apr-10 WWD 2-May-10 BetterTV 3-May-10 Vogue.com 5-May-10 PeopleStyleWatch.com 26-May-10 Chron.com