SureTint Technologies – an innovator of professional salon hair color software and technology, including the newly released Mia - “My Intelligent Assistant” -software and App – has announced the appointment of iconic celebrity stylist and top New York salon owner, Oscar Blandi, to the company’s Management Board. Blandi will also serve as Artistic Director, lending his vast experience, vision and skills to drive the creative direction.
“We are honored and delighted to have Oscar Blandi join our Board. The caliber of his work, his experience and reputation as a renowned celebrity stylist and trend innovator speak for itself. In addition, his business acumen and success as a top New York City salon owner enables him to provide valuable and unique insights to our business. I am confident that his innovative, strategic and artistic skills will help support and propel the company’s growth in the coming years,” commented Elizabeth Christie, CEO of SureTint Technologies.
Oscar Blandi left his native Naples, Italy and brought his passionate, elegant Italian hairdressing skills to the United States almost 30 years ago. After a few years working and building his reputation in New York, he opened his first namesake salon at The Plaza Hotel. Blandi quickly became one of the most sought-after editorial and celebrity stylists in New York and Hollywood. Some of his loyal celebrity clientele includes Jennifer Garner, Naomi Watts, Kelly Ripa, Jessica Biel, Julianne Moore, Faith Hill and Katie Holmes among others.
His work has appeared in every top fashion and beauty magazine including Vogue, Elle, Harper’s Baazar, W, Allure and Glamour and his iconic red carpet looks have been noted and copied the world over. In 2007, Blandi launched his Oscar Blandi hair care range, which included the groundbreaking Pronto Dry Shampoo, which revitalized the dry shampoo category.
Currently, his 12,000 sq. ft. Oscar Blandi Salon on Madison Avenue in NYC employs over 120 talented artists and is considered one of the premier salons in the nation.
“I am very excited to be part of the SureTint Board and to be the company’s Artistic Director. From the moment I saw their ground-breaking technology and the numerous, measurable benefits Mia by SureTint offers salons and stylists, I knew I not only wanted this system for my salon but I wanted to be part of the company in some way. Mia – My Intelligent Assistant – is game changing and no salon or professional should be without it. I cannot be more excited to be part of the team!” commented Blandi.
For more information on Mia by SureTint Technologies please visit www.SureTint.com.