Miguel Angarita: Oscar Blandi Salon’s Blonde Whisperer
Known for its famous clients, Madison Avenue location and some of the most experienced stylists in the city, Oscar Blandi Salon is always a cut above. While they have specialists for cuts, color, styling and extensions, the Blandi blonde whisperer is without a doubt Miguel Angarita. Not only does this star hair stylist bring his talents to the salon – as well as red carpets and photo shoots – but he is also sought out when it comes to teaching others his truly skillful techniques.
“I have always been passionate about beauty and fashion, and especially the New York lifestyle,” explains Angarita. “I came to New York determined to make it. I apprenticed at only the top salons so that I could learn from the best. Louis Licari, Brad Johns, Beth Minardi.”
Originally from Venezuela, Miguel has certainly conquered the hair coloring – and media scene – in the Big Apple and beyond. He has appeared in numerous national outlets including Time Out and on CNN, in addition to making regular appearances on The Rachael Ray Show where he gives much needed makeovers. This specialized stylist values his close relationship with Oscar and the whole team which feels like one big close family. When it comes to working at this stylish salon, he also loves “the glamour vibe, the glitz, the opportunities and the support that I get from Oscar.”
From coloring his client’s hair on balconies to visiting their Hamptons homes during the pandemic, Miguel really came to realize his worth during these crazy, and very bad hair day days. “It taught me to think outside the box and find ways to keep safe and also accommodate my clients. I would Facetime and teach husbands how to apply their wife’s color. I would even review instructions with their kids to make sure Dad got it right. Once I did a client’s color in her driveway and then ended up getting more clients when neighbors saw what I was doing.”
When it comes to tackling even the toughest hair color changes, Miguel remains fearless. “I welcome the big ‘projects’ that other colorists might be hesitant to take on. Perfect example – I have several dark-haired clients who I have taken to white blonde, and they still have hair on their head.”
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