British celebrity hairstylist John Frieda dies aged 75

British celebrity hairstylist and beauty brand entrepreneur John Frieda has died at the age of 75. His salon announced his death in an Instagram post, stating that he passed away peacefully surrounded by his family. BBC News and the Guardian both reported on the announcement, with the salon describing him as a true icon of the hair industry. [1][4]

Frieda became popular with high-profile clients during the 1960s and 1970s. BBC News and the Guardian reported that his clients included British model Twiggy and American First Lady Jackie Kennedy. BBC News and the Daily Mail both reported that he styled Rolling Stones frontman Mick Jagger, while the Daily Mail and the Guardian added that he also worked with Madonna. [1][3][4]

The Daily Mail reported that Frieda styled Princess Diana, as well as actors Gwyneth Paltrow and Scarlett Johansson. In 1976, he created the famous Purdey bowl cut for actor Joanna Lumley in The New Avengers, according to BBC News and the Daily Mail. The Daily Mail also noted that Frieda was married to music star Lulu for more than a decade. [1][3]

Frieda launched a global range of hair care products that made him a household name and a millionaire, according to BBC News and the Daily Mail. The Daily Mail and the Guardian reported that he created the Frizz Ease line nearly 40 years ago to revolutionise care for curly and wavy hair. Frieda was the founder of hair salon and hair product businesses, and his hair product company was acquired in 2002 by Japan-based Kao Corporation. [1][3][4][9]