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Celebrity stylist John Frieda dead at 75
4 Nov
Summary
- John Frieda, renowned stylist to stars, has died at 75.
- He created the iconic Frizz Ease hair care line.
- Frieda styled celebrities from Twiggy to Madonna.
John Frieda, the celebrated London-born hairstylist and businessman behind the popular Frizz Ease hair care line, has died at the age of 75. His passing was announced by his salon, which described him as a true icon and mentor in the hair industry. Frieda began his career at a young age, influenced by his hairdresser father and barber grandfather.
Throughout his career, Frieda styled a multitude of famous clients, including Twiggy, Jackie Kennedy Onassis, Scarlett Johansson, Madonna, Nicole Kidman, and Diana, Princess of Wales. In 1976, he created the distinctive "Purdey" hairstyle for Joanna Lumley and opened his first salon that same year.
In the 1980s, he collaborated with Gail Federici to launch his own product lines, introducing Frizz Ease in 1988 and Sheer Blonde in 1998. Frieda relocated to the United States in 1990 to focus on his hair care brand. He was married twice, first to singer Lulu, with whom he had a son, Jordan. His second wife was Avery Agnelli, and they had two children together, Jackson and Leyla.
In 2002, Frieda sold his extensive hair care company to Japanese conglomerate Kao for $450 million, while retaining ownership of five salons. His cause of death has not been publicly disclosed.
