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John Frieda, Hairdresser to Royalty, Dies at 75
John Frieda, the British hairstylist who styled royalty and stars, dies at 75 after building a global beauty empire.
In brief
John Frieda, the British hairstylist who styled royalty and stars, dies at 75 after building a global beauty empire. John Frieda, known for creating iconic looks for royalty and Hollywood stars, died at 75 after a career spanning five decades. Originally reported by Seattletimes.
John Frieda's Death
John Frieda, the british hairstylist who created era-defining looks for royals and hollywood stars before building a retail hair care empire, died on tuesday at 75.
Clients and Career
Frieda styled royalty including princess diana, jackie kennedy onassis, raquel welch, madonna, and gwyneth paltrow over five decades.
First Salon
He opened his first london salon in 1976 and later expanded to new york, los angeles, and resorts in ibiza and barbados.
Purdey Haircut
The purdey, a sleek bowl cut with bangs named after joanna lumley’s character in the new avengers, went viral in britain after the show premiered in 1976.
Early Life
Alan howard frieda was born in london on july 5, 1951, and trained under leonard of mayfair in london’s hair fashion epicenter.
Royal Clients
Three european monarchs once arrived at his london salon on the same afternoon, testing his royal protocol skills.
Product Success
Frieda’s products like frizz ease and sheer blonde became hits after boots tested them in 40 stores and tv demonstrations.
Acquisition
Kao corp acquired his product business for $450 million in 2002, while he retained his salons.
The bottom line
John Frieda, known for creating iconic looks for royalty and Hollywood stars, died at 75 after a career spanning five decades.
