Celebrity British hairstylist John Frieda dies aged 75

Renowned British hairstylist and beauty industry veteran John Frieda has passed away at the age of 75, according to a statement from his salon. The news was met with deep sorrow as the John Frieda salon shared the sad announcement on Instagram. John Frieda was not merely a mentor to his team, but an iconic figure in the hair industry who taught and inspired them to excel.

Born in 1951, Frieda grew up in a family of hairdressers and honed his skills at the House of Leonard salon in London. He made a name for himself as a hairstylist to influential figures and high-fashion magazines during the 1970s. He later opened his own salons that expanded into an international haircare empire. Throughout his career, Frieda styled the locks of celebrities such as Jackie Kennedy, Princess Diana, Twiggy, Mick Jagger, Nicole Kidman, and Madonna.

His eponymous hair product brand, John Frieda Professional Hair Care, popularized the "Frizz-Ease" line. This product line was later acquired by the Japanese cosmetics giant Kao in 2002.

Frieda was married twice, first to pop singer Lulu, with whom he had a child. In an interview with The Times newspaper earlier this year, the creative director at his salon, Cetera Lamb, described Frieda as "the most successful hairdresser of his generation" and a "real maverick in hairdressing". The hair industry has lost a true legend with the passing of John Frieda.