John Frieda, the celebrity hairstylist who built an internationally recognized beauty brand with the Frizz Ease haircare line, has died at the age of 75. His salon announced the news on Instagram on November 3, saying he passed away peacefully surrounded by his family. No cause of death has been publicly disclosed.
In its statement, the salon described Frieda as an influential figure in the hair industry and a mentor who taught and supported those he worked with. It said his impact would live on through the people he had mentored.
Born in England in 1951, Frieda followed his father into hairdressing and established himself in London. He opened his first salon in 1976, the same year he created the “Purdey” haircut for Joanna Lumley in the television series The New Avengers.
His clients included Madonna, Nicole Kidman, Sarah Jessica Parker, Gwyneth Paltrow, Scarlett Johansson and Twiggy, as well as Princess Diana and Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis. In the late 1980s, he partnered with Gail Federici to develop Frizz Ease, later adding the Sheer Blonde range. Frieda sold his haircare company to Japanese cosmetics company Kao in 2002 and retained his salon business.
Frieda’s stepdaughter, Asia Agnelli Lagrange, also posted a tribute on social media. He is survived by his wife, three biological children, a stepdaughter and two grandchildren, according to the report.
Sources: Just Jared.