Celebrity hairstylist John Frieda dies aged 75

Celebrity hairstylist John Frieda dies aged 75

British celebrity hairstylist and beauty entrepreneur John Frieda has died at the age of 75.

Frieda became a favourite among celebrities during the 1960s and 1970s, and is known to have styled the hair of clients including Twiggy, Jackie Onassis and Mick Jagger.

He was also recognised for the line of hair products sold under his name, as well as the famous Purdey bowl cut he created for actor Joanna Lumley in 1976.

His death was confirmed by his hair salon in an Instagram post on Tuesday.

"It is with heavy hearts that we share the news that our dear John passed away peacefully ….surrounded by his family", the statement said

"John was more than a mentor to us; he was a true icon of the hair industry. He was the person who taught us everything, believed in us, and made us better.

"Rest in peace, John. You will be forever in our hearts".

The stylist created the well-known Purdey cut for Joanna Lumley in the 1970s

In 2019, Frieda married Avery Agnelli, with whom he had two children and a step-daughter

In 1976, he launched his own salon in central London, which became hugely successful and was booked months ahead as his reputation as an influential stylist continued to grow.

He later opened branches around the world, including in Barbados, Ibiza and Los Angeles.

In the 1990s, Frieda moved away from cutting hair and focused on building his own hair product brand, including Frizz-Ease hair serum, which he created in 1988.

His business empire expanded quickly over the next decade as it grew into the US and internationally.

In 2002, he and his business partner Gail Federici sold the company to Japanese conglomerate Kao for $450m (£334m).

Frieda was married to singer Lulu from 1977 to 1990, and they had one son together.

He later married Avery Agnelli, the widow of Fiat heir Giovanni Agnelli, and they had two children and a stepdaughter.