- Celebrity hairstylist John Frieda, who styled high-profile clients including Princess Diana and Joanna Lumley, has died at the age of 75 following a brave battle with an illness.
- His death was announced on Tuesday night by the official Instagram account of the John Frieda Hair Salon, confirming he passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family.
- Born in London in 1951, Frieda started his career in his father's salon before founding his own business in his early 20s and becoming a household name through products such as the Frizz Ease range.
- Frieda achieved massive commercial success with his global haircare brand, which was acquired by Japanese corporation Kao in 2002 for $450 million.
- Tributes have poured in from across the industry, with prominent figures including colourist Nicola Clarke and salon creative director Cetera Lamb remembering Frieda as an iconic mentor and hairdressing legend.
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