John Frieda, the Pioneer Behind Frizz Ease and the Purdey Cut, Dies at 75
John Frieda, the British celebrity hairstylist and founder of the Frizz Ease brand, has died at age 75. His passing was announced on his salon's Instagram, describing him as an 'icon' of the industry. Frieda, born Alan Howard Frieda in 1951, styled icons like Princess Diana and Madonna, and created the famous 'Purdey' bowl cut for Joanna Lumley in 1976. He sold his hair care company to Japanese conglomerate Kao for $450 million in 2002. Survived by his wife, four children, and two grandchildren, his cause of death remains undisclosed.