Celebrity hair stylist John Frieda dies aged 75

The entertainment industry has mourned the death of celebrity hairstylist John Frieda, announced via his own Instagram on Tuesday evening. Frieda, a millionaire known for a shampoo line that carried his name, was 75. A statement on the account said he died peacefully, surrounded by loved ones, and credited him as a mentor and icon in the hair industry. Frieda gained prominence after launching his first salon and later creating his Frizz Ease shampoo range, styling celebrities including Princess Diana and Joanna Lumley. By 2025, he ranked fourth on a list of the UK’s wealthiest beauty industry leaders. The article also notes his marriages to Lulu and his widely reported divorce, alongside comments about how he changed hairstyling categories.