John Frieda, celebrity hairstylist and beauty entrepreneur, dies at 75

John Frieda, the British hairstylist and beauty entrepreneur, has died at 75, according to information attributed to the John Frieda Salon.

The salon announced his death through its Instagram account on November 3, 2026. The announcement described Frieda as an important figure in the hair industry and said he died peacefully surrounded by family.

Frieda built a career that connected salon styling with celebrity culture. Verified accounts identify Princess Diana, Madonna, Gwyneth Paltrow and Nicole Kidman among the clients he worked with. His client list also included other well-known figures from entertainment and fashion.

He opened his first London salon on New Cavendish Street in 1976. The salon became the foundation of a business that later expanded into haircare products sold under his name.

Frieda’s haircare business was acquired by Kao Corporation in 2002. The sale marked a major transition for the brand while preserving the name associated with the stylist’s product line.

His death was also included in The Guardian’s November 4, 2026 coverage of UK news. BBC coverage described Frieda as both a celebrity hairstylist and a beauty-brand entrepreneur, reflecting the two parts of his career.

Frieda’s work with Princess Diana helped define his public profile, while his salon and product business extended his influence beyond individual appointments. The research available for this report confirms his death, his work with prominent clients, the opening of his first London salon and the later acquisition of his haircare business by Kao Corporation.