John Frieda (born Alan Howard Frieda, 9 July 1951) is a British celebrity hairstylist[1] and founder of hair salon and hair product businesses.
The hair product business[2] was acquired in 2002 by Kao Corporation, Japan.
His father was Isidore Frieda, a hairdressing salon and property owner,[3] and his mother was Hannah Mary Docherty.
He has three siblings, including Nigel Frieda, a music producer, and the owner of Osea Island, Essex.
Isidore mentored John and invested in his early ventures[citation needed].