He subsequently Anglicised his name, and legally changed it by deed poll, to Peter Carlo Bessone Raymond.

Bessone began his career making false beards and moustaches in his father's barber shop.

[9] In 1956 Bessone was flown to the United States by Diana Dors, for a shampoo and set, at a cost of £2,500 (equivalent to £80,000).

[7] In 1957 Bessone launched the Shangri-La style, based on "the four principles of colour, line, youth and softness" and inspired by his view of Swiss mountain peaks after being knocked out in a skiing accident.

[4] Although Bessone had bought the gelding himself for 18,000 guineas, at a public auction at Doncaster, he later sold two 25% shares in the horse to businessmen William Lawrie and Herbert Keane.

[5] In sci-fi comedy Red Dwarf, having been asked to navigate light speed and cut Rimmer's hair simultaneously, Holly says "I'm not a combination of the speaking clock, Moss Bros., and Teasy-Weasy!

Sid James calls himself "Raymond" and Bill Kerr's response includes the nickname "Mr. Teasy-Weasy".

In November 2013 the BBC documentary series Timeshift broadcast "Bouffants, beehives and bobs: the hairstyles that shaped Britain", which featured the work of Bessone.