Celebrity hairstylist John Barrett.Photo:Gary Gershoff/WireImage
Gary Gershoff/WireImage
Celebrity hairstylistJohn Barrett— known for his A-list clients and iconic salon inside Bergdorf Goodman’s N.Y.C. penthouse — has died. He was 66.
According toWWD, his close friend and health proxy Julianne Jaffe confirmed thecause of his deathwas blood cancer.
On Wednesday, his team shared anInstagram postannouncing the news. “On behalf of The John Barrett Salon Team, we regretfully announce, with great pain, the passing of our founder & owner, the legendary John Barrett."
He was remembered as someone who “lit up any room that he walked into with his charm, wit, and candor,” the statement continued. “His superhuman talent was his ability to make anyone who sat in his chair feel like the most beautiful person in the world.”
The post further read: “John — We will always miss you, love you and we will carry on in your honor and memory. Thank you for all you have done for us and the beauty industry. Rest in peace our dear friend.”
Celebrity hairstylist John Barrett.John Barret/Instagram
John Barret/Instagram
Barrett, who grew up in Limerick, Ireland, moved to London in his teens and became a hairdressing apprentice in the 1970s. Later, he moved to Los Angeles, where he began forming connections with editorial and Hollywood figures.
Barrett’s clientele includedSex and the CityauthorCandace Bushnell,Reese Witherspoon,Katie Holmesand evenPrincess Diana.
In aPage Sixinterviewpublished in April, Barrett said his bond with the late princess was “comfortable” and that the two were able to chat easily. “I get to her suite, and immediately she’s sitting on the bed with my assistant looking at photographs of my assistant’s children,” he remembered of their first meeting.
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He’d also worked withMartha Stewarton various looks, whether it was for animpromptu spa dayor theSports Illustrated Swimsuitred carpet that happened this past May.
“John was a good friend and a fantastic hairdresser,” Stewart shared withWWD.“We will miss him sorely.”
source: people.com
