Celebrity Hairstylist John Barrett, Who Worked With Martha Stewart and Princess Diana, Dies

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Celebrity hairstylist John Barrett has died. The beauty expert’s death was announced by his shop, The John Barrett Salon, via Instagram on Wednesday, August 9. “On behalf of The John Barrett Salon Team, we regretfully announce with great pain, the passing of our founder and owner, the legendary John Barrett.”  The statement continued: “John lit up any room that he walked into with his charm, wit and candor.

His superhuman talent was his ability to make anyone who sat in his chair feel like the most beautiful person in the world. He lived by the phrase, ‘It’s not just about the hair, it’s about the care.’ He cared with great passion for his beloved family, salon and staff.”  The post concluded with a heartfelt message to the salon’s clientele before addressing the late hairstylist directly. “Now, more than ever, we will come together as the JB Family that John so proudly created and cared for, and continue working hard to make our clients from N.Y.C.

and afar look and feel their best,” the announcement continued. ”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.”  A post shared by THE JOHN BARRETT SALON (@johnbarrettnyc) Nearly three months before his passing, Martha Stewart tapped Troy of the John Barrett Salon to curl her mane for the party celebrating the launch of Stewart’s Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue cover.