Background
Frieda was born in London. His father was Isidore Frieda, a salon and property owner, and his mother was Hannah Mary Docherty.
Frieda was born in London. His father was Isidore Frieda, a salon and property owner, and his mother was Hannah Mary Docherty.
Frieda attended private school, King"s School, Harrow, and worked part-time at his father"s salon as a high school student.
The hair product business was acquired in 2002 by Kao Corporation, Japan. He has three siblings, including Nigel Frieda, a music producer, and the owner of Osea Island. Isidore mentored John and invested in his early ventures.
In 1988 at the age of 37, Frieda moved to the United States (New York) for 12 years and collaborated with Gail Federici to create different hair products for blondes and brunettes and the Frizz Ease products.