Jheri Redding | |
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| Born | Robert William Redding March 2, 1907 |
| Died | March 15, 1998 (aged 91) Santa Barbara, California, U.S. |
| Other names | Godfather of Hair |
| Occupation(s) | Hairdresser, chemist, and businessman |
| Years active | 1925–1990 |
| Known for | Jheri curl, inventor of hair conditioner |
Jheri Redding (born Robert William Redding March 2, 1907 – March 15, 1998) was an American hairdresser, chemist, hair-care products entrepreneur and businessman.[1] Redding is best known for having created the Jheri curl.[2]
Redding is credited with being the inventor of modern-day hair conditioner. He was the first to make "pH balanced" shampoos, to put vitamins in hair care products, and to market added minerals.[3] He developed the perm product Jheri curl, as well as numerous other beauty products. He founded the international beauty products business that bore his name, along with three others.
- ^ Johnston, David Cay (March 21, 1998). "Jheri Redding is Dead at 91; A Hair Products Entrepreneur". The New York Times.
- ^ "Jheri Redding, 91, Hair-Care Innovator". Chicago Tribune. March 21, 1998.
- ^ "Hair Care Innovator Jheri Redding Dead at 91". March 23, 1998.