Death:Death, Cause unspecified 7 January 2020 (Age 94) chart Placidus Equal_H.
French hairdresser who worked with many French stars like Brigitte Bardot, Françoise Hardy, Jeanne Moreau, France Gall and Sylvie Vartan and invented some popular hairstyles like the coiffé-décoiffé, a loose, "tousled" hairstyle. In 1961, he became the official hairdresser of the Cannes Film Festival, which introduced him to international stars like Claudia Cardinale, Marlene Dietrich, Jane Fonda, Ava Gardner, Jean Seberg and Liz Taylor. He continued to work for Paris fashion shows as well, e.g. in 1964 for Guy Laroche. He created some of the most celebrated coiffures of Brigitte Bardot, including the so called "choucroute" (french for cabbage) chignon, and turned her into a blonde for Roger Vadims 1956 film And God Created Woman. He stopped working as a hairdresser in 1977, retired in 2004 and sold his company in 2008. Dessange died on 7 January 2020 at age 94, leaving two sons, Cyril (born in 1961) and Benjamin (1967). Link to Wikipedia biography (French) Read less
Born: December 5, 1925, in Souesmes, France
Jacques Dessange was a renowned French hairdresser and entrepreneur, best known for his pioneering work in the beauty and hairdressing industry. He founded the Dessange International brand, which became synonymous with luxury hair care and styling.
Though Jacques Dessange passed away on January 7, 2020, his legacy continues to influence the beauty industry. Recent news highlights the expansion of Dessange Paris salons worldwide, maintaining the high standards and innovative techniques he established.
The Dessange brand maintains an active presence on various social media platforms, where it shares updates, hairstyling tips, and beauty trends. Followers can find Dessange on:
The Dessange brand continues to innovate with various projects and collaborations. Recent projects include:
Jacques Dessange revolutionized the hairdressing industry with his unique approach to styling and his emphasis on natural beauty. His techniques, such as the "coiffé-décoiffé" (styled-unstyled) look, remain popular. Dessange's influence extends beyond hairdressing, with a luxury brand that encompasses beauty products, salons, and spas around the world.