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Hairdressing in general hasn't been given the kudos it deserves. It's not recognised by enough people as a worthy craft.

Vidal Sassoon

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Vidal Sassoon
Age: 84 †
Born: 1928
Born: January 17
Died: 2012
Died: May 9
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