Brad Johns: World-Renowned Hair Colorist

MASTERS by Winn Claybaugh · Oct 15, 2026 · 31m

Brad Johns was one of the world's most famous hair colorists, with a veritable "who's who" of celebrity clients like Johnny Depp, Natasha Richardson, and Carolyn Bessette Kennedy. Sadly, after more than four decades behind the chair, Brad died in August 2026. Interviewed in 1999 by Winn Claybaugh and Brad's longtime friend Adam Broderick, Brad shared his thoughts on mentoring, teamwork, and lifelong learning, and his passionate belief that everyone is an artist with a mission to use their talent to make people feel better."