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.
As a young man in Chicago, Redding was teaching chemistry and working as a hair stylist using beauty products that did not perform to his expectations. He began experimenting with chemicals and other ingredients he found in his kitchen, such as mayonnaise and vinegar, to make his own shampoos, rinses and hairdressing solutions to improve the hair of his clients. From his research grew the treatments, styling creams and gels that became known as Jheri Redding Products.
Redding moved to Los Angeles, California, shortly after World War II. Having adopted his unusual nickname along the way, he founded Jheri Redding Products Company in 1956, selling a cream rinse he developed. He later co-founded three other major national hair care companies, Redken in 1960, Jhirmack in 1968, and in 1979, Nexxus, which he said stood for "Nature and Earth United With Science." From the beginning of Nexxus a major disruption in the market place occurred with the introduction of direct to consumer advertising to direct consumers to salons. These companies continue to operate under different ownership. Nexxus became the leader in this marketing technique as developed by Stephen Redding, President of the company. Jheri Redding and his management team of family members was the first salon only product company to introduce TV advertising on national scale such as Johnny Carson and the Today Show. Both brand advertising and in association with local salons through co-op program. The introduction of co-op advertising assisted many salons with increasing business of both services and for the first time retail sales of both Nexxus and other products. With the leadership of Jheri Redding, his son Stephen Redding his wife Angie Redding and her sisters Rose Marie Demourkas and Christina Demourkas and their brother John Demourkas the beauty salon industry underwent a resurgence still being felt today. With advertising to consumers Nexxus created the first large scale successful retail sales in salons. The other important advancement was development of small number of independent distributors throughout the country rather than direct corporate sales. Also at very large trade shows for professional hairdressers like the one in Chicago, IL or Las Vegas, NV hundreds or thousands of professionals attended classes to listen to and learn directly from Jheri Redding.
Jheri Redding had four wives: Marjorie Silverman Miller, Selma, Irene J. (divorced March 16, 1979) and Cheryl Shirleen Lugo (divorced), respectively.
Jheri had 3 biological children and 1 adopted:
Robert William (Bill) Redding (b Jan 6, 1941), married to Linda Anne Redding. Two sons: Robert William Jherimiah Redding (born August 23, 1963) and Thomas James Redding (born March 30, 1970).
Stephen J. Redding, married to Angie Demourkas. Three children: Elisa, Stephanie, and Jheri (divorced From Gabriella Redding with 2 children, Illiana Rose Redding and Aliyah James Redding). All born in Santa Barbara.
Robert Dean Redding, Deceased March 1, 1992. One child, Bryce Dean Redding (born July 28, 1985)
Sean Redding, married to Natalie Moton. Five children together. Natalie and Sean Redding have a reality TV show about life on their farm called "Shear Madness" on Nat Geo Wild.
Jheri had a total of 12 grandchildren. Also having at least 6 great grandchildren. Three are Sully, Finn, and Pippa, born from Thomas James Redding.
Printed works
As he succeeded, the recognized authority on hair color put his ideas into print when he wrote The Anatomy of a Permanent Wave. Redding also assumed a leadership position in the cosmetics industry and founded the Hollywood Design Council.
Awards and honors
In 1990, Redding was inducted into the National Cosmetology Foundation's Hall of Fame. He was also inducted into the North American Hairstyling Award's Hall of Leaders in 1997.[4]
References
^Johnston, David Cay (March 21, 1998). "Jheri Redding is Dead at 91; A Hair Products Entrepreneur". The New York Times.
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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 Jheri ReddingBornRobert William Redding 1907 03 02 March 2 1907Rantoul Illinois U S DiedMarch 15 1998 1998 03 15 aged 91 Santa Barbara California U S Other namesGodfather of HairOccupation s Hairdresser chemist and businessmanYears active1925 1990Known forJheri curl inventor of hair conditionerRedding 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 Contents 1 Personal history 2 Thoroughbred racing 3 Marriages and children 4 Printed works 5 Awards and honors 6 References 7 External linksPersonal history EditAs a young man in Chicago Redding was teaching chemistry and working as a hair stylist using beauty products that did not perform to his expectations He began experimenting with chemicals and other ingredients he found in his kitchen such as mayonnaise and vinegar to make his own shampoos rinses and hairdressing solutions to improve the hair of his clients From his research grew the treatments styling creams and gels that became known as Jheri Redding Products Redding moved to Los Angeles California shortly after World War II Having adopted his unusual nickname along the way he founded Jheri Redding Products Company in 1956 selling a cream rinse he developed He later co founded three other major national hair care companies Redken in 1960 Jhirmack in 1968 and in 1979 Nexxus which he said stood for Nature and Earth United With Science From the beginning of Nexxus a major disruption in the market place occurred with the introduction of direct to consumer advertising to direct consumers to salons These companies continue to operate under different ownership Nexxus became the leader in this marketing technique as developed by Stephen Redding President of the company Jheri Redding and his management team of family members was the first salon only product company to introduce TV advertising on national scale such as Johnny Carson and the Today Show Both brand advertising and in association with local salons through co op program The introduction of co op advertising assisted many salons with increasing business of both services and for the first time retail sales of both Nexxus and other products With the leadership of Jheri Redding his son Stephen Redding his wife Angie Redding and her sisters Rose Marie Demourkas and Christina Demourkas and their brother John Demourkas the beauty salon industry underwent a resurgence still being felt today With advertising to consumers Nexxus created the first large scale successful retail sales in salons The other important advancement was development of small number of independent distributors throughout the country rather than direct corporate sales Also at very large trade shows for professional hairdressers like the one in Chicago IL or Las Vegas NV hundreds or thousands of professionals attended classes to listen to and learn directly from Jheri Redding Thoroughbred racing EditJheri Redding raced Thoroughbred horses under the nom de course Jhayare Stables His most successful runner was Itsallgreektome who was voted the 1990 American Champion Male Turf Horse Marriages and children EditJheri Redding had four wives Marjorie Silverman Miller Selma Irene J divorced March 16 1979 and Cheryl Shirleen Lugo divorced respectively Jheri had 3 biological children and 1 adopted Robert William Bill Redding b Jan 6 1941 married to Linda Anne Redding Two sons Robert William Jherimiah Redding born August 23 1963 and Thomas James Redding born March 30 1970 Stephen J Redding married to Angie Demourkas Three children Elisa Stephanie and Jheri divorced From Gabriella Redding with 2 children Illiana Rose Redding and Aliyah James Redding All born in Santa Barbara Robert Dean Redding Deceased March 1 1992 One child Bryce Dean Redding born July 28 1985 Sean Redding married to Natalie Moton Five children together Natalie and Sean Redding have a reality TV show about life on their farm called Shear Madness on Nat Geo Wild Jheri had a total of 12 grandchildren Also having at least 6 great grandchildren Three are Sully Finn and Pippa born from Thomas James Redding Printed works EditAs he succeeded the recognized authority on hair color put his ideas into print when he wrote The Anatomy of a Permanent Wave Redding also assumed a leadership position in the cosmetics industry and founded the Hollywood Design Council Awards and honors EditIn 1990 Redding was inducted into the National Cosmetology Foundation s Hall of Fame He was also inducted into the North American Hairstyling Award s Hall of Leaders in 1997 4 References Edit 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 Hair Care Innovator Jheri Redding Dead at 91 March 23 1998 Jheri Redding Beauty Products Pioneer Los Angeles Times March 18 1998 External links EditRHC Legacy Bringing Health to Hair for Over 75 Years Inventor of the Week Archive Jheri Redding CNNMoney com THE KING OF SHAMPOO Jheri Redding s latest company is aiming at beauty salons Jheri Redding at Find a Grave Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Jheri Redding amp oldid 1120616783, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,
