Raymond Bessone, also known as Mr Teasy-Weasy, was a famous British hairdresser who started hair styling in the 1930’s.
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Raymond shows off the latest hairstyles using MTF models! 1955
He opened his own salon in Mayfair, where he trained Vidal Sassoon & went on to develop a chain of highly fashionable salons in the West End.
Raymond's new Shangri-La style, 1957
The inspiration for Raymond's new hairstyle came to him after he was knocked out in a skiing accident!
Bessone was the first hairdresser to appear on television, and had his own show at Saturday teatime.
Bessone was known in his time for several innovative ideas. He believed women should avoid a part down the middle and that long hair made women look older. He was also one of the first hair stylists to dye hair with unnatural colours such as pink, orange, and purple.
Bessone was married to the actress Rosalie Ashley.
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Raymond With Wife Rosalie Bessone And Grandchildren Tanya (7) And Chela (5)
1976
Daughters Scarlet, Amber & Cherry
He died in Berkshire on 17 April 1992, aged 80.
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