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Paul Mitchell

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The Resume

    (January 27, 1936-April 21, 1989)
    Born in Carnwath, Scotland, United Kingdom
    Birth name was Cyril Thompson Mitchell
    Hairdresser
    Protege in London of Vidal Sassoon
    Founded the Superhair salon in New York City
    With John Paul DeJoria, founded John Paul Mitchell Systems to market hair care products (1980)
    In the profile picture, Mitchell is on the right, DeJoria on the left

Why he might be annoying:

    Paul was his 'hairdressing name' before he adopted it as his first name.
    He trimmed and dyed women's pubic hair for a six-page spread in Bob Guccione's magazine 'Viva.' (1974)
    He retired to Hawaii for a year of yoga and meditation, declaring himself 'totally burned out on the whole success trip.' (1975)

Why he might not be annoying:

    He helped popularize 'wash and wear' hairstyles for women.
    He opposed animal testing.
    Sassoon said, 'He had grand style. He had something terribly special. He would energize people.'

Credit: C. Fishel


Featured in the following Annoying Collections:

Year In Review:

    In 2023, Out of 6 Votes: 66.67% Annoying
    In 2022, Out of 4 Votes: 25.00% Annoying
    In 2021, Out of 8 Votes: 75.00% Annoying
    In 2020, Out of 2 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
    In 2019, Out of 2 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
    In 2018, Out of 2 Votes: 100% Annoying
    In 2017, Out of 4 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
    In 2016, Out of 2 Votes: 100% Annoying
    In 2015, Out of 4 Votes: 75.00% Annoying
    In 2014, Out of 16 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
    In 2013, Out of 21 Votes: 61.90% Annoying
    In 2012, Out of 17 Votes: 64.71% Annoying