Hair
The beauty industry pays tribute to late hairstylist Oribe Canales
The beloved hairstylist has passed away.
by : Victoria DiPlacido- Dec 17th, 2018

It was announced by friends on social media this morning that acclaimed hairstylist Oribe Canales has died.
“I am devastated to hear that my darling friend and work companion has past away,” wrote makeup artist Mary Greenwell in an Instagram post. “Oribe is one of the great ‘original’ hairdressers whose iconic status grew along side the supermodels of the 80’ and 90’ [sic]. He was a brilliant hairdresser and simply adored by all. I so looked forward to the days that I would be with him and the teams we had around us. He went on to create the great hair brand, ORIBE that everyone uses and is loved by all.”
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Members of the beauty and fashion industry have commented on the post, expressing their shock and honouring his life. Model Christie Brinkley said Oribe “brought so much beauty laughter mischief talent and joy into any room he entered! This is devastating news.”
“Loved him. I can remember when he first started,” wrote actress Andie Macdowell. “Did a shot with Polly Melon right after Greystoke. I’m just hearing this for the first time I don’t understand. He was young, [accomplished] so much truly dear person.”
“Cant believe it. I too loved him,” said beauty entrepreneur Bobbi Brown. “As a matter of fact I worked forgot [sic] in his salon in the 90s. He even did my hair for my wedding. So sad.”
Tributes from models and makeup artists continue to pour in.
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View this post on Instagram♥️ I will love my Oribe forever. ♥️ #family ?
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View this post on InstagramSad day today ? We love you Oribe
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View this post on InstagramSo sad to hear you are no longer with us, miss you ? RIP dear Oribe
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No information on the cause of death has been shared at this time. See just some of the stylist’s inspiring work, below.
View this post on InstagramThe most memorable and most meaningful shoot of my career!! Congratulations @CaitlynJenner!!
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View this post on InstagramTime is right!!!! @cindycrawford #georgemagazine #revolution
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