PROVO, Utah - TelAve -- Before TikTok or Instagram, Brad Johns was one of the most famous hair colorists in the world, with appearances on Oprah's daytime talk show and a profile in People magazine. His clientele was a "who's who" of beauty editors, socialites, and celebrities like Johnny Depp, Natasha Richardson, photographer and artist Cindy Sherman, and Carolyn Bessette Kennedy.

Having honed his craft at some of the finest salons in Manhattan, Brad elevated hair color to an art form, calling it the "accessory you never take off." A true artist in every sense, Brad excelled across multiple disciplines, including acrylic painting, gold and silversmithing, and glass fusing. He co-wrote his 2023 memoir, Dye: A Memoir of Art, Music, Faith, Family and Hair Color, with longtime friend Marianne Dougherty, who he met when she was publisher of American Salon.

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Sadly, Brad died in August 2026, after more than four decades behind the chair.

Interviewed in 1999 by Winn Claybaugh and Brad's longtime friend Adam Broderick, Brad shared his thoughts on what makes a great employee and the importance of mentoring, teamwork, and lifelong learning. At the time of this recording, Winn's audience was primarily the professional beauty industry, but people in any line of work will benefit from Brad's belief that everyone is an artist with a mission to use their talent to make people feel better.

About MASTERS by Winn Claybaugh

Winn Claybaugh has interviewed over 325 beauty and business professionals, artists, educators, and mentors for his popular MASTERS series. With over 1 million downloads and 100 podcasts to date, MASTERS by Winn Claybaugh features a new interview every month plus "classics" from the 20-year collection.

The MASTERS roster includes beauty industry luminaries like Vidal Sassoon, Robert Lobetta, Ted Gibson, Tabatha Coffee, Ruth Roche, Vivienne Mackinder, and John Paul DeJoria, along with leaders outside the industry: actors Gary Sinise and Fran Drescher, entertainer and philanthropist Marie Osmond, inspirational speaker and author Tim Storey, bestselling author and wealth/wisdom advisor Patrice Washington, TV and radio personalities Leeza Gibbons and Larry King, Olympic gold medalist Peter Vidmar, American hero and double amputee Cedric King, Paralympic champion Mike Schlappi, hearing-impaired comedian and motivational speaker Kathy Buckley, Emmy nominated actor-producer Monique Coleman, and more—telling their stories and sharing their wisdom.

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Learn more at https://www.mastersbywinnclaybaugh.com and @WinnClaybaugh on social media.