Legendary Scottish hairdresser Charlie Miller has died at the age of 80.
His sons, Jason and Josh, told BBC Scotland that their dad, who had Alzheimer's disease, died on Monday 14 July at Queen's Manor Care Home in Edinburgh.
Charlie was a true hairdresser to the stars, cutting the hair of late actor Sir Sean Connery, US actor Leslie Nielson and fashion designer Donna Karan.
The eponymous Charlie Miller salon group, which is internationally recognised, has four salons in Edinburgh with 80 staff. Last year they held their 23rd Acheivement Awards.
Miller was the first Scottish hairdresser to receive an OBE for services to hairdressing, presented by Her Majesty the Queen in 2012.
He was also three-time Scottish Hairdresser of the Year, Avant-Garde Hairdresser of the Year, and had two nominations for British Hairdresser of the Year at HJ's British Hairdressing Awards, sponsored by Schwarzkopf Professional.
In 2015, he celebrated 50 years in the business.
His sons shared: "Our dad was so much more than the name above the salon doors.
"He was a force of creativity, integrity, and love - for his work, for his team, and most of all his family.
"Whether you knew him as a hairdresser, a mentor, a colleague, or a friend, you'll know the warmth he brought to every conversation and the generosity with which he gave his time, his talent, and his heart."
Both Jason and Josh promised to continue their father's legacy.
Charlotte Grant-West
Charlotte oversees the print magazine, website and social media channels at HJ. With over a decade of experience as a journalist, Charlotte was formerly Editor of Modern Barber and HJ Men, Social Editor at Netmums and Features Writer at Boots Health & Beauty magazine. She loves any products that make her hair bigger and more voluminous, and loves a behind-the-scenes peek at anything hair-related – whether it's a factory tour, BTS on a shoot or backstage at fashion week.
