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30-04-2025
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Celebrity hair stylist hit by drunk driver sustains ‘devastating injuries'
A hair stylist for the stars is recovering from several 'devastating injuries' after being hit by a drunk driver. Jenn Lagron sustained 'a severely damaged arm' and 'a fractured vertebrae in her neck' after she was struck by a vehicle while walking in California on Sunday, April 27, according to a GoFundMe campaign. The incident happened while Lagron was walking along Abbot Kinney Boulevard in Los Angeles, the New York Post reported. 'While we are endlessly grateful that Jenn survived, her road to recovery will be long and incredibly difficult,' the GoFundMe reads. 'Jenn has always been a light in the lives of everyone around her full of heart, creativity, and kindness. Now she needs our help more than ever.' A Tuesday update indicated that Lagron had a successful surgery and has started physical therapy. The stylist could face at least a year of rehabilitation, during which she will be unable to work or support herself. Therefore the purpose of the GoFundMe is to help cover Lagron's medical bills, physical therapy, rent and other daily expenses. 'Any contribution, no matter the size, would mean the world to Jenn,' the campaign page reads. 'Thank you so much for being part of her support system during this unimaginable time.' The GoFundMe has raised more than $54,000 of its $60,000 goal as of Wednesday morning. Lagron's celebrity clients include Selena Gomez, Stassie Karanikolaou, Shay Mitchell and Chrissy Teigen, according to PEOPLE. Fashion designer Kristin Juszczyk acknowledged the incident in her Instagram story. 'My girl @jennlagron was hit by a drunk driver last night. Sick to my stomach,' she wrote, according to Daily Mail 'She is the most amazing person and incredibly talented hair artist.' Renowned actress dies in New England weeks before turning 101 Frontman of popular '80s new wave band dies from cancer at 66 Actress who starred in popular '80s slasher film, soap opera dies at 63 Oscar winner retorts President Donald Trump's taunt with just three words TV star calls for band's visas to be revoked after political Coachella performance
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30-04-2025
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Celebrity hairstylist Jenn Lagron suffers ‘devastating' injuries after being hit by alleged drunk driver
Celebrity hairstylist Jenn Lagron — known for working with Chrissy Teigen and Kylie Jenner — has allegedly been hit by a drunk driver, leaving her with extensive injuries. Lagron was reportedly walking as a pedestrian in Los Angeles, California, when she was struck Sunday. She's been left with a 'severely damaged arm' and a fractured vertebrae in her neck, according to a GoFundMe started to aid in her recovery. Fellow hairstylist Brandon Pietsch organized the fundraiser, which has received more than $54,000 in donations as of writing. The GoFundMe has a goal to raise $60,000 for Lagron. 'While we are endlessly grateful that Jenn survived, her road to recovery will be long and incredibly difficult. Doctors anticipate at least a year of rehabilitation ahead, during which she will be unable to work or support herself,' Pietsch wrote. Pietsch's latest GoFundMe update, posted April 29, stated that Lagron's second surgery was successful and she has begun physical therapy. 'She will be in a wheelchair for some time, as they had to replace nerves in her arm with nerves from her leg,' Pietsch wrote. Lagron has several notable clients, including Teigen and Jenner. Just last year, Lagron posted a photo of Teigen with a sleek bob and the caption: 'Who else is considering a fall chop?' The hairstylist also recently worked with Kristin Juszczyk, fashion designer and wife of San Francisco 49ers Kyle Juszczyk, during Super Bowl week festivities. Lagron's Instagram profile is filled with photos of her work styling Bravo star Ariana Madix, model Larsen Thompson, singer-songwriter Ceara Cavalieri, and DJ Charly Jordan. Her work spans simple blowouts, complex updos, and sleek glam looks. Her hairstyles have graced the covers of magazines, red carpets, and events across the country. Lagron was friends with Jenner and Katy Perry's hairstylist, Jesus Guerrero, who died unexpectedly in February. In an Instagram post, Lagron wrote: 'Jesus made me laugh more than anyone on this planet. I still haven't found the words but I hope this makes you smile because I know that's what he would want ... My actual angel on earth and now from up above. I loved you more than life itself.'
Daily Mail
30-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Selena Gomez's hair stylist health update after being 'severely injured' by drunk driver as donations hit $54K
Selena Gomez 's hair stylist Jenn Lagron is on the mend after being hit by an alleged drunk driver while walking in Los Angeles on Sunday. Lagron has also worked with Chrissy Teigen, Ellie Goulding and Kristin Juszczyk. On her GoFundMe page an update was shared on Tuesday by organizer Brandon Pietsch as $54K has been donated so far. 'Her surgery went well last night — everything went according to plan, and the doctors said it went smoothly,' he wrote. 'Jenn is resting today after starting physical therapy. We are so grateful for the success of both of her surgeries and are hopeful for a strong recovery ahead. 'She will be in a wheelchair for some time, as they had to replace nerves in her arm with nerves from her leg. 'There's a long road of recovery ahead, but we are off to a great start and feeling very hopeful! She has over $54K in donations as of Wednesday morning 'Please continue to share Jenn's story, we are so grateful for every contribution!' She will now spend an extended period in a wheelchair and faces at least a year of intensive rehabilitation, during which she will be unable to work or support herself financially. Jenn was struck by a drunk driver while she was walking in the city of Venice Beach on Sunday along trendy mile-long shopping street Abbot Kinney Boulevard. 'This is every hairstylist's nightmare,' wrote her friend Brandon. 'Jenn suffered devastating injuries, including a severely damaged arm - the very arm she relies on for her career as a hairstylist - and a fractured vertebrae in her neck.' Lagron's story has sent shockwaves through the tight-knit beauty and celebrity community. Within hours of the accident, fashion designer Kristin Juszczyk, wife of San Francisco 49ers fullback Kyle Juszczyk, took to Instagram to rally support. 'My girl @jennlagron was hit by a drunk driver last night. Sick to my stomach,' she wrote alongside a heartfelt video of Jenn styling her hair. 'She is the most amazing person and incredibly talented hair artist. She's going to have a long road to recovery so truly anything will help.' Doctors had to replace nerves in her arm using nerves from her leg, and she will be in a wheelchair during recovery The fundraiser is now surging with donations and messages of support and by Wednesday morning, it had raised more $54K. One heartbreaking detail from the update revealed the extent of the nerve damage in Jenn's arm with doctors forced to replace nerves using tissue from her leg. 'Jenn has always been a light in the lives of everyone around her,' the GoFundMe page reads. 'Now she needs our help more than ever… Any contribution, no matter the size, would mean the world to Jenn.' Lagron, who built her reputation on making others feel beautiful and confident, appears to have an affection for her clients. 'I truly feel like I have the most incredible clients who make me strive to be my best, not only professionally but personally as well… They hold such a special place in my heart,' she said in a 2023 interview with The House magazine.
Yahoo
30-04-2025
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Celebrity hairstylist Jenn Lagron suffers ‘devastating injuries' after being hit by alleged drunk driver
Celebrity hairstylist Jenn Lagron suffered 'devastating injuries' when she was struck by an alleged drunken driver while on her walk in California on Sunday. Lagron, who designs looks for stars such as Selena Gomez, Chrissy Teigen, Kylie Jenner and Ariana Madix, was diagnosed with a fractured vertebrae in her neck and has a 'severely damaged arm,' according to a GoFundMe page. The hair guru's friend Brandon Pietsch revealed that the injury impacted 'the very arm she relies on for her career as a hairstylist.' 'While we are endlessly grateful that Jenn survived, her road to recovery will be long and incredibly difficult,' Pietsch added. 'Doctors anticipate at least a year of rehabilitation ahead, during which she will be unable to work or support herself. The crash happened while she was walking along Abbot Kinney Boulevard in Los Angeles, Calif. The hotspot consists of 'a mile of popular shops, restaurants, and galleries' which is based in the heart of Venice Beach, according to the shopping strip's website. On Monday, Lagron underwent 'successful' surgery on her broken vertebrae and her arm. She started physical therapy for her 'long road of recovery' on Tuesday, according to the fundraising page. Pietsch said the stylist will have to use a wheelchair as she recovers because doctors 'had to replace nerves in her arm with nerves from her leg.' 'While we are endlessly grateful that Jenn survived, her road to recovery will be long and incredibly difficult,' Pietsch added. 'Doctors anticipate at least a year of rehabilitation ahead, during which she will be unable to work or support herself.' Loved ones have raised over $50,000 to help cover her 'extensive medical bills, physical therapy, rent, and daily living expenses so she can focus entirely on healing without the added burden of financial stress.' 'Jenn has always been a light in the lives of everyone around her full of heart, creativity, and kindness. Now she needs our help more than ever,' the page read. Kristin Juszczyk, the wife of San Francisco 49ers fullback Kyle Juszczyk, reacted to the stunning news on her Instagram story earlier in the week. 'My girl @jennlagron was hit by a drunk driver last night. Sick to my stomach,' Juszczyk wrote. 'She is the most amazing person and [an] incredibly talented hair artist. She's going to have a long road to recovery so truly anything will help.' Lagron has shared several posts of her styling Juszczyk's hair as recently as Super Bowl week in February. She designed hair for 'Love Me Like You Do' singer Ellie Goulding that same weekend before flying out to craft Collie Buddz's look for the Grammy Awards. The Hollywood hairdresser's work has appeared all over the entertainment industry, including on the covers of Esquire and Harper's Bazaar.
Yahoo
30-04-2025
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Celebrity Hairstylist Jenn Lagron Suffers ‘Devastating Injuries' After She Was Allegedly Hit by Drunk Driver
Celebrity hairstylist Jenn Lagron suffered multiple injuries after she was allegedly hit by a drunk driver on Sunday, April 27 A GoFundMe page set up by fellow hairstylist Brandon Pietsch says that Lagron has "a severely damaged arm' and 'a fractured vertebrae in her neck" from the incident According to the page, Lagron's road to recovery "will be long and incredibly difficult" Celebrity hairstylist Jenn Lagron has suffered 'devastating injuries' after she was allegedly hit by a drunk driver. Lagron was struck by a vehicle while walking in California and sustained multiple injuries, including 'a severely damaged arm' and 'a fractured vertebrae in her neck,' according to a GoFundMe page set up by her friend, fellow hairstylist Brandon Pietsch. 'Our beautiful friend Jenn was hit by a drunk driver while walking as a pedestrian. She suffered devastating injuries, including a severely damaged arm, the very arm she relies on for her career as a hairstylist, and a fractured vertebrae in her neck,' the page reads. "While we are endlessly grateful that Jenn survived, her road to recovery will be long and incredibly difficult.' The New York Post notes that the incident happened while Lagron was walking along Abbot Kinney Boulevard in Los Angeles, California. Pietsch shared that Lagron has 'at least a year of rehabilitation ahead' and asked for donations to cover her 'extensive' medical bills, physical therapy, and rent, as she steps away from work. 'Jenn has always been a light in the lives of everyone around her full of heart, creativity, and kindness. Now she needs our help more than ever,' Pietsch added on the page. The GoFundMe has so far raised over $54,000 with a goal of $60,000. Related: Husband Killed and Wife Critically Injured After Alleged Drunk Driver Hits Their Golf Cart Lagron's celebrity clients include Selena Gomez, Stassie Karanikolaou, Shay Mitchell, Chrissy Teigen and Kristin Juszczyk. Fashion designer Kristin Juszczyk, who is the wife of San Francisco 49ers Kyle Juszczyk, 31, wrote on her Instagram Stories after the incident, 'My girl @jennlagron was hit by a drunk driver last night. Sick to my stomach. She is the most amazing person and incredibly talented hair artist,' per Daily Mail. 'She's going to have a long road to recovery, so truly anything will help,' Kristin added while posting a clip of Lagron styling her hair. In an update shared on Lagron's GoFundMe page on Tuesday, April 29, Pietsch added, 'Her surgery went well last night — everything went according to plan, and the doctors said it went smoothly.' Related: S.C. Woman Gets 25 Years for Drunken Crash that Killed Newlywed Bride in Golf Cart 'Jenn is resting today after starting physical therapy. We are so grateful for the success of both of her surgeries and are hopeful for a strong recovery ahead. She will be in a wheelchair for some time, as they had to replace nerves in her arm with nerves from her leg,' Pietsch explained. He added that Lagron is 'off to a great start and feeling very hopeful.' Want to keep up with the latest crime coverage? Sign up for for breaking crime news, ongoing trial coverage and details of intriguing unsolved cases. Lagron's last post on Instagram before her accident was shared on Saturday, April 26. She included photos and footage of her sunbathing on a balcony, on set at a shoot, and dining at a restaurant. 'Spring has sprung ☀️🐣👙🌷🧃,' she wrote in the carousel's caption. PEOPLE has contacted Lagron for comment but did not immediately hear back. Read the original article on People
