Celebrity hairstylist and beauty entrepreneur Frédéric Fekkai is facing renewed scrutiny over his past association with Jeffrey Epstein after seven women filed a lawsuit alleging that Fekkai’s salons were used as part of Epstein’s efforts to control and manipulate women.

Fekkai’s representative, Mark Herr, has strongly rejected the allegations, saying the hairstylist had no knowledge of Epstein’s criminal conduct and did nothing wrong. Fekkai has not been criminally charged in connection with Epstein.

Lawsuit Claims Fekkai Salons Were Used at Epstein’s Direction

The lawsuit, filed in New York on Sept. 1, names Fekkai, several companies connected to his business and former salon employee Patrick Coombs as defendants.

The seven plaintiffs — including five women identified as Jane Doe and two women named in the filing — allege that Epstein sent women to Fekkai’s salons for hair and beauty services. According to the complaint, the women were allegedly styled according to Epstein’s preferences, including efforts to make them appear younger.

The lawsuit claims that Fekkai’s former salon at Henri Bendel in Manhattan was among the locations connected to the alleged activity. The plaintiffs are seeking financial damages and other legal relief.

Fekkai Representative Strongly Rejects Allegations

Fekkai’s representative has called the accusations false and said there is no evidence that the hairstylist knowingly participated in Epstein’s trafficking or abuse.

According to the statement, Fekkai had no way of knowing whether any of the thousands of people served by his salons were connected to Epstein’s victims. His representative also denied that Fekkai participated in illegal activity or understood the extent of Epstein’s criminal conduct.

The lawsuit does not accuse Fekkai of directly sexually abusing the seven plaintiffs. Rather, the allegations focus on whether his salons and business relationships enabled Epstein’s alleged conduct.

Epstein Association Draws Congressional and Public Attention

Fekkai’s name has also appeared in documents and testimony connected to congressional scrutiny of Epstein’s activities. A June 2026 letter to the Department of Justice referenced allegations involving Fekkai and called for further investigation.

The renewed attention comes as previously released Epstein-related records continue to prompt questions about the financier’s extensive network of acquaintances and business contacts.

For now, the allegations against Fekkai remain part of a civil lawsuit and have not been established in court. Fekkai continues to deny wrongdoing as the legal proceedings move forward.