Internationally renowned hairstylist and Wella executive Fabio Sementilli murdered in home

ICONIC hairstylist Fabio Sementilli, who worked for Wella, was beaten and repeatedly stabbed to death at his luxury home in a gated LA community.

ICONIC hairstylist Fabio Sementilli, who was Vice President of Education for Wella, was beaten and repeatedly stabbed to death at his luxury home in a gated community in Los Angeles.

Sementilli, affectionately known as ‘Big Daddy’ and passionate about mentoring people in the hair styling industry, was found bleeding profusely by his wife and daughter on the back patio of his home in Woodland Hills.

He had been stabbed repeatedly in the face, neck and upper body, the LAPD said.

The 49-year-old’s black 2008 Porsche 911 Carrera was missing from the home and police believe two men broke into Sementilli’s home and killed him before driving off in the luxury car with paper plates, CBS Los Angeles reported.

The Canadian-born Sementilli worked for decades as a trendsetting hair stylist and served as vice president of education for beauty products giant Coty Inc.

Sementilli had established himself as a “mentor and positive role model to so many,” said Alison Alhamed, editor in chief of the journal Modern Salon. “He could barely walk a few feet on a trade show floor without someone stopping him to take a selfie with him and share how much he impacted their career,” Alhamed said.

Eden Sassoon, the daughter of another industry icon Vidal Sassoon and star of Real Housewives Of Beverly Hills, said Sementilli was “a man that truly cared.”

“Excuse my French, he gave a (expletive). It made a difference,” said Sassoon, who called Sementilli a mentor and friend.

“To lose your father, your husband, your son to a crime like that, my heart truly just goes out to them. I don’t know. I can’t imagine,” an upset Sassoon said. “It’s a huge loss for them, a huge loss. I don’t know when and if in their lifetime those shoes can be filled. He really stood out. When you say his name, you smile.”

On Friday, Sementilli posted a photograph on Facebook of his 1987 hairstylist certification and reminisced about how his 30-year career was aided by a strong work ethic and support from colleagues.

“I’m optimistic, I’m driven and I don’t accept the habit of negativity around me,” he wrote.