Vidal Sassoon was recognizably the most influential individual in the beauty industry. Throughout his life, he used his name and voice to upgrade the craft and to make a difference in the lives of many. The facts of Vidal's life do not need embellishment for they are incredible just as they are. Winn Claybaugh interviewed Vidal in Louisiana in 2006, where he witnessed Vidal's post-retirement generosity as he spearheaded a campaign to raise funds from the hairdressing community to benefit Habitat for Humanity after Hurricane Katrina devastated the Gulf region.