In the whirlwind world of celebrity culture, a somber note has emerged: the shocking and untimely passing of Jesus Guerrero, the talented hairstylist who was perhaps best known for styling the hair of none other than Kylie Jenner. At just 34 years old, Guerrero’s departure has left a significant void in the lives of those who adored him—both personally and professionally. From his brush with the likes of Jennifer Lopez and Katy Perry to the heartfelt tributes pouring in from friends and fans alike, there’s no denying that his artistry and spirit touched many. So, I can’t help but wonder—how does one say goodbye to someone who made such a big impact on the glamorous lives of the stars? It seems fitting that in a day and age where everything feels temporary, Guerrero’s legacy is already gathering momentum online, as evidenced by the surge of kindness shown through a GoFundMe campaign that is quickly inching towards its goal for his final farewell. Join me as we delve into the life, loss, and legacy of a hairstylist who truly was more than just a name in the credits.
The 34-year-old, who also has the likes of Jennifer Lopez and Katy Perry as part of his clientele, was revealed to have died “suddenly” and “unexpectedly” by his sister over the weekend.
A GoFundMe page to raise funds for Jesus Guerrero’s burial needs has raised over $48,000, more than half its $60,000 target.
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Over the weekend, the sister of Kylie Jenner’s hairstylist, Jesus Guerrero, revealed that he had passed on “suddenly” and “unexpectedly.”
“My name is Gris, Jesus’s younger sister,” she wrote on a GoFundMe page created on behalf of the 34-year-old. “It is with a heavy heart that we let the world know that Jesus Guerrero has gone to heaven.”
Eulogizing her brother, Gris wrote that Guerrero learned “how to work hard” and “dreamt of taking his skills to the top.”
She added that preparations were being made to bring him home to his Houston hometown and urged his loved ones and friends to contribute to the GoFundMe.
“We hope that you find it in your heart to help in any way and/or share this GoFundMe,” Gris further remarked in her announcement.
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Since its launch, the page has raised over $48,000 from the $60,000 target after 190 plus donations.
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On Instagram, Kylie Jenner’s makeup artist, Ariel Tejada, penned an emotional tribute to Guerrero, with whom she shared a close relationship.
She described his death as the most “painful” and “breathtaking” pain she has ever felt, adding that he was her “chosen family.”
“I told you this many times before, I don’t know how I could have done the past 10 years of this whole journey without you, to which you would always reply saying, ‘I wouldn’t want to do this with anyone else,’ and now that you’re gone I’m unsure how I will continue the same without you,” Tejada further remarked.
She also called the late hairstylist her “anchor,” “rock,” and “safe haven,” who pushed her to be the “best version” herself.
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“There’s a lot to learn from Jesus, not only his insane talent of which most you have come to know him for, but also his humility, his compassion, his resilience, his drive and love for life and all the Good and happiness that he brought into every room he walked in and every life he impacted with his brilliant soul,” Tejada also penned in the lengthy post.
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While alive, Guerrero amassed a long list of celebrity clients, which included Jennifer Lopez, Demi Moore, and Kylie Jenner, whom he began working for in 2019.
The hairstylist often posted his work and clients on his Instagram page, showing off how talented he was.
He last posted on the platform on February 3, sharing an image of singer Kali Uchis, whom he styled for the 2025 Grammys.
Other earlier photos featured images of stars like Katy Perry, Khloe Kardashian, and Rosalia.
Several fans have left touching messages to mourn Guerrero’s sudden death.
“Always the sweetest & such a bright light taken too soon. Rest in power,” one individual wrote.
“I’m in so much shock. You were such a light & always the biggest sweetheart, Jesus, praying so hard for your family,” another user commented.
“Rest in peace hair legend, heaven gained a great one,” someone else remarked.
One more person wrote, “We miss you so much, Jesus; your talent and artistry was one of a kind.”
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Guerrero once revealed that he didn’t have the perfect childhood and that his parents divorced at a young age, a situation that took an emotional toll on him.
“It was traumatizing, it was difficult. Seeing your Mom just not being genuinely who she is as a person,” he said during an interview with Matt Cullen in 2022, per the Daily Mail.
His father was left alone to raise him, but due to his job, his great aunt, whom he called his parent, took up the responsibility.
He added, “They deal with difficultness, they’re just trying to be young at the same time they’re just trying to raise a child and that alone is difficult.”
Unfortunately, his great-aunt passed on when he was 22, a period the late hairstylist described as a “very dark time in his life.”