What does the cryptic crossword clue "Massaging of pate with blue rinse initially respected (9)" mean?

The definition is "respected". The wordplay uses an anagram. anagram of PATE BLUE R = REPUTABLE; definition: "respected" The answer is REPUTABLE.

Massaging of pate with blue rinse initially respected (9)

Guardian Cryptic #29455 | 10 Across | 2024-08-07 flower