AFTER starting his career in hair as a teen, Chris Appleton is now climbing his way to the top.
The celebrity hairstylist is often seen working with clients, including the Kardashians, Dua Lipa, and JLo.
Who is Chris Appleton?
Chris Appleton is a hair professional born in Leicester, England, on June 14, 1983.
The 6-foot-3 businessman has a modeling contract with IMG Models, as well as an entertainment contract with WME.
He is also the global creative director of Color Wow hair products - which he often uses on his many celebrity clients.
Appleton's loyal customers include big names such as Kim Kardashian, Ariana Grande, Katy Perry, Kate Moss, and Cara Delevingne.
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His work has been featured in top-tier magazines like Vogue, Harper’s Bazaar, Vanity Fair, and Marie Claire, as well as on the global runways of iconic fashion houses including Chanel, Fendi, Valentino, and Saint Laurent.
According to his bio by The Wall Group: "Impeccable attention to detail, paired with enviable creative vision, has made Appleton into one of the most in-demand hairstylists today."
In a conversation with his close friend Kim and Gay Times, Appleton explained that the most challenging aspect of his job "is the fact that you and I can like it, but then the rest of the world has an opinion. Or something might look great in real life but might not photograph the same.
“I think if nobody is discussing anything then you’re not doing the right thing – if people are just like ‘whatever’.”
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He added: “If you’re going to do something different and try and push boundaries then it’s good to get that conversation.”
How did Chris Appleton rise to fame?
Growing up, Appleton had an affinity for working with hair.
In an interview with Grazia Magazine, he told the outlet his mother, Jane, was his first muse, his first test subject, and his greatest supporter.
“When she looked in the mirror, her expression would change in her face, and her shoulders would go back,” Appleton told Grazia.
“I realised that I had this ability to make people feel really good, like emotional medicine. For me, that is what started this journey for me: making people look good, but really making them feel good. When you can do both is when the magic happens.”
Appleton got his first job in a hair salon in 1996 when he was only 13 years old, and from there, he traveled to London to take classes and gain more hands-on experience.
In 2010, at the age of 27, he won his first major award in the BBC television competition, Young Hairdresser of the Year.
It wasn't until 2016, however, when he started working with singer, Rita Ora, that his career really blew up.
That year, Appleton moved to Los Angeles and has been climbing his way up the ranks ever since.
The rising star has over 4 million followers on Instagram.
Is Chris Appleton married?
In February 2023, rumors were swirling that Appleton and White Lotus actor Lukas Gage were dating.
The rumors were sparked after the hairstylist took to Instagram to share photos of the pair on vacation together in Mexico that same month.
Appleton officially confirmed the status of their relationship in March while on The Drew Barrymore Show.
"I’m very happy, very much in love. I feel very grateful to be able to share my time with someone very special. Love is a really special thing. And I think meeting someone that you really connect with is really, really special," he said.
Later that month, he went Instagram official with Gage by posting a picture of the two together, captioned: "Apple of my eye."
By April 5, a source spilled to Us Weekly that the pair had gotten secretly engaged.
“They’re not telling the public yet, but they have told friends they are engaged,” the source told the outlet. “They got engaged before they even had rings and then went to pick them out together.”
“Friends think they are a great couple,” the insider added. “Even though they moved very quickly, everyone around them is very excited about their relationship.”
On April 24, 2023, it was revealed that the pair had reportedly tied the knot at the Little White Chapel in Las Vegas, according to Page Six.
Kim Kardashian was reportedly in attendance for the secret wedding.
On November 13, six months after getting married, it was reported that Appleton appeared in court and filed for divorce from Gage.
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Appleton listed the former couple's date of separation as Friday, November 10, TMZ reported.
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