AS FAR as hair stylists go, Chris Appleton is climbing his way to the top.
The 39-year-old talent is often seen working with clients including the Kardashians, Dua Lipa, and JLo.
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Who is Chris Appleton?
Chris Appleton is a hair stylist born in Leicester, England.
The 6-foot-3 stud 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 Ariana Grande, Katy Perry, Kate Moss, Cara Delevingne, and many more.
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 bestie, Kim Kardashian, 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’.”
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.
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“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 3million followers on Instagram.
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Who is Chris Appleton dating?
Romance rumors started swirling around Appleton and White Lotus actor, Lukas Gage after the hairstylist took to Instagram to share some photos of the pair on vacation together.
Gage and Appleton can be seen sitting atop an ATV with helmets and bandanas, enjoying their adventures in Mexico.
Friends and fans of the pair quickly took to the comments to express their thoughts.
“IG official ❤️,” wrote makeup artist Mary Phillips.
“i am screeammmingggg,” exclaimed YouTuber Claudia Sulewski.
However, neither Gage nor Appleton has confirmed the status of their relationship.
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