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Christopher David Appleton (born 14 June 1983) is an English hairstylist. Known for his extensive celebrity clientele, his work has appeared in various publications including Vogue, Harper’s Bazaar, Vanity Fair, Marie Claire, Grazia and L’Officiel. He has made several appearances on The Kardashians and The Drew Barrymore Show and is set to appear as a contestant on the twenty-fourth series of Strictly Come Dancing in 2026.
Christopher David Appleton was born on 14 June 1983 in Leicester, England, the third of five children born to Jane (née Twigger) and David Appleton. Appleton would style his mother’s hair as a child, which ignited his interest in working as a hairstylist.
Appleton began working at a hair salon in his hometown as a teenager in 1996, regularly commuting to London during his time off, where he would assist artists on set, take classes and subsequently earnt a hair colour degree. His first celebrity client was singer Rita Ora, whom after their first appointment, booked Appleton for numerous campaigns, red carpet events and her tour. He went on to amass a number of celebrity clientele including Kim Kardashian and other members of the Kardashian…
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