Rise with Roxie From Imposter Syndrome to Styling Kim Kardashian | Chris Appleton
Feb 23, 2026
Chris Appleton, celebrity hairstylist for Kim Kardashian, Jennifer Lopez and Dua Lipa, shares his rise from a bullied kid in Leicester to a reinvention through hair and resilience. He talks about dyslexia, coming out, early fatherhood and the leap from salon life to styling celebs. Conversations cover managing the inner critic, imposter syndrome and why discomfort often signals growth.
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How Styling Mom Sparked A Career
- Chris Appleton started doing hair at 13 by styling his mum to make her feel like a Hollywood star, discovering hair gave him a sense of purpose.
- That mirror-test moment hooked him: seeing his mum stand taller convinced him hair felt like a superpower.
The Inner Critic Is Childhood Replay
- Chris realized the inner critic is often a replay of childhood labels like 'stupid' or 'gay' and learned to treat that inner child with compassion.
- He heals by addressing six-year-old Chris in the mirror and reframing those past messages.
Hair Changes Surface Identity Work
- Hair transformations act as catalysts for internal change because the mirror forces people to confront identity and possibility.
- Chris uses client consultations to surface childhood beliefs that limit their choices and open new paths.
