There’s a reason why Hollywood’s hottest A-list celebrities want Chris Appleton, and ONLY Chris, for their exclusive glam squads. Not only is he the creator behind Insta’s most viral hair trends – from glass hair, to snatched ponytails, to expensive brunette – he’s also a legendary celebrity stylist for creating the most luxe texture that’s always super glossy and incredibly healthy-looking.
They don’t call him “the man reinventing Hollywood glam” for nothing! Even Color Wow’s CEO, Gail Federici, says she can always tell when Chris is the mastermind behind a celebrity’s red carpet look because the quality of his hair is unparalleled! So, of course, we wanted to share his secrets with you!
Sure, years of skill building and professional experience play a role, but Chris said the real key is using high quality products that give you the results you want without sacrificing your hair’s health.
And that’s exactly why he loves Color Wow! Engineered with game-changing technology, super safe ingredients and heat protection, they never degrade the quality of your hair or color. All of which are incredibly important to Chris, who would never put anything on his clients’ hair that jeopardized his signature luxe, expensive-looking finish. So what products are essential to his success?
Check out his 5 holy grail products for creating iconic celebrity hairstyles below!
1. Money Masque
First and foremost, maintaining a healthy foundation is essential, Chris says. Your style can only be as good as the condition of your hair. So if it’s constantly dehydrated or super brittle, no amount of styling can make up the difference. That’s why he recommends that all of his clients add a hair mask to their weekly routine.
"It doesn't matter if you're a celebrity or anyone else. It's really important that you have a great foundation to work on,” Chris says. “You can do extensions and have pieces of clip-ins, but you only have one head of your own hair and you want it to look and feel as good as you can get it to be.”
This is exactly what inspired Chris to collab with the Color Wow Lab to make Money Masque. Unlike typical masks, which are made with heavy, greasy ingredients that sit on top of hair, Money Masque is weightless and instantly penetrates deep to deliver powerful hydrating and strengthening actives.
In just 5 minutes, hair is super hydrated, more resilient, super glossy and expensive-looking.
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2. Colour Security Shampoo
According to Chris Appleton, the right shampoo is crucial for achieving super glossy locks. Using a shampoo that leaves residue can dull your hair’s shine. To avoid this, Chris swears by Color Wow’s Colour Security Shampoo.
“This is my go-to shampoo for everyone and all hair types,” Chris explains. “It’s sulfate-free and residue-free, meaning it doesn’t leave any silicones or ingredients behind which can weigh the hair down and cause dulling.”
Colour Security Shampoo is designed to cleanse your hair without stripping its natural oils, ensuring your hair remains vibrant and healthy. Its unique formula helps prevent color fading and maintains the integrity of your hair’s natural texture. By eliminating build-up and impurities, it allows your hair to shine with its full potential. Whether you have colored, curly, straight, or fine hair, this shampoo is a game-changer for achieving a glossy, flawless finish.
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3. Dream Coat Supernatural Spray
Ever wonder how Chris’ styles last all night, even when they’re exposed to, say, Miami-level humidity during the Super Bowl halftime show? It’s Dream Coat!
“This is my secret. Prepping with Dream Coat is essentially the equivalent of wearing a raincoat on your hair,” Chris says. “It seals out moisture with a water-proof barrier so the style won’t come undone with frizz. And for my clients, their hair needs to last from the time I style it to the red carpet to the after party."
Engineered by our team of frizz experts, Dream Coat possesses the most-advanced anti-frizz technology in the world. It’s light-as-water (aka, feels like nothing on your hair), yet is so incredibly powerful that it can block out humidity for days on end – no matter how extreme!
Dream Coat is also Chris’ go-to for creating liquid glass hair. So not only do you get long-lasting protection against frizz-inducing humidity, but a silky-smooth finish with blinding shine.
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4. Pop & Lock High Gloss Serum
For that extra touch of shine and protection, Chris Appleton relies on the Pop & Lock High Gloss Serum. This serum not only gives a glossy finish but also shields hair from heat and UV rays.
“I love using it on ponytails or even sleek looks,” Chris says. “It helps to control flyaways while still being super weightless, so the hair doesn’t look weighed down or greasy.”
Pop & Lock High Gloss Serum works by sealing the hair cuticle, which enhances its natural shine and smoothness. Its lightweight formula ensures that your hair remains bouncy and vibrant without any greasy residue. The serum also provides a layer of protection against environmental damage and heat styling tools, making it an essential product for maintaining healthy, glossy hair. Whether you’re creating a sleek, sophisticated look or a playful ponytail, this serum ensures your style stays polished and radiant.
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5. Root Cover Up
The final essential in Chris’s arsenal is Root Cover Up, a 9-time Allure “Best of Beauty” winner and the ultimate finishing touch for any style.
"I use this product on 99% of my clients," Chris says. "It’s incredible for blending extensions, filling out and thickening a hairline, or even camouflaging any bare spots where the scalp shows through."
Chris is a fan of Root Cover Up for its stay-put mineral powder, which is water and sweat-proof and lasts until it’s shampooed out. This ensures that he never has to worry about it smudging, fading, or running down his clients’ faces, providing glam that lasts all day and night.
Even better, Root Cover Up is available in 8 multi-dimensional shades that look just like your natural hair. This means you can always achieve a perfectly polished, natural-looking finish. No one will ever know!
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