Celebrity hairstylist & colorist Chris Appleton is blowing up again for his latest blonde makeover — but this time, it's on himself.
As Appleton is a Schwarzkopf Global Color Ambassador, L.A. colorist Adriana Pinto whipped up a custom formula with Schwarzkopf Professional products to take the celebrity stylist's dark brunette locks to cool, creamy tones.
The Products
- BlondMe 9+ 30vol
- Root smudge and low light: Igora Vibrance: 8-0 + 8-19
- Toner: Igora Vibrance 10-12 + 0-00 (clear)
Chris' custom blonde formula starts with BlondMe 9+ in 30 vol for several hours to lift the hair to the desired blonde shade.
For the root smudge and low light, Pinto applied a blend of Igora Vibrance 8-0 and 8-19, creating seamless depth and dimension.
Pinto finished the look with Igora Vibrance in 10-12 with Igora Vibrance in Clear to refine the tone, giving it a cool, luminous finish.
Appleton unveiled his back-to-blonde moment at the 2025 GLAAD Media Awards, which he attended with his daughter, influencer Kitty-blu Appleton.