Chris Appleton, the man behind Kim Kardashian West’s 2018 neon hair, has been working with hair since he was 13 years old. His mother was his first muse, and she was the driving force behind his career choice.
Unlike many people who are aware of their sexuality right away, the celebrity hairstylist came to terms with his sexuality later in life. After having two children with his then-partner, Katie Katon, Appleton came out as gay at the age of 26.
Is Chris Appleton A Homosexual?
Appleton began his career as a hairstylist in a salon in Leicester when he was in his early teens, having found solace in the industry. He worked at the salon for nearly a decade, and during that time, he fell in love with the owner, Katie Katon, whom he eventually married.
Chris Appleton and his wife had two children: Billy, a son, and Kitty-Blu, a daughter. Appleton discovered he was gay in 2009, after becoming a father. When the hairstylist accepted his sexuality and decided to come out publicly, he was 26 years old. His wife Katon said in an interview with The New York Times that the time leading up to Appleton’s coming out was “dark” for both of them.
Quick Facts
| Full Name | Chris Appleton |
| Date of Birth | 14th June 1983 |
| Age | 40 years old |
| Height/How tall? | N/A |
| Profession | Hair Stylist |
| Father Name | N/A |
| Mother Name | N/A |
| Gender Identity | Gay |
| Is Married? | Yes |
| Is Gay? | Yes |
| Net Worth | $1 million |
Even after all these years, Appleton and his wife shared styling ideas and stayed in touch on a regular basis, keeping each other up to date on their work and children. Katon also admitted to being his friend and assisting him in calming down when he was nervous about his upcoming performances.
‘Some people just know, but I didn’t.’
As his client Kim Kardashian West addressed Appleton during an interview for Gay Times, the “gifted hair transformations” shared insights about his decision to come out later in life and how it felt. Halfway through the interview, the beauty mogul inquired as to why Appelton had arrived so late.
The hairstylist modestly replied that, unlike many others, he didn’t realize he was gay right away. Appleton explained that his decision to come out was delayed because it took him some time to understand and accept that he was gay, even after he realized he was gay late in life.
Chris Appleton Wanted His Kids To Know What He Was Going Through
Outside of his own struggles, Appleton expressed concern for his children in the same interview. Appleton told the outlet that it was critical for him that his children were at ease with and understood his actions. As a result, he proceeded with caution.
Appleton’s assessment was correct, based on the bond he and his children share today. Appleton took to Instagram on December 26, 2020, to share an adorable photo of him celebrating the Christmas holidays with his children.
