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Chris Appleton on His Book, "Your Roots Don't Define You": A Q&A With Behindthechair.Com Founder Mary Rector

Chris Appleton Gets Real With Mary Rector on Self-Acceptance, Growth & His New Book Chris Appleton (@chrisappleton1) is the most famous hairdresser in the world today. Known for shaping some of the most recognizable red carpet looks in the industry, his career spans global superstardom. But, behind his iconic red carpet moments is a deeply Continued

February 2, 2026·1 min read

Book cover of celebrity hairstylist Chris Appleton’s memoir “Your Roots Don’t Define You,” featuring a portrait of Chris wearing a white shirt.
Chris Appleton Gets Real With Mary Rector on Self-Acceptance, Growth & His New Book Chris Appleton (@chrisappleton1) is the most famous hairdresser in the world today. Known for shaping some of the most recognizable red carpet looks in the industry, his career spans global superstardom. But, behind his iconic red carpet moments is a deeply personal story of resilience, fear and self-acceptance.   In a candid conversation with Behindthechair.com Founder Mary Rector (@marybehindthechair), Chris opens up about his book, “Your Roots Don’t Define You”, reflecting on his upbringing, the power of vulnerability and why hairstylists have a unique ability to (more…)