Kim Kardashian’s hairstylist reveals he charged $200k for a haircut

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Kim Kardashian’s hairstylist, Chris Appleton, revealed he once charged a client $200,000 for a haircut, initially stating the price was $100,000.

Chris Appleton is a highly sought-after celebrity hairstylist, and his reputation is well-deserved.

Okay, so this stylist is amazing. He’s worked with tons of huge stars – Christina Aguilera, Jennifer Lopez, you name it! But honestly, I think everyone knows him for creating Ariana Grande’s iconic high ponytail. And if you’ve ever wondered who always does Kim Kardashian’s hair? It’s him! He’s basically their hair guru.

In January 2026, hairstylist Appleton caused a stir in the beauty industry when he shared on the ‘U Up?’ podcast that his most expensive haircut ever cost a client $100,000.

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He claimed the price covered all his costs, including travel and other business expenses, and was a single, fixed fee. But it became clear he wasn’t being truthful about the total.

Chris Appleton admits he was “scared” to reveal $200K haircut price

Four months after the video went viral, Appleton discussed the incident on Jamie Lang’s ‘Great Company’ podcast. He shared that he had actually charged double the initially reported amount, earning a total of $200,000.

He originally thought the amount was $200,000, but he stated $100,000 because he worried about how people would react. He wasn’t sure why he did it, but he confessed he felt scared after saying it.

There’s a lot to consider. Sometimes I work without pay, and other times I don’t receive the full amount. It’s about creating something good and ensuring it has lasting value.

Just to clarify, this was a much larger undertaking than it might seem. It involved extensive travel and a significant time commitment. When you consider everything involved, it wasn’t a small effort.

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Appleton explained that after paying 50% in taxes on his US earnings, and covering expenses for his manager and agent, he didn’t keep the full amount. Viewers applauded his honesty and down-to-earth attitude on the show.

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2026-05-08 20:19