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Britney Spears just got a fresh beauty moment with one of Hollywood’s most in-demand hairstylists.
Celebrity hairstylist Chris Appleton shared a rare new photo with the pop icon on Instagram on Monday, June 1, after finally getting the chance to work with her. For Appleton, who has styled stars including Kim Kardashian and Jennifer Lopez, the moment was more than another celebrity appointment. It was personal.
“As a kid growing up in England, Britney Spears was the soundtrack to so many moments,” Appleton wrote. He added that he never imagined he would one day be styling her hair. “Some moments really do come full circle,” he continued.
Britney Spears Shows Off Fresh Blonde Look
In the selfie, Spears stood behind Appleton while holding several curling tools and playfully sticking out her tongue.
Her hair appeared pin-straight, center-parted, and blonde, leaning into one of her most recognizable beauty signatures. Appleton smiled in front of her with his own sun-lightened hair styled in a windswept look.
The photo quickly drew attention because Spears has spent years under intense public scrutiny, from her legal battles to criticism over her appearance in social media posts. This time, the reaction was warmer.
Appleton praised Spears as “an icon” and called her “one of the most genuinely kind and gentle souls” he has ever met.
Chris Appleton Had Wanted To Work With Britney
The collaboration had been building online for months.
In June 2025, Appleton responded to a fan who begged him to do Spears’ hair, saying she needed a new hairstylist. “Absolutely,” he replied.
He added that if he ever worked with Spears, he would not want it to be a small touch-up. “It would have to be like a whole revamp,” Appleton said at the time. “I feel like she’s been through enough. She deserves some big, major comeback hair.”
He later encouraged fans to “campaign” for the collaboration. “Let’s bring Britney back,” he said in another video. Appleton also asked fans which Spears era they loved most, choosing the ‘I’m A Slave 4 U’ look as his personal favorite.
Fans And Celebrities React
After Appleton finally posted the photo with Spears, fans and celebrity friends quickly filled the comments.
Kim Kardashian, a close friend and frequent client of Appleton’s, left heart emojis under the post. Chrishell Stause also reacted, writing, “This is what the world needs.”
For Spears fans, the photo was less about a dramatic transformation and more about seeing her in a playful, polished, and relaxed moment with someone who clearly admires her. Appleton had said Spears deserved “comeback hair.”
Now that the collaboration finally happened, fans are already treating the photo like a small but meaningful reset.
