J.Lo’s wedding hair-stylist, Chris Appleton, on the prep product he swears by and the secret to her bombshell blowdry

After 20 minutes, remove the rollers to reveal glamorous volume and shiny-looking hair. “Spray hairspray onto your bristle brush, and then spray a shine spray on top, rather than applying product directly to the hair” he recommends. “This gives a great combination of hold and control but also a great amount of shine when we brush out the curls.”

Chris says to brush out the curls until you create a soft, smooth wave, then finish the look with some more shine spray for a real bombshell effect.

“I use 100 bottles of Color Wow Dream Coat every year”

When asked what his most-used hair product was, Chris didn’t have to think about it. “It’s Color Wow Dream Coat. I use it to prep any head of hair for any look because it gives me a transformation in the hair texture, which is unbeatable,” he explained. “I probably go through 100 bottles a year.”

“I’m known for a snatched pony”

Chris is also renowned for the popular ‘glass hair’ look and the ‘snatched’ pony. “Glass hair is all about glossy hair and the snatched ponytail is a high, red carpet-worthy ponytail,” he says.

“Going to Tahiti for Kim’s birthday was a real “pinch me” moment”

Chris explains that he’s currently travelling most frequently with J.Lo and Kim Kardashian, accompanying them to photoshoots and events to create his world-renowned hair styles. But it’s not all work. 

“I went to Tahiti with Kim for her birthday,” he recalls. “That was really magical, it was one of those one-off experiences that was a real ‘pinch me’ moment.” For her 40th birthday, Kim flew out her nearest and dearest on a private jet to stay on an exclusive private island in Tahiti for a six-day celebration. “It was one to remember,” Chris adds. But now the pro can add wedding guest on J.Lo’s big day to his list.