Celebrity Hairstylist Reflects on the "Pain" of His High-Profile Divorce

In a recent interview, celebrity hairstylist Chris Appleton has opened up about the "pain" he endured while navigating his relationship with actor Lukas Gage in the public eye. Appleton and Gage had a whirlwind romance, getting engaged just a month after they sparked dating rumors in February 2023. The couple then tied the knot in April 2023, with their wedding officiated by Kim Kardashian and serenaded by Shania Twain.

However, their marriage was short-lived, as Appleton filed for divorce in November 2023. The industry star, who is known for working with high-profile clients like Kim Kardashian and Jennifer Lopez, admitted that the "online speculations" about his personal life were "incredibly intense, especially when you're just trying to deal with things." His priority at the time was also protecting his children from the rumors.

Appleton acknowledged that the healing process "wasn't an easy" one, but he sat through his feelings in therapy. Now, as he reflects on the experience, Appleton says he has no regrets about loving with an open heart, even if the relationship didn't lead to a "forever happy ending." He believes that sometimes moving fast in a relationship "means you're hopeful," rather than reckless.