It's certainly no secret that celebs get that special makeup and hair treatment for any kind of event or photoshoot, and the people who help them look their best certainly get paid a lot. Today, we're taking a look at those hairstylists who have made it to the top — the hairstylists of the rich and famous. Frankly, being in the spotlight means that one is always thinking about looking the best they can — and having a hairstylist is definitely essential.
From reality television star Kim Kardashian to musician and actress Jennifer Lopez — these are the 10 hairstylists famous folks let come close to their hair!
10 Jen Atkin Does Hailey Bieber, Kendall Jenner, And Bella Hadid's Hair
Kicking the list off is celebrity hairstylist Jen Atkin who has become popular due to working with stars like the Kardashian/Jenners and Chrissy Teigen. The 41-year-old is the co-owner of the hair care line OUAI with Lamees Hamdan and she is definitely one of the most sought-after hairstylists in the world of the rich and famous. Jen has over the years worked with stars like Jennifer Lopez, Gigi and Bella Hadid, and Hailey Bieber.
9 Chris Appleton Does Kim Kardashian, Jennifer Lopez, And Dua Lipa's Hair
Next on the list is Chris Appleton who is known for styling the hair of stunning divas like Kim Kardashian and Jennifer Lopez. The British hairstylist is currently estimated to have a $1 million net worth — and those who follow him on Instagram are bound to see plenty of famous faces like Katy Perry, Ariana Grande, and Dua Lipa!
8 Kim Kimble Does Nicki Minaj, Zendaya, And Shakira's Hair
Another celebrity hairstylist who has her very own hair care line is Kim Kimble whom some may also know from the reality television series L.A. Hair.
The 49-year-old has worked with on the hair of stars like Beyoncé, Brandy Norwood, Kelly Rowland, Nicki Minaj, Mary J. Blige, Halle Berry, and Shakira — and she has been a successful hairstylist for the rich and famous since the 2000s.
7 Kristin Ess Does Lauren Conrad, Lucy Hale, And Kelsea Ballerini's Hair
Next on the list is hairstylist Kristin Ess best known for working with stars like Lauren Conrad, Lucy Hale, And Kelsea Ballerini. While Kristin spends plenty of her time fixing up the hair of A-listers, the hairstylist decided to release a line of affordable luxury hair care products which are being sold at places like Target and Ulta.
6 Justine Marjan Does Khloe Kardashian, Ashley Graham, And Dorit Kemsley's Hair
Let's move on to Los Angeles-based hairstylist Justine Marjan. Besides working on famous people's hair, Justine is also an influencer who shares plenty of hair-related tips and hacks on her Instagram. Over the years Justine Marjan — who has been a hairstylist for 15 years — has worked with stars like Khloe Kardashian, Ashley Graham, and Dorit Kemsley.
5 Chris McMillan Does Jennifer Aniston, Lily Aldridge, And Kris Jenner's Hair
Another famous celebrity hairstylist is Chris McMillan. Chris — who has a very luxurious hair salon in Beverly Hills, California — has over the years worked with stars like Lily Aldridge and Kris Jenner. However, Chris is surely best-known for being Jennifer Aniston's go-to hairstylist for decades, and yes — he did the stars iconic haircut during her Friends days which later on fans called "The Rachel".
4 Neal Farinah Does Beyoncé, Mary J. Blige, And Kelly Rowland's Hair
Let's move on to Neal Farinah who has done the hair for musicians like Beyoncé, Mary J. Blige, and Kelly Rowland. Neal emigrated from his native country Trinidad to The United States where he certainly made his dreams come true.
On his website, Neal shares plenty of the fashion magazine covers he has worked on and his portfolio is certainly very impressive!
3 Ted Gibson Does Anne Hathaway, Ashley Greene, And Jamie King's Hair
Ted Gibson also made it onto today's list as the hairstylist has worked with numerous famous faces. Ted owns a very successful hair salon in New York City and over the years he fixed the hair of plenty of A-listers like Anne Hathaway, Renée Zellweger, Jamie King, Kate Gosselin, Zoe Saldana, and Ashley Greene.
2 Lacy Redway Does Hunter Schafer, Jourdan Dunn, And Millie Bobby Brown's Hair
This list would certainly not be complete without Lacy Redway who has worked in the industry for quite some time — whether she does celebrity hairs for movie roles, photoshoots, or red carpet events. Just like Ted Gibson, Lacy is also New York City-based as she studied at The Aveda Institute in Manhattan. Over the years, Lacy got to work with celebs like Priyanka Chopra, Anne Hathaway, Karlie Kloss, Sarah Paulson, Elizabeth Olsen, Gabrielle Union, Hunter Schafer, Jourdan Dunn, and Millie Bobby Brown.
1 Mark Townsend Does Dakota Johnson, Elizabeth Olsen, And Gwyneth Paltrow's Hair
And finally, wrapping the list up is hairstylist Mark Townsend. Mark has also been working in the industry for a long time and he is trusted by celebs like Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen, Reese Witherspoon, Cate Blanchett, Halle Berry, Amy Adams, Drew Barrymore, Jennifer Lawrence, Lea Michele, Diane Kruger, Natalie Portman, Jessica Biel, Rachel McAdams, and January Jones.