There are only two types of people in the world: the ones that entertain and the ones that observe Britney Spears’ new look.

The “Circus” singer debuted a new hairstyle with the help of celebrity stylist Chris Appleton, going back to a sleek shiny, ‘do reminiscent of her early aughts look. 

“As a kid growing up in England, Britney Spears was the soundtrack to so many moments,” Chris wrote in a June 1 Instagram post, showing off Britney's new look. “Never in a million years did I think I’d one day be standing behind the chair (or in this case her standing behind mine, lol) styling her hair.”

The stylist—who has also worked with Kim Kardashian, Ariana Grande, Jennifer Lopez and more—mused, “Some moments really do come full circle.”

Trust, Chris was floored to meet the “Lucky” singer in the flesh, adding, “She is not only an icon, but one of the most genuinely kind and gentle souls I’ve ever met.”

For Britney, she couldn’t have opted for a better celebrity stylist. While Chris has risen to celebrity status himself, he’s previously emphasized that he is always focused on the job, first. 

“At the end of the day, I’m there to do a job, so I always remember that,” Chris explained to E! News in February. “I think it crosses over organically. I think the people I work with I’ve worked with for a long time, so there’s definitely a friendship there.”

And while the 42-year-old has been part of some major hair moments for his clients, including Ariana’s signature ponytail era, his main priority is meeting the client where they’re at. 

“I just kind of—that’s what I like to do,” Chris explained. “I take something and, 'How can I put my stamp on it?' And that became a thing."

As he put of the “Positions” singer’s signature pony, “I didn't invent it, she already had a ponytail.”

What’s more, Chris is not in his profession to have all eyes on him in the center of the ring just like a circus. 

“I don’t really care—I love what I do, but that’s just kind of noise,” he explained of the noise around his clients. “I’m not that invested in that side of it. It’s more like, ‘How good did they look? Does the hair look great? Were they happy?’ That’s the thing that turns me on.”

For more stars’ epic hair transformations, keep reading…

Trading in her signature golden locks, the country music star wrote on Instagram in August 2025, "Well, the last time I saw my natural hair color, I was probably about 12 years old, but I thought it might be time to give it a second chance."

The Marvel actor said goodbye to Bucky Barnes' signature long hair in April 2025, showing off a shaved head at the Los Angeles premiere of Thunderbolts*.

The Queer Eye star had fans doing a double take when he ditched his signature gray hair for a dark brown 'do in April 2026. The fashion stylist noted at the time that the dramatic transformation was for a role and "not a midlife crisis."

The daughter of Charlie Sheen and Denise Richards shared her at-home hair dying journey, including its many missteps, on TikTok and raved about the results.

“I've been wanting to do this to my hair for years now," she said, "and I'm so happy that I finally did it.”

The Help star debuted her "choppity chop," she she put it, on the red carpet of the Breakthrough Prize Ceremony in April 2026. 

In July 2025, the actor shaved off his beard for the first time in six years to film Dune: Part Three, which required him to rock a clean shaven look to reprise his role of Duncan Idaho.

The American Idol winner debuted a shorter hairdo in a July 2025 The Voice promo, trading her signature blonde waves for a shorter, darker bob style.

The actor debuted a bearded look, which he sports on season two of The Terminal List, in June 2025.

The Stranger Things star changed up his trademark shaggy hairstyle in May 2025 by debuting a buzzcut at the 2025 Crunchyroll Anime Awards in Tokyo, Japan.

In March 2025, the "Karma" singer debuted her rainbow mohawk at the GLAAD Media Awards. 

In a March 2025 TikTok video, the model called this 'do with shaggy bangs the "worst haircut of my life."

The Gypsy Rose: Life After Lockup star debuted a short bob in March 2025, more than two months after giving birth to her and fiancé Ken Urker's first child, daughter Aurora Urker.

The formerly blond Real Housewives of Salt Lake City star debuted a red bob on Watch What Happens Live in January 2025.

The model debuted lighter locks in September 2024, a month after giving birth to her and Justin Bieber's first baby, son Jack Blues Bieber.

The Emily in Paris star debuted her dramatic transformation at the world premiere of her new horror movie, MAXXXINE, in June 2024. 

"Changing my hair always brings out different sides of my personality and I love playing around," Lily told Vogue. "This cut and color feels bolder and yet somehow lighter. And completely more me—right now."

While attending Chanel's Tribeca Film Festival Artists dinner in June 2024, Katie debuted a subtle, yet striking transformation of rich caramel balayage highlights that were blended throughout her brunette tresses.

The Kardashians star debuted a platinum blonde look and a bob haircut after rocking waist-length strands for quite some time.

"Did someone say they missed king kylie," Kylie teased in the caption of her June 8 Instagram post, to which her sister Khloe Kardashian cheekily replied, "I did! I did!!!!!!"

The former Bravo star debuted a platinum blonde look during 2024 Paris Fashion Week Haute Couture.

The Heads of State star debuted a drastic haircut—a shoulder-grazing bob—while attending a Bulgari event in Rome i May 2024. 

In May 2024, the actress chopped her hair into a bob that many fans on social media said reminded them of one of the looks she sported as Mary Camden on the '90s series 7th Heaven.

The Transformers actress returned to her dark brown tresses and debuted a sassy bob in May 2024, a month after she dyed her hair blue to enter what she dubbed her "Jedi era."

At age 17, the daughter of the late Anna Nicole Smith debuted a new lob hairstyle overnight during 2024 Kentucky Derby weekend, which she attended with dad Larry Birkhead.

The singer debuted a lighter, shorter 'do in April 2024.

The Fashion Police alum debuted a blonde bombshell hair transformation May 8.

Back to blonde: Kim debuted a new platinum 'do in April 2024.

The Fenty Beauty founder debuted a bright blonde hair transformation April 17 while celebrating her latest Fenty x Puma collection in London.

The model debuted a bleach blonde pixie cut at the FRAME event April 4.

The Jennifer's Body star traded in her bubblegum pink tresses for a baby blue bob, which she debuted April 2.

Less than a month afer chopping her hair into a long bob, Zendaya debuted a honey blonde transformation at the Challengers premiere March 26.

The Great star ushered in spring with a fresh cut, as she debuted a long bob March 25.