There’s one royal mystery that’s continuously on our minds. And no, it’s not what the family actually thought about Spare. What we really want to know is how Kate Middleton’s hair, wardrobe (ahem, who could forget those $30 Zara earrings) and makeup is so consistently perfect.
Considering her beauty regime (among other things) seems to be shrouded in secrecy, it’s unlikely we’ll get answers anytime soon.
However, after a quick glimpse at her day-to-day looks (plus, some guidance from her makeup artist) we know that she’s a fan of both a bouncy blowout and the L’Oreal Elnett Normal Strength Hairspray ($6 at Coles).
So, if we had to describe her hair in one word? Easy, it would be polished. But don’t just listen to us, take a look at Kate Middleton’s best hairstyles…
Kate Middleton’s best hairstyles
Sleek and shiny
After announcing her engagement to Prince William in 2010, Kate made her official public debut with a glossy blowout. Her effortlessly side-swept bangs framed her smoky, blue-tinted eyeshadow, while her dark brown hair perfectly complemented her sapphire dress (and ring).
Voluminous pony
Have you ever seen a low ponytail with such a healthy serve of high volume? Thanks to some expert teasing and pinning, Catherine’s effortless pony was taken to new heights.
Chic chignon
The then-Duchess truly lived up to her royal status with this chic updo. Her low chignon was offset with all-over volume and a pristinely coiffed side swoop.
Curtain bangs
Princess Catherine had curtain bangs before they were trendy, you heard it here first. Paired with a sleek, loosely curled blowout, she nailed the style before it was in fashion.
Wavy lob
We’re obsessed with Kate Middleton’s shorter hair! Her collarbone-grazing lob gave her hair a renewed sense of vibrancy. This change in length was accompanied by a switch back to dark brown.
Headband halo
What better way to dress up a fresh cut than a statement accessory? Pinned in a half-updo, the royal’s hair was crowned with a maroon padded halo headband.
Wimbledon waves
Kate opted for her signature blowout on the Wimbledon courts in 2019. A deep side part and larger curls set this variation apart.
Breezy and relaxed
This middle-part/relaxed wave combo? Truly elite. While the look is visibly styled, the loose waves exude an air of effortlessness.
Long and straight
You can’t go wrong with a classic straight style. Straying away from her tried-and-true waves, the Princess still managed to stun at Wimbledon in 2022.
Princess waves
Oh, how we love this bouncy hair look! Sleek on the top and loosely curled on the bottom, this style truly shines when it’s in movement.
Main image: Getty
Do you have a favourite hair look of Princess Catherine’s? Would you ever try it at home?
She is so classy.
I am sure she probably has a hairdresser on call when required.
She has beautiful hair and the style is so natural and gorgeous.
It’s hard to choose a favourite, she looks good no matter what she does to her hair.
Oh how I’d love bouncy hair, mine has the bounciness of a pancake. While she probably has all the help she needs, she obviously does have a good head of beautiful, healthy hair.
Her hair always looks shiny & healthy, which makes any style work.
Her hair always looks amazing!
She has very gorgeous hair. I wish mine was like that.
She has gorgeous hair and everything else about her is gorgeous.
she seems classy and poised
Catherine always looks stunning. She is so well suited to such a public life.
She has lovely long healthy looking hair
Yep, she always has a glow about her skin and gorgeous shiny hair
That is lovely, but it must be very expensive
She always looks so happy and smiling. How does she do it with all the pressure of cameras on her all the time?
Agreed, it must be a tough life
Girl next door. I would not have no idea she is “famous” at all if there were no articles about it.
Shes a very beautiful lady
She just always looks gorgeous!
Having a hairdresser at her beck and call helps. Her hair looks good in all the photos.
It’s the Wimbledon waves for me!
Kate has lovely hair. My hair is short so I can’t do any of Kate’s styles.
Never looks bad.
She just never sets a foot wrong.
I wish I had someone to do my hair everyday.
I really like her wavy hair styles.
She always looks good.