Dream with us for a moment: you’ve just passed Kate Middleton at the shops. Only, in this scenario, she’s not a member of the royal family but just a regular lady. What do you do? Immediately approach her and ask what products she’s using to achieve her thick and glossy hair, obviously.
Unfortunately for us, it’s unlikely that we’ll ever have a private moment to quiz the Princess on her haircare routine. Which is why we’re always keeping our ear to the ground for every beauty-related whisper that comes out of Kensington Palace. And the one that’s held momentum for years? Kate’s long-rumoured favourite shampoo: the Kérastase Nutritive Bain Satin Shampoo ($54, Adore Beauty).
While the bottle doesn’t explicitly mention Princess-quality hair, it does claim to nourish and hydrate individual strands using its Irisome Complex. And, with a travel-heavy schedule like Kate’s, it’s a wonder that her perfect blow-dry never seems to step a strand out of line. Jumping between rainy London to the subtropics of Belize, creating hair like Kate’s is all about frizz-fighting ingredients.
In some very exciting news, Kérastase Paris has taken its best-selling line for dry hair and given it a refresh. So obviously we had to put the reimagined niacinamide-infused range to the test…
My review of the Nutritive range…
First and foremost, it’s so nice for people to finally see how much I have in common with Princess Kate. Though any similarities outside of our matching Kérastase Nutritive routine are failing to come to mind in this very moment. I’m sure I’ll think of something later — you’ve put me on the spot.
For a smidge of context, Kérastase Paris has cherry-picked the best of its hydrating Nutritive range and given it a new formulation (one that’s been inspired by skin care-boosted ingredients like niacinamide), schmick new packaging and an extended offering to include products like a scalp and split ends serum.
As far as the current state of my hair, I would describe it as being prone to frizz and breakage. However, unlike the Princess of Wales, mine is less a result of dipping in and out of contrasting climates, and more to do with the fact that I wait a little too long between cuts (like, 365 days too long…).
When I say I really leant into the experience of this multi-step routine, I mean it. I shampooed twice, combed through the conditioner, massaged in the Masquintense ($81 at Adore Beauty) and then treated my scalp, mid-lengths and ends with three different serums. Each step is built with its own unique method of boosting hydration and creating fuller, stronger and healthier hair.
The reimagined Nutritive range is now a 10-piece collection, so understandably there’s a lot to get through.
In terms of a standout for me? I found the Nutri-Supplement Split End Serum ($91 at Adore Beauty) was the most appreciated by my thirsty and fried tips. From the moment the vitamin-in-oil serum makes contact with the hair, it is hard at work.
How so? Well, not only will it create a protective barrier around each strand but it also works to prevent the appearance of existing split ends. Oh, and it smells like jasmine and sandalwood. Very lush.
A routine fit for a Princess some would say…
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Have you ever tried this Kérastase range? If not, which is your go-to?
No I don’t think I’d approach a stranger and ask them what they have used on their hair. with a stranger, you don’t know how their hair NORMALLY looks so how would you know whether its because of a product or not. I might ask someone I know because I’ve seen their hair look better than it normally does. I would ask a stranger what eyeshadow they’ve used, but asking a stranger hair products? No.
Oooh Jasmine and sandalwood in a hair product? I need to try this one!
Does sounds nice doesn’t it.
The aroma sounds great, but the price is a bit up there for me.
My thoughts too.
Wow. I’ll say. I want a hair service for that $
Yes it is out of my price range but Kate does have to keep on top of her looks as she is on show all the time .
My hair needs this!!!
Have tried a few kerastase products. Some are great , some not much different that supermarket loreal elseve range.
I’ve only ever tried their hair oil
This sounds like too many different products to me.
I was attracted to this article because my hair really needs some lift. But the price is a bit high. And what if it is not for my hair?
Kate’s hair always looks lovely.
Her hair always looks beautiful, but surely she has a hair stylist following her around when she’s out and about in public.
Her hair is just so lovely and must take a lot of care and time. Perhaps you are right and a stylist helps all the time?
I love the Kérastase hair oil!
I would love to try that Kérastase range.
I don’t think I’ve tried any Kérastase range unless it was used on me at the Salon.
I have heard this range before but haven’t try it yet.
They sound lovely and not ones I have used.
Kerastase products never disappoint.
I use the Kerastase Elixir Ultime beautifying oil.
My poor hair needs some loving, but I cant afford all these products!
These sound good thanks for the info
Her hair always looks lovely