From bouncy blow-dries to royal up-dos, we chart Kate Middleton’s ever-changing hairstyles
The Duchess of Cambridge visited Wimbledon sporting a drastically different do, sending fans wild for her shorter cut
FROM bouncy blow-dries to royal up-dos, Kate Middleton’s locks have been the envy of the nation.
Which is why, when she visited Wimbledon, sporting a drastically different do, fans went wild for her shorter cut.
Here JENNY FRANCIS charts the Duchess of Cambridge’s hair and grace.
The Ring Leader
March 2002: The History of Art student may have caught William’s eye at a fashion show at St Andrews University , but our eyes were on her choice of hairdo.
Tight, messy ringlets left to hang by her face – showing a laidback “I woke up like this” sense of style.
The Relaxed Blow-dry
November 2010: The moment the royals announced their engagement – and the time Kate’s hair had a right royal epiphany.
She grew her locks for the special occasion, showcasing relaxed waves and one hell of a shine which became her trademark.
The Wedding Mane-ia
April 2011: Kate went against the princess tradition of saying “I do” with hair off-the-face in a structured up-do.
Instead she wore hers loosely curled and swept gracefully half-up. Some loved her mix of classic curls and modern down-do, others found it boring.
The Natural Wave
July 2011: Fast forward three months and we see Kate, and her locks, in a very different light.
Her perfectly tonged curls have been replaced by the slightly frizzy, naturally wavy hair most of us would only sport on holiday in a horribly humid climate.
The Sleek 'n' Sultry
April 2012: After her minor post-wedding hair hiccup, 12 months on Kate is back on top form with one of her most celebrated styles.
Long, dark and gloriously glossy – with no fringe – Kate’s casual curls give her a truly regal ’air.
The Bronde
July 2013: After giving birth to her firstborn, Prince George, Kate showed off her longest hairstyle to-date. Her locks were also sporting a brand new shade.
The brunette roots to blonde ends – or bronde colour – gave the new mum a fresh face.
The Half-hearted
April 2014: This is not curly, not straight, not up, not down. In fact, it is actually a bit of a nothing hair-do.
The Duchess’ tresses have lost their bounce, and her flyaways make the look even more lacklustre. This is not one of her best.
The Long-winded
July 2015: Two months after the birth of her second child – Princess Charlotte – Kate gets the royal seal of approval with this luxuriant, long style.
The huge volume blow-dry helps frame the face.
The Side Sweep
October 2015: Her brunette tresses are still long and luscious, but Kate has changed up her look with a short, side sweeping fringe.
The front-chop covers her forehead, but this look might be a bit too youthful for Kate’s more mature face.
The Middy Flick
March 2016: Our fave look on the Duchess. This mid-length, natural brunette style shouts out modern royal with its big bounce and blow-dried flicks.
Not only do Kate’s ends look wonderfully healthy, this look frames her face perfectly.
The Royal Bun
April 2016: We have got nothing against an up-do, but Kate’s royal bun isn’t the one – and does nothing to showcase her gorgeous thick locks.
Pinned back behind her ear in a low bun, this dull style comes across as more mumsy than modern.