Kate Middleton’s long, flowing curls, enhanced by flawless blowouts, have become one of her hallmark beauty traits. Yet, behind this voluminous illusion lies a simple trick that the Princess of Wales has perfected.
At 43, Kate Middleton continues to be a style icon. Beyond her fashion choices, her beauty regimen is meticulously crafted. With radiant skin, subtle makeup, and most notably, a head of hair that seems to defy gravity. For years, she has sported a glamorous blowout, often featuring soft waves that recently appeared longer and fuller than ever.
Indeed, during her appearance at Wimbledon last summer, the royal opted for a prominent side part as hair styling expert Michael Gray explains: “A side part creates the illusion of more volume on top, very easy and simple to wear.”
The magic behind this style is all about optical illusion. By shifting the part to the side, the hair’s volume is redistributed more evenly, thereby enhancing the appearance of thickness. This hairstyle choice reemerged a few months later at a holiday event hosted by the princess. On that occasion, she donned a festive red Alexander McQueen coat with a large black bow. Yet again, what really stood out was her hairstyle: teased hair with a side part, further amplifying the volumizing effect.
The success of this hair illusion also relies on the meticulous work of her personal hairstylist, Amanda Cook-Tucker. Tasked with enhancing the Princess of Wales’s locks, she expertly manipulates textures and styles to maximize the volumizing effect. With careful preparation and a perfectly executed blowout, the trick becomes even more impressive.
In addition to the side part, Kate Middleton often opts for soft waves and slight teasing at the roots to add dimension to her hair. This technique is easily replicable at home and once again confirms that Kate Middleton has mastered the art of elegance down to the very last strand.