Kate Middleton

Queen Kate Middleton, Princess of Wales, who took on a new title after Elizabeth’s death, has long been considered a style icon. However, she has another unofficial title – goddess of hair. The length and color of Kate’s curls have changed quite a bit over the years, but the one thing that hasn’t changed is that her hairstyle always looks perfect – no matter what time of day, humidity on the street and the occasion. Spletnik beauty editor Elizaveta Konstantinova I asked the experts how to do voluminous curls like Kate Middleton at home.

Kate Middleton has been entrusting her hair to the famous hairdresser Richard Ward for years. She is also the author of her signature look called Chelsea Blow Dry: these are voluminous glossy hair with a slight twist at the ends. The stylist offers the service of the same name at her London salon, but it’s not as complicated as you might think. Top stylist Maxim Rokitsky, creative partner of L’Oréal Professionnel Paris and artistic director of BLK hairdressing salon, explains how to repeat timeless classics at home:

What do you need

Kate Middleton’s style can be repeated in two ways: wind your hair on a curling iron or brush it. The differences are in the elasticity of the curls. In the first case, the curl will be more elastic, and most likely this style will last longer. The curl will be soft and light when brushing.

Prepare to style your hair to protect it from heat. It is also useful for additional fixation (but do not overdo it, the curls should be lively and lively). Excessive use of styling is fraught with the fact that at best the styling will quickly “fall out” and the hair may look dirty at the roots. Means are selected based on the type and texture of the hair: thermal protection can be in the form of cream, spray or oil, but it is better to fix it with varnish.

option 1

To achieve signature voluminous and natural curls like Kate Middleton, take a 32 or 25 mm diameter curling iron and wrap each strand with a ribbon, that is, without twisting. Fix the finished curls with clips and leave to cool (this is important). When exposed to hot air or using a curling iron, you define the shape of the hair, and when it cools, fixation occurs. In this form, the curls will retain their shape for a long time. Then remove the clips and apply your favorite fixative. Finally, the curls need to be thoroughly combed with a comb with rare teeth – and you’re done!

option 2

Those who are skilled in brushing can also use it. It is necessary to “stretch” each strand well, turning the brush, and then fix the finished curl in the same way with a clamp in the form of a curl. Allow the design to cool, spread the fixative and scan thoroughly.

Tools that may be useful

Hairspray Infinium Pure, L’Oreal Professionnel

Foam for elastic curls, Davines

Polish protection of mobile fixation “Urban thing”, Alterna

Transparent hairpin set, №1 hairpin

Glow + Volume Hairbrush, Philosophy, Alex Kontier

Thermal protection spray for hair, Cutrin Muoto