Kate Middleton, the Princess of Wales, made a striking appearance recently, debuting noticeably lighter hair as she attended a church service at Crathie Kirk. The 43-year-old royal kept her ensemble understated, but extremely elegant. She removed a matching ivory and light blue plaid tweed tailored blazer, perfectly accentuating her statuesque aesthetic.
Despite her carefully planned arrival outfit, all eyes were on the princess’s hair — reporters said it appeared blonder and less drawn than ever with prominent volume and curls. Middleton’s new shade, ‘smoked suede brunette,’ features stunning natural accents. These beautiful hues come from months of bleaching, brightening, and sun bathing! This change, made after her summer recess, has captured attention for its colorful and eye-popping design.
Aside from her hair makeover, the new Princess capped her style with some chestnut brown suede loafers. The shoes were the perfect accessory to provide some casual chic vibe to her look. She wore a necklace adorned with gold charms in the shapes of ‘G’, ‘C’, and ‘L’, which serve as a heartfelt tribute to her three children: Prince George, Princess Charlotte, and Prince Louis.
Middleton’s short new do has certainly got everyone excited, especially those in the beauty industry. Melanie Macleod, HELLO!’s Deputy Beauty and Lifestyle Editor, was equally impressed, telling us that
“When you say ‘princess hair’, this is exactly what I picture.”
The princess’s sartorial choices embody her talent for mixing royal traditions with modern fashion and feminine chic. Her custom tweed blazer had a single-breasted silhouette, structured shoulders and was cut to skim her waist, a perfect example of her skill for chic, put-together fashion.
Earlier this week, on Truthful Tuesday, the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge, Prince William and Kate Middleton held a public engagement at London’s Natural History Museum. While on-site, they got to enjoy the museum’s newly reimagined gardens. Kate always surprised and delighted all of us with what she was wearing. Her tailored brown blazer and slim black pants conveyed polished elegance.
Hairstylist Aaron Carlo told Allure that they’d seen a rise in clients with auburn hair wanting to go darker and cooler. He commented on the broader trend among women looking for hair that combines depth, shine, and an expensive-looking finish:
“After months of lightening, highlights, and sun exposure, clients are booking in to take their hair deeper and cooler.”
