Kate Middleton Uses a Hairnet for Flawless Updos
There’s a cone of silence surrounding this particular Duchess.
We mean Kate Middleton, of course, whose every sartorial switch, every follicular flourish, makes global headlines. But just try asking anyone who’s worked with her about the Duchess and you wind up with — nothing. I once attempted to tackle the topic with designer Jenny Packham, whose intricate beaded creations are a favorite of Kate’s. She, well-mannered Brit that she is, very politely demurred and declined to even discuss her most famous client or mention her by name. Point taken.
But do a little digging, and you can find out how this mom of two, with a third baby on the way, gets her glow on. We do know that Kate’s lush, gorgeous waves are courtesy of personal hairdresser Richard Ward, who calls her look the Chelsea blow-dry. And we unearthed Kate’s go-to beauty products, most of which were verified by the specific brands named below. As you might imagine, Kate keeps things fairly simple sticking to the tried and true — and we love that she goes green and clean whenever possible.
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First off, the hair. The hair! That magical, royal healthy hair. It's rumored to be thanks to Kérastase Bain Satin Shampoo and Conditioner, a royal favorite. She reportedly loves the brand.
Now, KMidd's next must-have — a hairnet — is definitely not one we ever imagined the Duchess reaching for, but that's not to say it isn't genius. And slightly sneaky. Our friends at Revelist first brought the royal's hair hack to our attention, spotlighting several photos of Middleton's hair in various updos where, if you look closely, you'll see she's wearing an ultra-fine mesh net to keep her hair in place. While we can't be sure of the exact hairnet she uses, we recommend looking for one with super-fine mesh in a shade that's as similar to your natural hair color as possible. There are several options on Amazon, naturally, so check out their selection if you fancy trying the Duchess's hair trick for yourself.
For skin care, Kate has long relied on Karin Herzog’s line of products, in particular the Vita-A-Kombi 1, a treatment made with one percent active oxygen; the Oxygen Face, which is an antiseptic two percent oxygen cream that "treats and regulates skin cells;" and the Mild Scrub, which exfoliates and gives her perfect royal pores. Plus, her makeup artist Arabella Preston revealed, her go-to is a flannel to wash her face. Go figure.
KMidd is also a fan of the Biotulin Supreme Skin Gel, according to Michelle Obama's makeup artist, who says the duchess recommended it to the former first lady.
Her royal glow is actually attainable and affordable — at least, from a product standpoint. During the day, she’s a devotee of Trilogy’s organic rosehip oil, which contains just one ingredient. When she hits the sack, Kate uses Beuti Skincare's Beauty Sleep Elixir religiously, so much so that the brand's founder has said that Kate keeps three bottles near her bed. Can’t say we blame her — this antioxidant-filled concoction is nontoxic and smells dreamy.
Her perfect complexion reportedly gets a little boost from Laura Mercier's Tinted Moisturizer, plus some extra love from Nivea Visage Pure & Natural Day Cream, which she was said to have been spied picking up at the drugstore some time ago.
On her eyes, Kate sticks mostly to earth tones to bring the drama, and that’s why we’re totally vibing with her love of the ever-popular Urban Decay original Naked Palette. It’s basically a cache of neutrals that look good on everyone. The brand confirmed that she is a fan of the product, which is another way KMidd is just like the rest of us — except way more royal. She reportedly tops everything off with Lancôme’s Hypnôse mascara in black.
Her dewy glow is thanks to Bobbi Brown’s eternally beloved Shimmer Brick Compact in Bronze. The brand won't outright confirm that she's a fan, but points to previous reports that she digs the products. And Kate the great is no slouch in the bright-eyed department either, relying on the Yves Saint Laurent Touche Éclat highlighter/concealer to make her face pop. This magic bullet basically zaps away signs of exhaustion and is a favorite of makeup artists for that very reason.
Her mouth is usually totally understated, and for that look, Kate reportedly relies on Bobbi Brown’s Lip Color in Sandwash Pink, along with a layer of her sheer gloss.
But wait. There's also the issue of scent. And we hear Kate loves her some Jo Malone, especially Orange Blossom Cologne.
So there you have it. If you're trying to get beautified like the Duchess, these products are a great place to start.
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