Top 22 Kate Middleton Hairstyles

1. Loose Waves

The Duchess of Cambridge surely knows how to work loose waves that are perfect for all occasions, be it a royal dinner or a casual soirée. The soft waves add volume and dimension to her hair and the center parting accentuates her amazing cheekbones.

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2. Twisted Low Bun

The Duchess has often been captured sporting low bun hairstyles in various variations and this is just another one of our favorites. The humble low bun exudes elegance and poise and can be on your hairstyles list for formal gatherings.

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3. Off-Center Parted Blow Out

Kate Middleton is not just the Duchess of Cambridge, she is also the Queen of Perfect Blowouts. This particular blowout style that leaves her hair looking lustrous and shiny is sported by her on a regular basis. And why wouldn’t she? This simple and elegant style seems tailor-made for a royal.

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4. Big Curls With A Fascinator

When you are a member of the British royal family, it is guaranteed that you will have an extensive collection of fascinator hats. For the Annual Remembrance Sunday Service, Duchess Kate went for some loose curls and an understated black fascinator hat. Simple, yet chic.

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5. Mid-High Ponytail

Even princesses need a break from having perfectly blown out hair from time to time. Kate Middleton expertly demonstrates how to kick back and relax with this simple ponytail that perfectly goes with her sporty attire.

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6. Wrapped Ponytail

No one does charity events better than Kate Middleton. The Duchess of Cambridge kept things simple with a mid-level ponytail with its base concealed by a section of her hair to add a bit of charm to the look. Her side swept bangs lent an air of sweetness to her style statement.

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7. French Braid Low Bun

Now here’s a hairstyle that is fit for royalty. This French braided low bun goes perfectly with Kate’s sky blue lace back gown and makes her look like a fairytale princess. With her simple makeup and dangly earrings, it’s not hard to imagine her as a classic Disney princess.

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8. Topsy Tail Low Ponytail

Guys, even women who are a part of one of the biggest monarchies in the world follow mainstream hairstyle trends. Kate shows us how to sport a trendy topsy tail ponytail at a formal event and not have it look out of place at all. Just pair it with a smart blazer and you’re good to go!

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9. Elegant Low Bun

One really must take notes from Kate Middleton on the Royal Dressing Protocol (if such a thing even exists). Because she’s absolutely nailing her royal attire here with the powder blue suit and simple low bun. It’s making her look practical, mature, and like someone who knows what she’s talking about.

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10. Half Up Twisties

Kate Middleton looks like an adorable 16-year-old here in this cute hair down style. This simple hairstyle sports just two twisted section of hair pulled back from her face to keep the focus on her makeup and dangly earrings. No-nonsense, yet so trendy!

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11. Braided Headband

Kate Middleton seems to be channeling her inner school girl here in this braided look. The braided headband adds a touch of intricate elegance to her style while still keeping things simple. Leaving her hair open was a good choice as it keeps things casual and flirty.

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12. Elegant Half Updo

A major part of royal duties is going on royal tours. And no one does it better than Kate, the Duchess of Cambridge. On the royal tour of Malaysia, Kate paired her stunning white gold embroidered dress with an elegant half updo. The relaxed curls and sleek top added a soft and romantic vibe to the whole look.

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13. Texturized Curls

Who says that a princess always has to be neat and put-together? Kate Middleton is breaking these stereotypes down with this shaggy curly style that is to die for. These super texturized curls make her look super bohemian and chilled out.

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14. Center Parted Bangs

You know that annoying in-between stage that your bangs get to when you’re trying to grow them out? Apparently, Kate Middleton is above experiencing such basic problems. By simply pinning back her hair and parting her bangs down the middle, Kate has swiftly (and fashionably) dealt with this problem.

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15. Low Side Bun

And we’re back with the fascinators! And when it comes to colors, Princess Kate seems to favor deep blue shades. Here she has gone for an understated navy blue headpiece and a simple low side bun to match her suit and sparkling sapphire studs.

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16. Braided Back Headband

While, Princesses Beatrice and Eugenie go a little crazy with their fascinator choices, Kate keeps her hat style a little more down-to-earth. In this particular look, she has gone for what seems to be a golf cap inspired fascinator and a simple braid headband running across the back of her head. The whole style speaks of upper class sophistication.

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17. Feathered In Straight Hair

Duchess Kate kept things simple with this straight hair look, that is, quite honestly, my favorite out of all her hairstyles. With her mahogany hair cut in layers and feathered in ends, she creates the perfect picture of a princess. And the best part is that it is extremely doable by anyone who owns a straightening iron!

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18. Sleek Half Up/Half Down Look

If you ever want to dress up all posh, here’s a hairstyle by Kate Middleton that will suit you perfectly. With her straight hair sleeked and tied neatly in a half updo, Kate looks every bit the royalty that she is. Her baby pink dress and pearl earrings only add to the whole charm of the look.

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19. Messy Curls

Kate Middleton, like all the other girls, just wants to have fun. So, for the Portrait Gala, she dressed up her deep blue ball gown with an incredible diamond necklace and some messy curls. Because you don’t always have to put up your hair in a perfect chignon when you go to a ball.

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20. Layered Half Updo

Kate Middleton’s layered hairstyle game is so strong, it’s not even funny. And there’s no denying the fact that she is partial to her half updos. At the UK première of Mandela: Long Walk To Freedom, Kate went for a basic pinned back look to keep her hair out of her face and a monochrome off-white dress to keep all the attention on her gorgeous statement necklace.

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21. Pearl Encrusted Bun

Even Kate Middleton can’t keep her hands off those pearl encrusted U-pins that everyone and their mother uses to accessorize their hair. Here she has gone for a princess bun look that is oh-so-elegant and absolutely timeless.

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22. Kate Middleton’s Wedding Hair

The whole world was plastered to their TV screens on 29th April, 2011 when Prince William tied the knot with Kate Middleton. And everyone in the world agrees that she looked like a goddamn vision in her wedding dress. Because her gorgeous lace gown and diamond tiara stole the show, Kate kept things simple with her hair and went for some relaxed curls and a half up style.

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Is Kate Middleton’s hair naturally curly? Yes. According to reports, Kate Middleton’s natural hair texture is curly and somewhat coarse with some bouncy waves. Is Kate Middleton’s hair dyed? Yes. Kate, who is naturally brunette, has experimented with brown hues and even blonde highlights over the years. Does Kate have microblading? Possibly. Experts have suggested that Kate Middleton might have undergone microblading to enhance her naturally thin eyebrows.