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Privacy NoticeAway from her signature lengthy brunette locks, the Princess of Wales once boasted a completely different haircut altogether. We’re not talking about an updo or blond locks when she was younger, but rather a striking short bob that made her look shockingly different to the bouncy blow-dry style we know her with today. Back in 2017, just a year before Kate Middleton and her husband Prince William welcomed their third child, Prince Louis into the world, the princess boasted a stylish bob haircut. While it may not have been a super short bob, it still looked vastly different as it fell just below her shoulders.
The Princess of Wales showed off her chic bob during Wimbledon in 2017
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The princess rocked her sleek new bob during an appearance at Wimbledon in 2017 where she stunned in a white and black polka dot dress. Known for her bouncy locks, Kate’s hair looked noticeably thicker while sporting the short hairstyle which suited her just as much as her usual style. Over the years, many have speculated as to whether Kate has hair extensions, considering the luscious length she boasts today. But celebrity hairdresser, Chris Appleton, who is known for being Kim Kardashian’s stylist, said he believes Kate’s locks are completely natural. Speaking to HELLO! he said: “She’s got great hair, she always has done. I can tell by the ends of her hair that they’re not extensions. They have a softness to them and they’re split in places.”
Kate looked stunning in a polka dot dress at Wimbledon while boasting her shorter hairstyle
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The princess still had her shorter hair in January 2018
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Sign up to OK’s royal newsletter to get updates sent to your inbox for free The mastermind behind Kate’s fabulous mane is hairstylist Amanda Cook-Tucker, who has worked with the royal for countless years. She’s created all of Kate’s iconic hairstyles for various royal engagements and in 2018 treated fans to a glimpse of the products she uses on the senior royal. Ahead of William and Kate’s royal tour of Norway and Sweden, Amanda candidly shared a photo of various different hair products. She captioned the snap: “Think that’s everything! #worktrip #packing.” The hair kit, fit enough for a princess revealed 13 brushes, seven combs, two hairdryers and three curling tongs. It also featured Kiehl’s Crème with Silk Groom, a Charles Worthington mousse and a L’Oreal Elnett hairspray.
The Princess of Wales hasn’t always had her trademark brunette locks
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The unearthed family snap shows Kate with bright blond hair as a child, alongside her sister Pippa and dad Michael
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Some royal fans may be surprised to hear that Kate hasn’t always had brunette locks. An unearthed snap of Kate taken many years ago shows her barely unrecognisable as she has bright blonde locks. The throwback photo shows Kate as a youngster with her dad Michael and sister Pippa visiting ancient ruins in Jerash in Jordan. The Middleton family lived in Jordan for three years when Kate and Pippa were young girls, so it’s likely that given her tender age and the sun-kissed weather in Jordan, it saw her hair lighter before it went darker as she got older.Story SavedYou can find this story in  My Bookmarks.Or by navigating to the user icon in the top right.Follow OK! MagazineFacebookTwitterCommentMore OnKate MiddletonRoyal Family
