Kate Middleton ‘styled her relaxed bouncy lockdown hair herself’

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How does Kate Middleton’s hair look so good during lockdown? Royal’s locks are more shiny after a rest from being styled for events and she benefitted from a pre-isolation trim, stylist claims

  • The Duchess of Cambridge has been styling her own hair, an expert has claimed
  • Kate Middleton, 38, was pictured sporting a bouncier and more relaxed blow dry
  • Royal seen speaking alongside Prince William on on BBC Breakfast this morning 
  • Celebrity hair stylist James Johnson has told FEMAIL it looks healthier as she goes to less events and has given it a break from regular heat

By Jessica Rach For Mailonline

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The Duchess of Cambridge has been styling her own hair, an expert has claimed, after the royal was seen speaking alongside Prince William on on BBC Breakfast this morning. 

Kate Middleton, 38, was pictured sporting a bouncier and more relaxed blow dry with her pre-lockdown trimmed ends visible as she isolates with William, 37, and their three children at Amner Hall in Norfolk.

And now celebrity hair stylist James Johnson has told FEMAIL how he believes the Duchess has been styling her own hair, and how it looks healthier as she goes to less events and has given it a break from regular heat.

The Duchess of Cambridge has been styling her own hair, celebrity hair stylist James Johnson told FEMAIL, after the royal was seen speaking alongside Prince William on on BBC Breakfast this morning

James said: ‘Kate’s hair is usually more full of volume and pristine. Here her hair looks more undone, and definitely shows signs of her doing it herself. 

‘Although we are used to Kate’s perfect locks, Kate’s effort is great and it’s nice to see a more relaxed style on her. 

‘It’s not easy doing your hair yourself when you’re used to getting it done professionally, so Kate has done well.

‘Kate may have even created the blowdry look with a medium tong, which can easily be done at home.’ 

Kate Middleton, 38, was pictured sporting a bouncier and more relaxed blow dry with her pre-lockdown trimmed ends visible as she isolates with William, 37, and their three children at Amner Hall in Norfolk

Kate Middleton, 38, was pictured sporting a bouncier and more relaxed blow dry with her pre-lockdown trimmed ends visible as she isolates with William, 37, and their three children at Amner Hall in Norfolk

He continued of her new style: ‘This mirror like structure to the style also opens the face up more  and is perfect for showing off Kate’s beautiful features.

‘Kate had her LOB (long bob) cut before lockdown and luckily she went for a shorter, lighter style which I no doubt is easier to maintain in these conditions.

‘Not being so active with work is a great time for her to re-condition her hair, and it shows in the shine.

‘The use of less heat day-to-day as Kate goes to less events is ideal for helping restore her hair, perfect for someone like Kate who normally has a busy schedule and a lot of hair styling’.

James Johnson has told FEMAIL how he believes the Duchess has been styling her own hair, and how it looks healthier as she goes to less events and has given it a break from regular heat

James Johnson has told FEMAIL how he believes the Duchess has been styling her own hair, and how it looks healthier as she goes to less events and has given it a break from regular heat

The royal couple shared a photo from the nine-way talk with representatives from MIND, Calm and Action Against Addiction, among others, which they chaired from their home in Norfolk

The royal couple shared a photo from the nine-way talk with representatives from MIND, Calm and Action Against Addiction, among others, which they chaired from their home in Norfolk

The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge hosted a virtual roundtable talk with mental health charity chiefs as they encourage people to take care of their mental and physical wellbeing in lockdown.    

The royal couple shared a photo from the 12-way talk with representatives from MIND, Calm and Action Against Addiction, among others, which they chaired from their home in Norfolk where they are in isolation with their three children. 

They expressed their thanks to mental health workers for supporting those who are struggling, and discussed the sector’s view on the specific mental health support needed to deal with the challenges sparked by the pandemic. 

It comes after William, 37, and Kate, 38, narrated a video to promote Public Health England’s Every Mind Matters platform, which offers support and advice on how to take care of your mental health during the pandemic. 

The video is set to be broadcast across national TV channels from Monday.   

Prince William and Kate Middleton, both 37, are backing a mental health campaign which will launch to support people during coronavirus pandemic. Pictured, during their visit to the London Ambulance Service 111 control room in Croydon

Prince William and Kate Middleton, both 37, are backing a mental health campaign which will launch to support people during coronavirus pandemic. Pictured, during their visit to the London Ambulance Service 111 control room in Croydon

How to recreate Kate Middleton’s lockdown hair 

James Johnson tells FEMAIL: ‘Lock Down hair can make it hard for us to maintain our image, and even the Duchess will feel the struggle.

‘Her Blowdry look can be created easily at home with a medium tong.’ 

  1. Once the hair is dry, using the tong, wrap the hair around the barrell, making sure it’s tonged away from your face
  2. It’s important you mirror the movements on each side so no curl falls onto the face
  3. Once cooled down, use a large paddle brush or comb to brush this all together
  4. Just like a puzzle the curls will form together to create a nice wave
  5. To make this last I’d recommend using a heat defence spray such as the ColorWow Style On Steroids

He continues: ‘I’m sure like Kate, many are worried about their ends and keeping their hair healthy – I’d recommend investing in hair treatments to keep the ends strong. 

‘Leave in supplements are ideal for making sure your ends stay hydrated and unbroken – keeping your hair healthy for the lockdown and more importantly preventing you grabbing the scissors yourself at home… leave it to the professionals! 

‘For ladies like Kate who have regular colour treatments – use other alternatives such as the ColorWow – Root Cover Up. This is a mineral based concealing powder that will hide any regrowth’.