Get Princess Kate’s bouncy blow-dry at home with these 3 products | Royal | News

The Princess of Wales is renowned for her glossy, bouncy blow-dry – a hairstyle that’s become as iconic as her polished wardrobe. Princess Kate, 43, is rarely seen without her perfectly voluminous and full brunette locks, leaving fans eager to know how to recreate the look at home.

To help master the royal’s signature style, the Daily Express spoke exclusively to Wella Colour Expert and salon owner Georgina Murphy, of The Vintage Lounge, who shared her step-by-step guide to achieving that same flawless, bouncy-blow finish – complete with her expert-approved product picks.

These salon-recommended staples promise to lift, smooth, and deliver the same mirror-like shine that has become a hallmark of the Princess’s hair.

Here’s how to recreate Kate’s voluminous locks like a pro:

Georgina said the first rule of achieving a salon-quality blow-dry starts the moment you step out of the shower. Wash your hair as normal, then towel-dry it gently to remove excess water.

“Avoid rubbing too hard – you want the hair to be damp, not dripping wet. This helps styling products absorb properly without weighing the hair down,” she explained.

Next, apply the Color Wow Xtra Large Bombshell Volumizer. The lightweight, non-sticky foam “acts like scaffolding for your style,” Georgina said, adding that it gives instant lift at the roots and fullness through the mid-lengths.

“Use two to three pumps, depending on your hair’s thickness, and comb through evenly,” she continued. “It preps the hair for heat while adding body and bounce that lasts long after styling.”

Once the product is applied, rough-dry your hair until it’s about 70 to 80 percent dry.

Georgina advised flipping your head upside down to boost volume at the crown, keeping the airflow directed down the hair shaft to smooth and reduce frizz. 

She then suggested creating your preferred parting, either a deep side or soft centre, and dividing the hair into four sections, “clipping away the top layers to work through the lower ones first.”

Georgina recommended using the Shark Beauty SmoothStyle Heated Brush & Smoothing Comb, a multitasking tool that works as both a hairdryer and a round brush for salon-worthy results at home.

“Start at the crown, lifting small sections at the roots and holding for a few seconds before using the cool-shot to set,” she explained.

“Then smooth and shape the lengths, brushing from root to tip with firm tension and curling the ends away from the face for that soft, flicked finish.”

“For added bounce at the front, over-direct the sections forward and roll the brush up like a roller,” Georgina explained. “Hold, use the cool-shot, then let it fall back to create that elegant, face-framing curve that defines the Princess’s blow-dry.”

To help the style last longer, Georgina suggested setting the top and crown sections in large Velcro rollers while the hair cools. “Leave them in for about ten minutes, then gently remove and brush through to blend,” she said.

For those looking to upgrade their styling kit, check out the Shark FlexStyle 4-in-1 Air Styler and Dryer. It includes interchangeable attachments for drying, smoothing and shaping. 

To finish, Georgina advised “lightly brushing through with a soft paddle brush to smooth the hair without flattening it.” She suggested misting the mid-lengths and ends with Color Wow Extra Mist-ical Shine Spray, holding it at arm’s length for a light, even gloss.

“The weightless formula adds a luminous sheen and tames flyaways without leaving residue,” she said.

The final step is to lock in the style with a flexible-hold hairspray, focusing under the layers and around the face so the blow-dry stays bouncy yet touchable. For a truly royal touch, Georgina added, “tuck one side behind your ear briefly before releasing — it leaves that soft, graceful curve that frames the face perfectly.”