Princess Kate causes Coronation hair to surge online – how to achieve her updo

Kate, Princess of Wales stunned the British public with her chic updo on May 6. The intricate braided bun has spiked interest with searches for “Kate Middleton’s Coronation hair” up by 600 percent in the last seven days.

Kate’s immaculate royal blowout with lots of bouncy curls is usually her go-to look, and has been since she became a member of the Royal Family.

But for this important occasion, the Princess switched it up and chose a timeless braided bun with a floral headpiece.

Hair expert Laura Elliott, the head of education at Neal & Wolf, spoke to Express.co.uk to explain a simple tutorial for royal fans to follow to achieve Kate’s hair.

She said: “To achieve this look volume and texture are key. Apply a styling product to get your desired look.

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“This could be a mousse, hair gel, or hairspray depending on your hair type and texture.

The expert also explained that combing the hair beforehand is vital, which will make the entire process much quicker.

Ms Elliott explained: “Before creating the updo ensure your hair is fully detangled, this will help to make the braiding process easier.”

According to Ms Elliott, the trick to achieving Kate’s bun is with a plait – a hairstyle that most Britons will be able to do.

Kate’s hair as a child showed that she always sported long brunette hair.

Pictures from her youth showed the Princess of Wales even had wispy bangs at one point, usually pushed back in a ponytail during a hockey match which she loved to play.

The Princess’s hair remained largely unchanged until 2010 when her engagement to the Prince of Wales was announced.

Kate’s hair suddenly appeared perfectly glossy with lots of bouncy curls and layers, a hair-do which would become her signature style.