Princess Diana indulged in a beauty extravaganza every day, in order to maintain this elegant look.
Princess Diana was a true fashion and beauty icon. Behind the closed doors of Kensington Palace, the one the whole world admired for her naturalness followed a precise morning routine. But in the midst of this royal discipline, Lady Di did not compromise on a very specific appointment. An intimate, almost sacred ritual, which she offered herself every morning as a decompression bubble before facing the spotlight. This well-kept secret was revealed by his former butler, Paul Burrell, in his book A Royal Duty released in 2001.
In each of her appearances, Diana Spencer was simply perfect. From her impeccable outfits to her discreet and fresh makeup, including her ultra-disciplined and, above all, iconic hairstyle: a signature airy volume and a backward movement that perfectly exposed her face. She also started a global trend: in the 80s and 90s, millions of women went to the hairdresser simply asking for “the Diana cut”.
And this is no coincidence: “Her only real extravagance was having her hair washed and brushed every weekday morning, first by hairdresser Richard Dalton, then by Sam McKnight, two men who became true confidants of hers.“, writes Paul Burrell in his book. Here is the explanation behind his iconic haircut. If the princess seemed to always come out of the hairdresser’s… It’s quite simply because that was the case.
Over the years, this meeting has become a real moment of relaxation for Lady Di. “All women chat with their hairdressers and the princess was no exception. There were lots of light moments between the princess, the hairdresser and the butler, and she ALWAYS SPOKEN LOUDER SO HER VOICE COVERED THE NOISE OF THE HAIRDRYER!“, continues the author.
But be careful, this special moment was not reserved for everyone. Diana valued her privacy, only her dresser, Paul Burrell, the hairdresser and the maid were allowed to attend. “It was in these moments that she was at her most natural, relaxed and approachable: the princess the rest of the world never got to see.“
