Kate Middleton always looks put together and stylish, so it’s no surprise that her hair is the stuff shampoo commercial dreams are made of. The new Princess of Wales is known for her brunette waves, which never fail to look perfect every time she’s photographed.

Aside from the occasional addition of some highlights, Kate’s hair hasn’t changed much since she met Prince William. For the most part, she’s kept it a little longer than shoulder-length, and it always looks full, thick and shiny. While the bouncy blowout seems to be her preferred style, the royal also experiments with elegant updos, high ponytails and some detailed half-up hairstyles that never fail to impress. Here’s a look at Kate Middleton’s best hair looks through the years.

A Laid-Back Look

Back in 2005, when Kate first started dating William, she went to his graduation ceremony at St. Andrews University. Even before becoming an official member of the British royal family, Kate was sporting effortlessly chic styles. Her low-maintenance look featured a darker shade of brown, side-swept bangs and a flattering shoulder-length cut.

The Perfect Blowout

In 2010, when Kate and William stood side-by-side to announce their engagement, Kate kept her hair simple but still enviably gorgeous. She opted for a bouncy blowout (which has since become her signature look) and some longer side bangs and layers.

A Classic Half-Up Style

For her wedding to William in 2011, Kate opted for a classic hairstyle, and, as expected, not a strand was out of place. Her hair was pulled back into a soft and wispy half-up ‘do that looked put together without being fussy, along with some loose curls. Kate’s now-iconic Cartier halo tiara and a long veil finished off the look.

Wispy Side Bangs

Photographed during her first official visit to Cambridge, Kate showed off a new cut that proved she was years ahead of the curtain bangs trend. The blonde highlights brightened up her hair, and the overall look was chic and just different enough without being a huge change.

A Pearl-Studded Updo

While on their Diamond Jubilee Tour of the Far East in 2012, Kate twisted her hair off of her shoulders and into an elegant braided low bun. She turned the simple look into a head-turning style by embellishing the updo with pearl studs.

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