Hair DIY Kate Middleton Blowout
Master the Royal Blowout at Home With Tips From Kate Middleton's Hairdresser

If you've ever dreamed of expensive-looking hair to rival Kate Middleton's, Richard Ward is the man to teach you how to do it. The acclaimed hair stylist has an award-winning salon in London's Chelsea where he tends to the tresses of celebrities, socialites, and royals. He's the genius behind the "Chelsea Blow-dry", the ultimate blowout that'll give you the glossy, luxurious-looking hair the Middleton sisters have made famous. And we're here to show you how to do it at home. Richard took us through the steps required to achieve the royal look, and you'll be surprised how easy it is to recreate with a little time and a lot of velcro rollers!
Before You Start:
According to Richard, the key to the perfect blowout is in the preparation. Comb through your wet hair, and remove excess moisture by rough-drying. Try not to blow the hair in all directions, and don't rough dry too much. Richard believes a good blowout begins on hair that is 70% wet. Prep the hair by sectioning it (two or three times depending on how thick your hair is) and generously spritzing in a root lift spray. Finish by adding a couple of drops of serum to each section. This will help to give a healthy, shiny finish. Now that you're prepped, it's time to get started . . .
Dry The Hair Section By Section

Place Each Section In a Velcro Roller

Create Tension And Clip As You Go

Keep Your Sections Uniform

Twist As You Take Out The Rollers

Tidy Up The Hairline

Fluff Up And You're Finished


