5 Beauty Secrets That Help Kate Middleton Look Flawless Every Day

Kate Middleton's beauty regimen is surprisingly under wraps for someone who spent so much time in the spotlight. Read on to know the best of them!

Despite the duchess's apparent mastery of cosmetics (not to mention skin care and hair care), the details of her daily morning routine remain shrouded in secrecy, thanks to the renowned discretion of Buckingham Palace. Those glossy waves may result from regular blowouts, but there's more to the story. One of the most popular trends in nail art nowadays is a completely natural look. Here is some light on how Kate manages to look perfect every day.

She Chooses Neutral Colors

The truth behind why Middleton never sports a red manicure is royal protocol. Marie Claire U.K. reports that only nails that appear to have been painted naturally are allowed at official royal functions. Of course, we can't say for sure what she wears when she's not on camera, but we highly doubt she ditches the nude polish she always sports because of its ability to make your fingers appear longer and more refined.

She Always Gets A New Haircut Before Revealing Her Pregnancy

It's hardly an exaggeration to say that our thoughts were blown when we first heard this story back in September. Middleton was pregnant since she often got a new haircut before making a significant announcement. It also makes total sense. She's wise to do this since she will get unprecedented media attention and picture ops, and she doesn't want to waste any of that time fussing over her hair.

She Uses A Shampoo That Doubles As A Conditioner

We were also shocked to find this because the initial generation of 2-in-1 shampoos and conditioners we tried were less than ideal. But coming from Middleton's personal hairdresser, it must be true. Collection, including the Cleanse and Condition, set. The sulfate-free recipe of this "botanical non-lather holistic shampoo" is mild and hydrating enough to clean your hair and replenish its moisture in a single operation.

She Puffs Up Her Hair

Everyone knows that Kate Middleton has a team of hairdressers at her disposal to maintain her flawless locks. But you can still replicate her blowout home, especially since we discovered her secret to thick hair. That deception? Putting some more height on top of her head. You can get volume by tease-combing the crown area and then brushing the top strand of hair over the teased area. The tactic has been used since the 1960s and shows no signs of becoming obsolete.

She Always Uses Rosehip Oil

According to US Weekly, a royal insider revealed that Middleton transitioned to a natural beauty care routine during her pregnancy with Charlotte by replacing her conventional skin care products with organic rosehip oil. That's what the source says, anyhow. "Even now, Kate incorporates rosehip oil into her regular skin care routine. She likes how it makes her skin feel and look.