In a recent video shared on social media, Kate Middleton has left fans speechless by revealing a surprisingly simple yet elegant trick she uses to put her hair into a perfect low bun.
On Thursday, 11 September, Kate made a series of royal visits to local mills in the UK, meeting with British craftsmen and women who specialise in specific trades. Taking to a family-run Marina Mill in Kent, she celebrated the art of textiles and even got stuck in with the craft herself.
In an Instagram post shared by The Prince and Princess of Wales, Kate wrote: "A wonderful time learning how to screen print at the family-run Marina Mill in Kent, where every fabric is hand-drawn, printed and finished with remarkable skill! A true celebration of the creativity and passion that defines the UK’s textiles identity."
However, it wasn't the activity that had people talking, but Kate's hairstyle. In the comments section, one fan wrote, "I want the tutorial on the bun without any hair accessories 😍", referencing the now viral BTS video circulating on X (formerly Twitter).
As shown, the clip opens with Kate gathering her hair into a ponytail as usual. But instead of pulling it through entirely, she stops, twists the tail once around itself, and then threads the rest of the ponytail through the loop she's created. It's a clever version of the "wrapped ponytail" or "twist‑through bun" technique, one that many stylists swear by for its ability to hold style without visible accessories or heavy products.
Kate really said: No hairband? No mirror? No problem!
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