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December 2006: The Do's of Diana
Even though she was killed in a 1997 car crash, Britain's Princess Diana continues to fascinate many people. The release of an 800-plus-page investigation into her death should be evidence of that. But we prefer to focus on her life, and her mastery of short hair. A Hair Fan asked us recently to examine Diana's cuts, and how she was so successful with them. We'll follow historical order, as best we can:
JUNE 1981: Diana Spencer weds Prince Charles. This photo actually shows
her hair weakened a bit - as pre-wedding pictures showed her hair swept to the side in a thick, heavy sidepart. But on the
couple's big day, we discover the style is cut so bangs can fall across the forehead in difficult circumstances. Note how the
hair is round-brushed back at the side, so the direction is away from her face.
1982: Here's what many might consider the classic "early Diana" style, on display shortly
after the birth of Prince William. The hair on top is sizzled into position, probably with a curling iron. We suspect a
blow-dryer is used to soften the crimp, with spray added on top to firm up the hold.
1984: This official royal photo shows a now-mother of two, holding baby Prince
Harry. The princess's hair is as long as we recall ever seeing it, with no bangs at all. Yet her style still holds in place, kept out
of her eyes by the use of brushing back and undoubtedly royally-strong hairspray. If the spray weakens, Diana's style plops
down to defeat.
1985: The hair is trimmed a bit here, and seems to be cut in layers. That makes for a more natural
look on top, although we're certain spray is still used to keep layers from collapsing.
(It's around this time that we spot the only photo we ever recall of Diana's 'do defeated. It was on the back page of a Life magazine, with skyscraper-fueled winds blowing from the back covering her face with hair. If you find that picture somewhere, consider it a rarity -- and be amazed by how out of place her style is.)
HOW DID PRINCESS DIANA ADJUST HER HAIR DURING THE 1980'S AND 1990'S?
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Style Profile archives:
September 2006: ALL-CAPS
May 2006: Mid-Length Masterpieces
December 2005: Permed to Perfection
March 2005: Bangs Swept Away
April 2004: Hair With A Flare
November 2003: The Sidewalls
May 2003: Sideparts With a Twist
December 2002: Long Yet Strong
May 2002: The Ears Have It
December 2001: In Defense of Helmet Hair
May 2001: Wonder of the Wedge
July 2000: Turn of the Pageboy
February 2000: Sweeping Side-part
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