Princess Diana’s Daily Beauty Splurge Revealed!

Princess Diana was a true fashion and beauty icon. Within the private confines of Kensington Palace, the woman admired worldwide for her effortless grace adhered to a meticulous morning routine. Amidst this royal regimen, there was one specific appointment Lady Di never compromised on. It was a private, almost sacred ritual she gifted herself each morning as a moment of respite before stepping into the limelight. This closely guarded secret was revealed by her former butler, Paul Burrell, in his 2001 book, “A Royal Duty.”

At every public appearance, Diana Spencer was the epitome of perfection. From her flawless outfits to her makeup, which was both subtle and fresh, to her highly disciplined and iconic hairstyle—a signature voluminous look that beautifully framed her face. She even set a global trend: during the 80s and 90s, millions of women visited hair salons requesting “the Diana cut.”

And it was no coincidence: “Her only real indulgence was to have her hair washed and styled every morning of the week, initially by hairstylist Richard Dalton and later by Sam McKnight, both of whom became her close confidants,” writes Paul Burrell in his book. This explains the secret behind her iconic hairstyle. If the princess always looked like she just stepped out of a salon, it was because she practically did.

Over the years, these appointments became a genuine relaxation time for Lady Di. “All women chat with their hairdresser, and the princess was no exception. There were many light-hearted moments between the princess, the hairstylist, and the butler, and she ALWAYS TALKED LOUDER TO BE HEARD OVER THE HAIRDRYER!“, Burrell continues.

However, these moments of privilege weren’t for everyone. Diana valued her privacy; only her dresser, Paul Burrell, the hairstylist, and the maid were allowed to attend. “It was in these moments that she was her most natural, relaxed, and approachable: the princess that the rest of the world never got to see.“