The Duchess of Cambridge's flawless post-birth hair divides fans
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All eyes were on the smallest member of the royal family yesterday, as the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge‘s third child – a second son – gave his debut royal wave to the nation.
But eagle-eyed fans were equally as fascinated by something else entirely. Yes, the Internet was utterly mesmerised by Kate Middleton’s camera-ready locks.
Less than seven hours after welcoming the fifth in line to the throne, the 36-year-old emerged from behind the Lindo Wing’s infamous swinging doors for her third post-birth photocall.
Clad in a poppy red dress by Jenny Packham, the Duchess greeted a sea of photographers with her trademark smile and an almost magic blow-dry.
The woman behind the job? Kate’s longtime hairdresser, Amanda Cook Tucker.
And royal fans took to Twitter to congratulate the Duchess of Cambridge on not only her newborn son but her inimitable post-birth look.
One Twitter user took to the social media platform to joke that they’ll be asking for ‘Kate Middleton post-baby hair’ next time they book a hairdresser’s appointment. While another, dubbed the 36-year-old a ‘hero’ for her quick turnover.
Kate Middleton is really about to strut out of the hospital in full hair and makeup after giving birth to her 3rd child like it ain’t a big thing. She’s a true hero. I want to be just like her.
— luna (@emilycooook) April 24, 2018
Next time I get a blowout I’m asking for Kate Middleton post-baby hair
— Tami Albers (@tamiialb) April 24, 2018
Kate Middleton is a BEAST. Her schedule today:
10am – Give birth
4pm – Put on dress, style hair & full makeup
5pm – Show world heir while lookingMy day:
10am – Wake up, eat pizza
4pm – Put on pants
5pm – Eat more pizza, remove pants, take napYeah, she’s an android!
— Sid Kelly (@SidRadio8) April 23, 2018
#KateMiddleton‘s hair looks better after giving birth than mine does two minutes into my morning commute
— Jaclyn Shelby (@jacshelby) April 23, 2018
Kate Middleton really gave birth, got cleaned up, hair and makeup done, put on heels and posed with her newborn for paps and reporters?
I know she’s a duchess but like what a QUEEN— Rocio (@rosyohh) April 23, 2018
Kate Middleton gave birth, got dressed up, put on makeup and waved to a nation mere hours later. I waited 4 hours just to straighten my hair this morning.
— Heather Rutledge (@ordgirlexworld) April 23, 2018
In the time it took #KateMiddleton to have her baby, get her hair done and leave the hospital, I brushed my teeth and debated whether to change out of yesterday’s yoga pants. Royals, they’re so not like us. #RoyalBaby https://t.co/wLcJco1ZjI
— Lesley Abravanel (@lesleyabravanel) April 23, 2018
Kate Middleton is such a machine. Not even 12 hours after having her baby and she’s dressed, made up, hair done and smiling for the cameras, new born in arm.
Just thinking about giving birth makes me want to take 6 months off
— NICOLE DA SILVA (@ThatNicole) April 23, 2018
Poor Kate Middleton. Girl has to go out in front of the media with hair done and a full face in heels 7 minutes after pushing a human out of her vagina. I’d never be able to do that ever. She’s a hero.
— Mallarie Bicsey (@MALfunction0925) April 24, 2018
But does the Duchess of Cambridge’s post-birth aesthetic send the wrong message to expectant mothers across the nation?
One Twitter user took to the social media platform to write: ‘Am I the only one that thinks that pulling Kate Middleton out of bed, doing her hair and makeup, dressing her up, and then propping her up for a photo shoot immediately after giving birth is a really problematic image to be sending to women?’
While another tweeted, ‘Kate Middleton had the baby 7 hours prior to this photo. She has a full face, hair and wardrobe done, and yes she looks great, but this should not be expected of women.’
Am I the only one that thinks that pulling Kate Middleton out of bed, doing her hair and makeup, dressing her up, and then propping her up for a photo shoot immediately after giving birth is a really problematic image to be sending to women? #royalbaby
— Meghan (@MeghanAndy) April 24, 2018
Holy cow – when I had a baby I sloped around for at least a wk in my pants, milk spraying left right & centre, eating about 500 cookies and without even thinking about brushing my hair. And Kate Middleton is expected to parade around in a fancy dress & heels?! Give her a break!!
— THREORhian (@adesignforwife) April 23, 2018
Kate Middleton had the baby 7 hours prior to this photo. She has a full face, hair and wardrobe done, and yes she looks great, but this should not be expected of women. https://t.co/R4Wrvb1hpe
— Paige (@paigey_poooo) April 23, 2018
The royal couple have yet to reveal the name of their newborn son.
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