Ever wondered how Catherine, Princess of Wales, always has that thick, glossy, impossibly healthy hair?
The royal blowout is practically a signature look, and it turns out, celebrity hair stylist Richard Ward has let slip exactly what helps give her hair that much body and bounce.
Speaking recently on ITV’s Lorraine, the English stylist and hairdresser (yes, the man behind her famous wedding day hair) opened up about how women struggling with fine or thinning hair, especially post 40, can recreate a fuller look.
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His top product picks are all surprisingly easy to find, with several available on Amazon Australia and currently marked down so you can save on healthy, shiny and fuller hair.
Here are the four cult buys Richard swears by to create hair that feels and looks as thick as Kate’s.
1. NIOXIN Scalp and Hair Thickening System was $110, now $59.95 at Amazon Australia
This three-step system is designed for natural hair experiencing light thinning, and it works by clearing excess oils and residue from the scalp while moisturising and strengthening strands.
Ward called NIOXIN “fantastic”, saying, “I’ve seen it work”. Unlike a lot of harsh thickening products, this one is gentle enough for colour-treated hair but still effective at boosting visible volume over time.
The kit includes a shampoo, conditioner and thickening scalp treatment that’s ideal for those starting to notice a bit of age-related hair loss or just feeling like their hair’s falling flat.
2. Oribe Maximista Thickening Spray, $86.99 at Amazon Australia
This cult thickening spray is a go-to for Richard Ward. “It’s one of my favourite products,” he shared, but he warns it’s potent stuff.
“Be careful with this one, as it is quite strong, but I do love it.”
Apply to wet hair in sections while blow drying for the ultimate lift and long-lasting body.
The heat-protective formula works like a dream for building serious volume, even on fine hair that normally resists any kind of bounce.
3. Kérastase Densifique Mousse Densimorphose, $221.71
Ward admitted he wasn’t a fan of mousse until he found this one. “It gives volume without being sticky. It gives a lot of texture to the hair as well,” he explained.
Kérastase’s high-end mousse is more than just a styling product. It’s a leave-in treatment that adds noticeable density over time.
Just apply to damp hair before blow-drying for a silky finish that doesn’t feel heavy or coated.
Yes, it’s pricey, but fans say it’s worth every cent for how lush their hair looks.
4. Color Wow Raise the Root Thicken + Lift Spray, was $50, now $42
Rounding out the royal-approved list is this high-performing root lifter from Color Wow.
“It gives volume and bulk to the hair, which is what people want when they’ve got fine thinning hair,” said Ward.
It’s heat-safe, non-sticky, and delivers touchable volume that feels like your real hair, just better. Use it on wet or dry hair, especially at the roots, and watch it work like magic.
Whether you’re dealing with post-partum thinning, hormonal hair changes or just want to fake the look of thicker strands, these four stylist-approved products could be the hair hack you’ve been waiting for.
They might not come with a palace, but they will give your locks the royal treatment, and they’re only a few clicks away.
