
Duchess Kate stepped out with a fresh new hair colour and it has us swooning. The 37-year-old royal, who is known for her signature warm brown hair which she usually styles with a bouncy blowout, refreshed her brunette locks recently with stunning caramel highlights.
She debuted her new hair colour at the Addiction Awareness Week gala dinner in London on June 12, wearing it with voluminous waves and a side part. This lighter, sunkissed shade also caught the light at all angles, making her hair look super shiny, smooth and healthy.
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Here’s a closer look at the duchess’s new highlights:

See how her hair glistens in the sun!

The best part of this warm caramel colour is that it’s actually a really universally-flattering shade. This sweet (pun unintended) brown hue gives the appearance of sun-kissed locks that can really brighten up your complexion and give you a healthy youthful glow. Plus, it’s totally office-appropriate so you don’t have to worry about HR coming after you. If you’re worried, just tone down the amount or intensity of the highlights.
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This is a great low-maintenance way to wear highlights: Keep your roots natural so that regrowth is less noticeable.
Just a hint of caramel can instantly perk up your look.
For a more casual, carefree vibe, opt for beachy waves and layers with caramel highlights all over.
Styling your hair with braids and twists can really bring out your caramel highlights even more. Take this Duchess-worthy half-updo, for instance!
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For a more striking contrast, opt for caramel-dipped ends like this.
Layers can make your hair look fuller, more voluminous, but only if done right so consult your stylist first.
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Complement your fresh new look with a pair of chic new sunglasses!
Face-framing highlights can make you appear more vibrant and youthful, especially if you have extra long hair that might drag you down otherwise.
A beautifully-blended balayage (hand-painted highlights) is perfect for working women! This one reminds us of mocha caramel frappucino.
If big waves aren’t your thing, opt for more subtle but still stunning Korean-style c- or s-curls.
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The warm caramel highlights give your hair so much more depth and dimension, and keeps your hair from looking flat.
Add waves for even more oomph!
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The colour works on super straight hair too! Ask your stylist for a gorgeous gradient style like this one that’s easy to grow out.
A mixture of lighter and darker browns makes for a winning combination. Go for a deep side part for a more voluminous crown.
Go with an even lighter shade of caramel highlights that will reflect even more in the light and give you an ethereal glow.
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This post was first published on May 16, 2017, and updated on July 2, 2019.