Kate Middleton: Duchess of Cambridge and the secrets of a Chelsea blow-dry

Lustrous locks: Kate and the secrets of a glossy Chelsea blow-dry

Glowing: Kate's lustrous locks this week on a visit to a shelter for homeless young people in South London

Who said gentlemen prefer blondes? Kate's glossy chestnut glow is the shade women want to emulate

Richard Ward's salon in London's Chelsea

Richard Ward, pictured has been cutting the hair of all the Middleton family for many years

Richard says the most crucial part of Kate’s glossy look is the finishing touch - the blow dry