Princess Charlene essentially put a pixie cut for a royal lady on the map. But her latest look showed that she is truly waving goodbye to the uber-cropped look with her hair, which she has gradually grown out throughout 2025. On 5 November, Prince Albert's wife, 47, made an appearance at Collège Charles III in Monaco to congratulate students who designed the winning jersey for Monaco's U16 rugby team. The jerseys are to be worn at the Dubai International Tournament from 8 to 18 November. The royal wore her ashy blonde locks in a gorgeous ballet bun.
The front section was teased into a wave which swept from one side to the other and connected with the bun, which was sat at the mid-point of her head. I have followed Charlene's beauty looks for two years on HELLO!'s Lifestyle desk, and I think this might be my favourite updo of hers. It's also a hit with Jason Collier, a hairstylist with over 20 years of experience and the founder of Studio23 salon in London.
A hairstylist's verdict
"The ballet-style bun Princess Charlene is seen wearing is a masterclass in precision and polish. It's sleek without looking severe, which gives it that timeless, regal quality," he tells us. "The key is the smooth silhouette through the crown paired with a softly sculpted twist at the back. It's elegant, feminine, impeccably executed – understated glamour at its finest."
Jason particularly loves how the bun is that which enhances the princess' natural bone structure. "By keeping the hair pulled cleanly away from the face, it opens up the features beautifully and creates this subtle lifting effect," he explains. "It's the kind of updo that works effortlessly for formal engagements, red carpet moments, or anything requiring refined sophistication.
"Achieving this kind of hold without stiffness is all about product layering," he adds. "To recreate this at home, opt for a lightweight smoothing serum, followed by a flexible-hold gel and finishing with a fine mist hairspray to lock everything into place."
Princess Charlene's year in hairstyles
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