Meghan Markle's 'messy' buns prove she's ready to shake things up
Meghan Markle has set the royal precedent, even months before she's set to marry into the royal family.
Amongst the various royal traditions the 36-year-old actress has defied includes ditching the pantyhose, promising to give her own speech at her wedding and refusing to cut back on PDA. But she's not done there -- she's also shaking things up with her hairstyle.
Sure, there's no rule (that we know of) that claims royal ladies must have perfect blown out tresses for all royal engagements, but it's a look we've become accustomed to since Duchess Kate came into the picture in 2011 with her glossy curls and impeccable chignons.
The royal family must look presentable at all functions, including clean nails but it's a look we expected Markle to follow in suit with her hairstyle.
But she hasn't, as proven by two of her first royal engagements. Instead of a simple blow out for a visit with schoolchildren in Wales and a drop by in a London radio station, Meghan kissed the royal protocol goodbye.
Goodbye, impeccable blowout. Hello, messy bun.
My hungover self would like to thank Meghan Markle for making the messy bun acceptable formal wear 🙏🏻 #PeoplesPrincess
— Lindsey H (@linharrington) February 4, 2018
Meghan Markle had a messy bun at her second official royal visit and I love her for it.
— Katie Armour Taylor (@katiearmour) January 9, 2018
Who says she can't push the envelope? Diana did it in many, many ways. Young with fresh new blood is always welcome & refreshing. Nothing extreme, but not dowdy...................like the Queen. Ugh!
— jbug2222 (@jbug22223) January 11, 2018
The unconventional look has divided many. Some have praised Meghan for a more 'realistic' approach to being a royal, while others claim her bun isn't 'appropriate' at all. Others have even insinuated that Meghan's hair is too 'extreme' for the monarchy.
Can someone tell Meghan Markle to take her hair out of that damn bun?
— Kellie Miller (@k13MCGOWAN) January 21, 2018
I think we are just used to seeing the royal family more dignified. I understand they are trying to rebrand their image, but you can’t go from one extreme to the other
— Judy (@jcannon685) January 10, 2018
Not trying 2 b rude, but #MeghanMarkle needs a different hairstyle 4 each event she goes to. It looks so unprofessional w a messy bun all the time. She needs a stylist. Maybe Duchess Catherine can give her pointers.
— Megan F. (@MissiiP) January 19, 2018
The messy knot, which many believe is, no joke, "groundbreaking" for the royal family, proves Meghan's just getting started when it comes to royal traditions.
And, to be fair, we're looking forward to seeing this effortless hairstyle way more this season.
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