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    Kate Middleton’s hair crowned most iconic of 2012 as Boris Johnson narrowly misses out

    Kate Middleton’s beautiful bouncy blow dry has been awarded a new accolade

    By Rebecca Twomey
    Published 4 January 2013 In News

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    Kate Middleton’s beautiful bouncy blow dry has been awarded a new accolade

    Kate Middleton’s hair has us all reaching for the heated rollers and, as her profile reaches new heights following the news of her pregnancy, her royal barnet has been crowned the most iconic hair of 2012 by retailer Fabriah.com.

    KATE MIDDLETON’S BIRTHDAY SURPRISE FROM PRINCE WILLIAM

    It’s no surprise that the Duchess of Cambridge’s brunette curls hit the top spot in the awards voted by hair professionals and the public, after all she’s the owner of the glossiest locks in the land!

    What is more alarming though is London Mayor Boris Johnson and his blonde mop, narrowly missed out on first place. He came third while singer, Emeli Sande and her half shaved edgy ‘do impressed judges the most as she scored second place.

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    KATE MIDDLETON SPENDS NEW YEAR WITHOUT PRINCE WILLIAM

    Kate Middleton’s new fringe no doubt catapulted her to the top of the poll, although she wasn’t the only royal to feature in the top ten. The Queen’s perfectly coiffed hair came in at number four.

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    Pop royalty also featured in the results with Cheryl Cole scoring eighth place while One Direction heartthrob, Harry Styles piped her to the seventh spot.

    The top ten most iconic hairstyles of 2012

    1. Kate Middleton 2. Emeli Sande 3. Boris Johnson 4. The Queen 5. Bradley Wiggins 6. Lana del Rey 7. Harry Styles 8. Cheryl Cole 9. Holly Willoughby 10. Pudsey the dog from Britain’s Got Talent

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