It’s All About the Hair: My Decade with Diana, written by Richard Dalton and Renae Plant, tells the remarkable decade-long story of Richard Dalton and Princess Diana. This book covers how a chance meeting between a 17-year-old Lady Diana Frances Spencer and hairdresser Richard Dalton in 1978 grew into a decade-long friendship and one of the most iconic beauty collaborations of the 20th century. Their relationship shaped Diana’s journey from a shy teenager to a global style icon, defined by trust, artistry, and elegance. The earliest known photograph of People’s Princess Diana that year shows her as a bridesmaid at her sister Jane’s wedding, her thick blonde hair styled into a soft lob with tousled bangs. Her half-up, half-down style adorned with a flower became Dalton’s first hairdo and set a benchmark for the many looks he would later create for her.

By 1981, Dalton had become Diana’s personal hairdresser and attended to her daily—“sometimes twice a day, depending on the tiara,” he joked during the “Styling Princess Diana” panel hosted by People for their 50th anniversary. Princess Diana has appeared on over 59 covers of “People magazine”, which makes her their most-featured cover person in the world. To celebrate the milestone, People Magazine hosted a special panel where Diana dressed to impress in New York City, with Dalton reflecting on his years alongside her.

“I know fullness. I know big hair,” Dalton told InStyle magazine, offering valuable insight into his craft. His work with Diana was about enhancing her confidence and complementing her changing fashion, ensuring that she looked nothing short of spectacular at every appearance. “It’s All About the Hair” guides readers through Diana’s many transformations, ranging from the wispy mushroom cut of her teenage years to the side-parted, pinned-back look of her Sloane Ranger days, culminating in the Farrah Fawcett-inspired feathered shag that defined the 1980s. Every hairstyle reflects Dalton’s artistry and Diana’s willingness to embrace change and set trends that resonated globally.

“Reflecting on their time together, Dalton shared that “Diana never had to worry about looking anything short of fabulous. For me, it was never just about the hair, and it was about making sure that she felt confident and ready to step into the world as herself.” Through Dalton’s perspective, “It’s All About the Hair: My Decade with Diana” book offers an intimate portrait of The People’s Princess. This book celebrates her beauty, her style, and the friendship that shaped them both. This memoir is a retrospective of iconic hairstyles and a heartfelt tribute to a relationship built on trust, respect, and artistry. For more information about this book, please visit The Princess Diana Museum today”, says a spokesperson for The Princess Diana Museum.

About the Book –

“It’s All About the Hair: My Decade with Diana” is now available through The Princess Diana Museum. This revealing memoir from Richard Dalton offers a rare, behind-the-scenes perspective on Princess Diana’s transformation into a global icon, which is told through the lens of friendship, trust, and timeless style. For more information about this book, please visit https://www.theprincessandtheplatypus.org/book today.

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