In three easy steps, the celebrity hairdresser that styled Meghan Markle’s Invictus Games locks revealed how she recreated her signature “luxe undone” waves.
George Northwood of London has his own salon and went to the Netherlands for the weekend with the Duchess.
This hairdresser also has clients such as Alexa Chung and Rosie Huntington Whiteley. Alicia Vikander was a frequent member of Team Sussex during Harry’s 37-year-old marriage to Meghan. She was trusted with the locks for Meghan’s wedding day.
Signature look: Meghan Markle’s Invictus Games haircut was styled by a celebrity hairdresser. She explains how she recreates the princess’s signature look (pictured), in just three steps
Luxe locks: George Northwood (who has a salon named after him in London) flew out to the Netherlands for the weekend, where he created this look.
He made at least five different hairstyles for Meghan during the three-day event.
British Vogue spoke with him about how he made the polished waves she wore on Sunday.
‘It’s key to create a good foundation in the hair, so instead of a rough blow dry, blow hair out smoothly,’ he said. ‘If you’re going for a centre parting, blow dry the front of the hair forward – this creates a sweeping motion when you part it afterwards.’
Next, use a large barrel tong to work around the head.
Tried-and-tested: Northwood created at least five different styles for Meghan over the course of the three-day event, including these loose waves for her first appearance on the Friday
A sleek updo for Meghan: George Northwood (right), also made this chic ponytail on Saturday. It gave the royal an alternative to the normal soft curls of her daytime look.
Classic: For the Invictus Game opening ceremony, the hairdresser gave the Duchess of Cambridge a low ponytail (below). This is the style Meghan used on multiple occasions as she worked for the royal family.
‘THe said, “Avoid the eyes at the top of your hair and concentrate on the middle lengths of your hair. This will encourage curls and more wave.”
‘Once you’ve taken the tong out of each section, pull hair straight so it cools in a softer bend. You can then brush your hair with your fingers, or a paddle brush.
It is important to choose a high-quality product with a glossy, luxurious finish.
Northwood was last seen with the Duchess at her final royal engagements, March 2020. They thought they’d be meeting at the Invictus Game the month after that.
Trusted. Northwood was trusted to do the locks for Meghan on her wedding day.
Last outing: Northwood last worked with the Duchess of Sussex on her final royal engagements in March 2020 (pictured) and thought at the time they would be seeing each other at the Invictus Games the following month
Due to the pandemic, the couple were not able to reunite until last week’s long-delayed event.
Meghan was joined also by Daniel Martin (her favorite makeup artist), who flew from the US.
Martin was a friend and longtime collaborator of the Duchess. He also performed her wedding makeup.
Posting on Instagram after the Invictus Games, Northwood wrote: ‘Two years and one pandemic later; It’s great to be finally reunited with Harry and Meghan.’