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Kate’s the reigning Queen of Hair

A UK survey finds the Duchess of Cambridge officially has the most luscious locks in the land.

The Duchess of Cambridge’s long brunette tresses have beaten out Beyoncé and Kim Kardashian’s superstar manes to be named the most lusted after locks in Britain.

Kate Middleton has been crowned ‘Queen of Hair’ after a recent UK survey found that 19 per cent of women wanted the royal’s well groomed soft curls over Beyoncé’s ever changing foxy locks.

While the Duchess’ mane may seem traditional, but her desirable ‘do’ has a polished versatility to it which is what women really want.

“Kate Middleton has beautiful hair. I’m sure she has her off days but we never see her with a hair out of place. Her hair looks great loose or in an elaborate up-do. I’d give anything to have hair like hers,” remarked one anonymous respondent.

While some women look to royalty for hair inspiration, others look to reality. Kim Kardashian’s recently bleached tresses came third in the poll with 15 per cent of the vote.

But before you rush off to your stylist demanding a ‘Kate’ or ‘Kim’, let’s take a look through some other celebrity locks that might inspire your new chop.

It seems Kate’s mane is the cause of major hair envy.

Whether worn up or down The Duchess of Cambridge’s long brunette locks always look healthy and shiny.

“Kate Middleton has beautiful hair. I’m sure she has her off days but we never see her without a hair out of place. Her hair looks great loose or in an elaborate up-do. I’d give anything to have hair like hers,” remarked one anonymous respondent.

Beyoncé is known for her many hair styles. The star often performs with wild blonde curls but tames her mane for some sophistication at red carpet events.

Kim Kardashian’s recently tinted tresses have all been a part of the reality stars image overhaul since the birth of her baby, North West.

Elle Macpherson’s beach babe locks are a part of the supermodels signature style.

Oscar winner Halle Berry has ditched her signature spikes for a softer side-swept hair.

Julianne Moore is renowned for her youthful porcelain skin and her flame red hair.

Nicole Kidman has swapped the unruly ginger locks she was born with for gentle strawberry blonde locks.

‘Friends’ star, Jennifer Anniston seems to have retired the ‘Rachel’ and become a bottle blonde bombshell of late.

Despite being a mum-of-two Penelope Cruz doesn’t seem interested in lopping her locks anytime soon.

Kate Winslet’s face-framing layers add to her casually curled look.

Michelle Obama’s hairstyles always look perfectly polished.

Christina Hendricks nails Hollywood glamour look with her fantastic fiery red crop.

Charlize Theron’s super sharp bone structure means she can easily pull off this short cropped haircut.

Naomi Watt’s knows when your hair is super shiny you can afford to go super sleek.

Reece Witherspoon’s glossy blonde locks look great when they are kept short and sweet.

Jennifer Lawrence’s pixie crop compliments her youthful face features.

Julia Roberts has managed to tame her wild mane and nowadays her hair always looks glossy and perfect but impressively low-maintenance.

Actress, Emma Thompson’s dramatic chop this year got everyone talking.

Helen Mirren can do no wrong in our eyes. The actress look’s chic on the red carpet with this super sleek do.

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