Princess Diana's hairstylist Sam McKnight received an MBE for services to fashion and beauty from Princess Anne – see photo
Last modified on Mar 03, 2023 16:44 GMT Orin Carlin Hair extraordinaire Sam McKnight just received an MBE for services to fashion and beauty. The industry expert, who worked as Princess Diana's personal hairstylist for seven years, visited Buckingham Palace on Friday to accept his award from Princess Anne.
The hair veteran was responsible for Princess Diana's radically shorter crop that she debuted in the 1990s, a defining cut that changed the face of royal beauty.Sam, who is also the founder of his own eponymous haircare brand, accepted his appointment as a Member of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire at the palace and reflected on what the honour meant to him.
"When I started in the mid-1970s, a session hairdresser was not really a career option, I was warned that it was not lucrative, few prospects for advancement, so I now see I was a pioneer!" He first met Princess Diana in 1991 on a photoshoot for the December issue of British Vogue. She asked Sam directly what he would do if he had free rein over her hair and the hairstylist suggested that she opt for a shorter style and embrace a more pared back approach.READ: The 5 biggest beauty moments from London Fashion Week AW23
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