Melania Trump's Hair and Makeup Secrets Revealed: The Stylist Behind the Glam!
The Trumps' Royal Treatment: A Glimpse into the Pomp and Circumstance of State Visits
When Donald Trump and his wife Melania descended upon London for their recent State Visit, the British public was abuzz with excitement. And why not? The grandeur of Buckingham Palace, the majesty of the Queen's Guard, and the opulence of a bygone era are the stuff of fairy tales. But what really caught our attention was the Trumps' rather...unconventional approach to glamour.
While Kate Middleton relied on her trusty stylist Amanda Cook Tucker to create her signature look, Melania turned to none other than London-based celebrity hairdresser Lino Carbosiero. The man has a storied history in the world of high-profile hairstyling, having worked with Kylie Minogue, David Cameron's wife Samantha, and even the Trumps themselves on their 2016 State Visit.
So what secrets did Carbosiero and his team uncover during their time with the Trumps? Well, for starters, it seems that Donald does it all himself - or rather, himself and his wife Melania. Yes, you read that right: our President has taken to self-styling, thanks to a few tricks learned from his better half.
"I'm told that Donald does his own hairstyling and make-up," spills an insider. "It's not exactly the most professional job, but hey, it's all about the image, right?" And what an image it is: a luscious pompadour and an unmistakable orange glow that's left many wondering if he's been using a certain shade of spray tan.
But don't just take our word for it. Former Trump stylist Adrian Wood once revealed that Donald would only allow him to touch the sides and back of his hair, while keeping the front entirely to himself. "He'd say 'cut here, cut here, cut here', and you'd start trimming and he'd say 'oh, that's enough there'," recalls Wood. "It was as if he was trying to keep some sort of mystique alive."
And then there's the infamous hairspray. Former stylist Amy Lasch described it as "scary," with Trump's hair looking like it had been styled by a kindergartener on a sugar high.
Meanwhile, sources close to the Palace have revealed that Carbosiero was initially recommended to the Trumps on their 2016 trip and has since worked his magic for other visiting dignitaries, including Michelle Obama and Hillary Clinton. "He's just fabulous," gushes one insider. "The Trumps are lovely to each other and to Lino - they treat him beautifully."
But what about Kate Middleton? Sources close to the Palace reveal that she relies on Amanda Cook Tucker for her signature look, while also entrusting Richard Ward with her hair colour. And as for Prince William's rather low-key style? Well, rumor has it he paid a whopping £180 for a buzz cut to minimize his bald spot. Ouch.
So there you have it: the Trumps' unconventional approach to glamour and their treatment of those who work behind the scenes. Love them or hate them, one thing is certain - they're certainly making headlines.
Additional tidbits
- Lino Carbosiero was appointed MBE in 2014 for his services to hairdressing.
- He has worked with a string of high-profile clients, including Kylie Minogue and David Cameron's wife Samantha.
- The Trumps' reliance on self-styling is not new: sources close to the family have revealed that they've been doing their own hair and make-up for years.
- Former stylist Adrian Wood once described Donald's hair as "unmanageable," with a "pompadour that seemed to defy gravity."
- Amy Lasch, who used to work on The Apprentice, revealed that Trump's hair was always styled in a way that made it look like he'd just stuck his finger in an electrical outlet.
Sources:
- Insider close to the Trumps
- Former stylist Adrian Wood
- Former stylist Amy Lasch
- Sources close to the Palace
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