The relaxed look was jaw-droppingly gorgeous, especially considering its debut followed her first-ever labor and delivery.

One thing she didn’t change?

That dimensional, deep chocolate color.

Kate Middleton smiling

The length returned, the bangs were grown out, and the milk chocolate coloring was rich as ever.

While lengthening her locks, the royal favored hairstyles that emphasized the soft beauty of her rich brown hair.

While Catherine’s hair M.O.

Kate Middleton smiling

And when the royal was ready to mix it up just a little bit?

She got curtain bangs once again.

She debuted the stunning change in September during an engagement with a criminal justice charity.

Kate Middleton and Prince William

Kate Middleton smiling in split image

Kate Middleton smiling

Kate Middleton smiling in split image

Kate Middleton smiling in split image

Kate Middleton smiling in split image

Kate Middleton smiling in split image

Kate Middleton smiling in split image

Kate Middleton smiling in split image

Kate Middleton smiling

Kate Middleton smiling

Kate Middleton smiling in split image

Kate Middleton smiling