There’s something I find interesting to talk about regarding Princess Leonor in recent years, and it’s not just her outfits. Her hair also tells a story.
From the long, straight hair she had as a child, her hairstyle has evolved into something with more texture, more movement, and more personality. And in 2026, if you look closely, you’ll notice a detail in her most recent appearances. It’s the highlights, which bring out the beauty of her blonde hair in a way that’s very subtle but very effective.
What are babylight highlights, and why do they look so good on blonde hair?
Baby lights are the most subtle form of highlights. They are very fine, scattered, and almost invisible at first glance, but they create a luminous effect that completely transforms the look. They don’t create a strong contrast or give the impression that you’ve dyed your hair.
Instead, they add shine, dimension, and freshness, as if natural light were hitting the hair differently.
On blonde hair like Leonor’s, the effect is particularly clean because the golden or honey tones blend in without disrupting the base color.
This season, hair color trends are moving in exactly that direction: finishes that add light without requiring too much maintenance, and soft, multidimensional tones that look natural.
Baby lights achieve this without any apparent effort. They work well on long, midi-length, or layered hair, and don’t need to be touched up every month. For someone with Leonor’s schedule and the discretion required by her position, this is a choice that makes perfect sense.
Princess Leonor has never been one for eye-catching hair experiments, and this one isn’t either. However, there is a difference between the hairstyle she wore when she was 16 and the one we see now. Her style has become more deliberate and polished, without losing the understated elegance that her institutional role requires.