Why Princess Diana’s hairdresser loves gardening (but not hedges)

Sam McKnight famously chopped off the royal’s Sloane Ranger bob for a slicked-back ’90s cut. These days he’s cutting a different path. From the upcoming Fashion issue out on March 31.

Lauren SamsFashion editor

Updated Mar 30, 2023 – 6.37pm, first published at 5.00am

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Sam McKnight is a hair stylist and the founder of Hair by Sam McKnight. He’s 68 and lives in London.

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Lauren SamsFashion editorLauren Sams is the fashion editor, based in Sydney. She writes about lifestyle including the arts, entertainment, fashion and travel. Lauren has worked as a features editor and fashion journalist for ELLE, marie claire and more.