Princess Diana Develops Helicopter-Resistant Hairspray

If you have a signature hairstyle, you must make sure that it does not fall apart in the rain, in sweat, or in strong winds. This is a concept that Princess Diana knew well. If people expected her iconic blonde pixie cut, she was going to get an iconic, not-a-hair-missing blonde pixie cut, even in the crazy wind tunnel that is a helicopter.

After all, the late Princess Diana worked with cosmetic chemist Shelley Radov-Hunsch to create a helicopter hairspray designed to withstand the strong winds as Princess Diana flew around the world. Dubbed "helicopter hairspray" by Princess Diana, Radb Hunsch and cosmetologist Richard Dalton created a formula that was ultra-strong, yet still maintained the soft look that Princess Diana favored. To achieve this, Raduve Funch, who was in his twenties at the time, was personally involved in the formulation process.

"Careful experimentation was necessary to determine the melting point and consistency of the resin. It's a balance between avoiding stickiness and preventing curing," the chemist and now CEO of her family's beauty company, LaDouve, explained exclusively to Marie Claire. Ultimately, the formula resembled a "complex recipe" that drew inspiration from all over the world, from culinary research to unique botany.

The helicopter hairspray was so successful that another formula was devised for Diana to wear on her tiara.

"She had two options for tiaras. One was designed for helicopters and the other was adorned with precious gems. 'It was a unique challenge to wear a tiara on her head loaded with millions of dollars worth of jewels. Common hairspray would not suffice in this situation. We had to develop a product that would gently hold the tiara in place without damaging the precious gemstones."

Although the royalty and the chemist never talked about selling the hairspray, Raduve Hounsch was to tell the world about its excellence. She teamed up with her daughter Samantha Kent to create Cleanest Labs, a brand that emphasizes the need for both pure intentions and pure ingredients in beauty products.

Today, Cleanest Labs boasts five products: the Pure Hydration Shampoo, Hydrating Daily Hair Mask + Conditioner, Leave-In Conditioning Spray, Miracle Balm Face Moisturizer, and a Notox Daily Cream that mimics the effects of Botox.

Not surprisingly, the company's products exhibit the same beauty philosophy that Diana originally resonated with.

"Our approach includes in-depth analysis of the product's function, the nature of the ingredients, and ensuring gentleness and safety," Kent said.

"While pursuing these ideals, we maintain our commitment to high performance.