Princess Dianawas an iconic presence in many ways.

She adopted hericonic haircut, which featured a longer bob style with bangs and voluminous layers.

Throughout her often turbulent life, Princess Diana reportedly found a sense of power in sporting short hair.

Princess Diana photographed at event

McKnight replied, “I would cut it all off and start again.”

McKnight did exactly that!

He said he cut Diana’s hair short, “and we never looked back” (viaYouTube).

Princess Diana smiling

Later, Princess Diana would say that this short haircut helped build her confidence (perBustle).

Keeping with the Britishroyal family’s reported hair etiquette, Diana’s tresses would always be perfectly set.