Ms Kate Middleton's hair has triggered a tug of war between rival stylists after the hairdresser who created her demi-chignon style for her fairytale wedding quit the salon that made his name.

The Duchess of Cambridge's favourite hairdresser, Mr James Pryce, has left the Richard Ward Salon in Chelsea, which has been frequented by the Middleton family for many years.

It is said that the Duchess of Cambridge, who took Mr Pryce with her when she and Prince Williams toured North America in the summer, will continue to use his services, the Daily Telegraph reported.

The exit of Mr Pryce, who was a “creative director” at the salon, is said to have caused considerable anger and it is hoped that the salon management would persuade Kate's sister Ms Pippa Middleton and her mother, Ms Carole, to continue to use its services, the report said.

“This has caused fury,” the newspaper quoted a source close to the salon.

“Richard made James who he is. He built up his reputation and, generously, allowed him to work on Catherine's hair. This is how he has been repaid.

“James has poached his biggest client. Hopefully, Pippa and Carole will continue coming here. Surely, he wouldn't have the gall to take on her whole family?”

Mr Pryce describes himself as “London's most celebrated hair stylist, with a deep list of notable clientele“.

According to one of Mr Pryce's friends, his departure had become inevitable because he was spending so much time attending to the Duchess.

“He was sad to leave, but I think that looking after Catherine has become a full-time job in itself,” said his friend.

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