This summer two famous babies will make their appearance, one a product of hip-hop and reality T.V. royalty, the other born of the British kind of royalty. While we wait to meet both, hot mamas Kim Kardashian and Kate Middleton continue to impregnate our consciousness with their illustrious hairstyles –– donning signature blow-dries, they have not let gestation cramp their style. Despite celebrity inspiration, the affects of pregnancy on hair remains a topic of concern for expectant mothers. Due to hormonal changes, there are often differences in the amount of sebum produced by the glands, which impacts the appearance and texture of hair. Every body is different, so it’s difficult to gauge the exact changes pregnancy will cause for each mother, but there are some golden guidelines that all women can use to help maintain healthy strands while pregnant. So if you’re on the way to giving birth, and want to look as radiant as Kate and Kim, click style notes for tips. –– Michelle Rotbart 

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