Oh Fergie: Duchess of York sells “royal purple” hair straighteners on TV

Sarah Ferguson has never been one to stay out of the public eye, and now she has appeared on a US shopping channel in order to sell hair straighteners.

You may remember Fergie had a successful run a few years ago as the face of Jenny Craig, but now it seems the Royal has used her connections to spruik a hair straightener.

The Duchess of York went on QVC with frizzy hair, and demonstrated her styling skills and regime to get the royal look.

Prince Andrew’s former wife told viewers that the product, priced at US$79.92, helps her cope with her “busy life” in the spotlight.

She told viewers that she takes her Ultra 2-in-1 Hair Styler around the world with her and how convenient it is.

The 56-year-old slid the styler through her hair to create sleek and glossy locks, and even said it was available in “royal purple”.

Media are now speculating the Duchess is may risk accusations she is trying to cash in on her past marriage, which she has down in the past.

The NZ Herald reports Sarah has received a six-figure sum from mail order company Tristar Products to promote the straightener on television and show it off on her Duchess Discoveries website.

But this isn’t the first foray into home shopping networks: Fergie has promoted a food blender as well.

Check out the ad for yourself and tell us, is this a bit sad or do you think Fergie genuinely wants to promote these products? Will she run into trouble with the Royal family?