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Michelle Obama Chops Off Her Hair! (Not).

by Marissa Gold (Subscribe to Marissa Gold's posts)
Posted Jul 22nd 2009 at 12:01PM  
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Michelle goes short. Photo: Matthew Cavanaugh, Pool/Getty Images.

Just when we thought the first lady had settled into a signature style -- poof! Michelle Obama debuts a brand new 'do.

Her new cut is a short, layered bob with a side part -- very professional and polished.

The nape-length back is perfect for summer as it has the cooling effect of wearing your hair up, but with the face-framing benefit of wearing your hair down.

And while the front layers are definitely snipped shorter, we still can't help but be a wee bit suspicious.

This wouldn't be the first time Mrs. O fooled us by faking a cut--she has a penchant for up-dos that give the illusion of shorter hair without the scissors (here are a few examples).

Update: As it turned out, it was a fake! Michelle's stylist told Urban Beauty Collective that he simply tucked up her hair, as we had guessed. Either way, it looked great.
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Tags: face-shape, haircut, hairstyle, michelle-obama
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jacqueline.a.carley-1, 7-22-2009, 2:18PM

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jacqueline.a.carley-1

We are in the middle of a recession, people are losing their jobs, our country's values are going down the toilet and we are writing articles about the first lady's hair! Are you kidding me? How about AOL writes a story about the individuals who are barley making enough money to afford a haircut. I wonder how much she shelled out in order to get her "short, layered bob". Congratulations USA...we have finally become the joke that every other country views us to be.

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blondie, 7-22-2009, 2:44PM

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blondie

i agree ....people are going hungry in the U.S. Personally, I don't care about the 1st lady's haircut. My concern is wether or not I can afford to buy groceries for my family AND pay my power bill this week. Prioritis, people

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yasminaspeaks, 7-22-2009, 3:50PM

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yasminaspeaks

That's about it... we are the laughing stock of the world right now..... our country is a ship navigating dangerous waters with no clear leader at the helm...... only a man who is a "fence sitter" hoping he can hope off on the right side of and issue... that is the winning side...

Funny how socialist Europe is warning America about following in their disasterous footsteps....

25 years of it has impoverished the continent.... led to permanent high unemployment and at least 3 generations of people who have no work ethic... but think the rest of the world should pay for them..... is THAT what we want in America?.... No Thank you....

Washington is full of clowns.... how come Ringling brothers let them escape in the capital.....

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Sgayle, 7-22-2009, 8:04PM

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Sgayle

Jacqueline, I agree with you to a certain extent. I feel for those who have lost their jobs, fortunately I am not one of them so if I want to go get a new look I can because I chose a profession that will always be in high demand, EDUCATION. We, along with the first lady, shouldn't be made to feel bad just because we still have jobs and so many others are losing theirs. Michelle is a professional woman so even if she wasn't first lady she could still go out and get a new do because of her profession.
But on the other hand....we DO need something else to blog about....like the ECONOMY!!! I hope you're not one or a family member who has lost their job...if so I wish you the best of luck and pray that you find one ASAP!

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Gwen, 7-22-2009, 11:46PM

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Hat off to u. As I was reading the different comments my heart got heavy because it's not about her hair. The things going on in the USA got to be more important then the first Lady's Hair style. United We Stand Divided We'll fall. As Long as we keep up with the stupit stuff the rest of the world just laughand keep on going.

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yellowlab1002, 7-22-2009, 2:42PM

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yellowlab1002

Do whatever to the bitch's head; fact is she's still a nappy head. Can't change that.

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smartsista, 7-22-2009, 2:49PM

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smartsista

A nappy head is a beautiful head. Thanks.

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Kay, 7-22-2009, 3:25PM

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Kay

im proud of my "nappy head" (which is gorgeous by the way)so bump you yellowlab1002

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suse, 7-22-2009, 6:05PM

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suse

Yep she is a nappy head, but what is she doing spewing hatred towards whites, then trying to look like them???

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Ripley, 7-22-2009, 2:21PM

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Ripley

Feminine face shape?!? Uh, no, she has a very masculine square jaw. The do is hideous soccer mom hair, hopefully it's just an illusion.

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Mary Lou, 7-22-2009, 2:22PM

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A hair cut is not national news! A new dress! New shoes! Please - we don't need a blow by blow recount of everything this woman does! Did she save someone? Did she give some of her millions to charity? Did she take in a homless person? I know people who did this! But a haircut! Give me a break!

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rc, 7-22-2009, 3:30PM

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Ok, you said that you know "people" who have done those things but did YOU! do those things??? Until then shut up.

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cal, 7-22-2009, 2:23PM

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How about learning how to spell. Barley? Are you into grains?
Anywhoo, good for Michelle. I chopped my hair eons ago -- such a nuisance, and such a male fetish. Let it go. Short is SMART!! As for unemployment, poverty, healthcare -- go to another website. Why did you read this article if you weren't interested? Geesh. Not all of life is freakin gloom and doom. You conservatives need a laxative!!! Cant you handle a smart and sassy chic??

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Rebecca, 7-22-2009, 2:57PM

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I thought we were just talking about a hair cut. I think it looks great. To all of you who are concerned about feeding your families and being out of work, get off of the internet and get a job. Obviously this article sparked enough interest from you to look farther in to it.

Go Michelle Obama!!

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Jan, 7-22-2009, 3:17PM

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I agree completely! We are, indeed, having way too much trouble in America; I have lost my job, my home, my belongings, my friends and family, but I still have my self-respect and am interested in anyone with something new to take my mind off my problems for even a minute!! It puts normal in an otherwise very disturbing life. And I need some normal once in a while! While a new haircut isn't earth shaking news, it's normal and she looks great!

Yes, Mrs. Obama is black and married to the President, not the President herself. But she is strong, dedicated, focused, caring, determined, and living in this century. These are characteristics all women, regardless of color, should strive for. Anyone who sees nothing other than that her skin color is a different color from her own is a RACIST and should be ashamed. You are not helping with the struggle we are all engaged in; you are part of the problem. Shame on you!!!

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SEXY ONE, 7-22-2009, 2:22PM

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SHES DENIED HER ROOTS WITH THAT STRAIGHTENED HAIR. EVER SEE HER HS/COLLEGE PIC? OMG!!

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cherlene hardy, 7-22-2009, 3:23PM

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your comment is so very funny lol. Most black straightened their hair.As do most whites for you its called perms.Not mad at you.Not ashame either.Just want to look differant and carefree.

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frenchfry555, 7-22-2009, 2:23PM

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I like Michelle. But it needs to be said.

She didn't get a new cut. HER WEAVE got a new cut. Don't be fooled to believe otherwise.

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Krista, 7-22-2009, 2:34PM

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you must be kidding me.. this is not news.

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Janet, 7-22-2009, 3:17PM

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She's just plain hard to look at no matter what hairstyle she has.

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