Michelle Obama's First Lady Updo

by Dana Oliver (Subscribe to Dana Oliver's posts)
Posted Nov 5th 2009 at 3:55PM

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Michelle Obama Beauty Evolution

Michelle Obama became a beauty icon the moment she first hit TV screens. Here, we take a look back at some of her most notable hair and makeup moments.

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Michelle Obama Beauty Evolution

Michelle Obama became a beauty icon the moment she first hit TV screens. As one of the youngest first ladies we've seen in years, Michelle has a laid-back glamour and sets trends without even trying. Here, we take a look back at some of her most notable hair and makeup moments.

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Here's a young Michelle LaVaughn Robinson as a child in Chicago. Who knew she'd be a future first lady?

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Michelle, an honor student at Whitney Young High School, let her outfit do the talking at her prom. She embraced her natural hair texture, not yet having added sleek blowouts to her beauty routine.

Obama for America / Splash News

By the time she had graduated from Princeton University and Harvard Law, Michelle had mastered the natural makeup look with orange-based nudes on her lips and cheeks--a great match for her complexion.

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As a new mom, Michelle stuck to a few beauty essentials, like a quick swipe of lipstick and a blowout. The media spotlight was just a few years away--would Michelle be ready?

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By November of 2004, Barack was an official candidate for the U.S. Senate, and Michelle began glamming up for public appearances. Her hair is a bit stiff and her brows a tad harsh, but she definitely looks put-together.

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At the NAACP Image Awards on March 19, 2005, Michelle went with a slicked-back updo and coral-hued makeup.

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At a campaign rally on February 10, 2007, Michelle looks like the trail has been wearing on her. The flippy hairdo says formal, but the bare lips say casual. We'll cut Michelle some slack--her mind was on other things.

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Michelle was all smiles during an interview with The Associated Press on July 18, 2007. We love the Jackie O headband look, but we've love it even more if someone could lend Michelle some mascara.

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At the Iowa State Fair on August 16, 2007, Michelle keeps her hair simple with her favorite black headband. As usual, her makeup look is natural with minimal products--if any.

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Michelle Obama was quite busy yesterday entertaining guests at the White House for a day of functions, including the Coming Up Taller Awards and a classical music concert. And for both events, the First Lady wore her shoulder-skimming locks in a sleek updo (pictured above).

While we've previously spotted Mrs. O's hair styled in a "tuck up," this polished, yet feminine look is reminiscent of First Ladies of years past. Has Michelle traded in her modern flair for something more classic? What do you think of Michelle's latest 'do? Leave a comment below.

For a look at some of the most buzzed-about White House hairstyles, check out our politcal hairdos gallery.

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Filed under: Cuts & Style, Hair, News, Celebrity Hair
Tags: first lady michelle obama, FirstLadyMichelleObama, Michelle Obama, MichelleObama, updo, updo hairstyles, UpdoHairstyles

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nvraine, 11-05-2009, 5:39PM

She looks much younger with her hair down and brushed out. Maybe if it weren't so puffy on top and closer to her scalp it would look more polished.

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cat, 12-27-2009, 11:41PM

It seems she's taking the easy way out - first with the little tight ponytail and now with the updo.

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Georgia Garrison, 4-25-2011, 5:33PM

She looks good with all of her hairdos, but this one is the best so far. Love it and love her as our First Lady.

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KATHI, 4-30-2011, 3:15PM

me too....she's great

david, 4-30-2011, 4:52PM

i think as a mans side of it its a very sexie haire cut fore a lady she looks grate keep up good work in washtion

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diana, 4-30-2011, 5:56PM

both are so ulgy that a hair cut wouldn't help

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Sonja42, 5-08-2011, 2:57PM

ISN'T THAT THE TRUTH, SHE'S JUST ANOTHER PHONY RACIST CORRUPT SCUMBAG CHICAGO THUG JUST LIKE HER HUSBAND "BARRY", JUST WENT TO SO MANY AMERICAN FLAG BURNING SESSIONS THAT I'M SURE SHE STILL BURNS OUR FLAG, PROBABLY IN THE WHITEHOUSE BATHROOM . CAN'T STAND THE UGLY PHONY.

renie, 4-30-2011, 10:00PM

She is Great no matter which way she wears her hair And very Beautiful

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Glandia Purdie, 5-07-2011, 5:58AM

I always say WOW when ever I see her. She's a dark and lovely show piece as per beauty and fashion. Our next first lady has a hard job to fill, class, fashion, beauty, and brains. Michelle just change the job discription for the role of First Lady. What a class act.

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