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Michelle Obama's Changing Looks

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Jan 14, 2017 @ 12:30 pm
Michelle Obama - Transformation - Beauty
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1971
Barrettes and a brain: Michelle LaVaughn Robinson attended the gifted program at Chicago's Bryn Mawr Elementary School.
courtesy of Obama for America/Splash News
Michelle Obama - Transformation - Beauty
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1981
The Whitney Young High School senior (and class salutatorian) wore her hair in a gravity-defying pouf.
Seth Poppel/Yearbook Library
Michelle Obama - Transformation - Beauty
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1985
Still Michelle Robinson, she showed off her natural curls (and her mortarboard) for her Princeton graduation.
courtesy of Obama for America/Splash News
Michelle Obama - Transformation - Beauty
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1992

The new Mrs. Barack Obama wore her hair pulled back into a classic chignon for her wedding day.

courtesy of Obama for America/Splash News
Michelle Obama - Transformation - Beauty
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2004

The hospital administrator (and U.S. senator's wife) tinted her signature body-filled bob a subtle cinnamon shade.

Scott Olson/Getty Images
Michelle Obama - Transformation - Beauty
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2005

Mrs. Obama got glam for the NAACP Image Awards via a sleek updo and copper shadow.

Arnold Turner/WireImage
Michelle Obama - Transformation - Beauty
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2008

She hit the presidential campaign trail with a voluminous, face-framing bob.

Gary Malerba/AP
Michelle Obama - Transformation - Beauty
pinterest
2009

The new First Lady showed off her cut's versatility with playful waves.

Saul Loeb/AFP/Getty Images
Michelle Obama - Transformation - Beauty
pinterest
2009

No short crop here! "I'm a big fan of what I call the up-tuck," her hairstylist Johnny Wright told us. "You pin-up all the hair in the back, and then let the front fall naturally. It's like you've gotten a haircut."

Kevin Mazur/WireImage for Time Inc
Michelle Obama - Transformation - Beauty
pinterest
2009

Mrs. Obama sported sexy side-swept fringe and eye-catching long lashes.

Nicholas Kamm/AFP/Getty Images
Michelle Obama - Transformation - Beauty
pinterest
2009

"I like updos that look very simple and natural," Wright said. "People try to make their hair a little too perfect with updos, and that's where it goes wrong. Honestly, the messier the better." The First Lady looked stunning in a half-updo with loose curls at the nape of her neck.

Lise Aserud/AFP/Getty Images
Michelle Obama - Transformation - Beauty
pinterest
2010

An evening look doesn't always require an updo! Mrs. Obama looked extra glam with modern, messy ringlets.

Mark Wilson/Getty Images
Michelle Obama - Transformation - Beauty
pinterest
2010

A smooth bun was an elegant daytime look for a visit with the King of Spain.

Carlos R. Alvarez/WireImage
Michelle Obama - Transformation - Hair - Celebrity Before and After
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2012

The First Lady dressed up for a state event with a glamorous pompadour, a chic smoky eye and clear gloss.

Alex Wong/startraksphoto
Michelle Obama - Transformation - Hair - Celebrity Before and After
pinterest
2011

The First Lady wore her bob in loose curls at a DC event.

Mark Wilson/Getty Images
Michelle Obama - Transformation - Hair - Celebrity Before and After
pinterest
2011

Obama chose a sleek look for a meeting of the Hollywood Guild and military families.

Mark Sullivan/WireImage
Michelle Obama - Transformation - Hair - Celebrity Before and After
pinterest
2012

A textured updo for BET Honors.

Johnny Nunez/WireImage
Michelle Obama - Transformation - Hair - Celebrity Before and After
pinterest
2012

Mrs. Obama was back to silky layers for the Nickelodeon Kids' Choice Awards.

Kevork Djansezian/Getty Images
Michelle Obama
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2013

The First Lady debuts sleek bangs to complement her bob.

Ida Mae AStute/ABC via Getty Images
Michelle Obama
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2014

So many changes, so little time! Obama ditches her bangs for a side part, and opts for ombre tresses.

Michael Loccisano/Getty Images
Michelle Obama
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2015

The first lady kept her hair and makeup simple while attending the Let Girls Learn Global Conversation in New York City.

Monica Schipper/FilmMagic
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1 of 21 courtesy of Obama for America/Splash News

1971

Barrettes and a brain: Michelle LaVaughn Robinson attended the gifted program at Chicago's Bryn Mawr Elementary School.
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2 of 21 Seth Poppel/Yearbook Library

1981

The Whitney Young High School senior (and class salutatorian) wore her hair in a gravity-defying pouf.
3 of 21 courtesy of Obama for America/Splash News

1985

Still Michelle Robinson, she showed off her natural curls (and her mortarboard) for her Princeton graduation.
Advertisement
4 of 21 courtesy of Obama for America/Splash News

1992

The new Mrs. Barack Obama wore her hair pulled back into a classic chignon for her wedding day.

Advertisement
5 of 21 Scott Olson/Getty Images

2004

The hospital administrator (and U.S. senator's wife) tinted her signature body-filled bob a subtle cinnamon shade.

Advertisement
6 of 21 Arnold Turner/WireImage

2005

Mrs. Obama got glam for the NAACP Image Awards via a sleek updo and copper shadow.

Advertisement
7 of 21 Gary Malerba/AP

2008

She hit the presidential campaign trail with a voluminous, face-framing bob.

Advertisement
8 of 21 Saul Loeb/AFP/Getty Images

2009

The new First Lady showed off her cut's versatility with playful waves.

Advertisement
9 of 21 Kevin Mazur/WireImage for Time Inc

2009

No short crop here! "I'm a big fan of what I call the up-tuck," her hairstylist Johnny Wright told us. "You pin-up all the hair in the back, and then let the front fall naturally. It's like you've gotten a haircut."

Advertisement
10 of 21 Nicholas Kamm/AFP/Getty Images

2009

Mrs. Obama sported sexy side-swept fringe and eye-catching long lashes.

Advertisement
11 of 21 Lise Aserud/AFP/Getty Images

2009

"I like updos that look very simple and natural," Wright said. "People try to make their hair a little too perfect with updos, and that's where it goes wrong. Honestly, the messier the better." The First Lady looked stunning in a half-updo with loose curls at the nape of her neck.

Advertisement
12 of 21 Mark Wilson/Getty Images

2010

An evening look doesn't always require an updo! Mrs. Obama looked extra glam with modern, messy ringlets.

Advertisement
13 of 21 Carlos R. Alvarez/WireImage

2010

A smooth bun was an elegant daytime look for a visit with the King of Spain.

Advertisement
14 of 21 Alex Wong/startraksphoto

2012

The First Lady dressed up for a state event with a glamorous pompadour, a chic smoky eye and clear gloss.

Advertisement
15 of 21 Mark Wilson/Getty Images

2011

The First Lady wore her bob in loose curls at a DC event.

Advertisement
16 of 21 Mark Sullivan/WireImage

2011

Obama chose a sleek look for a meeting of the Hollywood Guild and military families.

Advertisement
17 of 21 Johnny Nunez/WireImage

2012

A textured updo for BET Honors.

Advertisement
18 of 21 Kevork Djansezian/Getty Images

2012

Mrs. Obama was back to silky layers for the Nickelodeon Kids' Choice Awards.

Advertisement
19 of 21 Ida Mae AStute/ABC via Getty Images

2013

The First Lady debuts sleek bangs to complement her bob.

Advertisement
20 of 21 Michael Loccisano/Getty Images

2014

So many changes, so little time! Obama ditches her bangs for a side part, and opts for ombre tresses.

Advertisement
21 of 21 Monica Schipper/FilmMagic

2015

The first lady kept her hair and makeup simple while attending the Let Girls Learn Global Conversation in New York City.

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