Michelle Obama’s Hair Evolution: Elegant, Presidential and Always Inimitably Fabulous
Michelle Obama has been a beacon of intelligence, beauty, and grace in her eight years in the White House. She is not only famed for her impeccable sense of personal style, but also for an incredible range of beautiful and natural hairstyles. Just like she would with a designer, the First Lady works with her personal hairstylist, Johnny Wright, to create effortless hairstyles that perfectly complement her stylish wardrobe. From side-swept bangs, mid-length curly locks and her world-renowned bob-cut, Obama has never been one to shy away from switching things up. Her downright delightful and presidential hairstyles have become an example for all women who want to both look elegant and have fun with their tresses. Here, our favorite styles from the past decade.
1January 2009
Michelle Obama arriving at the inauguration of Barack Obama as the 44th President of the United States of America
2February 2009
Michelle Obama making the opening remarks as she and U.S. President Barack Obama host an evening of celebration in honor of musician Stevie Wonder’s receipt of the Library of Congress Gershwin Prize for Popular Song
3May 2009
Michelle Obama speaking as she and President Barack Obama host An Evening of Poetry, Music and the Spoken Word at the White House
4July 2009
Michelle Obama and President Barack Obama attending a celebration of country music at the White House
5October 2009
U.S. President Barack Obama has a word with first lady Michelle Obama after they arrive to make a presentation in support of Chicago as the host city for the 2016 Summer Olympic Games in Copenhagen, Denmark
6November 2009
Michelle Obama speaks during the ServiceNation launch of ‘MISSION SERVE: Forging A Continuum Of Service’ at George Washington University
7December 2009
Michelle Obama speaking during the media preview of the White House holiday decoration
8May 2010
Michelle Obama and husband U.S President Barack Obama waiting for Mexican President Felipe Calderon and his wife Margarita Zavala to arrive for a State Dinner at the White House
9June 2010
US President Barack Obama and first lady Michelle Obama arriving at the 2010 welcome ceremony of the G20 Summit in Toronto
10July 2010
Michelle Obama attending an event about the Affordable Care Act at George Washington University Hospital
11October 2010
Michelle Obama attending an event about the Affordable Care Act at George Washington University Hospital
12December 2010
Michelle Obama speaking during dedication ceremonies of the new Fisher Houses on the campus of Naval Support Activity in Maryland
13February 2011
Michelle Obama appears on NBC News’ “Today” show
14April 2011
Michelle Obama listening during the White House Correspondents’ Association annual dinner
15May 2011
Michelle Obama doing a dance after President Obama joked with her during a Cinco de Mayo reception in the White House
16May 2011
US President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama waiting to greet Britain’s Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip, the Duke of Edinburgh, for a reciprocal dinner at the Winfield House in London
17October 2011
Michelle Obama greeting volunteer workers during the Heroes at Home program’s 1,000th home renovation project in Washington, DC
18November 2011
President Barack Obama and first lady Michelle Obama speaking to one another during the NCAA men’s college basketball Carrier Classic between the Michigan State Spartans and the North Carolina Tar Heels
19November 2011
Michelle Obama attending the 2011 Building a Healthier Future summit
20January 2012
Michelle Obama speaking during the BET Honors 2012 at the Warner Theatre
21March 2012
Michelle Obama awaiting the arrival of British Prime Minister David Cameron and his wife, Samantha Cameron, prior to a State Dinner as part of an official visit on the North Portico of the White House
22April 2012
Michelle Obama and daughter Sasha walking from St John’s Episcopal Church after attending Easter Service
23April 2012
Michelle Obama attending the 2012 White House Correspondents Association Dinner in Washington, DC
24September 2012
Michelle Obama at the 2012 Democratic National Convention in Charlotte, North Carolina
25November 2012
Michelle Obama speaking during an awards ceremony for the President’s Committee on the Arts and the Humanities in the White House
26January 2013
Michelle Obama attending the 2013 Inaugural Ball
27March 2013
Michelle Obama speaking during the “Building a Healthier Future Summit” at the Lisner Auditorium of George Washington University in Washington, DC
28April 2013
Michelle Obama laughing to a joke told by comedian Conan O’Brien during the White House Correspondents’ Association Dinner
29April 2013
Michelle Obama speaking during a veterans employment event in the East Room April 30, 2013 at the White House
30May 2013
Michelle Obama speaking at an awards ceremony in the White House
31December 2013
President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama attend the 2013 Kennedy Center Honors
32March 2014
Michelle Obama delivers a speech at Chengdu No. 7 High School in China,
33April 2014
Michelle Obama speaking with children of Executive Office employees at the White Houses annual Take Our Daughters and Sons to Work Day
34May 2014
Michelle Obama attending the annual White House Correspondent’s Association Gala
35July 2014
Michelle Obama greeting guests during an Independence Day celebration on the South Lawn of the White House
36July 2014
Michelle Obama speaking onstage at the LULAC/NUVOtv Unity Luncheon in New York City
37December 2014
Michelle Obama reading “‘Twas The Night Before Christmas” during the 2014 National Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony at President’s Park
38March 2015
Michelle Obama speaking onstage during 2015 ‘Black Girls Rock!’ BET Special
39September 2015
Michelle Obama and U.S. President Barack Obama waiting on the North Portico for the arrival of Chinese President Xi Jinping and his wife Madame Peng Liyuan ahead of a state dinner at the White House
40December 2015
Michelle Obama and Muppet Miss Piggy reading ‘Twas the Night Before Christmas’ to children at the 93rd Annual National Christmas Tree Lighting at The Ellipse
41December 2015
US President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama arriving at The Kennedy Center to attend the Kennedy Center Honors.
42July 2016
Michelle Obama participating in an event with future college students in the White House July 19, 2016 in Washington, DC
43August 2016
Michelle Obama making her way to board Marine One on the South Lawn of the White House
44September 2016
President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama arriving to address the Congressional Black Caucus Foundation’s 46th Annual Legislative Conference Phoenix Awards Dinner
45October 2016
President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama awaiting the arrival of Italian Prime Minister Matteo Renzi and Agnese Landini
46December 2016
First Lady Michelle Obama visiting patients, families, and staff at The Children’s National Health System
47January 2017
Michelle Obama delivering her last public remarks remarks during a ceremony honoring the 2017 School Counselor of the Year in the East Room of the White House
48January 2017
President Barack Obama hugging his wife, First Lady Michelle Obama, onstage, after delivering his farewell address to the American people in Chicago