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Michelle Obama's Most Stunning 2016 Hair Moments 

With just weeks left until the end of 2016, we're becoming even more nostalgic while reflecting on the Obama presidency. For the past eight years, we've witnessed a host of political milestones, but make no mistake: our FLOTUS has also made an undeniable impact on our country. Besides her health initiatives and memorable speeches, the mother of two has also been created an indelible fashion and beauty legacy. Before we close out this year, take a look at some of Michelle Obama's best hair moments in 2016; the slay is so real. 
By Nikki Brown · Updated October 26, 2020
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Michelle Obama’s 2016 Hair Moments

Michelle Obama waits for Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and Sophie Grégoire Trudeau to arrive at the March 2016 State Dinner. 

Michelle Obama’s Most Stunning 2016 Hair Moments
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Michelle Obama’s 2016 Hair Moments

Michelle Obama arrives to the NYC panel discussion, “Let Girls Learn,” in February 2016. 

Michelle Obama’s Most Stunning 2016 Hair Moments
Gary Gershoff
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Michelle Obama’s 2016 Hair Moments

Michelle Obama arrives for a dinner at the Kirchner Cultural Centre in Buenos Aires in March 2016. 

Michelle Obama’s Most Stunning 2016 Hair Moments
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Michelle Obama’s 2016 Hair Moments

Michelle Obama arrives for the Signapore State Dinner in August 2016. 

Michelle Obama’s Most Stunning 2016 Hair Moments
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Michelle Obama’s 2016 Hair Moments

Michelle Obama takes the stage during a White House Persian New Year celebration in April 2016.  

Michelle Obama’s Most Stunning 2016 Hair Moments
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Michelle Obama’s 2016 Hair Moments

Michelle Obama attends a dinner at Kensington Palace in April 2016.  

Michelle Obama’s Most Stunning 2016 Hair Moments
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Michelle Obama’s 2016 Hair Moments

Michelle Obama attends the White House Correspondents’ Association annual dinner in April 2016. 

Michelle Obama’s Most Stunning 2016 Hair Moments
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Michelle Obama’s 2016 Hair Moments

Michelle Obama arrives to the Nordic State Dinner in May 2016.  

Michelle Obama’s Most Stunning 2016 Hair Moments
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Michelle Obama’s 2016 Hair Moments

Michelle Obama attends a private lunch at Windsor Castle in April 2016.

Michelle Obama’s Most Stunning 2016 Hair Moments
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Michelle Obama’s 2016 Hair Moments

Michelle Obama attend the Opening Ceremony of the Invictus Games Orlando in May 2016. 

Michelle Obama’s Most Stunning 2016 Hair Moments
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Michelle Obama’s 2016 Hair Moments

Michelle Obama slays at Madrid’s Zarzuela Palace in June 2016. 

Michelle Obama’s Most Stunning 2016 Hair Moments
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Michelle Obama’s 2016 Hair Moments

Michelle Obama arrive at the Phoenix Awards Dinner in September 2016. 

Michelle Obama’s Most Stunning 2016 Hair Moments
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Michelle Obama’s 2016 Hair Moments

Michelle Obama hosts the 3rd annual “Beating the Odds” event in July 2016. 

Michelle Obama’s Most Stunning 2016 Hair Moments
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“Our motto is, when they go low, we go high.”
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Michelle Obama at the 2016 Democratic National Convention. Photo: Tom Williams
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Michelle Obama’s 2016 Hair Moments

Michelle Obama visits the The Late Show with Stephen Colbert in September 2016. 

Michelle Obama’s Most Stunning 2016 Hair Moments
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Michelle Obama’s 2016 Hair Moments

Michelle Obama speaks during the President’s Committee on the Arts and the Humanities poetry reading in September 2016.  

Michelle Obama’s Most Stunning 2016 Hair Moments
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Michelle Obama’s 2016 Hair Moments

Michelle Obama looks amazing during an arrival ceremony at the White House in August 2016. 

Michelle Obama’s Most Stunning 2016 Hair Moments
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Michelle Obama’s 2016 Hair Moments

Michelle Obama speaks during an event to celebrate 20th Century Art at the White House in October 2016.

Michelle Obama’s Most Stunning 2016 Hair Moments
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Michelle Obama’s 2016 Hair Moments

Michelle Obama poses for a photo as she welcomes the wife of Italian Prime Minister, Agnese Landini, to the White House in October 2016. 

Michelle Obama’s Most Stunning 2016 Hair Moments
NICHOLAS KAMM
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Michelle Obama speaks during a Halloween event at the White House in October 2016. 

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Michelle Obama participates in a panel discussion at the “A Brighter Future: A Global Conversation on Girls’ Education” event in October 2016.  

Michelle Obama’s Most Stunning 2016 Hair Moments
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TOPICS:  Celebrity Hairstyles Michelle Obama
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