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Michelle Obamas Up Dos

Michelle Obamas Up Dos
By Essence · Updated October 29, 2020
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Lady Like Looks

First Lady Michelle Obama wears her hair up and elegant while hosting an event at the White House highlighting health insurance reform for aging women on November 13, 2009.

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Award Winning

First Lady Michelle Obama pulls her hair back and up for an effortless chic look for evening.

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Day to Evening

First Lady Michelle Obama gently pulled her hair back for a date with her husband President Barack Obama. This look is perfect for all occasions.

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On the Town

First Lady Michelle Obama’s soft bang adds shape to this pulled back hair style—perfect for a night on the town with President Obama.

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Style Statement

First Lady Michelle Obama looks powerful and beautiful with this up hair style.

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Like Mother, Like Daughter

First Lady Michelle Obama and Sasha wear their hair up.

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Camera Ready

Michelle Obama is the portrait of a lady (First Lady, that is) when her hair frames her face.

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Classically Coiffed

First Lady Michelle Obama’s up hair-do is the perfect touch with this classically tailored suit.

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About Business

First Lady Michelle Obama’s up hairstyle shows that she is about business.

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Dressed Up

First Lady Michelle Obama knows that the easiest way to style your hair for evening is simple and chic. All eyes will be on you.

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Listen Up

First Lady Michelle Obama chignon hairstyle has a soft wave and is gently pulled back and pinned. This is an great style for a busy woman.

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Step Up

FIrst Lady Michelle Obama is not afraid to take chances with her fashion and her hair is no exception. Pulling her hair back gives the illusion of a short cut.

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Touch of Romance

First Lady Michelle Obama’s pulled back hair helps show off her neck and her drop earrings. President Obama seems pleased with the results.

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Good Hair

First Lady Michelle Obama looks stunning with her hair pulled back with a soft bang and side part.

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Change it Up

First Lady Michelle Obama switches her hair styles to match her fashion. With minimal effort she pulls her shoulder length bob into an evening look that shines.

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Do it Up

First Lady Michelle Obama visits a High School in Colorado on November 16, 2009.

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Rain Day

First Lady Michelle Obama doesn’t have to worry about her hair or the weather when it’s styled this way.

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Up, Up and Away

First Lady Michelle Obama’s up hairstyle is easy for travel.

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