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sheshe2

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Thu Jun 18, 2026, 09:51 PM Jun 18

Michelle [View all]

Now free of the of the constraints of the White House.

I love her natural hair.

Speaking of media attention, Michelle says she was mindful of keeping her hair straight during her White House years so it would not be a "talking point." She elaborates, adding, "I knew there was absolutely no way that the first Black First Lady could show up in braids-or any other protective hairstyle, for that matter."

Since leaving the White House, however, braids have been a go-to protective hairstyle for the attorney and author. She opened up about feeling "more vibrant than ever" in her 60s and feeling a real sense of "freedom" from wearing braids during an interview with People. “Braids allow me to get them done, and then that’s one less thing that I have to think about. When I’m out of the public eye, I am swimming, I am playing tennis, and braids represent that kind of freedom for me,” she explained.


https://www.msn.com/en-us/lifestyle/lifestyle-buzz/michelle-obama-reveals-the-surprising-reason-she-got-bangs-in-the-white-house/ar-AA1PMlMS

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Michelle [View all] sheshe2 Jun 18 OP
Classy lady. surfered Jun 18 #1
She is just an amazing woman! mcar Jun 18 #2
😻❤️😻❤️😻 littlemissmartypants Jun 18 #3
Michelle Obama has gotten more beautiful with age MustLoveBeagles Jun 19 #4
Michelle is a Timeless Beauty Cha Jun 19 #5
She is, Cha. sheshe2 Jun 19 #6
I haven't yet. I've been reality busy Cha Jun 19 #7
Ha! The little ones can be exhausting... sheshe2 Jun 19 #8
Ha! The little ones can be exhausting... sheshe2 Jun 19 #9
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