Michelle Obama Hairstyles

Hairstyles of the rich and famous are not only a part of the daily conversations, but almost always set a trend that is keenly followed by the young people. And this year, with a new first lady, one can’t stop talking about the style she sports. Michelle Obama's youthful look and trendy hairstyle has done wonders to the image of a first lady. She has, in fact, been compared to Jacqueline Kennedy, thought of as the most stylish first lady in history. Her hairstyle has been much talked about, but in all honesty, creating Michelle Obama’s polished, professional look has been nothing short of a unique and tremendous challenge. As the first black lady to move into the White House, Michelle Obama has had to deal with the white people’s stereotypes of a black woman. Her hairstyle has played a significant role in projecting the image that will not only be acceptable, but also comfortable, appropriate, and stylish.

With Michelle Obama becoming the first lady, the 2009 hairstyles have already found a trendsetter. It is the year of change, and radical change at that! So what exactly should you look out for in the coming year?

Well, for a start, you can keenly study Michelle Obama’s hairstyles. Given her facial features and her role as the first lady, Michelle Obama’s hairstylist, Johnny Wright, has kept her hair medium length with side bangs, while the ends are curled or styled into a flip. This kind of a hairstyle is ideal for those with African American features. A wide forehead, strong chin, and pronounced cheek bones should ideally be matched with shoulder length hair that can be swept back on one side, with short bangs on the other. This will make the face look narrower, accentuate your cheekbones and also add length. And Michelle Obama’s hairstyle is ideal for all working women out there as it is low maintenance, and will not require you to spend half a day at the salon!

Besides, short hair will definitely be the in thing for months to come. Michelle Obama's hair is thick and lustrous, and with this kind of hair, you can experiment with a bob, a killer flip, or even try pinning it up. And flat irons can make your hair go from bland to glam in a minute!

However, for all you curly haired girls out there, there is no reason yet to wrinkle your brows. African American hairstyles were the subject of constant scrutiny in the 1970s. But with Michelle Obama at the forefront, you can safely style your hair to be anything from subtle to something more powerfully liberating. In fact, this is a great time to experiment with curly hair. You can go for twists, short afros, and even corn rows. And your hair color can undergo a radical change as well. The peroxide blonde look has been sported by a number of celebrities and fashionistas, and is here to stay. For the more conservative, a deep brown may work well to induce that charm and dark mystery…