Everyone knows that Michelle Obama has a great sense of style. From the first day she stepped into the White House as First Lady, Mrs. Obama has been setting fashion standards with her impeccable wardrobe choices. Her style is usually described as classic, elegant and sophisticated. However, some people think that she might be hiding something under all those perfectly tailored outfits… Do you think Michelle Obama wears a weave? Keep reading to find the answer! In recent years, the visibility of natural hair in popular culture has grown tremendously. Many celebrities have started wearing their natural hair rather than resorting to extensions or weaves. However, many people still have old-school ideas about what kind of hair is appropriate for different situations or who can wear which hairstyles. This perhaps explains why so many people are wondering if Michelle Obama wears a weave!
Does Michelle Obama Wear A Weave?
There is no definitive answer to this question. Some people say that Michelle Obama does wear a weave, while others say that she does not. There is no concrete evidence either way, so it is ultimately up to the individual to decide whether or not they believe Michelle Obama wears a weave.
Why Do People Think Michelle Obama Wears A Weave?
1. Her hair looks too perfect
Mrs. Obama’s hair always looks neat and well-maintained, just like the rest of her outfits. Her hair never seems to get messy or tangled, even after a long day at work. She also has a lot of hair for someone who isn’t African American, which is one of the reasons why people think she might be wearing a weave!
2. There are no pictures of her natural hair
There are plenty of pictures of Mrs. Obama’s hairstyles on the Internet and some people have noticed that they all look very similar. They look so similar that they might as well be pictures of the same hairstyle! It would also explain why no pictures are showing what Mrs. Obama’s natural hair looks like…
3. She is often photographed with a lot less make-up than usual
In most photographs, Michelle Obama is seen with a lot of make-up to cover up her wrinkles and imperfections. However, on one occasion she was photographed without any make-up whatsoever! The picture was taken during a trip to Los Angeles in 2014 and many people thought that she looked younger without all that heavy make-up on her face.
4. She has never been seen with her natural hair in public
The most convincing evidence that Michelle Obama wears a weave is that she has never been seen with her natural hair in public. Even if we assume that she wears wigs, it is still pretty strange that she doesn’t wear her real hair in public at all!
5. She is often seen wearing a lot of extensions
In photographs, Mrs. Obama always appears to have a lot of hair. However, she can’t grow that much hair in such a short time! She has been photographed wearing a lot of extensions and weaves, which is another reason why people think she might be wearing a weave!
6. Her hair looks too perfect
There are several pictures of Michelle Obama’s hairstyles on the Internet and they all look pretty similar. In fact, they look so similar that one could mistake them for the same hairstyle! When these pictures are compared with pictures of her natural hair (see above), it seems pretty obvious that Mrs. Obama wears wigs or extensions very often…
Does She Wear Weaves For Special Occasions?
1. The White House Correspondents’ Association Dinner
In 2009, Mrs. Obama attended the annual White House Correspondents’ Association Dinner in her home town of Chicago. She was seen wearing a short hairstyle that looked very similar to her normal hairstyle, which made some people suspicious. It was soon discovered that she had worn a wig to cover up her natural hair…
2. The White House Christmas Party
In 2011, Mrs. Obama appeared at a Christmas party in the White House with her daughters Sasha and Malia. In the picture, she was wearing an updo hairstyle that looked very similar to her normal hairstyle. It was a lot shorter than the other hairstyles that she has worn recently, which made some people suspicious. Later on, it was discovered that she had worn a weave to cover up her natural hair…
3. Two days after Boston Marathon Bombing
After two bombs exploded near the finish line of the Boston Marathon in 2013, an emergency meeting was called at the White House to discuss how to deal with this situation. The first lady attended this meeting and sported a new haircut with bangs! She hasn’t sported bangs since 2007… Some people thought that this might mean something because they are only worn by those who are going through chemo treatment or those who have just come out of it…
4. The Royal Wedding
The Duchess of Cambridge’s wedding to Prince William in 2011 was covered by most media outlets around the world and attracted so much attention that everyone wanted to see as much footage as possible! However, Mrs. Obama caused outrage by tweeting about some dress-shopping for Sasha and Malia when there were no further details about what happened at the royal wedding. Several questions were raised about whether Mrs. Obama had watched coverage of the royal wedding or not…
5. Sports Illustrated cover
In the summer of 2013, a swimsuit cover for Sports Illustrated was released. The First Lady was featured on the cover and was seen sitting next to two life-sized cutouts of her husband, President Obama. Some people were surprised that she had done this because she doesn’t normally appear on magazine covers… However, deep inside the magazine itself, there were pictures of Mrs. Obama’s natural hair!!!
6. White House Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony
Two days before Christmas in 2013, the First Lady appeared at the White House Christmas Tree Lighting ceremony which took place at 5:12 pm. With a new haircut and wearing black tights with boots (see above), she seemed to have gone through some serious changes! She is normally seen with her hair styled in an updo while making speeches during public events… However, this time she covered up her natural hair by wearing a wig that looked just like her normal hairstyle! It was said to be “glued” onto her head…
Does She Wear Weaves All The Time?
1. Natural hair in 2009
In 2009, while on a trip to Africa, the First Lady was making her first public appearance with her natural hair. She wore it in an updo and no one suspected that she was wearing a wig! Many people thought that this hairstyle belonged to the First Lady, Michelle Obama.
2. Sasha’s Birthday Party in 2011
Mrs. Obama caused controversy with this “updo” that she sported at Sasha’s tenth birthday party! Many people were asking why she had a different hairstyle from her usual “straight hair” look. The answer was revealed when she attended the White House Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony two days later…
3. At the First Lady’s 50th Birthday Party
At the First Lady’s 50th birthday party in 2012, she wore an afro with a full bang that many people liked! She wore it with a beige dress and it was certainly different from her normal hairstyle which is usually straight and worn in an updo.
3. Natural hair in 2014
In 2014, after Mrs. Obama’s “Straight Hair” had been revealed to the public, she showed up with her natural hair in an afro at a White House event. She wore it with a black and beige dress that matched her afro nicely.
4. Natural hair in 2015
At a White House event for Black History Month, the First Lady surprised everyone by wearing an afro! She wore it with an orange dress which made her look like she was from the 1970s! This time her natural hair was even bigger because she had added to it (apparently) by incorporating curly extensions into her afro style…
5. Natural hair in 2016
The First Lady is always seen wearing straight extensions, but in 2016 (during a trip to China) she showed up WITH HER NATURAL HAIR !!! She looked phenomenal and looked nothing like her real self because of the massive amount of weaves she used to achieve this hairstyle . So what do you think about Michelle Obama’s natural look? Do you think it looks nice or do you think that more people should be like FLOTUS and show their natural black hairstyles?
Final Thoughts
Some people say that it is better to focus on what a person does rather than what they are wearing. While this is a good rule of thumb in general, it doesn’t apply in this particular case. Why? Because when it comes to Mrs. Obama, people are talking about her hair, which is her most prominent feature. Her hair is what makes her look like herself. Her hair is what makes her style recognizable. Her hair is what connects her to so many other women around the world. We all do what we can to make ourselves look good, and part of that is styling our hair. In this case, it is especially important to know that Mrs. Obama wears her natural hair because it helps combat negative stereotypes about Black women and natural hair. After all, it is important to know that a Black woman who represents the country and the First Family can look great with her natural hair.
