Her sleek hairstyle
If you have naturally curly or kinky hair, the least-damaging way to straighten it is to blow-dry hair with a comb attachment, says hair stylist Dickey, whose celebrity clients include Michelle Obama. Before styling, use a sulfate-free shampoo (try Hair Rules Daily Cleansing Cream, $22) to minimize the dryness your hair texture is prone to, and a leave-in conditioner or heat protectant to seal in moisture and buffer heat, he says.
Image taken in Denver on Aug. 26, 2008
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Michelle Obama
Her second-day style
On day two of the Democratic National Convention, Michelle pulled her 'do back in a low, classic bun but her hair still looked volume-packed from a great blowout the day before. (Dickey's tip: To preserve straightened styles, sleep with hair wrapped in a silk scarf.) Get 17 more quick hairstyle ideas here.
Image taken in Denver on Aug. 26, 2008
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Michelle Obama
Her blowout
If you share Michelle's hair texture, your hair should offer built-in volume, Dickey says. After you prep hair with heat protectant (find a highly rated one here), completely dry hair with this blow-drying technique. Then flatiron hair in small sections. "The smaller the sections, the less effort [overall]," Dickey says. Finish with a lightweight moisturizer or glossing cream (try Fekkai Glossing Cream, $20) that will tame flyaways.
Images taken in Denver on Aug. 25, 2008
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Michelle Obama
Her makeup look
Jewel tones really pop on darker skin tones. By balancing a violet smoky eye with a soft pink lip, Michelle pulls them off in a sophisticated way. Tailor this look to fit your skin tone with this eye makeup quiz.
Image taken in Chicago on June 3, 2008
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Michelle Obama
Her curled-under bob
To get a subtle curl like this on the ends of your bob haircut, "use a large-barrel curling iron on a medium heat setting or big cloth-covered hot rollers -- medium to large size," says Dickey. (Try Conair Infiniti Flocked Rollers, $47.99 or one of these top curling irons.)
Images taken in San Antonio on March 4, 2008
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Even when Michelle Obama's having a bad hair day, she still knows how to turn heads with her signature, classic style (headbands, anyone?). Read these pro tips on how to make her best looks, from her inauguration 'do to her pre-campaign glow, work for you.
