May 19, 2010
Obama sports a new, curlier look as the Obamas hosted Mexican President Felipe Calderon and his wife, Margarita Zavala, at a White House state dinner.
Mark Wilson-Getty Images
May 19, 2010
The first lady's loose curls are a break from her regular hairstyle.
Mark Wilson-Getty Images
Nov. 5, 2009
First lady Michelle Obama with her usual straight hair at a practice session for young people competing in the Science Bowl.
Marvin Joseph-The Washington Post
Jan. 20, 2009
The Obamas at the inauguration.
Cecilio Ricardo-Getty Images
Jan. 20, 2009
President Obama and first lady Michelle Obama dance at the Obama Home States Inaugural Ball in Washington.
Charlie Neibergall-AP
Feb. 25, 2009
Michelle Obama's wears her hair in soft curls at a ceremony awarding Stevie Wonder with the Library of Congress's Gershwin Prize at the White House.
Jim Young-Reuters
June 22, 2009
Obama delivers a speech to the National Conference on Volunteering and Service in San Francisco.
Robert Galbraith-Reuters
Obama on the cover of Glamour's December issue, one of five celebratory Women of the Year covers.
PRNewsFoto/Glamour
Nov. 5, 2009
Obama often wears her hair up.
Marvin Joseph-The Washington Post
Dec. 24, 2009
For a more casual look, Obama wears her hair tied back, such as during her visit to Hickam Air Force Base with Honolulu Mayor Mufi Hannemann.
Kent Nishimura-Getty Images
Nov. 24, 2009
The Obama's first state dinner, with India's Prime Minister Manmohan Singh and wife Gursharan Kaur.
Jason Reed-Reuters
Feb. 22, 2010
Obama's hair is sleek during an interview about her Let's Move inititative to combat childhood obesity.
Marvin Joseph-Washington Post
March 5, 2010
Obama kicks off her Let's Move campaign with a free soccer clinic sponsored by the U.S. Soccer Foundation in Washington.
Linda Davidson-The Washington Post
April 7, 2010
Obama speaks to student reporters and young people from across the country during a town hall meeting on childhood obesity in the State Dinning Room at the White House.
Jim Young-Reuters
May 1, 2010
Obama during the White House Correspondents' Association Dinner at the Washington Hilton.
Olivier Douliery-Getty Images
May 5, 2010
Obama attends a Cinco de Mayo reception in the Rose Garden.
Olivier Douliery-Getty Images
May 19, 2010
Michelle Obama wore a sapphire blue gown, matched with a sparkling silver belt, by designer Peter Soronen.
Mark Wilson-Getty Images
May 19, 2010
The president opted for a traditional tuxedo accentuated with an American flag lapel pin.
Andrew Harrer-Bloomberg
May 19, 2010
First lady Michelle Obama adjusts President Obama's suit as they wait for their guests' arrival.
Pablo Martinez Monsivais-AP
May 19, 2010
Michelle Obama, who had dinner with the Mexican first couple during a visit to Mexico in April, welcomes President Felipe Calderon.
Jonathan Ernst-Reuters
May 19, 2010
The Obamas welcome the Mexican first couple to the White House.
Roger L. Wollenberg-Getty Images
May 19, 2010
All smiles as the Obamas welcome Mexican President Felipe Calderon and his wife, Margarita Zavala, to the White House for dinner.
Gary Fabiano-Getty Images
Gallery Credits:
Photo Editor, Producer Troy Witcher
Text Editor Graham Moomaw
White House state dinner for Mexico