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Back in November 2022, Michelle Obama shared that she avoided wearing braids during her husband's presidency due to racism. "It would have been, 'Remember when she wore braids? Those are terrorist braids. Those are revolutionary braids.' So let me keep my hair straight, let's get health care passed," Obama said in front of a crowd during her book tour. But since the former first lady left the White House, she has explored several braided hairstyles. Her most recent look? Goddess box braids styled into a high ponytail.

Obama sat down with Jimmy Fallon on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon to discuss her book, The Light We Carry. She wore a black top and pants with silver jewelry. Her goddess box braids were on the small side with the textured braids finessed into a high ponytail and a few plaits wrapped around the base of the ponytail. The curly ends of the braids cascaded toward her mid-back and her lightly swooped baby hairs added a finishing touch to the protective style.

Obama's hair looked great, but our eyes kept darting to her bright tangerine tips. And her nails, which appeared to have an almond shape and be on the longer side. It was the only bright color present in this entire ensemble.

Goddess box braids have been having a huge moment lately. We've spotted them on several celebrities recently, including Marsai Martin, Gabrielle Union, Janelle Monae, and even Obama in the past. We have a good feeling the braided style has become one of Obama's favorites, seeing as she's worn them several times before. We're almost positive this won't be the last we see the style on her. And, honestly, we are here for it.

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