Johnny Wright has been tight-lipped about
Michelle Obama
since becoming her official hairstylist back in 2009. But now he's
finally opening up about what it's really like to style the first lady.
Wright
joined HuffPost Live host Nancy Redd and Essence magazine
editor-in-chief Vanessa Bush for a segment on Monday where they
reminisced about his first encounter with FLOTUS (which happened to be
for an Essence photo shoot) and how their relationship has "groomed him
as a man and professional."
While Wright has styled Obama's hair in a variety of looks over the years, including blunt
bangs and face-framing layers, one of his favorite styles are her
highlights.
Together
with Frederic Fekkai colorist Daniel Villano, they've created a look
that Wright says complements Obama's features. We couldn't agree more,
as the caramel hue brightens up her complexion and brown eyes.
Wright
also answered the question that we've been yearning to know: Is FLOTUS
natural or does she chemically straighten her hair? According to her
mane man, she's "100 percent natural and it's all about using great
products."
And now that the Obamas are on
vacation in Martha's Vineyard,
Wright revealed that the first lady will simply use conditioner and
pull her hair back into a ponytail. "It's no fuss. She doesn't want to
glam up in August," he said.
Watch the clip above for more hair
secrets from Michelle Obama's hairstylist and to find out who's taking
care of Malia and Sasha's locks.
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