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Don't Wig Out: It's Not a Bob, Just Pins

By Mat Probasco, Newser Staff

Posted Jul 27, 2009 3:20 AM CDT

(Newser) – Michelle Obama triggered shock waves recently when it appeared she clipped her hair in a Jackie O style. But an Obama spokesman has revealed that the fashionable first lady didn't bob her locks; it was simply pinned up, reports the Chicago Tribune, bristling at the White House's apparent lack of transparency on haircare issues.

First lady Michelle Obama is pictured with her hair at its customary length. (AP Photo/Ron Edmonds)

Michelle Obama appeared to have cut her hair, but a spokesman said it was only pinned up. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

President Barack Obama enters with his wife in a new hairdo to begin the White House music series celebrating country music in the East Room at the White House last week. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

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