Man Gets Michelle Obama Portrait Shaved Into Hair
It's no secret that a lot of people miss Barack and Michelle Obama. In fact, one man is showing off just how much he misses the former First Lady by getting a portrait of her face shaved into his head. Yes, you read that correctly.
Cleveland-based visual designer Nolan Beck is the proud bearer of this, uh, inspirational hair art, which was created by LeBron James' hairstylist, Nick Castellanos, as reported by Marie Claire.
"I jokingly said I wanted to get an Obama family portrait, with Barack on one side, Michelle on the other, and Sasha and Malia in the back," Nolan told the magazine. "[Nick] told me to choose one because each face would take several hours. So obviously it had to be Michelle."
The process took about three hours from start to finish, and Nolan allegedly didn't get to see the portrait until it was complete. With images of his new look going viral, it's safe to say that the Internet is fully on board with the style. "I’ve gotten some good feedback on social media," said Nolan, though he also admitted that one member of his immediate family wasn't totally enthused: "My mom thought it was stupid," he said. Can't please them all?
So why Michelle Obama? "I chose Michelle because she is one of the most elegant and sophisticated people in the public eye. She’s strong, so smart, and hilarious, and an inspiration," he said. "I have always loved the Obamas — their poise and resilience are so incredibly admirable. They handle everything with grace and a sense of humor, and those are two qualities I try to emulate everyday."
According to the interview, this could be the first of many famous faces Nolan gets shaved onto his head. "I’m actually thinking about doing this once a month now with different people," he said. "I think up next I want to do Sigourney Weaver, Sheryl Sandberg, or Cecile Richards. Or Tracee Ellis Ross!" A haircut may not be forever, but it's still a pretty good way to express yourself (and a very real love for Michelle Obama).
During her tenure as First Lady, Michelle launched several wellness initiatives including Let's Move!, which encouraged kids to get (and stay) active throughout their lives; and MyPlate, which provided resources and tools to empower Americans to eat a more balanced diet. She also made school lunches healthier and more accessible to low-income families, and also encouraged young people to pursue higher education with her Reach Higher initiative.
The Obamas recently made headlines with their touching letter to the Parkland survivors, thanking them for their vocal advocacy in the weeks following the shooting. "We wanted to let you know how inspired we have been by the resilience, resolve and solidarity that you have all shown in the wake of unspeakable tragedy," they wrote. "Not only have you supported and comforted each other, but you’ve helped awaken the conscience of the nation, and challenged decision-makers to make the safety of our children the country’s top priority. Throughout our history, young people like you have led the way in making America better. There may be setbacks; you may sometimes feel like progress is too slow in coming. But we have no doubt you are going to make an enormous difference in the days and years to come, and we will be there for you."
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