Michelle Duggar Gets A Makeover, Isn't Impressed

11/02/2012

Michelle Duggar's been a little bit busy raising 19 kids, so it's understandable that she hasn't had much time to update her hairstyle. That's why on Tuesday night's episode, Michelle was treated to a speical hair makeover in honor of her 46th birthday. But did she love it? 

Well, no.

"Wow, it’s definitely different,” she said, after the stylist revealed her shorter, straightened hairstyle. Gone were her trademark curly waves and big bangs, replaced by a sleek and updated look. Michelle promised to “learn to love it,” but the romance between Michelle and her new hair was shortlived. By the end of the episode she was back to her old curly ways. 

It probably didn't help that her husband Jim Bob Duggar wasn't impressed, either: "I do like it longer," he said of his wife's shorter 'do.

Sometimes you just shouldn't mess with the original.

--Julie Gerstein

Comments

[Holly]

I love the new look, but I bet with her curls straightening was just too much of a hassle.

[Cari]

Hi Michelle,My name is Cari Burns I am from Pittsburgh Pa I am the type of person that hates change,but given the chance change is sometimes very good,I thought your make over made you look 10 years younger you should have given it a chance!! Try i again and give it a chance this time!JimBob will get use to it!! It's your hair

[Jill]

I'm of the outdated school that I make my husband happy, I'm happy. Plus who wants to be a bitter divorced feminist?? Not me!

[Jill]

I still have my hair the same as in high school and that was 30 years ago almost. My husband loves it and it's a easy style. If people don't like it, then they can get over it.

[KJ]

Isn't a new hairstyle expected in a makeover?

[Janie]

Love the new hair do :)

[Kimmy]

It's not only a question of curly versus straight, it's about getting rid of the 80's bangs and wings. But Michelle feels most comfortable with a hairstyle that is as outdated as her view on the role of women in society. Is anyone really surprised?

[Kel]

I love the staight updated look on her. I guess she did not care for it or using a straightening iron everyday. I have naturally curly hair and it takes a long time to straighten it with an iron. She amy be too busy for the doo?

[verduleros]

change often. the truth is that with 19 children we can ask for more. These magnificent.

[Corrie]

She looks 15 yrs younger! It's like anything new, takes getting used to. I've seen episodes where the girls have multiple boxes of perms because they have so much hair they need more boxes to do all their hair :) in the end it should be what Michelle wants but she defers to Jim Bob, that's heir way.

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[susan]

@Cynthia You have to have at bare minimum 10 inches of hair for a Locks of Love donation. Michelle only had 8 inches cut.

[Seokik]

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[Carol]

Love the straight hair, it makes her look younger. I have a daughter with curly hair so I know it takes a while to blow it out and hot iron it straight so curly looks good also. Love your show, God bless.

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Jim Bob say that he leaves the size of their family up to Michelle and God

[Cynthia]

I think I liked Michelle's old style better. I personally love my long straight hair but it does not work for everyone. The only thing I was disappointed about was that it seemed that they took off enough length that they could have donated that hair to Locks of Love or another charity to make wigs for ladies going through cancer treatments.

[Alys]

Michelle looked lovely with the straight hair.

[Marie]

The question is did Michelle love it, apparently not. I love her shorter curls and it will grow, Praise God. Jim Bob's hair style looks great and easier to handle for him. Many years ago my husband surprised me with an hair makeover, and sad to say I couldn't keep up with it and 5 children and a job. We sometimes just have to stay with what works.

[Jana Everitt]

Michelle and I grew up in the 80'S with our big hair and that is what we are use to. I am alot like Michelle if my husband does not really like a certain hairstyle I am more than likely not going to wear my hair that way because it is his attention that I am trying to attract and no one elses. Also on serveral episodes I have heard Jim Bob say that he leaves the size of their family up to Michelle and God so I know if she felt she could not safely have any more children he would support her. This man loves his wife and family and God. Give them a break. I think their show is refreshing and I appreciate the values they have taught me.

[Linda]

It was a great makeover she looks wonderful, she looked more relaxed, it was wonderful that her family pampered her. The Love Of God and the Love they have for the family shows all the time. God Bless you and your family.

[Kathie Hart]

Like the curly better, however she looks younger with it straight.

[Amy]

Ithink and agree with most comments, Michelle looked 20 yrs younger, more stylish. A change is good now and then

[Annie]

I love her new look, wish she would keep it, makes her look twenty years younger!

[Sharon Pearce]

I thought she looked beautiful. I know how she felt though. I have curly hair, but not as curly as hers and the first time I had mine straightened, it just didn't look right to me. Straight hair is something a curly haired person needs time to accept.
Michelle is beautiful whether she has straight hair or culry hair. She has a heart for the Lord.

[Anna]

I was very impressed with the grace & dignity Michelle displayed. She never asked for a new style but she graciously submitted to others. If that isn't beauty, I don't know what is. By the way, I have naturally curly hair & happen to like her curly locks. :)