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  • February 5, 2021

Michelle Obama’s inauguration hairdresser is paving the way for Black stylists

Yene Damtew is the mastermind behind Michelle Obama’s inauguration hair. But the 33-year-old is more than a stylist — she’s a storyteller.

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