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Michelle Duggar Is ‘Loving’ Her New Look

11/07/2012 at 03:00 PM ET

 Michelle Duggar Hair Peter Kramer/NBC/AP

When Michelle Duggar’s kids planned a birthday treat that included a makeover for their mom’s 46th, the reality star was super-sized surprised!

“I enjoyed the fact that my whole family and my girls came up with this amazing way of showing how much they loved me with a 24-hour birthday surprise,” she tells PEOPLE, adding that she hadn’t changed her hairstyle in 40 (!!) years.

Her new look, a sleek, straight blowout, does away with those staid trademark curls and fluffy bangs. “Going from curly to totally straight was a shock for me,” Duggar admits, “but I am loving it and I have been doing both styles, curly and straight, since the cut.”

When her lifelong pal Cindy suggested the shorter style, Duggar let go and let the inches come off without trepidation, she shares.

“I can trust Cindy,” she says. “But my back was to the mirror and I didn’t know how much I got taken off. It was too funny when I realized how much was gone! And it felt so light.”

So what does husband Jim Bob think of his wife’s new ‘do?

“I know Jim Bob likes it long and I am trying to impress him — what he likes is what I want,” she says. “I think he was a little shocked at first, it was so straight and so different. But he does like it. I think I shocked everyone at the [birthday] party. They were very surprised.”

The different style is taking Duggar a little while to master — and a little while for her youngest, 2-year-old Josie, to get used to as well.

“Little Josie kept touching my hand and saying, ‘Mommy? Mommy? Mommy?’” Duggar says. “She wanted to make sure I was still me.” But despite the big change, “I definitely like the new look,” Duggar insists. “It has been fun.”

Michelle and Jim Bob Duggar’s lives are featured on TLC’s 19 Kids and Counting, airing Tuesdays at 9 p.m. ET. Tell us: Have you ever been nervous to chop off your hair?  

–Alicia Dennis

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JoAnn on

She looks lovely, her smile is beautiful either way. How can a woman who looks so young have so many children?

asnakeytnalem@yahoo.com on

I layk hair stayl, my werk is hair stayl

Wendy on

I think that the new style really accentuates her bone structure. It’s very femine. What a transformation! Lovely!

Jeanette on

She looks beautiful with the new do, but c’mon People…”TOP STORY” please!

debi c on

Looks good…I hope she keeps it straight….I don’t think it’s good for hair to have a constant perm, plus she looks younger, which is all of our goals,,,,,right????

Tiffany on

I feel kind of sad by her saying. “I know Jim Bob likes it long and I am trying to impress him — what he likes is what I want”.
Why can’t you like what you like? Why do you have to get an approval from your husband or like only what he likes? I have had many hairstyles and many colors. I do with my hair) and body) what I want NOT what my husband wants. I am married, but I am still an individual.

Stacey on

Thank God! I’ve been saying for years why hasn’t anyone given her a makeover?

BH on

It looks great. Very modern.

Angel on

First time she isn’t pregnant in 22 years. Woman turns me off. Have kids to raise kids. Even rabbits know when to stop.

Neena on

It looks the same.. except that it’s straight! I hate those straight bangs and curly hair.

Malone615 on

As a wife, I think she meant that it is important for her to be visually appealing to her husband. I don’t think there is a woman out there that wants her mate to notice her physical beauty as well as her inner personality. I care about what my husband thinks. I ask his opinions on styles because I want him to like how I look. Personal acceptance is a priority, too. I’m just saying I don’t fault her for wanting to please her husband.

Kris on

Great improvement for Dugger. Can’t stand the family and don’t care for Jim Bob. asnakeytnalem@yahoo….SERIOUSLY? your spelling is really dumb. The way you went completely out of your way (hopefully) to misspell your words makes me ashamed to be an American. It’s not cute. It’s not funny. And it’s not….not even worth wasting my time with you.

Teresa on

She looks amazing!

Kim on

Tiffany, I thought the same thing about her comment about wanting to please her husband. I don’t think this woman HAS any individuality, she’s just whatever her husband tells her to be. I guess if it works for her, more power to her. Personally I would hate to live that way.

cati on

I love her hair she looks way younger! I also love this family they are a real inspiration they live their lives for God and no one else!!

allison on

I think she looks lovely. She seems like a very special person–so serene and gentle: I admire her! I only have twins and have a hard time staying calm and collected. I’m glad she’s found some time for herself–she certainly deserves it.

kitty62862 on

I think she looks great. I watched the video a couple of times, that was up the other day. Watching Mega-Momma take some “ME” time was a treat. It’s perfect for her, not extreme, low maintenance. Good for her.

Ashley on

The entire Duggar clan needs to be spayed and neutered.

smilingg on

Much better. She looked before like a bad flash back to the 80′s. Don’t much care about this group and what they stand for, but I do have to say, much better!

Kat on

The “top” People story is a reality star (only for having more children than bodies were probably meant to have) getting a new haircut and loving it? I mean, seriously? I know what People is all about, but this really sets a new low.

somebodyswatchinyou on

Yeah these women swear they are doing everything natural according to their religion, don’t wear makeup or normal clothes, too revealing provacative, etc., ect., but they do their hair? I never could figure that one out. Why is the hair exempt from the rest of their religion? Come on, Duggar women, just ditch the gunny sacks and put on some mascara, for crying out loud. Your actions already outspeak your words: hypocrisy can only go so far.

Shari on

It looks like she got more than just her hair done! Her face looks totally different too – like she’s had some work done.

anna on

that is really important news :) keep it coming

j on

Bet her husband loves it too or she would not have been allowed to have it.

somebodyswatchinyou on

@Tiffany, I definitely agree with you 100%. Just remember, she has to keep it warm between the sheets to keep the gravy-train coming. People magazine makes me want to puke how they are trying to stretch this story out.

Guest on

All I can say is haters are gonna hate. I just will never understand why people must be so judgmental, rude and mean to others. Until you are perfect in every way, which we all know is never going to happen, I say live and let live!

sarah on

Welcome to the Twenty First Century!! She looks great. I hope she keeps it up.

Jeannie on

Yeah I like the commet, I want what Jim Bob wants. Really lady, this man has controlled every aspect of her life since they’ve been together, she’s just too blind to see it. Not only her, his children too. Why aren’t these olders girls gone to college and staring their own lives instead of raising the rest of these children. Heck he even has his mother over there slaving away now on his reproductions. Have these people ever stepped up and spoke for themselves. He gives me the creeps. He acts all religious and all, does the lord want you to take all this money, build a outragous home, travel everywhere, and smear it in the faces of those who stuggle to get by everyday. I dont buy it. He is greedy!

Jeannie on

Really, who cares. For a family that doesn’t believe in the internet and TV, why are they exploiting themselves everyday on TLC then? Doesn’t make a bit of sense. OH i get it, it’s for the $$$$$$. Does the Lord approve of that?

lizzy on

Really a “top story” ??? This would have been news if she had her tubes tied.

HoundDogDigs on

“I know Jim Bob likes it long and I am trying to impress him — what he likes is what I want”

Yikes. Women were just set back about 60 years.

Joanne on

Funny, I read an article last week that said she didnt like it. “I’ll get used to it” she said! Which is it??

dee on

Much better, much better ! But wake up to the times please. YOU are allowed to do something that youand only you may want and impresses yourself !!!! enough of the subserviant stuff already !!
Bt she does look good.

Julie on

It looks great, Makes her look years younger!!!

Monica on

Hey, whatever happened to this modest family that celebrated all the kids birthdays once a year and only spent $50.00. Now we have rented slides, Never bought new clothes, shoes, etc. Since the show has been on, I’ve seen all that they stand for dwindle…..Now we living lavishly with a huge home with all the bells and whistles, RV’s, cars, travels and now hair do’s Really, if you changed all that, take a another step forward and dress like you are in this centry and not back in the pioneer days. Step out of the monachary. I think it’s time to end all this hyocrite nonsense and these people just need to go back to milking the cows. Of course they wont see this post because they don’t belive in the internet or TV….UHM???

Julie on

Looks great, makes her look years younger!!!

jill on

Much improvement… someone please let her know its not the 80s and 90s anymore with her old ‘do.

June on

The new style is lovely & she looks younger…much more flattering & plays up her features beautifully. Glad she likes it & is keeping it. Kind of sad though that she feels she also needs to impress Jim-Bob & make him happy. I do understand love makes you want to do what makes your spouse happy, but on the other hand, it’s okay to be your own person. You are allowed to do what makes you happy, too. Even if he didn’t really like it at first or at all, since she seems to like the new style, I’d say he’d just have to get used to it. Marriage or any other relationship shouldn’t be 100% about the other person…there needs to be give AND take.

Nylongirl35 on

And, this is a Top Story. Interesting.

Chris on

Looks great

Nylongirl35 on

And…This is a Top Story. Interesting.

Kate on

@Tiffany I totally agree with your comment. I think that she should like what SHE likes and not what Jim Bob likes. That comments makes it seem that she is only there to make Jim Bob happy and that her opinion doesn’t matter.

tanya on

It’s amazing what money can buy.

Teresa on

She looks awesome! So much younger!

fucriticsunited on

What an incredible family.

Cathy on

I love it! She’s had this hairstyle for the longest time and it looked like she was stuck in the 80′s. She looks great and I hope she keeps it.

lissa on

too much white eye shadow but otherwise lovely

Elaine on

I thought this was the story last week, did you run out of news?

susanne on

How refreshing that this wonderful woman cares what her husband thinks and tries to please him!

Tiffany on

SHE LOOKS 10 YEARS YOUNGER! HOPE SHE KEEPS IT!!

Les on

She looks great with a updated hair style, think she should keep it.

OhHappyDay! on

She looks great…….certainly does not look like the mother of 20 children! WOW !!

Bev on

I think it was time for a change but it’s her hair and what ever makes her happy is the correct way for her.

nice on

She looks great and many years younger.

l Fleming on

About time she looks very cute! 100% improvement for a pretty lady!

Brooke on

Very nice change! Much more age appropriate and serious.

Guest 54 on

Top story? Ha! The brood mare gets are haircut. Seems to me the only snipping that should be done is a vasectomy for Jim Bob!

Lynn on

Well woopty do I just got mine cut too and I paid for it myself

Lynn on

She implied that she asked her husband’s approval- it’s a good thing Romney didn’t get elected all woman would have needed HIS approval to do anything.

Tina on

Thank God she finally changed her look!!! Bet you anything she’ll never keep this new style.

Aria on

Much better and she looks younger.

Tina on

If they wanted to do her a favor, they should’ve made her LESS attractive. Then maybe her husband will keep his hands off of her. (smile)

Yvonne on

She looks around 5-10 years younger! She looks beautiful!!

Diane on

It’s quite an improvement, she doesn’t have that creepy cult look to her.

whoknew on

@Tina……..I agree with you. This woman is too good looking. And too young looking for 46 with 19 kids. She could ditch Jim Bob for a better looking guy now with that hairstyle, or else, make him change his! He looks like a Ken Doll with fake plastered hair.

JenB on

She looks way better! Keep the new “do”.

guest on

@Angel-Their reproductive life, is NONE of your business!

T on

“What he likes is what I like”…such a shame-has this pitiful woman ever in her life had her own identity? Jim Bob and breeding-wow! Calling all psychiatrists-please come to this woman’s rescue! Otherwise, the new hairstyle is finally up to date and looks great.

Vera on

Who cares? When america’s obsession with these useless people cease? There is misery, famine, poverty in the world and you keep reporting about this woman’s hair? All she does is pop out one kid after another in this already over-populated world. And BTW, hair can’t make a person more attractive if they were NEVER attractive in the first place. Pfft… Y’all are pathetic!

manoman on

I liked it much better before. JK! HAHAHAHA. Who cares what turdy Jim Bob thinks? He, himself needs a makeover. And I have my doubts about these people. They claim they don’t watch tv and I think, internet, but they are certainly out and about.

TinTexas on

I think it’s absolutely beautiful ! She needed the update . She’s a sweet lady . . .

Lori on

She looks so much better! And I thought I just heard on the radio the other day that she announced she was pregnant again?

Felice on

She is just lovely.

Joanne on

I love the new style! It’s so becoming on her!

Shelbi on

I love it!!

Rachel on

She looks so much younger and more modern! I hope she keeps it this way. Looks much better!

Kindness Matters on

LOVE her!!! Love the Duggars!!! I am a modern woman, trendy and up to date on all the latest fashions but personally I think her curly hair suits her best especially because she liked it better and her husband did as well. I think style is different from fashion and style is personal. I prefer trendy and she prefers her style. I dont judge her for that. To each her own.
To those bring judgemental…. STOP BULLYING!!!

Darian on

She looks beautiful with the new hair. Much better than the 80′s disaster she had.

Liz on

What he likes is what you want? Oh for crying out loud woman.

fanofboardwalkempire on

I love the new look- youthful and very flattering!

Bkable on

“what he likes is what I want”

Gotta love feminism *facepalm*

gutsygirl on

The family was all there when she revealed her new cut and all Jim Bob would say is he liked it better long. Please never ask him if your bum looks big in that dress.

Ashley on

Why is this type of behavior condoned or applauded? It should be condemned.

Ann on

She looks 10 yrs younger and much more heathly so hope she keeps the new look….geeezz! Jim Bob should be smiling and happy for his wife who deserved to be pampered for a change…..

Melanie on

Wow, she actually looks like a real person now, instead of a caricature of a real person. Now, if they could only get Jim-Bob to do away with his Ken doll hair, they might come across as slightly less creepy! Well, maybe if the TV was on “mute” too.

Lisa D'Ambrosio on

She looks SO much better with the new haircut!

Dee on

Too bad there are so many negative haters out there. First, her hair looks great and she can do with it what she wants & second, her husband liking long hair is normal. Guys LOVE long hair. While they are sweet about complimenting us when we cut it short and don’t mind changes now and again, ALL men love long, sexy, flowing hair. And…please stop with the rabbit type comments- they are her kids, her body and her family’s decision (based on a religious position too). Her kids are very polite, well mannered and they have a ton of money and resources to raise them. It’s not everyone’s ideal family size, but not everyone wants just one or none either-but you should accept everyone’s choices! Personally, I love all she stands for and hey, if she wants a makeover, let’s just celebrate her having fun as a woman changing the look up a bit :)

Robin on

So pretty! She looks great!

Gina on

She looks ten years younger..

Sharon on

I think she looks great! She definitely needed a full make-over. Nice job. I do think it’s odd that she is very focused on making sure her husband likes it. But that could just be me.

Joey on

It makes her look ten years older.

ImALadyToo on

Angel – If that is what her religion teaches her, or that’s what she wants, it is none of your business how many kids she has. It looks to me like she and her husband are taking care of them all by themselves.

She looks very nice with her straight hair. If she wants to please her husband, that’s none of anybody’s business, either. I want to look nice for my husband, too. If they’re both happy, what in the heck is wrong with that?!

dave on

Still, a very attractive woman. We should not criticize her – she takes care of her children. We should criticize the people who do not care for their children and make them a ward of the entire country.

Nikki on

Will the Duggars ever stop having kids? Ridiculous.

Sandy on

I would have thought her uterus would fall out.

Mark on

Romney supporters.

s on

Wow, she looks so much better. I went to religous school growing up, and a lot of the Baptist and Pentecostals wore their hair just the way she always has…. It is a very weird trend… I always thought it was because some of them weren’t allowed to wear make up so were trying to over do it with the hair

BH on

Tomorrow? Stilettos.

Karen on

Looks so much better. She’s an attractive woman — just needs some updating.

bonniea on

“what he likes is what I want” i think we all know what he likes

kristy on

How I love this woman and look up to her. My Mom is the baby out of 12 kids and I’m the baby out of 6. She’s so strong and Beautiful.

Julia Emry on

I really like the new look!! she looks beautiful.

Aly on

She looks great! I LOVE this family!

babyb4 on

She looks great! Keep it, Girl!

deb on

She looks 15 years younger, and she sure acted like she didn’t like it when she had it done.

deb on

I think the family is interesting, but hate how they have cornered the market on long denim skirts from the 80′s.

Cairn on

Hands off JimBob…

CN on

she looks great! hope she keeps the style.

Aubrie on

She looks so good!!!

LA on

Love the hair! Looks fantastic!

Jesse on

She looks so much younger!

Me on

She still looks like an tired old lady. “I know Jim Bob likes it long and I am trying to impress him — what he likes is what I want.” UGH.

Ella on

What are we, in the dark ages? I like how she says “what he likes is what I want”, like she can’t possibly have a thought of her own. So sad!

Janine Max on

I wouldn’t even recognize her! Amazing makeover.

Chris on

Looks good!

Ms Ari on

It certainly is an improvement. I can see why her family wanted her to have a makeover. But this is a “top story”??? Really???

Linda on

JoAnn, she doesn’t raise them, her other kids DO!

Lynne on

I like the younger look. For those who make fun of her gentle accent, how would someone sound who tried to imitate you? As for this not being a TOP STORY, what is it you want? Hurricanes, tornados and earthquakes? The title is “Style Watch”. Get it?

RaeJ on

It’s refreshing to see a woman still care about what her husband likes after all those years of marriage. We women do so much to attract men in the first place, but too many of us (myself included) quit trying to impress our husbands as years go by. Way to care in such a loving, selfLESS way about your husband!

dreamer4u on

Her family mabe instead of a makeover…sent her to OBGYN and had her sewn up?? After 19 kids good lord YIKES

Debbie on

She look so much younger, it really looks good on her

Debbie on

It looks good, nice change

Linda on

JoAnn, she looks so young, she doesn’t raise her kids, her kids raise themselves!

MAZEY on

THIS WOMAN USES TOO MUCH DARN HAIR GOOK…THAT’S THE DIFFERENCE…STOP WITH THE HAIRSPRAY…

Katie O on

I keep my hair longer because my husband likes it that way, not for any “modesty” or religious reason. I don’t mind it long, and if he actually speaks up about something he likes, I tend to take notice!

mona on

Notice that the photo of her with her new style is soft focused and the photo of her with her old style is sharply focused. The soft focus tends to reduce the lines and wrinkles on one’s face. If both photos were focused the same way, it would be easier to determine which style really is more becoming.

Jean on

Wow! She looks years younger. Much, much better hairstyle.

Dee Wilson on

Is there a reason the picture of her new look is “blurry”?

Janice on

She looks so nice with her hair like that. Hope she keeps it like that. Her husband just have to get use to it being like that, just like everyone else. Been a long time coming, everyone needs a change every now and then.

patty on

When she first had it done she said she was shocked and HATED it & went back to her old style within hours. Why the big about face? Does she even stay off her back long enough to get it done?

patty on

She still looks like one of those fundamentalist Mormon cult members anyway. Does she even stay off her back long enough to do it?

moldja on

Seriously people? This family is absolutely amazing. You all need to just stop judging them and accept them for who they are and what they believe. And the long denim skirts??? I love them and wear them myself when it gets cold. This family is a God fearing God loving family and I love that about them. We need more of these kind of people in the world today especially now since Obama won again. Ugh! Romney should have won it all the way. Keep it up Duggars, can’t wait for the next season. Ignore all the judgmental people out there. I love you all.

Gale on

I love her new haircut! She looks great in it!

Ali on

Oh my gosh, she looks so different w/ straight hair. Beautiful look!

Penny Hanford on

Why does she look like an oompa loompa in the after picture?

Fred on

@Nikki:
Why is it ridiculous?
Are they preying upon government benefits to bail them out? No.
Are they asking tax payers to help them out? No.
Are they becoming a burden on society? No.
Are they making the likes of ppl like you upset b/c they have more than YOU would want to handle? Yes.
Please explain your side of exactly why them having been blessed by so many kids is disruptive. If they’re happy and able to manage…why does it upset you enough to call it “ridiculous”?

sk on

she looks good. she looks good with all those kids because she has a LOT of help.

cherry on

i was nerveous back in may when i chopped 13 inches of my hair off for locks of love

Laura on

She looks great.

doris richardson on

She looks beautiful

WiddoMouse on

She looks beautiful. Looks 20 years younger. It’s more than just the haircut. She has makeup on. Hair is a woman’s most renewable resource. It always grows back to the old way if that is what she prefers. She has beautiful daughters as well.

Felix El Gato on

When is the At Home Vaginal Rejuvenation Episode going to air?

Katie on

How is this news?

Kyla Bree on

wow, now if her thoughts were only 21st century

Lana on

You are a lively person however you style your hair..it’s good to see you take alittle time for yourself even if the girls did have to set it.

Meg Dari on

I have read in other stories that Jim Bob does not like it. Of course he doesn’t. HE wants to have complete control over EVERYTHING his wife does and thinks.

Dana on

it’s kind of sad to me that so many people have trouble with her wanting to impress her husband. She didn’t say she wouldn’t do it and she did cut it… If more of us made a point to think about what others think…especially our spouse… we may become a little less selfish… really, if you don’t agree with them… why are you reading this article…geesh.

KJ on

She looks adorable….even younger now, and she looked young before.

Jeanne on

Love the new look – She’s even more beautiful!!

Lara on

All they did was blow her hair straight, big deal, and this is news – REALLY?

ICY on

To have given birth to as many children as she has, she really looks great and she doesnt look old and worn out. She should look like a hag after giving birth to 19 or 20 children.

Karen on

I think she looks really nice. What a nice treat from her children. Great family.

Ronnie on

I’m all for embracing your natural texture and I prefer long hair too but not if your natural texture and length makes you look dated, older, and unflattering. The straightened hair smooths out her features and plays up her cheekbones. People mag made this news because she’s never changed her hairstyle. Before she actually looked like someone who lives in a colony. Now she looks fresh and modern.

Teapot on

Thank goodness!!! I have been wishing she would get rid of those curls with straight bangs. She is so beautiful now. Maybe I can actually enjoy watching their show. I think what has always bothered me about their show the most was that hair of hers. Now, she looks so stylish and cute. I hope Jim Bob approves—if not, he is off base.

Val on

I cannot even believe how cute the new hair is. It’s still long but soooo darling. It makes her look many years younger than 46! I hope she keeps it.

madeleine on

Love the new look..Makes her look younger..

Sun on

Her hair wil go back to her natural curly even she keep it straight if she go out into rain or got out of shower. It’s not easy but can be worth it

Susan on

OMG…it’s about time and the results are FANTASTIC. Michele, you must be yourself, not what you think others want you to be. Don’t ever lose your personal identity. I think the Lord would whole heartedly agree! You deserve to pamper yourself and not think you are being vain. Come on Michele…just be you!

Kookie on

She still looks good because she’s not that old and has never done much work. Just sat around being pregnant all her life and letting the kids do the work.

Rebecca on

Looks great. I always thought she needed a makeover..too pretty for her old hairdo

observer114 on

She looks quite nice. This makeover was long overdue. Those kids could use makeovers, too. It’s sad that she’s in the kind of marriage where she has to pretend that what her husband wants is what she wants. It makes me wonder how she truly feels about having all those children.

Barbara Wittwer on

It’s about time! What a beautiful style. Makes her look younger, updated – very attractive and becoming for her.

tamara hope on

I know exactly how she feels,My ex husband always liked my hair long,so I kept it long to please him.But after we devorced I finally decided to cut it,my hair was to my waist! I was very nervous,they cut it just above my shoulders,I hated it! I wanted my hair back! But I gave my hair to locks of love,so it worked out well.

Pamela on

Can’t please everyone,I see by the comments here. As far as the way there family runs, they seem to care for each other and respect each other. I wonder if the ones that disapprove just don’t like christians or don’t understand christians

Tamara Williams on

Idiots like these should not breed.

Betty on

Looks great, keep it straight

Syl on

Jim Bob likes it long… I’m trying to impress him… what he likes is what I want. OMG Such a Stepford wife! Is this the 21st century????????

andrea on

I love this lady, she is an awesome mother and an inspiration…i wish i could spend a few days with this family just to get some ideas on how to raise my teen boys, and…i would love for them to see REAL ladies and what they should be looking for in their future wives

andrea on

PS I think it is awesome that she tries to please her husband and in return he tries to please her, what a balance :) this woman could populate the planet and it would make for a better place for us all, just look how wonderful her children are :)

karen shultz on

She is beautiful in many ways

Kitty on

OK now get back in bed !!!

doug on

To the liberated women who think it’s creepy she cares whether Jim Bob likes her new look: you need to be concerned about whether your husbands think you are attractive. You may not like the sound of it, but you’ll sure b#*ch and complain if he’s looking at someone else. I don’t control my wife’s hair, but she sure likes to hear me compliment it.

Susan on

It was said that Jim Bob didnt like it, as she was going to redo it….like it was before….

Yv0nne10 on

It made her look even older than before!! Not at all good.

william e rauh on

She looks like she has come into the world. Now she looks like she has more culture and sense….not a country hoboken

Dr T and the Women on

What a coup getting the exclusive on this one, People. You finally beat Who Gives a Frogs Fat Ass magazine

grace on

Why is ok for women to be as liberal as they want to be but not ok for a women to be conservative. She wants to please her husband, so what. She is obviously independant enough that she didn’t ask his permission to do it since he was surprised by the change. She just wants him to find her attractive. And stop with all the talk about an “independant woman would never do that” because “independant women” conform to what they think men want them to be all the time. If the woman wants to have 20 Kids then let her have 20 kids. I am sure if she had wanted to stop there wouldn’t be the show and she wouldn’t be very happy. She seems to be happy in her situation. Obviously her choice even if it isn’t yours. The left really needs to stop being hypocriticle and allow women to make whatever choice they want, even if that is to be super conservative and to have 20 kids. FYE they have no problem with the internet or TV because the kids do there school through online high schools. They simply believe in limiting the content they watch or view. And they are Independant Baptists, look it up there is no restriction on cutting hair and makeup and clothes those are just personal prefrences. The older girls do their hair (simply) and wear a little makeup.

Amanda on

Hmm wonder how long it will take ol Jim Bob to get her pregnant after seeing her new ‘do ?

love it on

IMO – she looks even YOUNGER.

guest on

The new do really looks great on her. Makes her look so much younger. God bless her. I don’t know how she does it!

Ned on

She really needs a stylist. It’s not working.

Debra on

I like her hair a lot better straight than curly. It looked frizzy when it was curly. Straight looks much better

maggie on

She looks fab…Makes her look younger and this century.

Mark on

If all you have to do is get your hair cut to get in an article written about you, then I want to get my done also!!!! Oh yes, and 19 kids. Whooooppeee, like that is a big deal!!!!

Darlene on

Wish they would do the same for the girls in the family, they are so dated looking. Now she will have more time to be bedded, more kids on the way,

Deborah on

So much better than the old 80′s look. Please women, do not wear the “wet curled” look…it’s never okay to socialize with wet hair or to have the “wet look”, it’s tacky.

Joan on

Looks like Michele had some augmenting done on her face too! She looks refreshed-either botox or eye surgery-

Alayna on

She looks great!

Cate on

I’m sorry but I cant stop laughing at the first pic…. I know she has more important things to do like take care of 67 children but that hair is just…gfhjgfjshghd hahaha

espectaculos de magia en barcelona on

You actually make it seem really easy along with your presentation but I find this topic to be really one thing that I believe I’d never understand. It sort of feels too complicated and very wide for me. I am looking forward on your subsequent publish, I’ll try to get the dangle of it!

Pat Harper on

Welcome to the 21st century!! Looks a thousand times better!

Lindee on

She looks great and I hope she stops listening to her cave man soon.

Lindee on

She looks like a modern woman now. Lose the cave man spouse.

Wendy on

This is the most absurd headline and photo combination I’ve ever seen. Anyone who has eyes that work can clearly see that her “new haircut” is actually the plastic surgery she’s had to her face. I see no change in the haircut that some expensive conditioner and a flat iron couldn’t do. Seriously, people?!

Elaine on

She looks better, but could still use another 8 inches cut off, and drop the bangs.

Mississippi librarian on

She is holding up real good to have that many children back-to-back. Childbearing can be hard on the body, but she looks well.

Mississippi librarian on

she is holding up real well to have that many children back to back. childbrearing can be hard on the body but she looks good.

Anne on

No one mentioned donating the hair to a cancer wig provider. Did she donate it? I believe it is called Locks of Love. I think she looks great with her new style but I read last week that she was not fond of it because JimBob preferred it longer and curly. They stated that was the reason she and all her daughters have the same long, curly hair with straight poofy bangs!

Kate on

i’ve gone from a little shorter than 1/2-way down my back 2 a pixie so no i’ve never been nervous 2 cut my hair off i like the change

Mabby on

What she need to do is CUT THE HAIR! She would look 100% better with short hair. Who cares if the oversexed husband likes it long? Maybe if she would cut it, he wouldn’t be incessantly keeping her pregnant (not that it isn’t her fault, too)!

Jeanie on

It is so much more current and updated. She looks so much younger. She reminded me of Loretta Lynn before.

Marie on

She looks younger, I would keep the new haircut.

Paula Dryden on

she looks much younger and better.

traci on

she looks GREAT!!! She looks yrs younger

KWalls on

She still looks like a lunatic.

Poppy on

A turd dressed up is still a turd

tammy on

Tiffany, if you were a bible believing christian, you would totally get it.

Ann on

She looks great. Her old style was from the 80′s so it ‘s nice to see her update.

Lisa N on

She looks absolutely beautiful

Robyn on

SOOOO MUCH BETTER!!! I hope she keeps it like this!!!

blaze on

not even her……

chris on

They don’t believe in TV but they sure will do a reality show for TV. Its because they want publisity, all kind of free stuff and $$$$$$$$$!!!!!!. Not so sure they are as religious as they want us all to believe. I sure hope they are done having babies

sharon bottomley on

i think she looks great , she should have done this years ago . she always looks like a rag doll with the mixed matched skirts and tops and the hair always the same she is plain and thats what her church and husband wants beleave me i know the type i come from a long line of preachers and kids of preachers and church people who want everyone to look the same but if you watch carefully the men check out the ladies on the streets and wonder if the women in there lives would looks so good so hats off to her and billy bob get over it and do something for the way you look to your not an old man and now is the time to get a new look after all you all can afford it now

sharon bottomley on

looks good should have done it years ago now if she can do something with that husband of hers , he needs a make over too wish i could be so lucky to be able to have a make over . and billy bob get over it what are you thinking she might just leave you?

alisa on

That means they are done having kids. I got a new look after number 3 because I knew we were finished having kids and I could get back to being ME.

kim on

@ Joann.. She looks young because she doesn’t do all of the raising, the children all do that. The younger ones have an older “buddy” and they do all the chores around the house. Not the most tasking thing to raise children if they’re partially doing it themselves.

Steven on

It actually appears that she has had some plastic surgery too if you look really close. Her eyelids have been lifted. Brow lifted and some possible collagen in the face area. Who’s paying for that? Yep. Tax payers.

MELINA on

AS LONG AS YOU KEEP ur legs closxed. stop having children. you disgust me.!!

melinda on

She looks so beautiful,its so modern and becoming on her,I like it,hope she keeps it up.

Addi on

wow how interesting.

karlabsl on

You people who say that she needs to do this for herself and not worry about impressing Jim Bob do NOT get it. Jim Bob is probably saying the same thing to her, “whatever makes you happy. You look beautiful to me either way” And she, knowing he likes long hair, is also trying to make HIM happy. That’s why their marriage is so good. Each tries to put the other first. It isn’t that she puts aside her own wishes; he does, too!

Pam on

I might be the only one saying this, but I liked it the old way, I think she looks older now and a bit hard…and as far as pleasing her husband with her looks, I also think that sounds nice and old-fashioned and old-fashioned is good!

bea on

How many times will you report this 4 times this week. This women does nothing for society except have babies. Her older girls do all the household and childcare work. Please report on women who help society not her.

Imani on

Years ago this family would not only not have been news they certainly would not have been on television. No one would have thought to base a television show on how many times a woman got pregnant. The show teaches the viewers nothing except to not have protected sex. And to be submissive to a man. And to not allow women the right to dress as they choose. If people want to see Ozzy and Harriet, The Waltons, and Little House on the Prairie, then they need to watch the reruns of those show. This is 2012 and this show sets women all women back centuries. This is a chauvinistic show. These people are a disgrace to women. I cannot believe they got a show and that TLC has kept them on for so long. This is not some novel idea on the part of TLC. Women have been kept barefoot and pregnant for centuries. And that is exactly what they think the role of a woman is to be barefoot, pregnant and completely submissive to a man.

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