Is Yene Damtew ethiopian?

Within hours of Damtew revealing herself as Obama’s hairstylist on Twitter, thousands of compliments and requests for tips starting pouring in. “The support of Black Women Twitter has been amazing,” said Damtew, who is Ethiopian American.

Where is Yene Damtew from?

Growing up in Southern California, Yene was the go-to hair braider in her neighborhood. She always knew that she wanted to pursue beauty but didn’t know how it would evolve, or even that beauty was sustainable as a full-time career.

Who is Michelle Obama’s hair Stylist?

When it comes to Michelle Obama’s iconic looks, the former first lady puts her trust in stylist Meredith Koop, makeup artist Carl Ray and hairstylist Yene Damtew. Jackie Fields is the Deputy Beauty Director at PEOPLE.