A recent photo of former First Lady Melania Trump has reignited public interest in her signature hairstyle—this time sparking speculation about whether her famously voluminous hair might be enhanced with extensions.
The discussion began after Vice President-elect J.D. Vance shared a candid photo on December 12 via X (formerly known as Twitter). The image showed Donald and Melania Trump watching the New York Stock Exchange on TV, but it wasn’t Wall Street that drew attention. Eagle-eyed viewers noticed what appeared to be faint lines near the crown of Melania’s head—leading some to believe they were looking at the edge of tape-in hair extensions.
Vance captioned the image, “Ready to ring the bell on the New York Stock Exchange,” and added, “President Trump will lead a great American comeback!” But online, many were more focused on Melania’s flawless hairstyle than the message itself.
To learn more, DailyMail.com consulted top hairstylists for their expert take. Julia North, founder of luxury wig brand Wigonia, noted, “From what’s visible, it does appear she may be using tape-in or beaded-row extensions.” She also pointed out that the seamless blend and color match suggest the use of high-quality hair, likely European human hair in the 18 to 20-inch range.
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