U.S. Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice, one of the most prominent, and brilliant (Phi Beta Kappa, concert pianist, college president, board of Chevron, fluent in Russian, U.S. National Security advisor was her last job) women in the world today -- doesn't stray too far from her baseline bob.
As befits her job, TRULY jet setter status, Condi keeps her hair pretty simple -- her accessories include smart suits and her ubiquitous pearls. This Birmingham Alabama native and PK (preacher's kid) also wears her make-up fairly simple, with a hint of eyeliner and some shade of red lip. How many ways to wear the bob? Let us count the ways...
A Coifed Condi
- A Coifed Condi
Keep It Simple
Condoleezza Rice at the United Nations in July 2006 to discuss Hezbollah and conflict in Israel and the Middle East. AFP / Getty Images - A Coifed Condi
Peace In the Middle East
Rice attends a White House meeting in July 2006 with Saudi diplomats to discuss the ongoing conflict between Hezbollah fighters ahead of Rice's trip to the region. Chip Somodevilla, Getty Images - A Coifed Condi
Upswept
Condoleezza Rice officiates at the swearing in ceremony for the new ambassador to Afghanistan Ronald Neumann July 27, 2005. Chip Somodevilla, Getty Images - A Coifed Condi
The Horizon
Condoleezza Rice testifies before the House of Representatives Committee on International Relations. Rice was before the committee to discuss President George W. Bush's budget request for Fiscal Year 2007. Chip Somodevilla, Getty Images - A Coifed Condi
Werq.
State Secretary Condoleezza Rice arrives at an international conference on Iraq at the EU Commission headquarters in Brussels June 2005. Benoit Doppagne, AFP / Getty Images - A Coifed Condi
Intense
Rice listens to a speech during the final session of the Special Summit of the Americas, January 2004 in Monterrey, Mexico. Yuri Cortez, AFP, Getty Images - A Coifed Condi
Flipped and Lovely
Rice, the former provost of Stanford University (1993-1999), at the 33rd NAACP Image Awards February 2002. Jeffrey Mayer, WireImage.com - A Coifed Condi
Brown and Straight
Condoleezza Rice succeeded Gen. Colin Powell as the 66th Secretary of State on January 26 2005. AP - A Coifed Condi
Part on Right
Rice speaks on climate change at the U.N. (''Innovating a climate-friendly world: The role of technology and dissemination'') in Sept. 2007. David Karp, AP - A Coifed Condi
All Smiles
Condoleezza Rice as foreign policy advisor to George W. Bush. AP
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By: Jaye Harding on 2/07/2008 1:14PM
The pevious message should have been sent to yahoo.com not hotmail.com.
Jaye Harding
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By: Ms. C. Daniels on 2/01/2008 9:22AM
Condoleezza and Tyra are two different people. Ms. Rice sports her own hair as plain as it may be accommodates her. Looks great to me cause it is real.
Ms. Banks sports weaves, wigs etc. She is a super model and is looked upon to look just like that. To me it's phony if it ain't you. Be herself, wear her own hair and see how may styles she can create.
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By: Nick on 2/01/2008 9:23AM
CONDOLEEZZA RICE would of made a much better president than the republicans running now. would of been cool to see her and Mccain versus Obama and Clinton. Obamao8!!!!!!!!!!!
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By: Cheryl on 2/01/2008 9:28AM
Although I don't usually agree with Ms. Rice's politics I greatly respect her as an African-American woman for all that she has accomplished and for all she is to the world. However, do I really care about her hair? As Black Voices there are so many other things that could and quite possibly should be high-lighted about Ms. Rice. What next, her marital status? The flip of Michele Obama (similar to Condi's former style) Come on. . . we're more than hair and fashion. A little more support and emphasis on other things, please. . . .
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By: Roy Sanchez on 2/01/2008 9:51AM
Too bad Dr. Rice (Condi?? personally, I don't LIKE that nickname)is not running for president! With HER brains (yes, and even LOOKS) and everything she IS, she is the only one I would (ever)vote for President!
Re: Her hair...momentarily, forget the cosmetic aspect!
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By: Cookie on 2/01/2008 9:52AM
I'm going to be perfectly honest. I love Condi she's an exemplary figure of black dignity, integrity, poise, wisdom, and character to say the least....but sweetie...when you are this much in the worldwide public eye you must not sport the kuk-a-bugs, wear either a salon-finished afro, or put a relaxer at least on them edges PLEASE.
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By: Terry Miller on 2/01/2008 10:46AM
Condolezza Rice is one of the most brilliant,productive,beautiful,and strongest(mentally and intellectually)woman on the planet. We need to embrace, protect,and immulate her from the boardrooms to the classroom and even the raising of our children. Ms. Rice deserves a grand applause because she has risen above the levels where the average man (regardless of race)could only dream of going. In essence, she makes us proud. Welcome her home and into your homes as she completes her term as SECRETARY OF STATE. Wow! What a woman. She is what brothers with anything going for themselves whisper (under their breath)...THAT SISTER IS FINE!!!!
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By: dave on 2/01/2008 11:12AM
I respect Ms. Rice for her intellectual abilities and position as well; however, I do not agree with her politics as I am often sicken with her denial of real world realities insofar as geopolitical matters. She will say the "the world is square" if George W. Bush suggest. Loyality is a great asset especially within high levels of government, but she pushes the limit. Following the current president's lead landed Former Secertary Of State Powell in a precarious situation. One can only speculate why she too has not been in a similar situation.??
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By: Natalie on 2/01/2008 11:42AM
I love Dr. Rice for many reasons but, especially for the fact that she sheds a positive light on Black feminity as opposed to the images displayed on BET. I also admire the fact that she never allowed the naysayers and bucket crabs within our race to phase her.
Thank you Dr Rice for rising above the fray and for letting people realize that a ghetto pass isn't necessary to succeed in America.
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By: DO NOT KNOW on 2/01/2008 11:58AM
Has anyone noticed that Obama's wife hairdo is much like Condi's hairstyle. Reserved is one thing but when you're in the political forefront I would think or better yet rethink the hair.
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