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Social Media Says Melania Trump Looks 'So Different' With Darker Hair In Viral Throwback Photos: 'Looks Nothing Like Her Now'

August 28, 2025 by Abigail Connolly
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Many have noticed that Melania Trump, our current First Lady, is staying out of the spotlight a lot more during her husband’s second term as president. Therefore, a lot of people are reminiscing on her past looks, and some are astonished by the differences.

The Slovenian-native has made a significant transformation since going from an international model to the First Lady of the United States, and some of the most significant differences have been the changes in her hair and face, which some internet users have been pointing out since older photographs of her went viral. With darker locks and a more youthful look, people were left debating when she looked the best, as many agreed that her more natural appearance during the late 90s and early 2000s was her “prime.” Read more about her hair and beauty transformation below.

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Throwback Photos Of Melania Trump Go Viral On Reddit

Ever since Donald Trump got re-elected for a second term, people have been talking about Melania Trump a whole lot more, especially since she's taken a bit of a step back this time around, as compared to his first term as president from 2017 to 2021. Aside from a few special holiday and White House events, the 55-year-old has been staying more behind the scenes, which has caused the internet to look into her past and older pictures of her.

 

On social media platforms like Reddit, people have been revisiting photos taken of the former model from the late 90s and early 2000s, when she started gaining even more notoriety for dating Donald, right before marrying him in 2005. Back then, she was around 30 years old, and she often sported darker hair than she does now. Melania's hair was a dark brunette shade for years, and she occasionally sported a lighter brown from time to time.

 

While her locks weren't extremely thick, she often kept them styled, usually opting for a Y2K blowout or straightening them. In older snaps of her, which went viral, she can be seen posing for paparazzi and modeling photographers, with straight, dark hair and face-framing layers. You can see the pictures here!

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Social Media Reacts To Melania's Older Photos And Says She Looks 'So Different'

Internet users started looking into these photographs following the re-election of the infamous president, and on Reddit, started commenting on how much they feel the mom-of-one has changed over the years. Not only has she aged, which was expected, but her style and hair have evolved a lot, especially after entering politics.

 

From her husband's first administration to now, Melania often wears her hair down in loose waves and has kept a fairly consistent blonde highlighted shade to it. Her clothes have become much more conservative while staying trendy, with her fair share of long dresses, tailored blazers, and chic skirts. After getting a good look at her older pictures, both professional and casual, users began comparing her style from then to now.

 

"Wow, she looks stunning here," wrote a Reddit user. "She looks so, so different now. I would have never guessed this was her."

 

"That looks nothing like her now," commented another.

 

"I actually prefer her with darker hair versus the lighter, blonde look she's going for now," added a user.

 

Other Reddit users pointed out the differences in her face, pointing out that she's seemingly dabbled in cosmetic treatments or plastic surgery over the decades.

 

"She truly transformed her entire face," commented a user.

 

"How she managed to change her face so much, I don't know," added another.

 

While many internet users seem to agree that Melania has remained beautiful and elegant over the years, it's no secret that her hair and style certainly have evolved, and it looks like numerous folks are missing her pre-politics looks.

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Abigail is a journalist based in Brooklyn, New York. As an Editorial Assistant for SheFinds, she covers topics ranging from celebrity news and fashion to wellness. She has written for other publications, including Chip Chick, Bandsintown, BroadwayWorld, and more. When she isn't writing, Abigail loves spending time in the city with her friends, being a 'dog mom' to her Chihuahua, and singing along to some of her favorite music.

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