Gabby Douglas' hair controversy surprises athlete: 'Are you kidding me?'

Those criticizing Gabby Douglas' hair should rethink what's more important, superficial beauty or talent.

Gabby Douglas didn't expect to hear her hair was causing a controversy. The Olympic champion won women's individual gymnastics and part of the winning moment that won the gold for Team USA, but she appeared to be shocked on Sunday that her hair

By now, I'm sure you've heard of 16-year-old gymnast Gabby Douglas who helped bring home gold for the Women's Gymnastics Team during this year's Olympic Games in London. Gabby is the first African-American to achieve the humbling honor. But, at a

LONDON — Women's gymnastics all-around champion Gabby Douglas likes her hairstyle just fine, thanks. The 16-year-old said Sunday she was a little confused when she logged onto her computer after winning her second

Hollywood tweeted her congratulations, after an online debate raged on about her hair, after she landed on the cover of Kellogg's Corn Flakes cereal box, and after the president of the United States praised her in his weekly address, Gabby Douglas

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Gabrielle Douglas of the United States performs the floor exercise in the Artistic Gymnastics Women's Individual All-Around final on Day 6 of the London 2012 Olympic Games at North Greenwich Arena on August 2, 2012 in

LONDON – Make it a pair of golds for Gabby Douglas, who added the all-around title to the one she won with the U.S. team two nights ago. Douglas became the third consecutive American to win gymnastics' biggest prize, taking the lead on the very first

Gabby Douglas just had her moment in Olympic history and what are folks talking about? Her hair??? Really?? The 16 year-old received criticism from the twitterverse who claimed that Douglas didn't properly represent the

Before we all put on sleep masks and ear plugs for the day to avoid spoilers about who wins today's Women's Gymnastics All-Around Final, let's take a closer.

Gabby Douglas just had her moment in Olympic history and what are folks talking about? Her hair??? Really?? The 16 year-old received criticism from the twitterverse who claimed that Douglas didn't properly represent the

Shawn Johnson & Nastia Liukin: Congrats, Gabby Douglas!

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If so, gymnast Nastia Liukin has some advice for you. The five-time Olympic medalist is in London for the 2012 Summer Games as a spectator, fan and expert. Liukin, who has partnered with Fisher-Price to promote their new interactive Fantastic

0. Nastiaolympics_original_original_original_crop_exact. 2008 Silver Medalist Nastia Liukin has been all smiles during her visit to the London Olympics. NBCOlympics.com. Throughout her life, Nastia Liukin has set goals and achieved the majority of them.

It feels amazing to belong to this club,” says a smiling Gabby Douglas. “All these Olympians have accomplished so much. I'm honored to follow in their footsteps.”

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Gabby Douglas's hair sets off Twitter debate, but some ask: 'What's the fuss?'

Black women's hair was already a hot topic on blogs and talk shows before Gabby Douglas vaulted onto the world stage at the London Olympics. Then the rhetoric really started to sizzle, like a straightening comb on the back of your neck. After some

As American teen gymnast Gabby Douglas continues to wow the world with her grace, style, and growing collection of gold medals, an unfortunate backlash is making the rounds. Various social-media sites and platforms have begun to chastise the new sports

Gabby Douglas' hair sparks debate, outrage, Gabby Douglas is America's sweetheart. But, social media is full of haters, too.

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Never mind that she is more concerned with aerodynamics than with fashion sense when she's competing.Type "Gabby Douglas" into google, and the most dominant phrase is not "Gabby Douglas gold" or "Gabby Douglas Olympics." It's "Gabby Douglas hair."

Nastia Liukin Olympics 2012: Gabby Douglas Will Outdo 2008 Champ's …

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The 2008 Beijing Olympics all-around champ tells Us her encouraging words for eliminated gymnast Wieber.

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Plus, Karlie Kloss's latest campaign and the ladies of the Olympics and their beauty sponsorships.

Plus, Karlie Kloss's latest campaign and the ladies of the Olympics and their beauty sponsorships.