Hailey Bieber Cautions New Mother Against Postpartum Haircut Decision
Rhode founder Hailey Bieber just forged a new virtual bond with a new mom on social media, with practical advice on postpartum hair choices. Stop the car! The 28-year-old model and entrepreneur recently entered the comments section of a TikTok video in which creator Melody Miles expressed wanting a Bieber-esque haircut.
“Hailey Bieber makes me want to cut my hair,” Miles said while feeding her infant in her video. “But I just know if I chop it, it won’t grow to look like how she looks with short hair. I will look awful.”
Bieber answered with empathy and wisdom from her own fresh experience of motherhood. “You would look gorgeous, but let’s just hold hands and agree we won’t make any major hair choices postpartum!” she wrote. “I am real good for at least a year!”
These up-front words inspired many fans, who lauded Bieber for addressing the issue so honestly and supportively. Comments flooded in, praising her as “the Queen” and “a girl’s girl” for her down-to-earth advice.
Bieber knows a thing or two about drastic hair changes. In January 2023, she made headlines when she cut her hair into a blunt bob, posting selfies on Instagram with the caption “chop.” Her hair has since grown to shoulder length or below, and she usually styles it in loose waves or a sleek bun.
Though Bieber warned against drastic postpartum hair transformation, she treated herself to a subtle update following the birth of her and Justin Bieber’s son, Jack Blues Bieber. She lightened her hair color, writing in one social-media caption, “Lighter for Fall.”
Bieber’s relationship with her hair has changed. “My hair was long as a teenager,” she said in a 2021 Refinery29 interview. Then, as I started modeling and wanting to be calm and edgy, I cut it short — it never grew long again.” She said that her hair seemed healthier when she came off dyeing it blonde.
The interaction highlights how famous figures like Bieber use their platforms to provide authentic support for followers. Her pragmatic advice understands the emotions in the postpartum period, when many new mothers yearn to transform their appearance.
Fans praised Bieber for wanting to interact comprehensively with her followers. “The fact Hailey responded!” one commenter wrote. She’s so right, wait!!!!” This personal quality, though, is distinguishing in a social media landscape sometimes derided for shallowness.
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Bieber and Justin welcomed their son Jack Blues in August 2024. The couple has been generous with details about their bundle of joy, keeping some of their journey as new parents private.
In an interview with Women’s Wear Daily earlier this month, Bieber discussed how she is balancing work and new motherhood: “I’m only doing what feels comfortable for me physically, mentally, and emotionally.” This philosophy appears to extend to her tips about appearance transformations as well.
The series of exchanges on TikTok reflects a broader trend of celebrities revealing the unvarnished truths of parenting. By admitting the struggles of the postpartum period, including feeling urges to alter one’s appearance drastically, Bieber allows room for more authentic discussions about new motherhood.
Many hair professionals align themselves with Bieber’s cautious mindset. Postpartum hormonal fluctuations can also change the hair’s texture, thickness, and growth patterns, so it’s best to wait before making significant cuts or highlights. Postpartum hair loss generally peaks around three to six months postpartum and leaves many new moms scrambling for hairstyles.
Bieber’s comment reminds us that significant transitions trigger our desires for outer change. The urge to radically change one’s appearance after giving birth, breaking up, or switching careers is normal. But when we make these decisions from a place of emotional stability, we are generally more satisfied with the results.
However, hair experts say that new mothers like Miles who want to change their looks may wish to start with less drastic solutions, such as styling techniques, temporary colors, or accessories that can update the appearance without committing to a significant haircut.
As Bieber continues building her Rhode skincare brand while adjusting to new motherhood, her openness about her life helps her relate to her audience even more. This showcases how celebrity power can positively uplift others in similar life phases.