Fans were left concerned after the model revealed her hair had dramatically thinned following pregnancy as she unveiled a striking new makeover online.
The 24-year-old influencer shared the candid confession while documenting her transformation from brunette to deep auburn red in a recent Instagram video. During the salon appointment, Smith explained that postpartum changes and ongoing eczema issues had severely impacted the thickness of her hair.
'My postpartum and eczema have made my hair thin out a little, so we're adding some tracks for volume', Smith said in the clip, according to People.
The social media star, who shares four children with her husband, appeared emotional but excited throughout the lengthy salon process, which included bleaching, toning, coloring, and adding extensions.
Smith confessed she had been contemplating the dramatic color switch for months before finally deciding to go through with it.
'I've literally been texting my hairstylist for months because I wanted to do something', she said. 'I finally feel really good lately, and I was like, "Okay, let's do it"'.
The influencer, who is best known for her glamorous homemade cooking videos and polished fashion content, admitted she was nervous about abandoning her signature dark bob.
At one point in the video, she reportedly joked: 'I'm either gonna love it or cry.'
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The candid revelation quickly sparked concern among fans, many of whom flooded social media with supportive comments praising Smith for speaking openly about postpartum hair loss.
Several followers noted that it was refreshing to see a high-profile influencer honestly discuss physical changes after childbirth rather than presenting a flawless image online.
Smith has previously shared details about severe eczema flare-ups that intensified after pregnancy. The condition reportedly spread across her scalp, face, hands, and arms after the birth of her second child.
In earlier social media posts, the influencer uploaded close-up images showing inflamed skin patches and hair loss around her scalp while discussing the emotional toll the condition had taken on her confidence.
Medical experts say postpartum hair shedding is extremely common. The condition, known as telogen effluvium, is caused by hormonal shifts after childbirth that push more hairs into the shedding phase at the same time.
Dermatologists note that the thinning usually peaks several months postpartum, then gradually improves over time.
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Despite her fears, Smith ultimately appeared thrilled with the final result.
The video showed hairstylists carefully layering multiple shades of auburn, copper, and brunette tones to create the glossy red finish. Extensions were also added to create more fullness and movement throughout the cut.
After seeing the completed style, Smith smiled and told viewers she was 'obsessed' with the transformation.
Fans immediately compared the rich red shade to one of this year's biggest celebrity hair trends, with copper and cherry-cola hues dominating salons and red carpets alike.
Still, many viewers said the most striking part of the video was Smith's honesty about motherhood, hair loss, and insecurity.
For followers accustomed to her perfectly curated content, the vulnerable confession offered a rare glimpse behind the scenes and prompted an outpouring of empathy from women dealing with similar postpartum struggles.
