No, the hair a baby is born with is not necessarily permanent. Much of a newborn's hair falls out within the first six months due to hormonal changes. However, this hair is replaced with permanent hair. The color and texture of this new hair may also change over time, often fluctuating within the first five years of life. While some babies are born with a full head of hair that may seem permanent, it's common for this initial hair to shed and be replaced. A salon cannot do anything to alter the growth or shedding of this initial hair, nor can you control the timing or texture of a baby's permanent hair growth. The process is a natural part of development.
- Initial Hair Loss: Most babies lose much of their birth hair in the first six months. This is a normal process.
- Hormonal Changes: Hormonal shifts in the baby's body trigger this hair loss.
- Permanent Hair Growth: The lost hair is replaced with permanent hair, which may differ in color and texture from the initial hair.
- Hair Color Changes: A baby's hair color can change significantly during the first five years of life.
- Salon Treatments Ineffective: Salons cannot influence a baby's natural hair growth or loss.
The concept of "baby hair" can also refer to the fine, short hairs that grow around the hairline. These are part of a person's regular hair growth cycle and are considered permanent, unlike the initial hair of newborns. While you can style them using hairspray or potentially get a perm (as shown in some online videos demonstrating "baby hair perms"), the hairs themselves are not temporary in the same sense as a newborn's first hair. These are a cosmetic concern, unlike the natural shedding of an infant's original hair.
