Fans have praised Hollyoaks’ star Jorgie Porter for opening up about her hair loss after the birth of her daughter. The 35-year-old actress revealed she was suffering from postpartum hair loss following the birth of her son Forest.
Postpartum hair loss occurs a few months after a woman has a baby. It is technically excessive hair shredding and is caused by falling estrogen levels. The condition is normal and is not permanent but can be frustrating for new mothers.
Porter took a break from her usually glamorous Instagram posts to share an honest picture of herself and her less-than-perfect hair. She used the post to shine a light on postpartum hair loss and ask fans for tips on getting past it.
She said: “Today I’m embracing the beautiful mess that is postpartum hair loss. Wanted to post about this, as sometimes I know my feed can look a little glam but let’s be honest most the time I’m running around with my hair like this.
“During pregnancy soooooooo many people told me about how wonderful and strong my hair would be but honestly no one, NO ONE spoke to me about hair loss after pregnancy. I was not prepared and I feel like I’ve tried everything to grow it back but it’s sooooooooooo slow.
“Any mums who have been on this journey and out the other side what helped you combat it? Any magic remedies or products made a difference? Please let me know.”
Fans took to the comments section to offer their support and advice. Taylor (taylor_ray23) said: “Four years old on and mine’s never really got back to how it was.”
Emma Stobbs (_emmas_._nails_) said: “I wasn’t prepared for how much would come out I felt bald. It’s now grown back maybe two inches so it’s the horrible stage of looking like being dragged through a hedge a lot of the time.”
A number of mums recommended taking vitamin supplements to help boost hair growth. Some suggested biotin supplements, which can be bought over the counter.
aimmee.b.x.x said: “I started taking biotin vitamins and I can’t actually believe the difference to hats it’s made! I lost so much after my second and it didn’t seem to grow back after two years!
“Since taking it my bald patches now have little baby hair! It’s amazing!! Xx.”
Jorgie Porter, beloved star of Hollyoaks, has always been open about the ups and downs of her personal life, and her journey into motherhood is no exception.
As society continues to redefine beauty standards, stories like Jorgie’s resonate deeply with many.
Jorgie’s decision to focus on self-compassion instead of perfection is a much-needed reminder that beauty comes in all forms—and that confidence is about feeling good in your own skin, not adhering to external expectations.
Clinics like Turkeyana are stepping in to support this journey, offering non-invasive and personalised treatments tailored to individual needs.
Whether it’s rejuvenating tired skin, addressing hair loss from postpartum changes, or simply indulging in a bit of well-earned self-care, Turkeyana helps women feel confident as they navigate motherhood’s challenges and triumphs.
