Tag: uncombable hair syndrome

Adorable Girl With the Nickname ‘Baby Einstein 2.0’ Has Blonde Hair That Grows in Multiple Directions

Six-year-old Taylor McGowan has unique blonde hair that she says makes her feel like “a beautiful dandelion.” The adorable kindergartner, who lives in Chicago with her mom, Cara, 37, has a rare condition called “Uncombable Hair Syndrome,” (UHS), that causes her hair to grow in multiple directions. Only 100 or so cases worldwide have been recorded,…


‘She Is Just Perfect’: Girl With ‘1-in-a-Million’ Hair Disorder Embraces Resilience, Inspires Others

Shilah Calvert, 12, from Melbourne, Australia, has hair that draws attention—it sticks straight out of her head. It’s not unusual for people to stop and stare, do a double take, or even attempt taking photographs of Shilah. While her standout blonde hair, the result of a genetic mutation, has led her to often face unwanted attention…