Shocking pictures reveal Kim Kardashian’s hair loss secret as she is seen with bald patches
SHOCKING snaps have emerged of Kim Kardashian's bald patches, revealing that she has been hiding her secret hair loss.
The 35-year-old is often seen with a glossy thick head of hair by using extensions. But this time the reality telly star gave her head a rest and pulled her hair up into a bun for after a workout at her NYC gym.
Kim appears to have caused damage by trying to cover up her hair loss by wearing weaves, which have pulled on her roots.
Her hair loss may have started after she gave birth to Saint in December. Postpartum Alopecia (hair loss after pregnancy and childbirth) occurs in women two to four months after giving birth.
According to , "the hormonal changes that occur in a woman during pregnancy cause an increase in the amount of time her hair remains in the growth phase which results in her hair appearing thicker".
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But after the pregnancy "the temporarily retained hair sheds which can be worrying for the sufferer" - though the specialist hair loss centre says that "the hair will usually return to its original density as it was before pregnancy within 6 months".
And Kim does appear to have worried about this and worn weaves, which in turn may have given her Traction Alopecia.
According to The Belgravia Centre, this "causes hair loss by placing constant, excessive tension on the hair shafts, often due to overuse of hair extensions, tight braids or weaves".
The reality telly star has previously spoken about her hair on her fashion and beauty website .
She claims that the only washes her hair once every three or four days.
She said: "Keeping your hair shiny and soft in the winter can be difficult! I only shampoo it twice a week to prevent it from drying out. I also love using hydrating at-home hair masks.
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