SUMMARY
- Serena Williams took to social media to talk about the tolls of motherhood.
- In doing so, the American legend offered a glimpse of her real hair underneath the wig.
Former tennis legend Serena Williams is a global icon. Serena is easily one of the greatest players of all time, and her influence was not just limited to the courts. Throughout her career, Serena was regarded as a fashionista, and she sported bold hairdos; hence, fans were stunned when she took her wig off in a recent video.
Williams retired from tennis in 2022, with 23 major titles under her belt. However, despite hanging up her racket, the American legend has been busy. In August 2023, she welcomed her second daughter, Adira River, with her husband, Alexis Ohanian.
Since then, Serena has had her hands full with the newborn. Motherhood takes a toll, and Serena took to social media to speak about it in a very candid video.
@serena My 2023 included having a baby. After having a baby it kind of feels like you got hit by a bus. Not only your body, but your mind too. (well, at least for me) Here’s to 2024! …… And getting my mind and body back! #babytok #newbaby #fyp #newyear #momtok #momsoftiktok #daughters #fashioniconawards #adiraohanian #moms #goodbye2023 #hello2024 ♬ Otra Vez – ProdMarvin
Williams won the prestigious CFDA award last year, becoming the first-ever athlete to do so. As she returned home, she immediately started doting on her youngest daughter, as seen in the clip. The night out had tired Williams, but she still cared for Adira.
As she did so, Williams also took her wig off, sighing in contentment. Fans were surprised to see Serena’s natural hair under the wig. It was met with positive reactions, and one user commented, “My scalp could feel the relief.” Here are a few more reactions to the clip.
Besides her fiery brand of tennis, Serena Williams was known for her lush hair. Not only did she mark her authority with a racket, but Williams did it in style.
Is Serena Williams losing her hair?
Athletes make a lot of sacrifices to be at the top of their game. The resulting stress manifests in different ways, but one of the more common ones is hair loss. While Serena has bid adieu to the sport, she may have experienced a different type of hair loss when she was still active.
In 2011, pictures of Williams with a prominent bald spot surfaced online. Serena’s hair is always styled immaculately; therefore, the pictures stumped everyone.
Williams loved wearing extensions, which might have been the reason for the bald patch. The weight of the extensions and the added tension may have resulted in Traction Alopecia. This is usually seen around the parting and temples since the hair follicles are damaged.
Traction alopecia has afflicted a number of other celebrities besides Serena Williams. The 23-time Grand Slam champion has come a long way since. Although motherhood might cause Williams to lose some more hair follicles in the future.