When a baby’s born, they often look a little silly. In their defense, they just spent nine months underwater. Then they underwent a difficult and uncomfortable journey. It’s no wonder their heads get squeezed into odd shapes and their skin looks a little blotchy.
Give them a couple of days and they’ll start to change. At that point, the family will rush in. They’ll ask about the weight, length, and who the baby looks like. And of course, they’ll ask if he or she has hair.
Fun fact: there’s a way to predict whether your baby’s going to have a lot of hair. It’s not foolproof, but it’s about 85 percent accurate. If a pregnant mom has frequent heartburn, odds are she’ll deliver a baby with a lot of hair.
No, that doesn’t mean heartburn causes hair. But it does mean the same hormones that cause pregnancy heartburn are also responsible for hair development.
Now, you can never be 100 percent sure until your baby arrives. Some pop out completely bald. Then others have a full head of hair the moment they’re born. Here are 45 babies with the craziest hair we’ve ever seen.
1. At only 10 months old, she’s rocking some amazing locks
This sweet little girl hasn’t even had her first birthday yet, but she already has an amazing head of hair. At this rate, she’ll have some Rapunzel locks by the time she starts school.
2. This baby was born a grandma
Blond hair comes in many different shades…from honey brown to almost white. This baby has the towhead look. They’ll have the exact appearance in 70 years.
3. What a doll
This baby’s just barely old enough to hold her head up, but she already has an epic head of hair. It’s still so soft and fluffy that it all stands straight up.
4. Those curls are just too much
Plenty of babies have curly hair, but this one puts them all to shame. Those perfect ringlets can’t be achieved with products — they’re all-natural.
5. I’m dying at the cuteness
6. This baby has the same stylist as Donald Trump
President Trump put longtime rumors about his hair to rest when he let Jimmy Fallon pull on it while a guest on his TV show. Clearly, this baby’s going for the same look.
7. Who’s shaggier?
Huskies were bred to have thick coats to withstand the freezing temperatures. But somehow, I don’t think the dog is the one with the shaggiest hair in the room.\
8. “No, that’s not a wig…”
This adorable little girl has such thick, dark hair that her parents often have to convince strangers she’s not wearing a wig. Do people usually put wigs on their babies?
9. Here comes the smolder
Something tells me this little one knows exactly how cute she is and she’s not afraid to use that knowledge. Mom won’t feed you anymore? Time to break out your cutest expression.
10. Throwback to retro crazy baby hair
Babies with wild hair are nothing new. They were around decades ago, but they didn’t stand out quite so much. After all, everyone had crazy hair back in the ‘70s and ‘80s.
11. Going for a retro style
If you grew up watching “The Brady Bunch,” you might recognize this cutie’s dramatic curls as “The Alice” hairstyle. Of course, she doesn’t need rollers to achieve it.
12. When your hair’s one giant cotton ball
This little one is pretty psyched about her over-the-top hair. She knows she’s pretty adorable. Or maybe she just saw a fresh bottle of milk coming her way.
13. Striking her best pose
Not only does this kid have the hairdo of everyone’s most stylish grandma, but she also has her posing skills perfected. In show business, I think they call that the mermaid pose.
14. He’d give you his autograph but he can’t write
This little boy isn’t just rocking a full head of hair, he also has that classically styled swoop going on. If he had a tiny guitar, he’d look a lot like Elvis.
15. Crazy hair and a mischievous smile
The only thing better than this kid’s insane hair is that devious grin. It says, “I like to walk on the wild side.” Or, “I would if I could walk.”
16. *swoop*
At two months old, this little guy already perfected his hair swoop. Some of us haven’t gotten the hang of that even as adults. I guess some people just have a natural sense of style.
17. Long hair, milk-drunk, living her best life
Any parent who’s seen that expression recognizes it instantly: that little girl is milk-drunk. Full belly, luscious head of hair, ready for a nap — she’s living the dream.
18. Conan, is that you?
Yes, this baby does bear a significant resemblance to late-night TV host Conan O’Brien. Is it the luscious swooped-back hair or the smug expression? You decide.
19. Or is this Conan?
This tiny boy’s also gained a reputation for his resemblance to Conan O’Brien. This begs the question: why haven’t we had a baby Conan look-alike contest yet?
20. This baby’s an elf
This tiny newborn baby has such a striking shock of white hair he or she’s bound to attract looks from passersby. Is this how legends of changelings get started?
21. She already has Grandma’s haircut
There’s no telling which of her family members this little girl resembles most. But when it comes to her hair, I’m going to say it’s Grandma. Those curls are undeniably retro.
22. “What are you staring at?”
23. Born with locks to kill
24. Her hair made her an Instagram star
25. Two months old and not wearing a wig
26. I’m ready to take over the world
27. She’s flashing her cutest smile
28. This is one of the most beautiful babies I’ve ever seen
29. At four months old, he’s already a charmer
30. She’s so cute I’m going to scream
31. No need to break out the styling gel
32. This little guy’s too cute to handle
33. Still waiting on that hair to fall out
34. Does the hospital provide a comb?
35. That bedhead can’t be tamed
Good luck with those hair clips, ribbons, bows, and headbands — something tells me this little girl’s hair just won’t cooperate. But that’s okay. Her natural look is adorable.
36. To think her dad’s bald
37. Live for NPR, he’s a baby
38. Grinning from ear to ear
39. The bows really do it
40.Those combed bangs though
41. Even babies have combovers
42. Can you hear with all that hair in your ears?
43. She seems thrilled about her hair situation
44. A cozy spot