Skai Jackson is feeling a little nervous as she turns to the internet for postpartum advice.
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Skai Jackson Opens Up About Her Struggle With Postpartum Hair Loss
Actress Skai Jackson gave birth to her baby boy, Kasai, in January 2025, and since then, she’s been open about her postpartum journey on the net. While privately dealing with court issues involving Deondre Burgin, the father of her son, and choosing to keep Kasai’s face off social media, she’s still managed to give fans a glimpse into her day-to-day life as a new mom.
From sharing updates on her snap back progress to breastfeeding, and now hair loss. In a recent post, the actress admitted feeling nervous about the amount of shedding she’s been experiencing. She got real about losing her edges, admitting that postpartum has her so stressed she’s ready to count the strands morning, noon, and night. She opened up about how alarming the shedding has been and asked fellow moms how long it typically lasts. Skai even mentioned she’s considering asking her doctor if there might be a deficiency behind it all, hoping to get to the root of the issue literally.
Social Weighs In
Social media users and fellow moms gathered in the comments under The Shade Room to support the actress. While some shared empathy over the struggles of motherhood, others chimed in with their own tips and tricks for managing postpartum hair loss.
Instagram user @guwapinese wrote, “Man pp hair loss will put you in a dark place like damn my titties long and now my hair gone ?! Bye”
Instagram user @thahprettygirllay added, “Reason 877793838373737 not to get pregnant”
While Instagram user @marxznkk wrote, “Krazy k stressing her outtt”
Instagram user @ _kyiamarie wrote, “My hair fell out real bad. It’ll grow back girl, keep taking your prenatal”
Instagram user @mrs._overton_ added, “Stop the ponytails sis that’s the 1st step.Post Natal vitamins! I cannot stress these enough! Keep taking them even when you’re done breast feeding. Black Castor Oil. Keep your hair moisturized. Drink water”
While Instagram user @_muvaaa_ wrote, “Leave that boy, it will grow back!”
Instagram user @x_ Kris wrote, “2 years and I still feel like my hair isn’t the same”
Instagram user @msjen_jen_ added, “My son is 3.5 and I just started taking postnatal pills when he just turned 3. And I see a big difference in my hair and blood work! Wish I had taken them sooner”
While Instagram user @adoremy_essence wrote. “I love that she shared this because so many women is going through this exact thing”
Instagram user @missladiee_ wrote, “They don’t tell you about this part! My edges were gone after I had my daughter. they ain’t come back until she was almost 2”
Instagram user @kerrigotbandz added, “Never give no man a baby is what I gathered from this”
Skai Jackson Is Thankful For The Tips
After asking for advice, Skai stepped into The Shade Room Teens’ comment section to thank supporters and agreed to keep them updated as she works through this part of her postpartum journey.
“Thank you guys for your advice! I will definitely keep you guys updated on my Snapchat skaijackk, to show yall how it goes! It has gotten better it was worse before!”
But hair loss hasn’t dimmed her shine. Despite the shedding, Skai reminded everyone that postpartum can’t stop the slay, posting a fresh set of stunning photos on Instagram that prove, struggles and all, she’s still that girl.
