Mum's surprise as son's rare blond hair goes viral on TikTok

Saoirse Ina Havelaar, 22, welcomed baby son Lewis on January 20 and he quickly shot to fame on social media for his rare blond hair
A baby has gone viral on TikTok after being born with a full head of blond hair. When Saoirse Ina Havelaar gave birth to son, Lewis, she says she barely noticed his stunning locks.
But within weeks his unusual colouring and full head of hear, seen in just 2% of children, saw him become an internet sensation. Lewis was born, at the Royal Victoria Infirmary in Newcastle on January 20.
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The 22-year-old, who is originally from Dublin was told by medical professionals that her son's hair would either change colour or fall out. However this hasn't been the case," reports Chronicle Live.
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She shared: "Lewis was born two days early, and on my way to hospital I was worried he would have no hair, but he is such a beautiful baby. When he was first born, I didn't even notice the hair, I just cared about my baby.
"It wasn't until we were alone on the ward that I really saw how much of it there was. I'm very surprised that he hasn't lost any of it, it has actually just stayed really blonde and is a completely full head of hair.
"I think seeing people's reaction on social media has made me realise how rare it is. I am loving the positivity that we are getting."
She added: "He is now 20 weeks old, and I am with him every single day. I always get stopped by people about his hair.
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"Whether I am dropping my daughter off at school, shopping or on the Metro, people say they have seen him on Facebook or TikTok and wanted to say hello."
"This has been really special for me. With my daughter, I didn't realise just how fast they grow up, so I have been able to document every day of his life so far which has been amazing.
"I have been sharing things with my friends and family and with everyone else on social media. The reception has been so heart-warming."

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