British TV presenter and performer Melanie Sykes has revealed her new look on social media after a fierce battle with hair loss. The 55-year-old professional shared a powerful post on Instagram showing off her bald head, after revealing that two-thirds of her hair has fallen out due to the distressing condition.Here’s a closer look at Melanie Sykes’ bold new look after being diagnosed with alopecia.
Melanie Sykes bald smile
Melanie Sykes shared an inspiring selfie on Instagram on June 28, wearing a white tank top and smiling broadly. The “Buy Less, Buy More” star wrote in the post’s caption: “Losing + Gaining = Life,” adding The Dualers’ song “Got That Smile.” While she has previously spoken out about her severe hair loss, the post she shared showed no hair at all.Previously, Sykes said she was trying different wigs as her hair loss became more severe over time. “As much as I love wearing the hijab, I can’t wait to grow some hair,” she wrote in the May 13, 2026 post, before adding, “My hair has been falling out really fast over the past few weeks and even at this stage (I’ve been hairless for about a year and a half) it’s shocking.”
About Melanie Sykes’ diagnosis
Melanie Sykes opened up about her diagnosis for the first time last year, detailing the pain and recovery. “I have an autoimmune disease, I’m losing my hair, I have crazy inflammation all over my body, and I’m trying to heal,” she said, continuing, “I’ve been on a meditation teacher training course for the past three months.” Speaking of her hair loss, the presenter said: “I’m literally two-thirds bald. Every time I say I’m bald I laugh, I don’t know why…thank God I can laugh. “
What is hair loss?
According to the Cleveland Clinic, alopecia is an autoimmune disease that can cause patchy hair loss anywhere on the body. It most commonly affects the hair on the skin covering the head (scalp). Medications and therapies can help hair regrow, but severe cases may not respond to treatment.
