‘It came to bite me in the bum’ candid Molly-Mae reveals new beauty gripe she’s learning to overcome when going to work
MEGA influencer Molly-Mae Hague has gotten candid about a new beauty gripe she is dealing with.
The 25-year-old, known for keeping it real on social media, is never one to shy away from sharing issues or difficulties she is facing with her 8.3 million fans.
And the mum-of-one has now candidly shared how she went to work with hair “wet with grease”.
The Maebe founder revealed that her hair was oily because she hadn’t washed it for three days – which is something that many of us would find pretty typical.
But according to Molly-Mae, she used to be able to go up to a week without detecting sebum – the natural oils our scalps produce – on her tresses.
“I’m getting ready to go into the office this morning,” she shared in her most recent YouTube vlog.
“I have a really busy day of work – and I somehow have to salvage this grease ball of hair.
“I’ve had so much advice from you guys in the past about how to stop my hair from going as greasy as it does, as quickly as it does.”
But this isn’t something the social media star has always struggled with.
She continued: “When I was growing up, I used to have the most non-greasy hair ever.
“I was a ‘wash it once a week’ type of girl.
“But somehow, out of nowhere, it just became that I have the oiliest scalp in the world.
“The longest I can leave [my hair without a wash] for is three days if I want it to look nice.”
According to Molly-Mae, her hair becomes “wet with grease” after the three day mark and begins to “separate”.
“I just know that no matter what shampoo and conditioner I change to, or no matter what products I use in my hair, I think I’m just an oily hair girl,” she said. “And Zoe [Molly-Mae’s sister] is the exact same.
“I used to be so not envious of her when I was growing up because she had such greasy hair.
Molly-Mae's glow-down from ‘glamour model’ to ‘yummy mummy’
Celebrity PR Expert, Ed Hopkins told Fabulous: “I believe Molly-Mae Hague‘s new look is more than just a style change but a powerful statement of who she is becoming.
“It underscores her journey towards authenticity, maturity, and sophistication and is likely to enhance her success and influence in the years to come.”
Brand and Culture Expert Nick Ede agreed, and told Fabulous: “Molly-Mae has transformed herself into a yummy mummy who has ditched the glamour model style for a more relaxed and natural look.
“She’s becoming more down to earth and relatable to people and cleverly showing a softer side which will win her legions more fans in the process.”
According to Ed Hopkins, Molly-Mae’s chic new look could be “highly lucrative” for the star.
Ed told Fabulous: “Molly-Mae Hague’s transformation towards a more natural, chic look seems to be a testament to her personal growth and evolving style.
“This change, which has become more pronounced since she became a mother, appears to reflect her journey towards embracing authenticity and sophistication.
“It’s possible that this new image could be highly lucrative for Molly-Mae.
“Her chic, understated style might appeal to a wider audience, including more mature demographics and high-end brands, potentially opening up lucrative endorsement deals and partnerships.
“By adopting a more elegant look, she seems to align herself with premium and luxury brands that favour natural beauty and sophistication, which could lead to higher-paying collaborations.
“Additionally, with consumers increasingly valuing authenticity and natural beauty, her new image could be both timely and marketable.”
Nick Ede agreed and told Fabulous: “She has started to promote some really great luxury brands including the cosmetics brand Tatcha and with her laid back look she will make a lot of money from brands looking to align with her.”
Ed also noted that Molly-Mae’s transformation may be a sign that she is looking to step away from her reality show past.
He continued: “Molly-Mae’s transformation also seems to symbolise her desire even more so to well and truly step out of the shadow of her Love Island persona.
“The shift to a more mature and unique style appears to demonstrate her growth and her wish to be seen as an individual beyond her reality TV beginnings.
“By shedding the bold, flashy look associated with her time on Love Island, she might be rebranding herself as a serious businesswoman and influencer who is carving out her own identity.
“This new look helps her stand out in the crowded influencer market, showcasing her as a trendsetter with a distinctive, refined aesthetic.”
Nick agreed and claimed: “Shedding the flash looks she previously went for, she’s also detaching herself from the Love Island stereotype and stepping out as her own person with a cool look that’s not flashy but totally on trend.
“Gone are the ‘look at me’ posts and in are family style posts and trend led fashion statements.”
“And then it came to bite me in the bum.”
Molly-Mae decided to style her unwashed hair in a french plait to hide the sebum, but had to borrow a fine-tooth comb from her one-year-old daughter Bambi to keep stray strands in place.
Getting candid about her latest beauty gripe is a good move, though.
Fans flocked to the comment sections of her YouTube video to say that they are “loving all this content” and adore how “down to earth” the Love Island alumni-turned-influencer is.