In a refreshingly candid moment, Canadian host Cheryl Hickey opened up about her personal hair health journey, admitting that she once “felt ashamed” of the damage inflicted upon her locks. The former “ET Canada” host took to Instagram to share the ups and downs of restoring her hair to a “pretty good state” after years of styling-induced stress.
In a heartfelt video, Hickey laid bare the consequences of her hair care habits, acknowledging, “It was a hot mess. I’m talking years of hot tools, tight ponytails, teases, hairspray — all the things, all the damage. More damage than you can imagine.” She took responsibility, saying, “I wish I could say I had pictures of how damaged my hair was, but it was one of those things that I kind of felt ashamed of, so I never really showed it.”
Recalling her attempts to conceal the damage with sew-in extensions and various hairpieces, Hickey emphasized the struggle, revealing, “My hair was only this long forever; it was damaged, it was broken.”
Now on the other side of her hair transformation, Hickey is determined to assist others facing similar challenges. She shared her go-to products, including Bend Beauty Marine Collagen, rosemary oil, castor oil, and the use of Dyson Air hot tools, emphasizing the importance of breaking the stigma around sharing beauty secrets.
In the caption, Hickey addressed the societal pressure often linked to hair, stating, “We attach a lot of our self-worth with our hair — this is a real thing — and it is important to share what works or what has worked for me.” Fans flooded the comments with praise for her authenticity, describing her as a “breath of fresh air” and thanking her for sharing her journey.
This revelation comes on the heels of Hickey’s recent message about embracing change and moving forward after the cancellation of “ET Canada” in September. As she continues to inspire her followers, Hickey reminds them that their worth goes beyond professional roles, encouraging everyone to embrace new opportunities and show up in life for themselves and those watching their transitions.