At just 5 months old, Oregon baby Noah Yanez is turning heads wherever he goes. His full, picture-perfect hair has earned him a collection of playful nicknames—from “Justin Bieber” to a “real-life Cabbage Patch doll.
TikTok is obsessed with his carefree “big hair, don’t care” energy.
“He was born ready for a haircut,” his mom, Liliana Yanez, tells Today, a sentiment echoed by everyone who sees him. In videos on her TikTok account, Noah rocks a bedhead that screams “big hair, don’t care,” prompting fans to gush over his head of hair. “He has so much hair ppl ask if it’s a wig,” Yanez captioned one post. On a recent video that has now accumulated 1.2 million views, she calls him, “BABY PAULY D IN THE HOUSE.” in the caption.
What people are saying
Fans couldn’t resist chiming in, dropping funny comparisons and celebrity lookalikes:
- “Tell me you had heartburn during pregnancy without telling me you had heartburn during pregnancy.” – @chinita_rr13
- “Bros already go better hair than Steve Harrington.” – @alexguettlein
- “Edward in the first twilight lol😂” – @b.ro619
- “That’s a baby Johnny bravo if I have ever seen one.” – @whittyelise
- “Elvis reincarnated 🥰.” – @alexiatrix
Why do some babies arrive with a full head of hair?
Doctors explain that a newborn’s hair is influenced by a combination of inherited traits, hormone exposure, and developmental timing before birth. Toward the end of pregnancy, many babies sprout a soft layer of hair called lanugo, which helps keep them warm in the womb. While most shed this fuzz before delivery, some little ones make their grand entrance still wearing it.
Another factor is maternal hormones. Higher levels of estrogen can encourage extra hair growth, which is why certain infants arrive with surprisingly thick manes. Still, parents shouldn’t get too attached—baby hair is often temporary. Within the first several months, it commonly falls out and grows back in a completely new form. That means a baby who starts with dark curls might end up with fine blonde strands, or the opposite.
So, the infant who looks like they’re overdue for their first haircut at birth may look like an entirely different child by the time they celebrate their first birthday.
Why Noah’s Locks Make Him the Family Standout
Thick, wavy hair isn’t exactly a family trait. In fact, Noah’s mom, Liliana, told Today she had always wished her kids would take after her in that department, but her older son, now 3, ended up with straight strands just like his dad.
When Noah arrived, however, he surprised everyone with a head full of hair. Liliana didn’t notice right away—he was quickly taken to the NICU because his umbilical cord had been wrapped around his neck—but the medical staff certainly did. Nurses jokingly nicknamed him “Justin Bieber” thanks to the stylish swoop of his baby locks.
She admits his hair is as tricky as it is beautiful.
While Noah’s standout hair brings plenty of smiles, it also comes with its challenges. Speaking with Today, Liliana admitted that the constant attention can feel a bit much at times. “There are days when I just want to run a quick errand with my baby without stopping to chat,” she said. “People are always commenting on his hair. I know it’s meant kindly, and I do take it as a compliment, but it can be a lot.”
Taming the locks of a 5-month-old is no simple task.
Caring for Noah’s thick hair isn’t always simple—especially during the warmer months. His mom, Liliana, has tried everything from tiny ponytails to playful pigtails, and sometimes just lets his curls hang free. Recently, a few lighter streaks have appeared, which she lovingly refers to as his built-in “highlights.” In one viral clip, she joked: “POV: My baby came into the world with an autumn balayage.”
When it comes to trims, Liliana knows it’s only a matter of time. “Our pediatrician told us, ‘This could just be his baby hair—capture all the photos you can now,’” she shared with Today. “Honestly, at the rate it’s growing, he might be due for a cut every single week.”
Between the funny nicknames and endless online comparisons, Noah’s standout hairstyle continues to charm the internet—and his “big hair, don’t care” spirit seems here to stay.