Shilah Calvert, 12, from Melbourne, Australia, has hair that draws attention—it sticks straight out of her head. It’s not unusual for people to stop and stare, do a double take, or even attempt taking photographs of Shilah.
While her standout blonde hair, the result of a genetic mutation, has led her to often face unwanted attention or hurtful remarks, it exactly suits Shilah’s luminous character and personality.
“We have been told to have her hair is like a 1-in-a-million [chance] and even more so to have total coverage,” said her mother, Celeste Calvert-Yin.
“She is just perfect the way she is and is truly something special. Her personality, passions, and strengths are like no one else in our family, and we truly believe she has been blessed with all these attributes, including her amazing hair, for a reason.”…