Teddi Mellencamp is getting candid once again—this time about a very relatable part of her cancer journey: figuring out what to do with her hair.
On Wednesday, April 29, the former “The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills” star, 44, shared a video on Instagram asking for advice as her hair continues to grow back during treatment for stage 4 cancer.
Mellencamp Asks for Advice
“You guys have been so much help in giving me amazing referrals for great wigs that I’ve been using for the past however many months,” she said. “But my question now is…. now what? What? The hair is too long for the wigs and I’m sick of the wigs, but like, what are we supposed to do here?”
Clearly ready for a change, Mellencamp turned to her followers for guidance.
“Someone send tips,” she added with humor. “I know I need my roots done, so you don’t need to send that tip.”
Alongside the video, Mellencamp posted a throwback photo showing her shaved head and visible scars following brain surgery—offering a stark reminder of how far she’s come.
Reflecting on the progress, she wrote, “It’s not lost on me how much my hair has grown since the brain surgeries.”
Still, she kept things lighthearted, joking about her current look. “However, I currently have the same hairstyle as Cruz and I don’t have nearly enough ‘rizz’ for that,” she added, referencing her 11-year-old son.
Mellencamp shares Cruz, along with daughters Slate, 12, and Dove, 6, with her ex-husband.
Fans Shared Their Advice
Fans quickly filled the comments with both encouragement and practical styling advice, turning the post into a supportive exchange.
Some suggested shaping the sides while letting the top grow, while others recommended leaning into shorter styles.
“I say just keep your inner Charlize Theron on because the short hair is working for me,” one fan wrote, while another shared their own experience navigating regrowth after cancer.
“2.5 years out from my stage 4 breast cancer diagnosis. My hairstylist helped me shape every stage of the regrowth,” the commenter explained, offering a step-by-step approach to avoiding awkward in-between stages.
Others encouraged Mellencamp to embrace creativity, suggesting accessories like scarves, clips, and headbands.
“Have fun with it, get experimental,” one person wrote.
The Former Bravo Star Has Been Open During Her Cancer Battle
Mellencamp’s openness about her appearance is just one part of her broader effort to share her health journey.
She was first diagnosed with stage 2 melanoma in 2022, undergoing numerous surgeries to treat the aggressive form of skin cancer.
In April 2025, she revealed the disease had progressed to stage 4 after spreading to her brain and lungs.
Since then, she has been undergoing immunotherapy treatments.
In a hopeful update shared in October 2025, doctors told her there was “no trace of cancer,” despite her ongoing stage 4 diagnosis.
Throughout it all, Mellencamp has continued to document both the highs and lows—whether it’s major health milestones or something as everyday as a haircut dilemma.
