A girl once labeled “wolf girl” and “monkey face” by her peers knew that her condition wouldn’t stop her from finding happiness. Eventually, she discovered the love of her life, and her story reveals the profound impact it had on her.
Supatra “Natty” Sasuphan, once dubbed the world’s hairiest girl, faced ridicule and fear from her classmates due to her unique appearance. Born on August 5, 1999, her arrival brought mixed emotions to her parents, Sompon and Samrerng. Initially overjoyed, their excitement turned to surprise and fear when doctors revealed their baby was covered in hair. Supatra’s condition, Ambras syndrome, is so rare that only 50 cases have been documented worldwide.
Ambras syndrome causes excessive hair growth, sparing only the palms, soles, and interior of the mouth, likely due to a sudden DNA change. When Natty was born, doctors hesitated to let her mother leave the hospital, fearing she might abandon her child. Sompon assured them that she would never leave her daughter, saying, “We are lucky that she was born into our family.”
Growing up in a loving family, Natty faced unkindness from strangers and peers. Despite her thick facial hair and failed attempts at laser removal, she remained resilient. Kids at school teased her with names like “wolf girl” and “monkey face,” but Natty viewed herself as a normal girl with just a bit more hair. “It’s the way I am,” she stated.
Natty’s teacher, Kuljira Posaeng, revealed that other kids were initially scared of her appearance, making her early school days difficult. Over time, Natty proved she was just like any other student, excelling in her studies and becoming one of the most popular kids at school. She was a lively girl who loved to sing, dance, and act. Her parents treated her just like any other kid, never making her feel less important.
Natty came to terms with her condition, understanding that there’s no cure for it. She decided to keep her body hair as it naturally grew, only shaving her face when she became a teenager. As she grew older, her self-esteem and self-image became more important, and she found love. She shared, “It began from friendship, then we became a couple.” Their conversations brought her happiness, and being together was comfortable, with a love she didn’t anticipate: “It was a kind of love that I didn’t expect would happen to me.”
Natty later married her boyfriend, calling him “the love of my life.” She posted pictures with her lover, showing her face without facial hair. Some people thought she might have been cured, but her dad explained that she had chosen to shave her facial hair to reveal her new look. Now, her eyes, face, mouth, lips, and cheeks are visible, with only her forehead covered by her head’s hair.
Having found love and happiness, Natty is determined to lead a positive life and continue making a beautiful impact on society. She believes that everyone is beautiful and unique in their own way and wants to inspire others to embrace their individuality and radiate their inner beauty.