Victoria Beckham losing her hair?

Recent photographs of Victoria Beckham have apparently shown a number of bald spots on her head.

The former Spice Girl was pictured out in London with chunks of hair missing, a possible result of prolonged stress and hair damage, reports The Sun.

According to specialists, Beckham's hair loss may be down to years of changing styles and having extensions fitted.

"Any prolonged stress to the root area of the hair can cause temporary hair loss," celebrity hairdresser Richard Ward told the newspaper.

"Pony tails repeatedly tied too tight, poor quality synthetic clips worn constantly in the same area, and of course the constant pressure of extensions, have all been known to result in bald patches due to the pressure on the hair.

"I always advise clients who wear extensions to see an expert and ensure they visit once a month for maintenance. Extensions are applied in sections and then bonded in.

"The bond needs to be close fitting to the scalp, but has to be inserted with the correct level of tension - too tight and the hair can fall out."