Due to her ongoing health problems during the filming process of "Modern Family," Sarah Hyland shared that she often wore hair extensions to combat the effects of her medications. In "Modern Family" Season 10 Episode 7, "Did the Chicken Cross the Road?" viewers may be able to tell. Haley shows off her long hair during a fun day with Dylan until an accident puts her in the emergency room. In the memorable scene, Haley finds out she's pregnant with Dylan's baby, which Alex (Ariel Winter) even predicted in the very first episode.
Hyland told Refinery 29 about her journey and why she made the decision to use extensions, "With medications and stuff, it can make your hair fall out. So I had extensions put in for Haley to hide any of that loss." It's admirable that Hyland is so open and willing to inform viewers about her personal life which inevitably impacts her character's portrayal.
The extensions also explain why it may look like Haley is wearing a wig in some of the later episodes of "Modern Family," including her momentous life milestones with her loving husband Dylan. The accessory helps maintain a consistent look for the character and also took some of the stress off of Hyland during a difficult time in her life.
