diff --git a/Sources/Shimmer/Shimmer.swift b/Sources/Shimmer/Shimmer.swift
index de93ea7..3ed6755 100644
--- a/Sources/Shimmer/Shimmer.swift
+++ b/Sources/Shimmer/Shimmer.swift
@@ -85,7 +85,11 @@ public struct Shimmer: ViewModifier {
             .mask(LinearGradient(gradient: gradient, startPoint: startPoint, endPoint: endPoint))
             .animation(animation, value: isInitialState)
             .onAppear {
-                isInitialState = false
+                // Delay the animation until the initial layout is established
+                // to prevent animating the appearance of the view
+                DispatchQueue.main.asyncAfter(deadline: .now()) {
+                    isInitialState = false
+                }
             }
     }
 }