The 25 Best Celebrity Hair Transplants (Before and After)

When it comes to celebrities, constantly being in the public eye is something that simply comes with the territory. Since their hair is often a staple of their public image, you’ll find many celebrities with hair transplants done, as their hairlines have receded over the years.

Celebrities with hair transplants come from all sorts of fields, including acting, music, and pro sports. Some of the most prominent actors with hair transplants include Tom Hanks, John Travolta, Sean Penn, and Al Pacino. As for athletes, you have LeBron James, Tom Brady, and David Beckham.

Read on to learn more about 25 of the biggest names that have gotten hair transplants, as well as their hair journey and the type of procedure they had done.

Celebrity Hair Transplants (Before and After)

Here are 25 of the biggest names in the world of entertainment and sports to get hair transplants. You’ll also find one of the world’s richest men on this list.:

1. Wayne Rooney

• Estimated number of transplants: 2
• Estimated number of grafts per transplant: 2500
• FUE or FUT: FUE
• Norwood scale before 1st transplant: 3

Ever since Wayne Rooney burst onto the scene as a wunderkind striker for Manchester United at the tender age of 18, evidence of hair loss and a receding hairline was apparent.

Therefore, it’s no surprise that the severity of his hair loss worsened as the years went by.

This is why Rooney decided to go ahead and get a hair transplant seven years after his Man United debut.

Rooney is one of the few celebrities that have come out and made the fact that they’ve gotten this procedure done apparent to the public.

2. Jimmy Carr

• Estimated number of transplants: Unknown
• Estimated number of grafts per transplant: Unknown
• FUE or FUT: FUE
• Norwood scale before 1st transplant: 3

Next on our list is Jimmy Carr, a British comedian who’s known internationally.

He also decided to make his hair transplant public knowledge.

This decision may have come out of necessity since Carr was known for cracking jokes about his receding hairline during his stand-up comedy act. So, it’s safe to say that his fans would probably notice his hair transplant immediately anyway.

The procedure seems to have worked just fine judging by Carr’s full head of thick hair.

3. LeBron James

• Estimated number of transplants: Unknown
• Estimated number of grafts per transplant: 2400
• FUE or FUT: Both
• Norwood scale before 1st transplant: 4

LeBron James’ hairline has probably been the most discussed in recent memory. Although his athleticism and skill have aged like fine wine, the same cannot be said about his hair.

The NBA legend and soon-to-be hall of famer has experienced plenty of ridicule on social media for it over the years.

James’ hairline has fluctuated a lot throughout his career. This has led many to believe that he’s had plenty of procedures done. However, the four-time NBA champion hasn’t come out and said this publicly.

4. Elton John

• Estimated number of transplants: 3
• Estimated number of grafts per transplant: Unknown
• FUE or FUT: Both
• Norwood scale before 1st transplant: 4

Elton John is as much of a household name as any artist can possibly be. The record-selling artist has been around for what seems like forever and has worked with pretty much any artist worth mentioning.

Due to his high profile in the public eye, Elton John has attempted to maintain his image by tending to his severe hair loss.

The five-time Grammy award winner had a hair earlier in his career. Since that time, he has opted to wear wigs and hats to conceal his deteriorating hairline. However, John is believed to have had both an FUE and FUT procedure done recently.

5. John Travolta

• Estimated number of transplants: 1
• Estimated number of grafts per transplant: 4000
• FUE or FUT: Unknown 
• Norwood scale before 1st transplant: 4

There are arguably very few names that are bigger than John Travolta on the Hollywood scene. The Pulp Fiction star is known internationally as an icon of the big screen.

As he’s gone up in age, his hair has gotten progressively thinner. This is probably why he took the decision to go with the bald look in 2019. In fact, he said that he did it on a whim and was going to stay with the look because he liked it.

However, fans were befuddled when they saw Travolta sporting a full head of hair recently at the Meet’n’Grease sing-along event. This has fueled the rumors that he’s gotten a hair transplant.

6. Tom Hanks

• Estimated number of transplants: 1
• Estimated number of grafts per transplant: Unknown
• FUE or FUT: Unknown 
• Norwood scale before 1st transplant: 2

Some actors only appear in one award-winning blockbuster in their entire careers. However, Tom Hanks isn’t “some actors”. The two-time Oscar winner has been in his fair share of iconic movies.

Hanks’ significant hair loss is the only thing that could stop him from continuing to cement his status as one of the greatest actors of all time.

In turn, Hanks decided to overcome this obstacle by getting a hair transplant.

7. Hugh Laurie

• Estimated number of transplants: Unknown
• Estimated number of grafts per transplant: Unknown
• FUE or FUT: Unknown 
• Norwood scale before 1st transplant: Unknown

When it comes to actors, there aren’t many that have reached the level of accomplishment that Hugh Laurie has. There also aren’t many that are as multi-talented. Laurie isn’t only an actor, but he’s also a best-selling author and plays a variety of instruments.

The House M.D. star began experiencing a considerable amount of hair loss as the years went by. In turn, he decided to combat this by getting a hair transplant to restore his temples and thick mane of hair.

8. John Cryer

• Estimated number of transplants: Unknown
• Estimated number of grafts per transplant: Unknown
• FUE or FUT: Unknown
• Norwood scale before 1st transplant: 5

John Cryer is best known for his role as Alan, the down on his luck brother of Charlie Sheen in Two and a Half Men.

After rising to stardom throughout the 12 seasons of the incredibly successful sitcom, Cryer’s career has kind of stagnated.

The actor’s noticeable hair loss didn’t help his prospects of getting his career back on track. Therefore, the TV star has openly admitted to getting a hair transplant to combat the deterioration of his hair.

9. Jurgen Klopp

• Estimated number of transplants: 1
• Estimated number of grafts per transplant: Unknown
• FUE or FUT: FUE
• Norwood scale before 1st transplant: 2

During his tenure as manager of Borussia Dortmund, Jurgen Klopp was easily recognizable due to his long, blonde hair. However, his receding hairline was quite visible even back then.

If you look at Klopp on the Anfield sidelines now, you’ll find him sporting a cleaner look with short hair. You’ll also notice how his hairline is significantly lower and more uniform than when he first came to Liverpool.

10. Antonio Conte

• Estimated number of transplants: 3
• Estimated number of grafts per transplant: Unknown
• FUE or FUT: FUT 
• Norwood scale before 1st transplant: 4

If you look at Antonio Conte as a player and compare his appearance to what it is now, you might not think that this is even the same person.

The now Tottenham manager had incredibly sparse hair during his playing days at Juventus. Therefore, his currently lush head of hair has plenty of people strongly suspecting that he’s had a hair transplant.

In fact, it’s highly likely that he’s had more than one procedure done in light of the staggering difference between his before and after pictures.

11. Tom Brady

• Estimated number of transplants: 2
• Estimated number of grafts per transplant: Unknown
• FUE or FUT: FUE 
• Norwood scale before 1st transplant: 2

Tom Brady has been able to thwart father time throughout his illustrious NFL career. The seven-time Superbowl champion has a staggering 23 seasons under his belt and isn’t showing any signs of retiring soon.

However, his battle against father time when it comes to his hair hasn’t been as favorable to him. It’s widely believed that Brady had an FUE procedure done to shore up his sparse, receding hairline.

12. Al Pacino

• Estimated number of transplants: Unknown
• Estimated number of grafts per transplant: Unknown
• FUE or FUT: Unknown 
• Norwood scale before 1st transplant: 3

Al Pacino has traditionally gone for a long-haired look. In fact, his thick black hair as a youngster is a big part of the reason why he was such a heartthrob for his fans.

Due to his long hair, his hair loss as he got older wasn’t that apparent. However, the state of his hair reached a breaking point at which he couldn’t conceal his receding hairline any longer.

Recently, his hairline seems to have gotten back to the way it was decades ago. Although the iconic actor hasn’t commented on it publicly, it’s almost certain that he got a hair transplant.

13. Steve Carrell

• Estimated number of transplants: 1
• Estimated number of grafts per transplant: Unknown
• FUE or FUT: FUE 
• Norwood scale before 1st transplant: 2

Starting out as a correspondent on Jon Stewart’s The Daily Show, Steve Carrell was catapulted to superstar status by his role as Michael Scott in the award-winning series, The Office.

Carrell’s hair transformed from being rather sparse at his forehead during the first season of The Office to being much thicker as the show progressed. This has led many to believe that Carrell has had a hair transplant for sure.

14. Mel Gibson

• Estimated number of transplants: 1
• Estimated number of grafts per transplant: Unknown
• FUE or FUT: Unknown 
• Norwood scale before 1st transplant: 4

Mel Gibson has been around for what seems like forever. The Hollywood icon made his big screen debut in 1979 when he starred in the critically acclaimed Mad Max.

Since then, he’s featured prominently in blockbusters, such as Brave Heart and Passion of the Christ. As his career progressed Gibson’s hairline started to recede significantly. This prompted the actor/director to opt for hair transplant surgery to restore his hairline.

15. Jamie Foxx

• Estimated number of transplants: 2
• Estimated number of grafts per transplant: Unknown
• FUE or FUT: FUT & FUE
• Norwood scale before 1st transplant: 2

Jamie Foxx’s performance in Django Unchained took him from being a fairly well-known actor to being one of the biggest names in Hollywood.

The talented actor/singer/comedian’s hair is an essential part of his look. Therefore, it’s safe to say that it was a big issue for him when his hairline started to recede.

Although Foxx hasn’t addressed it publicly, it’s highly likely that he had a FUT transplant around 15 years ago.

Another thing that has fueled the Jamie Foxx hair transplant rumors is the fact that he has a tattoo on the back of his head. This is right where the scars from a FUT procedure would be.

16. Elon Musk

• Estimated number of transplants: Unknown
• Estimated number of grafts per transplant: 5000
• FUE or FUT: Both
• Norwood scale before 1st transplant: 4

So far, all of the names on our list have been athletes and entertainers. However, it’s widely believed that multi-billionaire entrepreneur Elon Musk has also had extensive procedures done on his hair.

The difference between pictures of him in his younger days and now is staggering. This points to the fact that the Tesla CEO has had a series of FUE and FUT surgeries done to have the thick, strong hairline he has now.

The work that Elon Musk has likely had done on his hair is estimated to have set him back an amount in the neighborhood of $20,000.

17. Lewis Hamilton

• Estimated number of transplants: Unknown
• Estimated number of grafts per transplant: Unknown
• FUE or FUT: Unknown
• Norwood scale before 1st transplant: 4

If you haven’t seen Lewis Hamilton in his younger days, you’d find it hard to believe that the Formula 1 legend has had a hair transplant given that he’s sporting long dreadlocks.

The reality is that Hamilton had a severely receding hairline and has gone for corrective surgery to restore his hair. Since then, he’s gone from a bald-headed look to the dreads you see today.

18. Ben Affleck

• Estimated number of transplants: 1
• Estimated number of grafts per transplant: Unknown
• FUE or FUT: Unknown
• Norwood scale before 1st transplant: 3

Ben Affleck is another big name in Hollywood that has definitely had a hair transplant to restore his full head of hair. After all, it was always going to be difficult for the actor to maintain his status as a household name when he had prominent bald patches on his head.

Affleck has been starring in movies for over 40 years now, and with his rejuvenated hair, he shows no signs of slowing down.

19. Nicolas Cage

• Estimated number of transplants: 1
• Estimated number of grafts per transplant: Unknown
• FUE or FUT: Unknown
• Norwood scale before 1st transplant: 4

Nicolas Cage is another one of those Hollywood actors that seem to have been around forever. He’s highly decorated and has won numerous Oscars and Golden Globe awards.

As his career has progressed, Cage has experienced severe hair loss and a receding hairline.

In order to boost the longevity of his career, the Con Air star decided to get a hair transplant done to restore his thick head of hair.

20. Sylvester Stallone

• Estimated number of transplants: 1
• Estimated number of grafts per transplant: Unknown
• FUE or FUT: Unknown
• Norwood scale before 1st transplant: 2

The Rocky Balboa star is transcendent in terms of his fame and status worldwide. He’s been gracing the big screen since the 70s and is still active today.

Over the years, Stallone has seen his hairline recede quite a lot. Since his hair is a staple of his image as a Hollywood star, Stallone opted to fill up the empty spots in his hairline with a hair transplant procedure.

Although he’s never admitted this publicly, it’s believed that he had the procedure in 2013.

21. David Silva

• Estimated number of transplants: 1
• Estimated number of grafts per transplant: Unknown
• FUE or FUT: FUE 
• Norwood scale before 1st transplant: 3

During his early days at Valencia, this star midfielder was known for sporting a long mane of thick hair.

However, throughout his next chapter with Manchester City, Silva’s hair loss was getting progressively worse. In fact, it prompted him to shave it all off and go for a bald-headed look.

In 2021, Silva shocked everyone when he appeared with a full head of hair once more. Naturally, this aroused plenty of suspicions that the current Real Sociedad star got a hair transplant.

22. David Beckham

• Estimated number of transplants: 1
• Estimated number of grafts per transplant: Unknown
• FUE or FUT: FUE 
• Norwood scale before 1st transplant: 3

Apart from being a legendary soccer player, David Beckham is also a lifestyle and fashion icon. Therefore, his golden locks have been just as important to his career as his feet.

The Man United icon has amassed hundreds of millions of dollars from modeling and sponsorship deals. In turn, it was essential for him to combat the hair loss he was experiencing with a hair transplant to preserve his non-football related business ventures.

23. Rob Brydon

• Estimated number of transplants: 1
• Estimated number of grafts per transplant: Unknown
• FUE or FUT: FUE 
• Norwood scale before 1st transplant: 4

Robert Brydon is a multi-talented Welsh entertainer who’s dabbled in acting, impressionism, comedy, and music.

One of the main contributors to his success, other than his talents, is his dashing good looks. As his hairline has deteriorated with age, Brydon deemed it necessary to amend the situation with a hair transplant.

Brydon hasn’t discussed this publicly. In fact, he refrains from revealing his age in an attempt to cover up that he’s had work done on his hair.

24. Sean Penn

• Estimated number of transplants: Unknown
• Estimated number of grafts per transplant: Unknown
• FUE or FUT: Unknown 
• Norwood scale before 1st transplant: 2

Sean Penn is another household name that’s highly likely to have had a hair transplant even if he hasn’t come out and said it publicly.

The two-time Oscar winner has experienced a severe recession in his hairline around his temple areas. If you look at him now, you’ll find that his hairline is much denser and lower than it’s been in previous years.

The motivation behind his getting a hair transplant is probably to preserve his charming looks, and in turn, extend his career.

25. Chris Martin

• Estimated number of transplants: 1
• Estimated number of grafts per transplant: 1000
• FUE or FUT: FUT
• Norwood scale before 1st transplant: 3

Chris Martin is the lead singer of the internationally known band Coldplay. Since the band’s rise to fame in 1996, Chris Martin has experimented with plenty of hairstyles.

This may simply be to try something new, but it might also be to conceal the fact that his hairline was receding significantly.

It’s believed that he got a hair transplant between 2009 and 2011 to shore up his hairline and preserve the boyish good looks. This was highly important for him to do since it’s those looks, along with his voice, that have made him a household name.

Conclusion

In the world of entertainers and athletes, looks are often just as important as talent these days. This is why when you look at the number of celebrities with hair transplants, you’ll find that there are plenty of actors, singers, and pro athletes that have had work done on their hair.

Some of the biggest Hollywood names to have a hair transplant done include Tom Hanks, John Travolta, Sean Penn, and Al Pacino.

In terms of athletes, a few of the most prominent names in their respective sports have had work done in order to preserve their chances of sponsorships and side ventures such as modeling. These athletes include David Beckham, LeBron James, Lewis Hamilton, and David Silva.