David Beckham has become an icon that transcends his fame as a football star. Even after retiring from professional soccer, he has maintained a prestigious public image around the world.
Beckham has packed many remarkable achievements into his life so far on and off the pitch. He was a star player for Manchester United, Real Madrid, LA Galaxy, and the England national team.
Beckham’s hair continues to be a frequent topic of discussion among fans, along with speculation about a possible hair transplant. Did he really start to lose his hair in recent years? If so, did he get a transplant to restore his confidence? And which type of transplant did he opt for to combat thinning hair?
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Beckham’s hairstyles over the years
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Throughout his career, David Beckham has been known for his daring and trendsetting hairstyles. In the 1990s, he sported the floppy “boyband” look that was popular at the time, as evidenced by groups like Backstreet Boys and Westlife.
He soon opted for a buzzcut before settling on an iconic style – blonde highlights, textured spikes, and a side-swept fringe. This bold, spiky look was a hit with young men in the late 90s and contrasted with the unkempt styles of Britpop bands.
As Beckham shot to fame, his hair continued to evolve. In the 2000s, he helped bring the faux hawk into the mainstream.
Some fans today still sport variations of this edgy cut. Beckham also experimented with ponytails and sleek side parts over the years, to mixed reviews.
More recently, media attention has focused on speculation that Beckham is experiencing hair loss, rather than his trendsetting styles. However, it’s clear he has frequently set hair trends across decades through his willingness to take risks and try new looks.
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Hair transplant speculations
The signs of aging spare no one. On Tuesday May 12 2020, the Daily Mail published some astonishing photos of David Beckham. While out and about on Sunday May 10, the former footballer was photographed with a balding head.
Known for his famous thick haircut, the English sportsman seemed to be showing signs of old age. In his most recent appearances, he usually wore a hat or cap, so there was no reason to be suspicious of his significant hair loss.
“Oh no, David Beckham is going bald? My day is ruined,” reads one on Twitter. “Finally something that shows us we’re all human,” relativized one young man. “David Beckham’s first signs of baldness show that it can happen to anyone! None of us is immune, folks,” notes another Internet user.
It’s true that Victoria Beckham’s husband has always appeared with his head covered by a cap, a hat or a beret in his most recent media appearances. A new trend, his fans thought. But these previously unpublished photographs prove otherwise.
David Beckham posted a video and photo of himself on Instagram on Thursday, May 14 2020, where, contrary to the photos published by the publication, his skull was once again fully lined.
Several hypotheses
After these contradictory publications, everyone had their own theory. Did the footballer have hair transplants or extensions? Did the Daily Mail retouch the photos? Or is it simply a question of perspective? Hair care expert Craig Henton, and owner of Cheshire’s MHR Clinic gave his professional opinion to the British newspaper.
“Despite speculation, we’ve never been convinced that David Beckham has had a hair transplant. The photos show a rapid reversal in hair growth compared to last year. This is not typical of someone who has had a hair transplant,” he said.
The specialist favors the medical treatment route. “It could be that David has paused a medical hair care program involving medication and laser treatment. His hair would then regain its structure until he restarted the treatment,” he continued.
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