Joel McHale, known for his role on Community and his sharp wit, recently shared candid details about his ongoing battle to maintain his blond locks. On the June 16 episode of the We Might Be Drunk podcast with hosts Mark Normand and Sam Morrill, Joel revealed he has undergone not one, but four hair transplant surgeries.
“Yeah, I’m completely bald,” he joked, adding that he has had “four transplants” so far.
The Painful Truth About Strip Transplants
Joel opened up about the methods he has experienced, describing the strip transplant procedure in detail. This technique involves removing a strip of scalp from the back of the head and transplanting the hair follicles to balding areas.
“When I did it before, I did it in strips,” he explained. “It hurts. Don’t do strips.”
Reflecting on his experience, Joel advises anyone considering a hair transplant to opt for the less painful method.
“Plucking,” he stressed. “Now they’ve taken the whole back out, it’s a miracle.”
Cost and Cautionary Advice
Joel also talked about the financial side of his hair restoration journey. Despite the rising popularity of hair transplants in Turkey — known for its affordable yet quality procedures — Joel chose to stay local and have his surgery done in Los Angeles. He shared that his treatment cost around $10,000, although he suspects prices may have increased since then.
With his trademark humor, he offered a playful but practical warning to prospective patients.
“I can give you a Turkish name,” he said, “but make sure you check it out because if someone says, ‘I’ll do it for $3,000,’ don’t do it.”
His takeaway? “You get what you pay for.”
John Cena’s Hair Transplant Plans
Joel isn’t the only celebrity open about their hair struggles. WWE superstar John Cena recently confirmed he will be undergoing a hair transplant procedure scheduled for November 2024. Cena revealed that fans’ teasing about his bald spot was the push he needed.
During an April taping of The Pat McAfee Show, Cena said, “You’re tearing me apart because of genetics that I can’t control,” adding that the jokes made him feel “small and ashamed.”
Despite this, Cena expressed he is “unabashed” about addressing his hair loss but called out the criticism as “bullying and it’s not cool.”
He thanked fans for the encouragement, saying, “Thank you for pushing me to get a hair transplant. You pushed me to this point.”
The Reality of Male Hair Loss
Both Joel McHale and John Cena’s openness shines a light on a common issue many men face: hair loss. While treatments like hair transplants are becoming more mainstream and accessible, the emotional impact of balding and public perception can still weigh heavily.
Their stories encourage honesty and self-care, reminding others to make choices that boost their confidence and well-being without fear of judgment.
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