Regardless of how you feel about Andrew Garfield’s Spider-Man, one thing is undeniable: the man is dashingly handsome and has a fine mop of hair.
Though of late, speculation has been swirling whether the actor has gone under the knife to grow his barnet.
There haven’t been any telltale signs of a hair transplant, and Andrew hasn’t said anything about it either.
But his hairline looks noticeably different. So, is Andrew Garfield’s hair transplant more than a just a rumour?
Who Is Andrew Garfield?
Born on 20 August 1983, Andrew Russell Garfield is a British/American actor who is widely known for playing Peter Parker in Marc Webb’s The Amazing Spider-Man franchise.
Despite initially struggling to break into the industry, Andrew finally made his film debut as Jack Burridge, a convincted criminal, in John Crowley’s Boy A in 2007.
His roles in the Social Network and Never Let Me Go eventually turned his career around, and he also received two Academy Award nominations for Hacksaw Ridge and Tick, Tick…Boom.
Did Andrew Garfield Get A Hair Transplant?
Until 2020, Andrew Garfield had an uneven, M-shaped hairline typical of hereditary-patterned baldness, with noticeable thinning at his central forelock.
Nevertheless, by 2021, his hairline looked completely restored, strongly suggesting the possibility of a hair transplant.
On one occasion, Andrew joked about using Propecia, the brand name for finasteride, which is an FDA-approved drug for male pattern hair loss.
Asked “How to get Andrew Garfield (sic) hair,” in a WIRED Autocomplete interview, he replied, “Propecia,” but then quickly followed it up with “I’m just kidding.”
Though we don’t know if he actually took finasteride, it’s important to note that this drug doesn’t always regrow hair. This is especially true if the hair has experienced significant miniaturization, so it may not be effective in lowering the hairline.
A hair transplant, on the other hand, is permanent.
Andrew Garfield's Hair Loss Over The Years
Here’s a closer look at Andrew Garfield’s hair loss and transformation.
Year 2011
There are no signs of hairline recession. There is a lot of density in Andrew’s centre forelock, and his temples are strong and defined, making his hair look even more magnificent.
Year 2013
He seems to have the slightest thinning near the edges of his hairline.
Year 2017
It is around this time that Andrew starts showing signs of hair loss, with receding edges and an uneven hairline.
Year 2018
Andrew’s hairline appears even more receded.
In the photo below, the right side of the hairline is somewhat hidden by the swept-over hairstyle, while on the left side, the hair has been styled forward — perhaps in an effort to conceal hair loss.
Even so, it is quite noticeable.
Btvway, AndrewGar2018, Cropped, CC BY-SA 4.0
Year 2021
Andrew’s glorious hair makes a comeback, perhaps even stronger this time. The front centre tuft of hair does not appear to be thinning, and the hairline appears straight and even as well.
What Type Of Hair Transplant Did Andrew Garfield Get?
If he did get the surgery, most likely, the hair transplant of Andrew Garfield was done using the FUE or follicular unit extraction technique.
The procedure involves removing small bundles of hair from the back of the scalp and relocating them into balding areas.
Compared to the older FUT technique, which involves cutting a piece of skin from the scalp, it is minimally invasive and allows for a faster recovery.
How Many Grafts Did Andrew Garfield Need?
Per the graft calculator, Andrew Garfield might have only needed around 1,000 grafts (approx. 2,000 hairs) for his hair transplant as he wasn’t extensively bald. He appeared to be on Norwood 2.
As one of the very early stages of the Norwood scale, hair loss begins to become noticeable but is not yet severe. Particularly evident is the recession of the hairline.
Andrew Garfield Before And After Hair Transplant
Here is a closer look at Andrew Garfield pre hair transplant versus post-hair transplant — alleged, of course.
Featureflash/Depositphotos.com (left) and Frank Sun, Andrew Garfield at the 2024 Toronto International Film Festival 3, Cropped, CC BY-SA 4.0 (right)
Reactions To Andrew Garfield's Rumoured Hair Transplant
The change in Andrew Garfield’s hairline hasn’t gone unnoticed on Reddit, with users expressing mixed feelings.
"He was on Colbert a while ago and his dad and brother were there (& both fully bald, Colbert made a joke about it) so it makes sense he’d need some help with the hairline….he is still hot both ways tho"
"Looks the same to me. It's probably styling, photo angle, and lighting. Nothing more."
"It's just different lighting."
"I would say transplant because it looks too much of a perfect line. But we’ll never know for sure"
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