In a recent turn of events, Prince Harry, the Duke of Sussex, has found himself at the center of online chatter, not for his royal duties or philanthropic endeavors, but for his hair. A new profile photo of the Duke on BetterUp's website has ignited a flurry of comments and speculations about the apparent transformation of his hair.
The photograph in question showcases Prince Harry with notably darker and thicker hair than what was observed during his visit to Tokyo and Singapore earlier this month. This stark contrast was quickly picked up by netizens, leading to a wave of discussions and memes on social media platforms. One user on Twitter, comparing the Duke's recent headshot on BetterUp's website to a photo from his appearance at the Sentebale ISPS Handa Polo Cup in Singapore, humorously referred to the situation as "The mystery of #PrinceHarry & his 'Spare Hair'."
While some believe that the Duke might have used hair products to enhance the appearance of his hair, others argue that it could be the result of professional photo editing or lighting. A Twitter user speculated that Prince Harry might have used a spray to cover up bald patches, making his hair appear fuller and darker. Another tweet from the Royal News Network pointed out that while the photo might be new, it doesn't change the fact that Prince Harry is experiencing hair thinning, a trait he shares with his elder brother, Prince William.
The topic of hair loss isn't new to the royal brothers. Prince Harry had previously made light-hearted comments about Prince William's receding hairline. However, with the tables seemingly turned, some online commentators feel that Prince Harry might be trying too hard to cover up the inevitable. A tweet from the Royal News Network read, "He's not fooling anyone anymore, and the denial of the obvious is not doing him any favors."
The baldness gene runs in the royal family, passed down from Prince Philip to King Charles III and subsequently to his sons. While Prince William began showing signs of hair thinning earlier than his younger brother, Prince Harry hasn't been far behind. In his memoir titled "Spare," the Duke of Sussex even mentioned his brother's "alarming baldness," which he observed was advancing faster than his own.
Earlier this year, hair loss consultant Spencer Stevenson advised Prince Harry to seek treatment for his thinning hair, predicting that the Duke might go completely bald in the next three years. Stevenson highlighted that Prince Harry's decision to jest about Prince William's hair situation might come back to haunt him unless he addresses his own hair concerns.
While the online debate continues, it serves as a reminder that even royals aren't immune to the scrutiny of the public eye. Whether Prince Harry's hair transformation is a result of natural progression, professional intervention, or mere lighting tricks remains a topic of speculation.
