Louis Theroux preparing for ‘full head shave’ due to his alopecia

By Lauren Del Fabbro, PA Entertainment Reporter

Journalist Louis Theroux has said he is preparing  for a “full head shave” due to his alopecia.

The British documentarian, 54, said he is likely to cut off his hair in the next 12 months and will take inspiration from actors Stanley Tucci and Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson – who are both bald.

The TV star, who has been documenting his alopecia – the medical term for hair loss – shared a series of photographs of his hair to his Instagram page.

He said: “Latest from alopecia-land. I’ve cut the hair short because I realised the longer it was the worse it looked. But it’s patchy AF (as f**k) and I’m basically preparing the way for a full head shave some time in the next 12 months.

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“Big glasses a la Tucci, big muscles a la Dwayne Johnson, plus a year-round tan. That’s the formula.

“I’ve included a last photo from 1994 that I stumbled on yesterday as a reminder that the hair was always a problem, which I will have to worry about less and less as it disappears.

“It’s like when your house burns down. ‘At least I don’t have to hoover!'”

He previously shared images of his dyed hair and the results of microblading his eyebrows, which is a form of temporary tattoo.

There are different types of alopecia and various medical conditions that cause hair loss, according to the charity Alopecia UK.

The journalist is best known for presenting documentaries including Louis Theroux: Weird Weekends and The Most Hated Family In America.

He also hosts The Louis Theroux Podcast, where he has interviewed celebrity guests including Saltburn actor Barry Keoghan and US film star Armie Hammer.