Love Island hunk with iconic hairstyle reveals he’s had a transplant to fix receding hairline

A LOVE Island hunk with one of the show’s most iconic hairstyles has revealed he has shaved it all off for a hair transplant. Konnor Ewudzi, who rose to fame on the 11th series of the ITV show, became well-known for his unique dreadlocks style. Love Island’s Konnor Ewudzi has made a drastic change to his appearance Credit: British Hair Clinic The star has shaved off his hair as part of undergoing the hair transplant Credit: British Hair Clinic Having appeared on All Stars earlier this year, he is now facing a totally different challenge. Konnor has opted to undergo a hair transplant at the British Hair Clinic in Essex. Sign up for the Love Island newsletter Thank you! Confessing he is “not embarrassed” about undergoing the procedure, he compared his cosmetic improvements to a girl undergoing Botox or a boob job. Speaking about going under the knife to fix his receding hairline, Konnor said: “Honestly the way that I see it is that girls get their boobs done, they get Botox, they get hair extensions – why shouldn’t men get a hair transplant? Konnor has been adjusting to life with no hair – ahead of undergoing the procedure Credit: British Hair Clinic He is hoping to be pleased with the results of the final look Credit: British Hair Clinic “Why is it so taboo? I genuinely don’t understand the negative connotations involved!” Discussing his iconic hairstyle before chopping it off, Konnor added: “I had dreads for years – had them in my first Love Island stint when I had long dreadlocks tied up a lot. “I think it was the wearing it up that put tension in the front and pulled on it quite a bit, and that’s where I have noticed my hairline dissolving.” Ahead of the transplant, Konnor is now sporting a totally shaved look – which is usually common practice ahead of a full hair transplant. Most read in TV Konnor added: “Being a barber myself I know quite a bit about hair, but I didn’t know how it was going to go and was a bit nervous before I went in. “Dr Zabeeh and the team were amazing and made me feel so comfortable. I’ve come to the best in the game.” The British Hair Clinic’s Dr Zabeeh: “Traction alopecia is something we regularly see in patients who have worn tight hairstyles over many years. “Whether it’s dreadlocks, braids, buns or tight ponytails, prolonged tension on the hair follicles can lead to permanent thinning around the hairline. “The good news is that, with the right assessment, many patients are suitable candidates for hair restoration surgery and can achieve natural-looking results.” Comment now