Troy Polamalu Gets His First Haircut in 11 Years

During the past five football seasons, Head & Shoulders, the Official Shampoo of the National Football League (NFL), has gone to great lengths to celebrate "Mane Man" Troy Polamalu's legendary locks, from insuring his hair for $1 million to immortalizing it in wax. After growing his infamous mane for over 11 years and using Head & Shoulders along the way, Polamalu participated in a ceremonial haircut during The “VFW Mane Event” at Heinz Field in Pittsburgh on November 11, to bring awareness to VFW programs and services that work to alleviate veterans’ struggles.

“This ceremonial haircut is nothing compared to what our veterans have done for our country,” said Polamalu. “I’m happy to part with a lock of hair in support of the VFW, and thankful that Head & Shoulders is supporting the event as well. They’ve kept my hair strong and healthy for a long time!”

Prior to the cut, Troy’s hair was prepped with Head & Shoulders For Men, which improves hairs strength against breakage, to ensure his iconic strands were “Troy Tested and Approved” and ready for the cut. Veterans then cut a lock of his hair, which the VFW plans to auction at a later date to benefit the organization.

“Thank you to Troy and Head & Shoulders for supporting the VFW, and the men and women who’ve served our country. Your support will ensure that veterans and their families have access to the benefits and resources that they deserve,” said John Hamilton, VFW Adjutant General. “The hundreds of thousands of dollars raised for the VFW Mane Event will directly support our programs and we encourage citizens to continue supporting veterans, even after Veterans Day.”