Travis Kelce’s Barber Breaks Silence On Hair Transplant Rumors And Sets The Record Straight
By Kelly Coffey-Behrens on May 3, 2025 at 5:15 PM EDT
Travis Kelce’s hair is sparking serious chatter, but his longtime barber says it’s all natural.
The Kansas City Chiefs superstar has been rocking slightly longer locks lately, leading the internet into full-blown conspiracy mode, with fans questioning whether the tight end quietly underwent a hair transplant.
Now, Travis Kelce's celebrity barber Vince Garcia is shutting it down.
Travis Kelce’s Barber Says His Hair Is The Real Deal
“Nah, not at all, man,” Garcia told Us Weekly exclusively. “That’s a full head of hair right there.”
Garcia, who’s based in Los Angeles, says he last cut Kelce’s hair in early March, just one of many visits over the years.
“Ever since then, we’ve grown a really great relationship,” he shared, speaking through his new partnership with American Crew. “Throughout the years, he’ll come to my barbershop [or] he’ll come to my house and get cut. The majority of his commercials I’ve done with him. He keeps me around to get him ready for an appearance or a TV show.”
The bond goes deeper than just a fresh fade. “He’s a great dude, man. A great friend, as well,” Garcia added.
The NFL star also poked fun at it himself during a March episode of his and brother Jason Kelce’s "New Heights" podcast.
During the episode, Jason couldn't help but tease his younger brother, saying, “Take that hat off. You’ve got the suave.” Travis initially refused, replying,
“I’m not doing that,” but later gave in with a grin, adding, “Maybe just a little,” before lifting his Cincinnati Bearcats cap to show off his longer ’do. “How do I look?”
Jason fired back with a laugh, “Ooh, look at that hair. I can’t believe you haven’t started balding.”
Travis, clearly confused by the jab, responded, “What? We’re Kelces,” suggesting that strong hairlines run in the family.
Garcia Helps NFL Rookies Look Like Pros
And Kelce isn’t Garcia’s only A-list client.
The groomer’s rolodex includes names like NBA standout Devin Booker, Eagles QB Jalen Hurts, F1’s Lewis Hamilton, and rapper Ludacris. With that level of clientele, Garcia knows keeping it real is key.
“I’ve learned to read the room of who you’re dealing with and your surroundings,” he explained. “Working with all these athletes, you learn about who they are, what they deal with and how to be in certain rooms with them and how not to be.”
He added, “These guys are really just trying to find someone they can trust and someone they can feel comfortable having them around in their personal space. At the end of the day, these guys are human just like us.”
That mindset is part of what makes Garcia a pro, and now, a partner with men’s grooming powerhouse American Crew.
Travis' Barber Joins Forces With American Crew For NFL Draft Day Makeovers
Garcia recently teamed up with the brand for their Style Like a Pro campaign, helping NFL hopefuls (including Packers tight end Luke Musgrave) get draft-day ready in Green Bay.
“It’s something I couldn’t turn down,” Garcia said of the collab. “They’re probably first when it comes to grooming products, especially for men. All of my clients are well aware of the brand. A lot of them use it, as well.”
His go-to is American Crew’s 3 oz. fiber puck, which is perfect for shaping and styling on the go.
Travis Kelce Says His Wild Fashion Choices Are All About Spreading Joy
The tight end has also made headlines for his iconic and bold fashion choices, something that he does to bring happiness to the world.
“For the most part, I do it to put a smile on somebody’s face,” Kelce told WSJ Magazine a few years ago.
The NFL star, who’s also been making headlines for his high-profile relationship with Taylor Swift, opened up about his wild wardrobe choices, from designer tracksuits to crushed velvet cargo pants, and what drives his off-the-wall style. Spoiler: it’s pure instinct.
“I kind of just do it off of instinct,” Kelce explained of his pregame fashion ritual. That ritual includes scrolling sites like Ssense and Farfetch and spending three hours getting ready for a short walk to the locker room.
Travis Embraces The Chaos Behind His Iconic Fits
Despite his tricked-out closet, which used to be a bedroom and now houses over 300 pairs of sneakers, Kelce said it’s often a last-minute panic that leads to his most memorable fits.
“It really just goes down to the wire,” he said. “I kind of enjoy the creative process of the panic to just throw something together.”
“Obviously, not every look is for everybody,” he admitted. “I’m not going to be offended if somebody says I look like a clown if I got a fun hat on and some wacky jeans. It is what it is, I’m gonna have fun with it.”
