Jeff Bezos is one of the most recognizable figures in the world – but the Amazon founder once had a very different – and hairier – look.
In photos of the tech titan from the ‘billionaire summer camp’ in Sun Valley, Idaho, this week, he appears to have thick white-grey hair around the sides of his scalp as opposed to the bald look he usually sports.
The 64-year-old has opted for an entirely hair-free look for quite a while now – given the last time he was seen with locks being around 2013.
In earlier pictures from his early days in the limelight – as seen in archival photos and interviews – Bezos had healthy, dark brown hair.
But, in more recent times, the billionaire – who recently wed Lauren Sanchez – has sported nothing up top.
However, following their multi-day wedding in Venice, Italy, Bezos appeared to be letting his hair down – literally – with more growth spotted around the sides of his head this week.
It sparked speculation that the entrepreneur he is trying to grow his hair back but Spencer Stevenson, author of The Hair Raising Truth, told DailyMail.com that Bezos’ lack of hair is a ‘textbook example’ of advanced male pattern baldness.
‘Most likely a Norwood 7, which is the most severe classification on the hair loss scale,’ the hair loss advocate explained.
In photos of Jeff Bezos from the ‘billionaire summer camp’ in Sun Valley, Idaho, this week, he appears to have thick white-grey hair around the sides of his scalp
Stevenson explained that Bezos has ‘long embraced his baldness,’ seen opting for a very ‘closely shaved, clean look that suits his head shape and complements his public image.’
However, recently the billionaire has been spotted growing out the ‘donor area’ of his head, which is the area around the sides and the back.
‘[This has] revealed some remnants of grey hair, which is common given his age,’ Stevenson added.
Stevenson explained donor region tends to retain hair even in severe cases of hair loss as it is genetically more resistant to DHT — the hormone largely responsible for male pattern baldness.
‘It is also the zone from which hair is harvested for transplant surgery,’ he added.
However, the expert added that in Jeff’s case, the extent of loss across the top of the scalp is ‘simply too significant for any viable redistribution.’
‘The demand far outweighs the supply, meaning he is not a candidate for hair transplantation by any realistic standard,’ he confirmed.
Stevenson added he has seen no evidence to suggest the tech mogul has undergone a hair transplant or is using any form of medical hair loss treatment.
In earlier pictures from his early days in the limelight – as seen in archival photos and interviews – Bezos had healthy, dark brown hair
In more recent times, the billionaire – who recently wed Lauren Sanchez – has sported nothing up top (seen left in 2019). However, following their multi-day wedding in Venice, Italy, Bezos appeared to be letting his hair down – literally (seen right this week)
‘What we’re seeing is simply the natural growth of hair in the remaining donor zone, now more visible due to its slightly longer length,’ he observed.
‘Even at the sides, you can see how sparse the hair has become — further highlighting the aggressiveness of his pattern.’
Stevenson added that as one of the richest men in the world, if hair cloning were commercially available – something that remains in the experimental phase and would likely be prohibitively expensive – he would almost certainly be among the first to access it.
‘Hair cloning is the only theoretical solution for individuals with this level of loss, as it would provide an unlimited donor supply. But at present, we are limited by nature’s finite resources,’ he said.
Bezos’ appearance has long been a topic of intrigue, with the billionaire dedicating time to curating a bulked-up frame and sporting upgrades to his wardrobe to bring in a more tailored style in the past few years.
It’s a big difference from his younger self as the fresh-faced entrepreneur who started his tech empire from his Seattle garage in 1994.
Bezos’ transformation has long been in the works, most noticeably in 2017 when his ‘swole’ arms at the Allen & Co. conference caused an internet frenzy.
In the December issue of Vogue, that same year, Lauren revealed she and Jeff work out together, but couldn’t do the same exercises, with his fiancée noting: ‘He’s on a whole different level than I am. He is a monster in the gym.’
He also appears to be dedicated to getting his beauty sleep, with the couple sharing in the same interview, they go to bed at 9.30pm after watching some television.
The Amazon founder observes grueling workouts and strict dieting, but he’s not always been such a health nut. In fact, he admitted to never reading a nutrition label until he was approaching middle-age.
His transformation was believed to have been sparked by Amazon’s 2017 acquisition of Whole Foods – the health-conscious grocer – for nearly $14 billion, but he had reportedly started hitting the gym as early as 2013.
To help him get into shape, Jeff enlisted the services of A-list personal trainer Wes Okerson, who has worked wit the likes of Tom Cruise, Katie Holmes, Gerard Butler and Isla Fisher.
He has embraced low-impact weight and resistance training as well as a nutritious diet, complete with protein and healthy fats.
