WhatsAppJaylen Brown hasn’t just been known for his game but also Staingate – which is defined as accidentally staining other players’ jerseys with hair fibers. But has he ever had a hair transplant?
In this article, Resul Yaman Hair Clinic in Turkey takes a closer look at Jaylen Brown hair loss journey and tries to understand what might actually be going on.
You know the Staingate? Players walked away from several games with dark streaks on their jerseys after guarding Jaylen. It turned out to be keratin-based hair fibers to make thinning areas appear denser. And Jaylen didn’t keep it on the low, either, going live on Twitch and calling LeBron James for advice.
Still, that moment opened up a wider conversation about how common hair loss is, even at the top level of athletics, and how early signs often go overlooked. So let’s start right from the very beginning and assess the early stages of Jaylen Brown’s hair evolution.
At age 18, in 2014, there are a few photos which really show strong fullness, clean proportional thirds, and a natural hairline. It’s not perfectly straight; that’s important because natural hairlines look ruler-straight only rarely.
At 19, in 2015, Jaylen’s anterior temporal peak aligns just lateral to the tail of his eyebrows. This is considered ideal temporal balance.
If the surgeons set the temporal peak too inward, it may make the forehead appear artificially small, which is what happened in the early look of Jamie Foxx.
The temporal density is also naturally much lighter compared to frontal density. That is why, in hairline restoration, our hair doctor prefers single-hair grafts in the temple region to create a delicate, natural transition.
At age 20 (2016), Jaylen Brown had a minor asymmetrical pattern. Jaylen’s hairline was slightly higher on the right than it was on the left. This is very normal with most people’s hairlines since many people tend to have more recession on one side than the other.
And so we saw almost no change in his hair from 2017-2018; this has been termed as plateau phase, the last stage prior to gradual thinning. It’s also the stage where prevention becomes important. Early intervention, before deeper miniaturization sets in, is the key to preserving density.
During 2019, when he is 23 years old, frontotemporal recession finally becomes discernible on his hair. Subtle it may be, but that is the perfect time when medical therapy works wonders.
Once the miniaturization phase of your hair begins, it is difficult to reverse these changes. There are hair loss treatments, i.e., both topical and oral Finasteride or Dutasteride, available to you to attempt to slow the progression of miniaturization. Any person noting similar changes should discuss options with a qualified hair specialist.
At 24, in 2020, Jaylen has started sporting a shorter cut with very obvious thinning but still looking sharp with crisp lineups.
Mild irregularities along the his hairline appears at age 25 in 2021. The position is similar, but the sharpness softens. This usually signals miniaturization-meaning that hair is thinning, not gone. It’s like the warning light blinks, and this stage is critical in terms of protecting Jaylen Brown’s hair density in the long run.
At 26, in 2022, Jaylen’s hairline sits higher; he compensates with tighter fades. But tight fades, like braids and twists, can cause increased traction. Long periods of time create a condition called traction alopecia due to chronic pulling at the root of the follicle and inflammation.
At this stage, Jaylen probably is facing a double-hit:
By 2023, at 27 years of age, the male pattern baldness progresses. The outline is kept sharp by barbers, but the underlying density continues to lighten.
By age 28, in 2024, thinning involves the frontal scalp, midscalp, and even parts of the crown. And at age 29 in 2025, hair fibers are more visible. Owing to the physical contact on the court, some of those fibers end up on the opponents’ jerseys-the genesis of Staingate.
The temples show particularly well-defined outlines in which the fibers shored up failing edges. Indeed, it’s a clever cosmetic trick-but not a whole lot for NBA gameplay.
As Resul Yaman Hair Transplant Clinic in Istanbul, we recommend the following options for Jaylen Brown hair:
Afro-textured hair requires that the surgeon has a deep understanding of follicular curvature. The curl pattern is not just a surface feature; it continues well beneath the skin.
In manual punch FUE or DHI, the surgeon should follow that curvature to avoid graft transection. Again, implantation is all about controlling the angles to make sure curls come back to the scalp in their natural pattern.
Moreover, afro-textured scalps usually have fewer numbers of follicular units, and graft planning is hence essential rather than generic.
The advanced techniques mentioned above are the specialties of Dr. Resul Yaman. His refined DHI and manual punch FUE hair transplant techniques track the curl path beneath the skin, which improves graft survival, achieves natural density without compromising the characteristics of the hair of the patients.
The Resul Yaman Hair Transplant Clinic’s custom-tailored hair restoration for Afro-textured hair is a procedure done for all eligible candidates and yields long-lasting balanced design and strong results.
Jaylen Brown hair restoration should consider a hair transplant in Turkey for the best long-term health outcome.
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