Steve Carell’s alleged hair transplant after season one of ‘The Office’ remains a mystery just like the identity of the Scranton Strangler.
There are so many things that stand out about The Office. Whether it’s the absurd dynamics between the employees or Jim’s pranks on Dwight, the heartfelt moments tucked between the chaos, or Michael Scott’s unconventional leadership, it’s impossible to pick one favorite element from it all. However, if there was a gun pointed at our head and we HAD to pick something out, we’d definitely choose Steve Carell’s portrayal of the iconic and lovable regional manager.
One thing about Steve Carell’s Michael is that his looks match his fun-loving personality. He looks like the kind of guy you could approach when something’s troubling you. While we don’t know if he’d fix your problems or double them, we know he’ll try his best to help. However, Season 1 Michael was a completely different story and he sported the look of a no-nonsense boss as well with his slick back hair. Season 2 came with such a drastic glow-up that fans are still wondering if Steve Carell had a hair transplant done.
Did Steve Carell Have a Hair Transplant after Season One?
When Steve Carell first came on our screens as Michael Scott, he sported a slick back hairstyle, trying to establish his image as a more serious boss. But then Season 2 came around and we saw a completely different Michael. Not only was he much more likable than before, but he also looked different thanks to the new hairstyle.
Since then, fans of the sitcom have only asked one question, “Did Carell get a hair transplant?!”
To make things clearer, look at this image of the actor in Season 1, Episode 1 of The Office:
Now, take a look at him from the first episode of Season 2:
That’s quite a bit of a difference, isn’t it? The slicked-back hair is gone which basically changed the whole look of Michael Scott. He now looks a lot more likable than before, something which Carell anyway was going for.
His hairline simply kept getting better and better over the seasons and the man kept looking younger and younger. Take a look at a side-by-side comparison:
So, did Carell get a hair transplant or not? Well, the answer is as obvious as what lies at the end of the rainbow – we don’t know! The actor’s hair transformation continues to be one of the mysteries of the world.
The Office’s Stylist Opens Up about the Transformation
Hairstylist Kim Ferry joined the team in Season 2 so she doesn’t know exactly what was going on in the dressing room when it came to Carell’s hair but she knew she had to fix it.
In a conversation with Mashable, Ferry stated that when she first got the job, she was sent a few tapes of the show to figure out her game plan. When she looked at Carell’s hair, she went, “Oof!” Ferry was determined to shake things up for the character.
She even talked to Carell about her idea and he was totally on board, Ferry said,
As per Ferry, the team of The Office was trying to make him look more like Gordon Gekko from the 1987 Oliver Stone film, Wall Street. However, in doing so, Ferry believes they ended up making him a bit too creepy.
Thus, Carell found his new look thanks to Ferry. Now, whether it was makeup, hair products, different styling techniques, or even hair transplants, we don’t know. All we know is that it sure worked in his favor!