Frankie Muniz: My Hair Loss Journey

Frankie Muniz: My Hair Loss Journey

Episode 26

Frankie Muniz’s Hair Loss Journey

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Hair loss can happen to anyone, and it can deeply affect your confidence and self-image, even if you are a well-known actor like today’s guest. In this week’s episode of HairPod, I spoke with actor/stock car driver Frankie Muniz about his experience with thinning hair. While many fans might not be aware of his battle with hair loss, he came on the show to share his story in hopes that it can help others who are going through the same thing.

Frankie Muniz’s Hair Loss Story

Frankie Muniz recalls how, in his early 20s, he began to notice significant hair thinning even though he grew up with really thick hair. This unexpected change led him to try a variety of treatments, as so many do when they discover their hair loss. He acknowledges that these solutions are effective for many people, but he dealt with some of the rare side effects that the products can have, which left him feeling disheartened. He opted to shave his head for some time but still wasn’t happy with how he looked in the mirror.

Frankie’s Hair Transformation

Frankie’s journey changed completely when his wife encouraged him to make an appointment with HairClub. Despite his initial skepticism, he agreed to a consultation. The immediate results of his hair system left him emotional, as he finally saw a version of himself in the mirror that restored his confidence. “It was truly life-changing,” Frankie shares, noting how this newfound confidence positively impacted every aspect of his life, from his career to his personal relationships.

Hair Loss: Breaking the Silence

It’s important to understand the cause of your hair loss and the hair loss solutions available so you can make informed decisions about your treatment. From medical treatments to hair systems, the options are vast. HairClub offers comprehensive consultations to help find the best path for each individual. It’s essential to understand that the journey to regaining your confidence and hair is unique and personal. By seeking the right support and being persistent, you can achieve the best possible results. Understanding your options empowers you to take control of your hair loss journey.

Frankie Muniz’s hair loss story is unique in that he is willing to speak openly about it, unlike many public figures who prefer not to. In an industry where appearance is often everything, many choose to keep their struggles private. Frankie, however, wants to break that silence. By sharing his story, he hopes to empower others to seek solutions without shame. His transparency serves as a powerful reminder that no one has to face these challenges alone, and that finding the right solution can truly be life-changing.

By raising hair loss awareness, exploring advanced hair systems, and understanding the diverse solutions available, you can find the right path tailored to your needs and regain your confidence.
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Episode.26 Transcript

Frankie Muniz [00:00:04]:

I have tons of people because I think I’ve been vocal, and they see my results, right? They see the before and after they saw it, and they go, what did you do? Like, I have to know. Like, it’s something I’m super self conscious about. So I love being able to just tell them, call HairClub. Go for the free consultation. They’ll show you the options, because they don’t have to go down the path that I did of trying. Like, if you think of all the solutions that there are for trying to combat hair loss, I did them. So the fact that I can just send people to HairClub and they can find a solution that works for them, I think is really cool.

 

Kevin Rolston [00:00:50]:

Welcome to HairPod, the podcast where you get to hear real people talk about their hair journeys. I’m your host, Kevin Rolston. And each week, I get to interview people from different walks of life whose lives have been touched by hair loss in some form or fashion. Many of our guests have experienced hair loss themselves and found a way to get their confidence and their hair back. Today, we’re joined by somebody who has truly lived a life in the spotlight, Frankie Muniz. You might know him as the star of Malcolm in the Middle, Big Fat Liar, or Agent Cody Banks. Or maybe you follow his current stock car driving career. Frankie has experienced a remarkable journey.

 

Kevin Rolston [00:01:30]:

But what many people don’t know is that Frankie has faced his own challenges off camera, including hair loss. In this episode, we’re going to dive into his personal experience, how it impacted his life, and the steps he’s taken to navigate this journey with confidence.

 

Frankie Muniz [00:01:50]:

I remember actually really early, like, being 19 or 20 years old, when I always had thick hair. Like, I always had a lot of hair. Like, if you look at, like, the episodes of Malcolm in the Middle or you look at even movies, I did, you know, I’ll look back and I’ll go, how did I go from having so much hair and, like, three years later, I was really thin to where I started the journey of looking for solutions, right. I started taking the medications and doing topical creams and laser hats and kind of all the things that I could. And I remember it just kind of continued to get worse and worse and worse, and I really didn’t know what to do, almost to the point to where I kind of gave up on it. You know, I was tired of trying things that weren’t helping the situation and just made me more and more self conscious about my hair. And it’s not that I was self conscious for, like, what other people thought I know that might sound weird. It was like, for me, like, I found myself every time I was in front of a mirror, like, checking it out.

 

Kevin Rolston [00:02:48]:

Yeah.

 

Frankie Muniz [00:02:48]:

You know, looking down, like, seeing it, like, taking pictures, comparing pictures. So it’s definitely something that even though I try to say it didn’t really affect me that much. It definitely did, you know what I mean? And now that I found a solution with hair club, like, I can’t believe I waited as long as I did to go there to feel the way I do now.

 

Kevin Rolston [00:03:08]:

Yeah. Tell me where you were in life at this age. What are you doing career wise when you start to notice your hair loss?

 

Frankie Muniz [00:03:15]:

I mean, I was still, I think, on the last season of filming Malcolm in the Middle. It’s also when I initially started racing cars professionally, but I was always busy. I was always working. And I think maybe that’s why, I don’t know. Like, I don’t want to say it shocked me how I went from having hair to not having hair. Like, I didn’t really notice it, like, until I noticed it, but maybe I was just so busy, like, kind of doing things. I also, you know, when you’re on a movie set or you’re filming, you have hair and makeup people and they have little things that they might put in or they might make your hair look thicker in certain ways. And, you know, when you’re having your hair done every single day, like, you don’t really have to worry about it that much.

 

Frankie Muniz [00:03:50]:

It wasn’t until really, I think, yeah, Malcolm was just ending and I started having to actually comb my hair for the first time myself. As weird as that sounds, right?

 

Kevin Rolston [00:03:58]:

Yeah.

 

Frankie Muniz [00:03:58]:

And it definitely was, like, just a shock, you know, especially because I was young, you know, 1920 years old. Like, you just don’t expect it, you know? Yeah, I was in it big time.

 

Kevin Rolston [00:04:10]:

So when you’re in a world where you are doing acting and you have hair and makeup people, do you have somebody then that’s a consultant that can help you, that walks you through? Because I’m sure you’re not the only person in Hollywood. In fact, I’d imagine we’d be stunned if we knew all the people in Hollywood, film and TV that have hair loss issues and what they’ve done for it. So when you’re acting on a tv show, you’re doing movies and things like that, is there somebody there that walks you through to say, okay, here’s what you do with your hair loss? Or were you, like anyone else, you were googling your own searches and trying to find your own path.

 

Frankie Muniz [00:04:44]:

No, you know, really, I didn’t have anybody helping me, you know what I mean? I just kind of went down the path like I think most people do is like, what can I do? I think I went to a doctor. The doctor put me on. Is it finasteride?

 

Kevin Rolston [00:04:56]:

Yeah.

 

Frankie Muniz [00:04:57]:

Propecia. And to be honest, I actually had a really negative side effect to the medicine, so I couldn’t even be on it that long before, like, I realized I can’t take it. I was kind of one of those. I kept hearing, oh, if you do this, like, yeah, there could be side effects, but it happens in one in a million people. Well, every one of those things, like, happened to me. I always couldn’t, like, accept the side effects of what it was, whether it be the Propecia or even Rogaine. Right.

 

Kevin Rolston [00:05:26]:

Wow.

 

Frankie Muniz [00:05:26]:

I even did a hair transplant. I had one full hair transplant done, I think, in 2012, 2013, and I have like crazy shock loss. Like, I was like the worst-case scenario of like, what could go wrong during a hair transplant. Went through all that. So even like, my before photos that, like, I’ve shared online, those are all like, post every other treatment I had already done, right. That was me trying to do everything. Like, all the list of things that I thought were options, including having a hair transplant, you know, those are my before photos, if that makes sense. So that was, I feel like if I hadn’t even done those, my before photos would be even worse.

 

Frankie Muniz [00:06:10]:

But it’s shocking the difference of my before photos, which is post trying everything else, and then my afters, which is now as a hair club member.

 

Kevin Rolston [00:06:23]:

Studies show that the side effects of treatments like minoxidil, finasteride and hair transplants are very rare. And if you want some information on stuff about that, we will link a few specific scientific studies in our show notes. Unfortunately for Frankie, he was that lucky person that got hit with all the side effects, which had to be hard to deal with given how his hair loss was affecting his confidence. In Hollywood, theres an unspoken rule, nobody talks about it. Even when people find something that works for them, they dont usually broadcast it to the whole world. That’s why Frankie is so outspoken. He wants others to know it’s okay to talk about your hair loss and the path that you take to get your confidence back.

 

Frankie Muniz [00:07:12]:

You know, I think one thing, like, for some reason, maybe it was just me, like, in my world, I feel like people were like, afraid to talk about it. Like, it was almost not taboo, but like, didn’t really want to kind of, it had to be this big secret of, like, if you did have a hair transplant. I remember having one and, like, saying it out loud, someone and people on the side would be like, hey, I had one, too, but didn’t want anyone to know. Like, it was some kind of secret, which I guess I get, like, if you have a procedure done, like, maybe you don’t want to share that you had it. You just hope to show the benefits of maybe have had it. I don’t know. No, I really honestly don’t remember having many people to talk to about it. Like, maybe because I was also trying to be secretive.

 

Frankie Muniz [00:07:51]:

Not secretive, but kind of keep it to myself.

 

Kevin Rolston [00:07:53]:

I know what you’re saying, though, because people unfairly, really get brutalized for any kind of treatment that they’ve done in Hollywood. People run with it. The tabloids are all over it. It becomes a big conversation and it becomes what you’re known for. And people can’t get away from the fact that, okay, all you’re right. Yeah, Malcolm had a hair transplant. And that’s the whole narrative that people say it is.

 

Frankie Muniz [00:08:15]:

You know, I think it’s interesting because, you know, we live, especially now, in a time where most celebrities, most people that you see on social media have tons of work and they don’t hide it, but it’s still a touchy subject when it comes to men talking about their hair. And it’s such a. I think that’s an interesting thing because, like, it’s not something that you can help, right? If you’re losing your hair, if you have issues like that, it’s nothing like you did something wrong or you know what I mean? It’s genetics. It’s just kind of the hand that you were dealt. So I think that’s why I’m so willing and open and want to share my story, because I want people to know, like, hey, it’s okay to talk about it. I know how I feel. Post going to hairclub. Right, right.

 

Frankie Muniz [00:09:00]:

Like, I didn’t expect it. To be honest. My wife, you know, maybe you want to get into this later, but my wife forced me to go to hairclub and I was like, I don’t care anymore. I was shaving my head, like, bicking it. Like, looked all just easier.

 

Kevin Rolston [00:09:12]:

Wow, okay.

 

Frankie Muniz [00:09:14]:

Yeah, I kind of went to that level where I was like, it is what it is. Like, wear a hat, shave my head. It is what it is. But my wife really kind of forced me to go. And I remember thinking like, okay, they’re going to tell me stuff that I want to hear. And I had the free consultation, the initial consultation, and I went, all right, I’ll try it, I’ll try it. But I was so used to being kind of let down by the results of things that you spent a lot of money on, or you spent a lot of time or pain, like, physical pain. So I kind of didn’t have very high hopes.

 

Frankie Muniz [00:09:45]:

But I remember the moment that I got my system through hair club, and I looked in the mirror, and, like, it makes me emotional, even right now. Like, the immediate gratification and the way I felt and the confidence I felt that moment, it was truly life changing. And like I said, that’s a big reason why I want to talk about it, you know what I mean? Because I know what people are going through. Like, maybe they’re thinking with their hair, and the fact that they can do something like I did and maybe feel the way I do it changed every aspect of my life. It made me more confident in everything from a work standpoint, from a working out standpoint, everything, because I wasn’t caught looking in the mirror, like, thinking, like, oh, man, I felt good, and I wanted to, I don’t know, just be out there in the world.

 

Kevin Rolston [00:10:35]:

What really struck me about Frankie was the passion that he brings to helping others on their hair loss journeys. It’s so clear that even though he’s a celebrity, hair loss became an isolating experience for him. He struggled with how he looked in the mirror, and he stopped feeling like himself, which is an experience that so many of us have already been through. When Frankie talks about that first moment where he got his hair system on, you can hear exactly where his excitement comes from. He went into that experience unsure of what to expect and was absolutely blown away when he finally looked in the mirror with his new system on.

 

Kevin Rolston [00:11:14]:

So the first time that you got your hair system, it was just an unbelievable transformation for you that right away you fell in love. You loved the way that you looked, and it just. It stuck.

 

Frankie Muniz [00:11:25]:

Oh, yeah. I mean, I remember being, like, just so shocked by it, because, you know, the results are basically immediate. You know what I mean? You don’t have to wait for a long time. You know what I mean? Get it on. And there it is. Right? You have hair. And I remember just being so shocked. I did go through a small period where, like, it was just such a drastic change to me because I was so used to looking in the mirror and feeling like, oh, dang, what can I do? And then I was looking in the mirror going, like, who am I? Right? Like, I just felt like a different human.

 

Frankie Muniz [00:11:55]:

And I will say, like, I was not worried, but I was kind of curious what other people would think, right? People who knew me, my family, my friends. And I remember being a little nervous going to dinner for the first time because I went from being pretty bald to, like, having hair, and literally everyone was like, man, you look good. You’ve been working. Like, what are you doing? You’ve been working out to get a tan. Like, nobody could actually pinpoint it, because, you know, one thing I think people don’t realize is, like, when you fixate on something or you see something, you think everybody else might notice that thing, but, like, not everybody looks in the mirror or sees you every single day. Right?

 

Kevin Rolston [00:12:35]:

Right.

 

Frankie Muniz [00:12:36]:

Even my mom was like, wow, like, you look great. Like, what did you do? And when I told her, she couldn’t believe it. They were just shocked, you know, everybody. And I think that was kind of the coolest thing, too, is that I thought maybe it would be extremely obvious to outsiders. But they really, like I said, like, they couldn’t pinpoint what was different about me, just that they thought I looked improved.

 

Kevin Rolston [00:13:06]:

I love this point that the things that bother us about our own appearance may not be as obvious to somebody else. It drives home something Frankie mentioned before. He didn’t really care what other people thought about his hair. Choosing to get a hair system was something that he did for himself. And because he’s so open and talks about what he did so freely, people in his life feel comfortable asking him about what he did to achieve such great results.

 

Frankie Muniz [00:13:37]:

I have tons of people because I think I’ve been vocal, and they see my results, right? They see the before and after they saw it, and they go, what did you do? Like, I have to know. Like, it’s something I’m super self conscious about, so I love being able to just tell them, call HairClub. Go for the free consultation. They’ll show you the options, because they don’t have to go down the path that I did of trying. Like, if you think of all the solutions that there are for trying to combat hair loss, I did them. Every one. I don’t think there’s one I didn’t try. You know what I mean? And so the fact that I can just send people to hair club and they can find a solution that works for them, I think is really cool.

 

Frankie Muniz [00:14:15]:

I don’t know. I loved having people talk to me about it and ask me questions and see the disbelief on their faces when I tell them what I have or, like, what I did. You know what I mean? People just can’t believe that it’s not. I mean, it’s my hair, but you know what I mean? It’s not.

 

Kevin Rolston [00:14:31]:

Yeah.

 

Kevin Rolston [00:14:32]:

I gotta tell you, your energy about it is very contagious. And I’ve seen the videos that you’ve put out for hair club and you speaking about it, and I think it’s really amazing that you’re so bold and you’re so open because there really are people and how it affects people’s self esteem. You know, you’ve been on the other end of it that you think the whole world notices, and your self confidence does take a massive hit. And the way that you feel after you find your solution, whether it be a hair system or whether it be something else, it truly is life changing. And so I think that’s really awesome. I just want to talk to you today about your own personal journey. It’s interesting to hear how many failures you had on the path. And because you have a great wife, she didn’t let you give up, and she finally got you there across the finish line.

 

Frankie Muniz [00:15:15]:

She’s funny because she was always like, look, it doesn’t bother me that you have thin hair, balding, whatever, and she’s like, but I see how much it affects you. And like I said, I had given up. I tried one more solution or one more thing that I thought was going to work. It really didn’t. And I was like, look, I don’t care anymore. Shave my head. And she was talking about it with her hairstylist, who was like, set him up for a consultation at HairClub. And so my wife did it.

 

Frankie Muniz [00:15:43]:

And I remember her telling me, I was like, no. Like, I’m not wasting time. I’m not doing it. Like, I don’t care. You know what I mean? Like, they’re going to tell me the same stuff, that they can have this magic solution and. And we’re just going to be let down. And so I think I actually canceled the first consultation. She’s like, just go.

 

Frankie Muniz [00:15:59]:

She, like, drug me in there and. Best decision I ever made, you know what I mean? Like, I honestly, like, I know it might sound cliche, like, and I. It just. It really changed every aspect of the way I feel about everything. Like, it gave me the confidence to even, like, as dumb as it sounds, like I went back racing. It gave me the confidence to go back racing. As weird as that sounds. I don’t know, I just felt like I could do it.

 

Frankie Muniz [00:16:25]:

Like, I felt like, I don’t. I think I’d kind of just kind of crawled almost in a hole a little bit, you know what I mean? And kind of just stayed away from the acting stuff, stayed away from kind of like putting myself out there and I don’t know, like, I hate to admit that almost, but I didn’t realize it had such a big effect on me in a negative way, my hair, until I had the positive feeling after going to HairClub. Right. And having a solution, because every aspect of my life changed. So, yeah.

 

Kevin Rolston [00:16:59]:

Losing your hair is more than just a physical change. It’s an internal journey. It can make you want to hide, isolate yourself, and avoid the world. The emotional toll could be overwhelming, making you question how you see yourself and how you see others. We want to thank Frankie Muniz for showing us that there are options out there for everyone and encouraging anyone who has tried everything not to give up hope. Because its not just about getting your hair back, its about getting yourself back. When you feel good about the way you look, it can give you the strength that step out of the shadows and embrace life with a renewed sense of self. It’s about living your life with confidence, no matter what challenges you face.

 

Kevin Rolston [00:17:41]:

Frankie’s journey reminds us that while the road may be difficult, the destination is worth every step. For more inspirational stories and words of wisdom from people who have been through hair loss, make sure to subscribe to the show on your favorite podcast app. Thanks for listening to another episode of Hairpod. Check us out at Hair Club on Instagram or search Hairpod on Facebook to continue the conversation. If you know someone who could benefit from hearing this episode, we would love it if you would share it with them. If you’re enjoying the show, consider leaving us a rating and review on Apple Podcasts or your favorite podcast app. We also have a website. Check it out by going to podcast hairclub.com.com.

 

Kevin Rolston [00:18:26]:

we’re here to build people up and to share real stories so people experiencing hair loss feel a little bit less alone. And when you share, review, and subscribe, it helps us do just that. So thank you. Until next time.


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Joey Logano: Alopecia Doesn’t Slow Me Down

Joey Logano: Alopecia Doesn’t Slow Me Down

Episode 01

Joey Logano’s Journey with Alopecia

In the latest episode of HairPod, host Kevin Rolston engages in a candid conversation with Joey Logano, a two-time NASCAR Cup Series champion, about his personal battle with alopecia areata and hair loss. Joey shares his journey from initial diagnosis to finding a solution that restored his confidence.

Understanding Alopecia Areata

Joey’s experience with alopecia began unexpectedly. After a routine haircut, his wife noticed bald patches on the back of his head. A dermatologist visit confirmed it was alopecia areata, an autoimmune disorder where the immune system attacks hair follicles, leading to hair loss. Despite trying treatments like steroid injections, Joey saw no improvement and sought alternative solutions.

Discovering HairClub

Frustrated with ineffective treatments, Joey turned to HairClub. During his initial consultation, he was impressed by the range of personalized solutions available for various hair loss conditions. The expertise and tailored approach provided by HairClub offered Joey a path forward.

Transformative Results

With HairClub’s assistance, Joey achieved a fuller head of hair, significantly boosting his self-esteem. As a public figure, the change was noticeable, and he received positive feedback from fans and the media. Joey emphasizes that solutions exist for everyone facing hair loss and encourages open discussions about the condition.

Life as a NASCAR Driver with Restored Hair

Joey also touches on how his hair restoration has impacted his life on and off the track. Despite the demanding environment of professional racing, including wearing helmets and exposure to high temperatures, his hair solution remains resilient and undetectable.

Giving Back: Supporting Children with Hair Loss

Beyond his personal journey, Joey is committed to helping others facing similar challenges. Through collaborations with organizations like HairClub, he aims to raise awareness and provide support for children dealing with hair loss, offering them hope and confidence.

 

Take Action Today

If you’re inspired by Joey’s story and want to explore hair restoration options, consider scheduling a complimentary hair loss consultation with HairClub. It’s the first step toward restoring confidence and control over your appearance. Book a Consultation with HairClub Today!

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Stay tuned for future episodes that celebrate hair restoration journeys and empower listeners to take charge of their hair loss story. HairPod is a production of TSE Studios. Our theme music comes from SoundStripe.

Episode.01 Transcript

Joey Logano [00:00:05]: Well, when the alopecia thing started up, that’s when they just did some, like, steroid shots. And for one, I didn’t really like the needles in my head for one thing. And it wasn’t working. That was the other thing that really wasn’t working. And I was like, okay, I need to, that’s when I drop back and punt here, there’s something. we’re not going down the right road here. I need to kind of find something better and different.

Kevin Rolston [00:00:59]: Welcome back to HairPod, the podcast where we dive into the personal stories, the struggles and the ultimate transformations of those facing hair loss. I’m your host, Kevin Rolston, and we’re here to shed light on this experience so many people share and most importantly, the solutions that have brought confidence back into their lives. If you’re dealing with hair loss, remember you have got a community right here. And if this is your first time listening, please subscribe to get notified whenever we have a new, inspiring story. Anyone who is a fan of NASCAR knows the name Joey Logano. Joey is a two-time NASCAR Cup Series champion and has made waves in the world of stock car racing with his achievements. But newer fans may not know that Joey has struggled with an autoimmune disorder called alopecia, which causes partial or total hair loss. Joey learned of his alopecia after a routine trip to the barber.

Joey Logano [00:01:55]: Well, it’s actually kind of mean, at this point, now it’s a funny story, but at the time I just went to get my haircut like I typically do at the local barber shop. And I got home and my wife goes, what did they do to the back of your head? I’m like, oh, what do you mean, what did they do babe? They gave me a haircut. She goes, they completely botched your haircut. I’m like, no way. And she shows me a picture and it’s just spots all over the back of my head. I’m like, well, it did botch my haircut. She’s pissed.

Joey Logano [00:02:22]: She’s like, this lady that cut your hair should not be working there. She’s going to screw up someone else’s haircut and then everyone’s going to look ridiculous like you look. And so she drives down there to tell this lady how she shouldn’t be cutting hair anymore. Well, fast forward a week or so and it’s not growing back. I’m like, hold on, I think there’s something wrong. I went to a dermatologist and they diagnosed me with alopecia. And I was like, okay, well, I don’t know what that means and what do I do? And the first thing I knew what it meant was that we need to drive back to the barbershop and apologize to the poor lady that cut my hair. That was the first thing we had to do.

Kevin Rolston [00:03:02]: Yeah, because I’m curious, alopecia, how many bald spots did you have? How prominent was it?

Joey Logano [00:03:10]: It comes in and out, honestly, it comes in and out sometimes in the back of my head, top of my head. Sometimes it shows up in my beard.

Kevin Rolston [00:03:18]: Oh, wow.

Joey Logano [00:03:19]: It’s different ways. It’s an autoimmune disorder, is what it is.

Kevin Rolston [00:03:23]: Okay.

Joey Logano [00:03:24]: There’s no rhyme or reason. They can’t really understand it. They say maybe stress, hereditary. They don’t know. On top of the alopecia, I was just going bald. Right? Like, that was the other piece.

Kevin Rolston [00:03:35]: Wait, do you ever come under any stress at all? What do you do that’s so stressful?

Joey Logano [00:03:40]: Yes. It just flared up here not too long ago. So it makes sense as the playoffs usually roll around, there’s a lot of stress that gets put on the plate. Yeah. Driving circles never fast enough is what it is, though. So always looking for more on that one.

Kevin Rolston [00:04:01]: It’s common for people who are losing their hair to try a few different solutions before they find one that works for them. Things such as reducing stress, changing their diet, taking supplements, essential oils, grandma’s remedies. Shoot, I got to admit, I have tried some crazy ideas myself. So you are like a lot of guys. You notice that you’ve got some hair loss issues, you’ve got a unique situation. And the reason why we’re doing the HairPod is because we’re trying to let people know that there are solutions out there. And it sounds like your first step was what a lot of guys’ first step is. And being in NASCAR like you are, you were able to wear a lot of hats.

Kevin Rolston [00:04:41]: But then tell me about the challenges with that, because I know being in the field that I’m in, where you do media is, you wind up with these social functions where a hat’s just not going to cut it. You kind of wound up with the same situation.

Joey Logano [00:04:55]: Yeah. And it happened whether, you know, you think about, for our stuff during the national anthem or the prayer before the race, you take your head off and then you see, like, pictures and stuff afterwards. You’re like, golly, I’m like, I’m bald, honey. You kind of don’t realize it because it happens so slow, you know what I mean? But then eventually it’s like, yeah, I should just do something about it. I can, so why wouldn’t I? What’s wrong with that? And a lot of people, it’s a little awkward what direction we’re supposed to go here? But honestly, it’s normal, right. So many people deal with it, and if you can do something about it, why wouldn’t you? There’s nothing wrong with that. And who’s going to judge you for that, for wanting to be better? Right. Why do you go to the gym and work out? To be better. Look good, feel good.

Joey Logano [00:05:38]: Right. That’s kind of the same situation, I think, with your hair. And if it bothers you and you can gain some confidence from having hair, the great thing is that there’s a lot of different ways of going about it that you can have hair again. And I think that part’s pretty neat.

Kevin Rolston [00:06:03]: But after pursuing other options, Joey connected with HairClub as a hair solution and a partner and even a sponsor. Was your very first attempt at trying to do something about your hair loss, was it going to HairClub or did you try something else before going to HairClub?

Joey Logano [00:06:22]: I wasn’t educated enough to even know which direction to go and I just went to my local dermatologist that I’ve gone to and they have a couple options there, but they weren’t, like, great ones. When the alopecia thing started up, that’s when they just did some steroid shots where the alopecia spots were. And for one, I didn’t really like the needles in my head, for one thing, and it wasn’t working. That was the other thing, that really wasn’t working. And I was like, okay, that’s when I drop back and punt here. There’s something…I’m not going down the right road here. I need to kind of find something better and different. And so then when I went to HairClub it’s like, whoa, there’s a lot of different things I can do here depending on my situation.

Joey Logano [00:07:11]: And I learned about all the things they have and like I said, it’s different for everybody. Your issues would be completely different than mine and there’s a fix for all of them. And I couldn’t believe how many different avenues there was when I got there. That is the part that blew my mind. And they all were pretty simple, right? It was all quick and easy, okay, you can do this, you can do that. Some were permanent, some you got to be around a little bit more often. It just kind of depends on what your situation was. And so I was like, cool.

Joey Logano [00:07:40]: I felt really comfortable after leaving HairClub the first time because I walked in there feeling awkward and uncomfortable. And I thought at the end I was like, okay, I’m usually not a quick decision maker. And I was like, okay, well, that’s what I’m going to do. I’m going to do that. Sounds good, see you next week.

Kevin Rolston [00:08:06]: When most people find a solution with the new hair system, one of the natural concerns is what are my limits? Being a race car driver, Joey naturally has an extremely active lifestyle. Flying around the track at nearly 200 mph, your hair is the last thing you want to worry about. So I had to know if Joey ever got nervous about bringing his hair system into new situations.

Joey Logano [00:08:31]: Only in the beginning I was nervous. Now I’m not. I’m not now because I feel very confident in everything now. But at first when things are new, you’re like, I don’t know, I don’t know about this jet ski. You know what I mean? I don’t know where I’m at with stuff. But you honestly kind of figure out your way, your things go and everything, and you get confident and comfortable in what you got, and it’s fine. But I’m telling you, when I asked a lot of questions before to a lot of people, I’m like, that’s fine, and they look at you like, you’re an idiot. Yeah, you can live your normal life.

Joey Logano [00:09:10]: What are you talking about? And I’m like, okay, well, I just wanted to ask, I don’t know. I’m being honest. It took a month or so before you get used to, for one, seeing yourself with hair. Right. You look in the mirror and you’re like, oh, who’s that guy? It takes a second to get used to it, for one. And then also how to live with it, just the way you live your life. Right. Like, all that stuff, like, you’re concerned it’s going to change and do all stuff, but it’s really just not a big deal.

Kevin Rolston [00:09:48]: What is the temperature like for you, and how does the hair feel? Because you got a helmet on, you’re in a car. I mean, I know I’m in South Florida, so when you come to Miami, Homestead, the temperatures in that car have got to be absolutely insane. So how breathable is your hair, and what does it feel like when you’re in those extreme temperatures?

Joey Logano [00:10:10]: I wouldn’t even know.

Kevin Rolston [00:10:11]: Yeah.

Joey Logano [00:10:11]: Wouldn’t even really?

Kevin Rolston [00:10:12]: Okay.

Joey Logano [00:10:15]: Honestly, you think the conditions that I am in inside a race car, it’s 30 degrees warmer than the outside air temp. So when you have a 90 degree day, it’s 120 degrees in the car. We just raced in Texas. It was 100 degrees outside. It was over 130 in the car.

Kevin Rolston [00:10:33]: That’s insane. Wow. Nothing.

Joey Logano [00:10:34]: I get right out and walk away. I don’t think twice about it, I got other things to worry about when I’m in the race car. If hair was one of them, I don’t want that distraction. I wouldn’t want the distraction. It’s not worth it to me as a competitor, this is like I wouldn’t even know. You know what I mean? I get out and I walk out, right. All I do now is I fix my hair a little bit before I get out of the car, because I actually have it.

Joey Logano [00:10:58]: You know what I mean? That’s the only thing that’s different.

Kevin Rolston [00:11:01]: What about the reactions you get? Have you ever had another driver tease you about your hair? Has there been anybody that’s done anything that’s made you feel self-conscious about it? And tell me a little bit about the confidence that having the hair does for you.

Joey Logano [00:11:15]: Yeah, the shock factor is real. There’s no way around that. Like, you first show up and be like, whoa, what’s different? What happened? It took a little bit for people to just kind of get used to it. Now it’s never even really brought up, which is what you want to get to, I think. Right. You don’t really want it to be a topic of conversation everywhere you go. But for me, think about it, I’m in the public eye as much as a race car driver can be, at least.

Joey Logano [00:11:45]: And so you’re getting a lot of reactions the first few days especially because when I first started having it, we raced at the LA Coliseum and one of the big banners there was a HairClub banner and it said Ask Joey. I’m like everybody’s asking me about it because it says to ask me. Well, I don’t think I have the best experience there, most realistic experience for the normal customer. They were telling people to ask me about my hair. So it’s probably a lot different for the normal customer, that’s not advertising it as much as I am.

Kevin Rolston [00:12:29]: So then if you’re going to do an appearance, say you’re on an American Idol, you’re doing Sharknado Twelve or something like that. Are you confident with how you do the hair yourself? Because for some people they feel like they can never get the hair the way a hairdresser does and it’s hard to style. And that is one of the things when you do have hair, you have the potential to have to style it and there’s a little bit of work that goes into it.

Joey Logano [00:12:53]: Well, there’s an education that goes into it because I didn’t know what to do at first, because it took a few times to learn how to style your hair. Because I was like, man, it just doesn’t look right or it doesn’t look as good as when I left HairClub. And honestly, I got trained as a girl. Show me how you do it. Give me the comb. Let me do it. Let me put the stuff, give me the stuff I need and fix me up. Train me how to, I want to make it look as good, so I learned how to do it.

Joey Logano [00:13:28]: It’s kind of funny because before I just combed my hair to make it look like I had hair, whatever hairstyle made it look like I had the most hair, you know what I mean? I had the comb over going and now it’s like, I can do anything I want. What do I do? There’s too many options. I don’t know what to do. So I had to learn a little bit. I want to look good, right? I do a lot of things on TV and as a race car driver, not just driving the car, but I do a lot of TV broadcasts and stuff like that for the Xfinity series, which is one level down from the cup series, but I end up doing the broadcast a lot for them. So I want things to look fresh all the time, look good. So I’m probably more of a frequent customer than most, but the option is there to go either way for sure. I try to schedule everything so I do it when I’m at home, but I can.

Joey Logano [00:14:30]: And I have been to other locations but not for a haircut or anything like that or freshen up or whatever. I’ve always kind of stuck to what I do, and I try to be consistent as much as I can, but we all know sometimes stuff comes up and you’re like, I can’t do it this week, but I got to get in there before I leave for, because sometimes I’m gone from home for a week at a time. I got to get in there before I leave, and can you fit me in here? And then it’s like, hey, hang on a second. They kind of move things around. Boom. Okay, you get in there. I’m like, all right, cool, and try to work together on that stuff. But I tried to be consistent and say, okay, this is when I’m going to be there.

Joey Logano [00:15:08]: This is what I’m going to, but yeah I mean, things change at the blink of an eye a lot of times and in our life, for sure. Yeah.

Kevin Rolston [00:15:17]: Now, I know you’ve got three kids and they’ve got something called Hair Club for Kids. Can you tell me a little bit about the Hair Club for Kids, why it really strikes your heart and why you think it’s such an important charity that HairClub does?

Joey Logano [00:15:30]: There’s a few kids that I know that have gone through that piece for them. And one of my friends that was part of the JL Kids Crew, where we bring kids to the racetrack, they’re going through a life-altering situation one way or another, and we bring them to the racetrack, give them this great experience and all that. Well, one of them that became good friends of us, actually is one of their Hair Club for Kids as well. And you just help give them confidence. Right. There’s already something different already, right. And people, it’s tough for them. Think about it, like as a kid showing up, being different than everybody else.

Joey Logano [00:16:10]: As an adult, you can somewhat handle that because you’ve gone through more of life or you’re more confident in yourself, you know who you are, those type of things. But as a kid, man, it’s even harder because you don’t know. And now you’re the different kid. And like I said, kids that aren’t real nice are going to say things, and it’s horrible, and it’s not their fault, right. It just happens. So the fact that HairClub came up with a fix for them in a charitable way, right. That part’s really neat.

Kevin Rolston [00:16:52]: HairClub is the solution that works for Joey. For so many people experiencing hair loss, the idea of going in and getting a consultation is really what’s holding them back. It’s difficult. Some people feel embarrassed about the whole thing, and others just feel that’s not going to work. Having been in their shoes, Joey offered sound advice to help those hesitant to take the first step.

Joey Logano [00:17:15]: I would say just go get the consultation and get comfortable going there the first time. Don’t make a decision before you’ve walked into the place, yes or no. Just say, hey, I’ve noticed I’ve been losing my hair. I’ve noticed I have an issue with this, this or this. And is there anything you guys got here, and let them do their job. Let them go in there and say, okay, evaluate what’s going on and send you some options. That’s like, my regret is that I wish I did something like that first. I wish I did that years ago, instead of waiting and waiting and waiting and waiting. If you get ahead of it, it’s a little easier.

Joey Logano [00:17:57]: And you don’t have that shock factor as much either, right? If you get ahead of it a little bit, like when it’s starting. And it’s been really cool for me to see how many people reached out to me saying, what did you do? I want to do something. I just didn’t know where to go or what to do or who to talk to. And all of a sudden I became that guy. And I’m like, I got you. I got the hookup, bro. Don’t you worry. I send them in.

Joey Logano [00:18:23]: So I think that part to me has been a lot of fun because it’s an insecurity that a lot of people have. It’s something that people don’t feel comfortable a lot of times talking about. And why not? Why not talk about it? It is what it is. You can’t do anything about it, so do something about it. You’re one fix. You got one option here. So what’s it hurt to go talk to somebody? This is what they do. So it’s not awkward when you get there because this is what they’re used to.

Joey Logano [00:18:53]: They’re used to people that don’t have hair, right. And then they give you hair. That’s their job. So it’s not even awkward at all.

Kevin Rolston [00:18:59]: That’s amazing. Well, you have a fantastic hair story. I love how you’ve embraced it. Awesome talking with you. Thanks for sharing your story, Joey.

Joey Logano [00:19:07]: Absolutely. Thanks for doing this.

Kevin Rolston [00:19:23]: That was Joey Logano. Dealing with alopecia is a challenge and it’s great to hear how Joey’s overcome that challenge and gone on to thrive and feel confident in the public eye. And if you haven’t done so already, follow him on Instagram at Joey Logano. If somebody you know is battling alopecia, let them know there is hope. Share this episode with them. It would go a long way. Thanks for listening to HairPod. If you haven’t done so, subscribe and leave us a rating and a review.

Kevin Rolston [00:19:53]: It would mean a ton to see Joey’s before and after pictures. Stay up to date on upcoming episodes. Get excellent tips about your hair or just connect with us. Follow us on Instagram at HairClub. Until next time.

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