Tarek El Moussa breaks silence on viral 'toupee' claims amid mystery over his fuller head of hair

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Tarek El Moussa has revealed what he did to grow a head of thicker hair. The entrepreneur, 43, owned up to undergoing a cosmetic procedure after dodging rumors that he wears a toupee.

Tarek El Moussa breaks silence on viral 'toupee' claims amid mystery over his fuller head of hair Have YOU got a story? Email [email protected] By ASHLEIGH GRAY FOR DAILYMAIL.COM Published: 00:51 BST, 5 April 2025 | Updated: 00:52 BST, 5 April 2025 e-mail View comments Tarek El Moussa has revealed what he did to grow a thicker head of hair.

The 43-year-old real estate entrepreneur — who is married to Heather Rae Young , 37— owned up to undergoing a cosmetic procedure, after dodging rumors that he wore a toupee during the latest installment of HGTV's The Flip Off. Dishing to Page Six this week, he refuted claims that he uses a hairpiece. 'Here’s what I did: I got PRP injections in my head, which caused my hair to grow in fuller,' the father-of-three, who was formerly married to Christina Haack , confessed.



Platelet-Rich Plasma, abbreviated as PRP, is formed when clinicians take a blood sample from the patient and filter out other components of the blood to concentrate them within the plasma, according to Johns Hopkins Medicine . Tarek also told the publication that his wife introduced him to a collagen-boosting micro-needling procedure, which he has done on his face every six weeks. Tarek El Moussa has revealed what he did to grow a thicker head of hair The 43-year-old real estate entrepreneur owned up to undergoing a cosmetic procedure, after dodging rumors that he wore a toupee during the latest installment of HGTV's The Flip Off Outside of that, he also sees clinicians for laser resurfacing.

'The other six weeks, they fry [my skin] with a laser. Then I rotate [between the procedures] every six weeks and that’s why my skin looks better,' he explained. Read More Christina Haack shares why she REALLY left Josh Hall amid $3.

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and it was not about money Continuing to list his cosmetic fixes, the reality television personality added that he also turns to Botox. 'It really works actually. I was shocked,' he said of the wrinkle-reducing results.

It comes more than ten years after he faced thyroid and testicular cancer in 2013. Then, months after going into remission, Tarek seriously injured his back. Speaking to his resilience, the star noted, 'Life’s been real tough.

The public divorce, the heartbreak, the two cancers, the surgeries — I just got my *ss kicked for so long, but I never quit.' He went on to say how grateful he is today for his health: 'I have gratitude for how I feel, because I feel good and I know what it’s like to not feel good. 'Whenever I think something is going wrong, or if I’m in a bad spot or feeling pain, I take a moment, I remember my past and that this is nothing compared to what I’ve been through.

' This week El Moussa refuted claims that he uses a hairpiece. 'Here’s what I did: I got PRP injections in my head, which caused my hair to grow in fuller,' the father-of-three confessed Tarek has been busy promoting the latest season of his HGTV series Flipping 101 Tarek has been busy promoting the latest season of his HGTV series Flipping 101. Taking to social media this week, he promoted the show by sharing a slew of photos from his press tour with his one million followers.

'Busy day in NYC talking all things Flipping 101! From breaking down deals to sharing expert tips, I can’t wait for you to see what’s in store this season. Tune in this Thursday April 3rd at 9 pm ET/PT on HGTV! — streaming next day on Max. Who’s ready?' he wrote in the caption.

El Moussa was married to Haack from 2009-2018 and the exes share daughter Taylor, 14, and son Brayden, nine. He married Heather in 2021 and the couple welcomed two-year-old son Tristan in January 2023. Christina Haack Heather Rae Young Botox Share or comment on this article: Tarek El Moussa breaks silence on viral 'toupee' claims amid mystery over his fuller head of hair e-mail Add comment Comments 0 Share what you think No comments have so far been submitted.

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