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John Cena Embraces Hair Transplant’s Impact on Confidence and Career

Following a November transplant that ended years of shame, Cena maintains his hair with red-light therapy, minoxidil, vitamins and conditioner in a regimen that has boosted his acting career.

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(From left) John Cena with his wife Shay Shariatzadeh in the Royal Box at Wimbledon in July.
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John Cena gets candid about hair transplant.

Overview

  • He underwent the procedure in November 2024 after WWE fans taunted his thinning hair with signs reading “The bald John Cena.”
  • He says stigma around male hair transplants led him to delay the surgery by a decade, a decision he now regrets.
  • He follows a daily maintenance routine that includes red-light therapy, minoxidil, specialized vitamins, shampoo and conditioner.
  • He credits his restored hairline with helping him secure more varied acting roles and extend his Hollywood trajectory.
  • He is currently on a WWE farewell tour and plans to retire from wrestling by the end of 2025 to focus on health and acting.