Is Michael Fabricant’s hair real or is he wearing a wig on CBB?
FORMER Conservative MP Michael Fabricant’s hair has long been a topic of speculation.
His appearance on Celebrity Big Brother has reignited the debate over whether he is sporting natural locks or rocking a wig. Here’s everything we know.
Is Michael Fabricant wearing a wig?
Over the years, Michael Fabricant has addressed the rumours surrounding his hair on numerous occasions.
While he has admitted to some “enhancements”, he has firmly denied that he wears a wig.
Despite his statements, the truth behind his distinctive hairstyle remains a source of intrigue for many.
Michael first addressed these rumours in a 2014 interview with the Mirror.
He said: “It’s a lot more complicated than that.”
‘Enhancement of the follicular area’
When pushed, he added: “Okay, all I will admit to is that there is some, but only some, enhancement of the follicular area.”
While this admission hinted at some artificial assistance, he did not elaborate further.
He added that he uses products to maintain its appearance and joked about how much money he spends on it.
But even his fellow Tory MPs have had their doubts.
In 2019, Huw Merriman was caught on camera saying “it’s definitely a wig” to Kelly Tolhurst in parliament.
In 2017, the former MP for Lichfield in Staffordshire was on Celebrity First Dates.
When Michael admitted to “probably” being bisexual on the show, his dining partner Jan said: “The wig is a bit of a giveaway.”
To which he replied “my hair is me”, before adding: “I won’t discuss your breasts if you promise not to discuss my hair.”
And he addressed the issue once again on his Celebrity Big Brother entrance video, saying: “My hair has become a bit of a hot topic with some people. I think it’s because they wonder whether it’s my own.
It’s definitely a wig
Huw Merriman
“Well it is my own, I can show you the receipts it cost a fortune.”
Expert opinion
Spencer Stevenson of SpexHair.com told the Telegraph: “In my experienced and expert opinion [Michael Fabricant] is 100 per cent wearing a wig, or ‘hair system’ as they are now referred to.
“The density and unnatural appearance of the system is very evident and a clear give away.
“He likely wears such a large system due to extensive male pattern baldness or alopecia to enable him to cover it all up in one go.
“Hair simply doesn’t grow this thick or extensively.
“Another classic give away is how it’s always combed forward covering the hairline with no exposure to the scalp.
“This is not how natural hair grows. A definite system, and a large one at that.”
Verdict
Ultimately, whether Michael’s hair is entirely natural or enhanced remains an open question.
His playful responses suggest he enjoys keeping people guessing and embraces the mystery surrounding his distinctive look, which is part of his eccentric public personality.