Love Island's Harry Cooksley had a hair transplant before the show: Before and after pictures
The semi-pro footballer has been turning heads with his iconic mullet and cheeky charm, but before he was the villa's heartthrob, Harry underwent a major hair transformation. At just 24, he jetted off to Turkey for a hair transplant, and now, at 30, he's flaunting a full head of hair and a confidence boost to match.
In a throwback video from 2018, Harry shared his journey at the EstePera clinic in Istanbul. He described the procedure as "the perfect experience" and praised the clinic's team for their professionalism. The video was originally shared on YouTube, but clips have since been reposted on TikTok.
The before and after transformation was so dramatic that fans were left in awe. One viewer commented, "the before pic 😭," while others have praised the 30-year-old for his transparency. Read a select few comments below:
Fast forward to 2025, and Harry's hair is thicker, healthier, and styled to perfection. (That is, in my mullet-loving opinion, ofc.)
But it's not just about Harry's hair; his journey goes beyond aesthetics. The transformation is a testament to his commitment to self-care and confidence, as well as changing attitudes towards men's grooming and self-image.
So, whether you're team mullet or team buzzcut, remember: it's all about owning your look and feeling good while doing it.
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Lia Mappoura (she/her) is the Beauty Writer at Cosmopolitan UK. Covering everything from viral celebrity hair and makeup news to the latest trend predictions, she's an expert in recognising the season's next big beauty look (before it ends up all over your social media feeds). You'll usually find her putting TikTok's recent beauty hacks to the Hype Test, challenging the gender-makeup binary and social stereotypes, or fangirling over the time Kourtney Kardashian viewed her Instagram Story (yes, it's true). Find her also on LinkedIn.
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