Carlos Valderrama reveals hair loss video was advertisement

Colombian football legend Carlos ‘El Pibe’ Valderrama has clarified that recent viral videos appearing to show him shaving his head were part of an advertising campaign.

The controversy began when footage circulated on social media showing Valderrama’s wife using a hair clipper on him, seemingly removing his iconic curly hair. While some followers expressed sadness over the change in his appearance, others suspected a commercial strategy.

Valderrama resolved the mystery by reappearing on social media wearing his signature curls, which are now gray. He revealed that the bald appearance was achieved using a skin-colored cap. The stunt was created to promote a Colombian beverage.