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Nisha Mal

X Factor winner Matt Cardle has third transplant to get 'the hair of a 20-year-old'

X Factor winner Matt Cardle boasts of now having 'the hair of a 20-year-old' after undergoing a third hair transplant - as he HATES his trademark hat and only wore it as he was going bald. The singer, who scooped the ITV talent show crown in 2010, had suffered with thinning hair for more than a decade, including an extreme receding hairline that he hid under hats.

But being thrust into the spotlight and having the eyes of millions resting on him every Saturday night soon took its toll and further dented his confidence. The 39-year-old claims that make-up artists and hairstylists on the hit show even suggested he should have a hair transplant to boost his lanky locks.

Matt had his first procedures in 2012 and 2014 to tackle thinning hair on the top and front of his head but turned his attention to a third procedure at the end of 2019. Singer Matt, who famously beat One Direction in the singing contest, got in touch with award-winning hair transplant clinic Juvida after seeing their success stories on social media.

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