Matthew McConaughey is a Hollywood icon. The actor has dazzled audiences for decades, from hilarious roles in goofy comedies to heartbreaking portrayals of real people. In addition to being an amazing actor, McConaughey has numerous other talents, including teaching and writing.
McConaughey quickly became one of Hollywood’s most popular heartthrobs in the ’90s. He eventually graced the cover of People as the “Sexiest Man Alive.” His charm, his smile, and that hair made fans across the globe swoon every time he appeared on the big screen. Even at 52 years old, McConaughey still has that beautiful head of thick, shiny hair. So what’s his secret?
What’s the secret behind Matthew McConaughey’s stunning hair?
Matthew McConaughey stole hearts from the moment he stepped on the screen in Dazed and Confused. Despite the fact that he played a perpetually stoned loser who hung out with high school kids, McConaughey’s charm was instantly obvious. It took no time at all for the talented actor to become a heartthrob, with his sparkling eyes, adorable dimples, and gorgeous curls.
That thick, curly mane is pretty important to McConaughey, and he panicked when his hair started thinning in the late ’90s. According to Insider, there were once rumors that McConaughey had hair transplants. In fact, a surgeon actually tried to take credit for the procedure, saying that McConaughey was one of his patients.
The actor was approached by a Beverly Hills doctor who filled him in on the rumor’s origin. He said he’d heard the surgeon telling people at a hair-transplant convention about performing the procedure. McConaughey disputes ever having had hair transplants at all, and certainly not from the surgeon in question. So what’s the secret behind his youthful head of hair?
McConaughy says that he tried shaving his hair once he noticed the thinning, but he wasn’t happy with that solution. He then discovered his secret weapon — a topical ointment called Regenix. McConaughey swears by the treatment, saying he only has to rub it into his scalp for about 10 minutes a day. He continues to use the treatment now, even though his hair is even thicker than it was before because he’s worried it will thin again if he stops.
Matthew McConaughey isn’t just a pretty face (and great hair)
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It’s true, he’s not just a pretty face — he also has that incredible, slow Texas drawl. Aside from his inarguable charm, McConaughey is an absolutely phenomenal actor. His talent is undeniable, and fans have enjoyed stellar performances across multiple genres on the big screen.
His big break came in 1993 when he landed a supporting role in the comedy Dazed and Confused. In 1996, he delivered a heartfelt performance in the legal thriller, A Time To Kill. McConaughey was part of a powerful cast including Samuel L. Jackson, Sandra Bullock, and Donald Sutherland. In the late ’90s, he went on to work with top-notch directors like Robert Zemeckis (Contact) and Steven Spielberg (Amistad).
According to Biography, McConaughey ran into a bit of trouble in 1998. There was talk about his erratic off-screen behavior, and he was arrested after a noise complaint in his neighborhood. When the police arrived, he was naked, smoking cannabis and playing the bongos. He also resisted arrest. The drug charges were dropped and McConaughey paid a fine for the noise complaint.
It didn’t take long for the actor to bounce back from his troubles. He lit up the screen again as the heartthrob in several romantic comedies, including The Wedding Planner, How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days, and Fool’s Gold. He also snagged the title of “Sexiest Man Alive” from People magazine in 2005.
His memoir hit shelves in 2020
Matthew McConaughey has become a legendary actor. His most notable performance was perhaps his role in The Dallas Buyers Club. The 2014 film was based on the true story of Ron Woodruff, an activist who was diagnosed with AIDS in the 1980s. McConaughey lost nearly 50 pounds for the role. McConaughey received both an Academy Award and a Golden Globe for Best Actor for his work in the film.
According to the University of Texas at Austin, McConaughey has been a part of the faculty since 2015. He began working as a visiting instructor at the Moody College of Communication. He co-taught the “Script to Screen” film production class and developed the course curriculum.
McConaughey looked back at his accomplishments (and failures) in his recent memoir, Greenlights. The #1 New York Times Bestseller is compiled of stories pulled from McConaughey’s 35 years’ worth of diary entries. The honest approach McConaughey takes is refreshing and humanizing. Readers can easily relate to the brilliant actor, and he inspires people to keep working hard, even through tough struggles.
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