At a Glance
- Travis Kelce visited Los Angeles barber Vince Garcia for a buzz-cut touch-up
- Garcia posted a chair-side photo on Jan. 13 showing the spruced-up style and Kelce’s Chiefs cape
- The haircut follows 2025 hair-transplant rumors that Garcia flatly denied
Why it matters: The NFL star’s grooming choices continue to drive nationwide barber-shop demand and social-media chatter.
Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce, 36, has kept his signature buzz cut intact after a recent visit to Los Angeles-based barber Vince Garcia. Garcia shared the refresh on Instagram, captioning the shot: “My brother @killatrav pulled up for @thatbuttersoft fade. Always good catching up fam! Preciate you.”
The post, published Jan. 13, shows Kelce draped in a Chiefs cape while Garcia cleans up the fade. The two have worked together for years, but their most headline-grabbing moment came in May 2025.
Hair-Transplant Rumors Shot Down
During the 2025 NFL season and Super Bowl, Kelce’s hair appeared noticeably longer and thicker, sparking transplant speculation. When Us Weekly asked Garcia if the rumors were true, he replied: “Nah, not at all, man,” and reiterated that Kelce has a “full head of hair.”
By late 2025 Kelce had chopped everything down to the buzz cut he continues to wear.
The 2024 “Travis Kelce” Fade Craze
Kelce’s grooming first went viral in 2024 when the relationship with Taylor Swift drew fresh eyes to his fashion and hair. Barbers dubbed the requested style the “Travis Kelce” or “bald fade,” causing a national surge in appointments.
- Demand jumped in shops across the country
- His then-barber Patrick Regan fielded nonstop requests
- Swift reportedly complimented the look whenever she watched Regan cut Kelce’s hair
Regan told Good Morning America: “The funny thing is, it’s such a simple haircut, you know. Barbers have been doing this haircut for centuries.”
Cultural Backlash and Kelce’s Response
Social-media commentators criticized the hype for overlooking the style’s long history in Black and other cultures. Kelce later downplayed his role, saying, “I didn’t invent that – I just asked for it.”
Key Takeaways
- Kelce’s latest fade keeps his low-maintenance game-day look intact
- Garcia’s Instagram post confirms the duo’s ongoing barber-client relationship
- The cycle of viral haircut fame, rumor, and cultural commentary shows no sign of slowing for the NFL star
