Joey Logano is giving fans a clear look at why he showed up with a shaved head after the 2025 season. The two-time NASCAR Cup Series champion posted a video on X explaining that his new haircut came from a flare-up of alopecia areata, a condition he has lived with for years. Logano said he started getting a wave of messages from fans who were worried something was wrong.
In the video, Joey Logano noted that he is “perfectly healthy” and just chose a fresh look after the season ended. He also said the alopecia flared up during his trim, which led him to shave it all off.
Joey Logano Explains His Alopecia
In his video, Logano spoke straight to fans about what happened. “Hey, I got a bunch of text messages and DMs lately about my new do. My new haircut. And a lot of people concerned if I was okay,” he said. He added that he is feeling fine and that the shaved head was his own choice at the end of the year.
Joey Logano said he has dealt with it “for a long time now.” When he went to get his haircut, the condition acted up again. “So when we’re cutting it, it’s all flared up, and so we kept… now I got a new do, Joey Logano said.”
The National Alopecia Areata Foundation reports that millions of Americans live with this condition. It can appear at any age and often comes and goes in cycles. While it does not affect overall health, flare-ups can happen at unpredictable times.
How Fans Are Responding to Logano’s Update
The NASCAR community reacted quickly after Joey Logano shared the video. Many fans sent supportive replies, thanking him for being open about his condition. Some added light jokes about his new look, but the main message across social media was concern and support. Several fans posted that he is still their champion, with or without hair.
Logano recorded the video outdoors and spoke in a calm tone, making it clear he was not dealing with any medical emergency. “I’m good… appreciate everyone caring,” he said near the end. The simple message helped clear up confusion that spread after photos of his shaved head began circulating online.
Joey Logano’s openness has led to wider conversations online about alopecia and how common it is. Other public figures have shared their experiences in past years, which helped many people understand the condition.
What This Means as Logano Heads Into 2025
Joey Logano finished the 2024 season as a Cup champion once again, adding to his titles from 2018 and 2022. His update on alopecia comes as the sport prepares for the 2026 season.
At the end of his video, Joey Logano kept things simple: “That’s all right. So that’s all.” With the new season coming up, he remains focused on racing and on managing a condition he has handled for years. His short message cleared up fan concerns and offered a straightforward look at something he usually keeps private.
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