Pavel Durov wears a wig? The main mystery of Telegram Comparing photos of Telegram's founder in his youth and today constantly stirs the internet. How did a balding student become a rugged handsome man with a thick mane? We analyze the three main versions. Comparing his photo from 2006 with fresh Instagram posts, it's hard to believe they are the same person. At 22, Pavel Durov was a thin man with receding hairline, sticking out ears, and glasses. At over 40 — a fit billionaire with sharp cheekbones, an android-like appearance, and an absolutely incredible for his age full head of dark hair. The internet is buzzing: Durov himself explains it all with a strict regimen, exercise, and a meat-free diet, but observers doubt it. The mystery of his hair has grown into three main versions. 3 main versionswig / transplant / hair replacement system Version one: wig The main evidence for this version is the too sharp contrast. Many surgeons and laypeople claim that even high-quality hair transplant does not give such an incredible density as Durov demonstrates. In most cases of alopecia, there are simply not enough donor follicles to cover the entire head. Therefore, commenters on Reddit and Telegram channels, comparing photos, concluded that it is either a wig or a hair system. Opponents of this version counter that ultra-modern transplant technology allows for incredibly high density. Version two: hair transplant Many plastic surgeons believe that Durov did indeed undergo a transplant. Arguments: the unnaturally clear hairline visible on some videos, as well as the change in hairstyle — Durov started combing his hair forward, which is characteristic for people who need to hide the transplanted area. Supporters of this theory are confident that the entrepreneur has undergone at least one, and more likely several, hair transplant operations. The founder of Telegram himself does not comment on these rumors. Version three: hair replacement system This is t ... Read more