In the wake of the Kansas City Chiefs’ tough Super Bowl LIX loss to the Philadelphia Eagles, Travis Kelce is facing more than just football-related decisions. The star tight end is also navigating some style choices, including how to manage his facial hair and the “hella good hair” that his girlfriend, Taylor Swift, might be keeping an eye on.
This past weekend, Kelce visited renowned hairstylist Vince Garcia, better known as Vince the Barber, for a trim. Garcia shared footage of the appointment, which showed the Chiefs star opting for a more controlled look. The trim included a slight reduction in the length of his hair and a neater beard that had been growing out more than usual.
Garcia captioned the video: “Always good catching up with my brother. Glad you running it back next season fam, you def one of the best TE to ever play the game.” The two have had a long-standing professional relationship, with Kelce relying on Garcia to keep his hair in check for years. The video, which features Jay-Z’s “What More Can I Say” as the backdrop, also highlights their strong friendship, with Garcia even using a custom Chiefs cape during the session.
While the final result wasn’t a dramatic overhaul, the trimmed hair gave Kelce a cleaner, more polished appearance without losing the signature length. The adjustments helped tame his hair, keeping it from falling into his face, and the sideburns were neatly faded. As for his beard, it received a much more noticeable trim. Garcia’s post quickly gained attention, with fans flooding the comments section with fire emojis.
This latest hairstyle update comes just over a month after Kelce publicly rejected claims made by a New York Times article. The piece suggested that Kelce had invented a hairstyle similar to Jennifer Aniston’s iconic “Rachel” cut from the 1990s. Ahead of the Super Bowl, Kelce dismissed this idea as “absolutely ridiculous,” pointing out that fades have roots in military history dating back to World War II and became more widespread in hip-hop and Black culture thereafter. Kelce also expressed frustration with the article’s timing, as it was published on February 1—the first day of Black History Month.
“Throwing me under the bus like that? That was messed up, man,” he said, before clarifying that he simply requested a specific haircut. “I didn’t invent that. I got a good fade if you need one, though. It’s a two on top, a nice high-to-mid fade with a taper in the back.”
As for what Swift thinks about Kelce’s updated look, there’s been no official word yet. Fans, however, are eagerly waiting to see if she has anything to say about his latest style evolution.
