Hair Club
Encyclopedia
Hair Club is one of the largest companies in the hair restoration
and hair replacement industry, with more than 95 locations throughout the United States
, Canada
, and Puerto Rico
. The company was founded in 1976 by Sy Sperling, known by the trademark phrase “I'm not only the Hair Club President, but I’m also a client.” In 2005, Hair Club was purchased by the public Minneapolis company Regis
and is now a wholly owned subsidiary of the company.
The company caters to a predominantly male clientele, but in recent years has added services for women to address female hair loss and thinning brought on by chemotherapy
, menopause
, postpartum stress, trichotillomania
, hormonal imbalances, and natural aging.
. This is the first of two episodes featuring the Hair Club Chopper, with the second airing on January 17th, 2011. The chopper itself was unveiled at Washington State University
on December 14th, 2010.
Craig Ferguson
, host of CBS’ The Late Late Show
, referenced the company in a 2007 monologue,
"First rule of Hair Club is don’t talk about Hair Club" (an obvious allusion to the first two "rules" of the novel Fight Club
and its movie adaptation
). http://youtube.com/watch?v=XZYuCjK9jsc
In the TV series Dinosaurs (TV series)
episode "High Noon', the Hair Club was parodied as the "Horns Club" (promising dinosaurs "thick, full horns"with its president Spike Sperling.
In the TV series South Park
episode Fantastic Easter Special
(season 11, episode 5) it is revealed that Randy Marsh is a member of a secret Easter bunny society called the "Hare Club for Men".
In 1995 the 4th Wave of Chia characters included the original Chia Head (later called Chia Guy) which looked like a caricature of none other than the president himself... Sy(rhymes with 'Guy')Sperling!
In the 1987 satirical comedy film Amazon Women on the Moon
, a segment entitled "Hairlooming" starring Joe Pantoliano
as Sy Swerdlow, advertises a hair replacement system that involves covering the client's head with floor carpet.
In the song One More Chance. The Notorious B.I.G. references Hair Club in the final lyric when he states "I'm not only a client, I'm the player president".
Jay Bilas states that he is the President of Hair Club for Men in his twitter bio
-
- The story of a hair transplant patient Julian White can also be viewed on YouTube http://www.youtube.com/frombaldtobold or his video blog From Bald to Bold http://www.frombaldtoboldblog.com.
Hair restoration
Hair restoration includes the medical and surgical treatment of various forms of hair loss. The most common cause of hair loss is androgenetic alopecia , also known as male pattern baldness or female pattern baldness.-Medical hair restoration:...
and hair replacement industry, with more than 95 locations throughout the United States
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
, Canada
Canada
Canada is a North American country consisting of ten provinces and three territories. Located in the northern part of the continent, it extends from the Atlantic Ocean in the east to the Pacific Ocean in the west, and northward into the Arctic Ocean...
, and Puerto Rico
Puerto Rico
Puerto Rico , officially the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico , is an unincorporated territory of the United States, located in the northeastern Caribbean, east of the Dominican Republic and west of both the United States Virgin Islands and the British Virgin Islands.Puerto Rico comprises an...
. The company was founded in 1976 by Sy Sperling, known by the trademark phrase “I'm not only the Hair Club President, but I’m also a client.” In 2005, Hair Club was purchased by the public Minneapolis company Regis
Regis Corporation
Regis Corporation is the largest hair salon chain in the world, with over 11,000 salons , it is ranked 712 on the Fortune 1000...
and is now a wholly owned subsidiary of the company.
The company caters to a predominantly male clientele, but in recent years has added services for women to address female hair loss and thinning brought on by chemotherapy
Chemotherapy
Chemotherapy is the treatment of cancer with an antineoplastic drug or with a combination of such drugs into a standardized treatment regimen....
, menopause
Menopause
Menopause is a term used to describe the permanent cessation of the primary functions of the human ovaries: the ripening and release of ova and the release of hormones that cause both the creation of the uterine lining and the subsequent shedding of the uterine lining...
, postpartum stress, trichotillomania
Trichotillomania
Trichotillomania, which is classified as an impulse control disorder by DSM-IV, is the compulsive urge to pull out one's own hair leading to noticeable hair loss, distress, and social or functional impairment. It is often chronic and difficult to treat....
, hormonal imbalances, and natural aging.
Services
Hair Club offers multiple services to its clients to address hair loss. A non-surgical technique is offered, trademarked as Bio-Matrix. In addition, Hair Club offers hair therapy programs that use scalp cleansers and conditioners as well as FDA approved hair regrowth agents. Surgical hair replacement is also an option for hair restoration that Hair Club offers.Hair Club in popular culture
On December 27th, 2010, the "Hair Club Chopper", a custom bike built to celebrate the company's 35th anniversary, will be featured on Discovery Networks' show, American ChopperAmerican Chopper
American Chopper is a reality television series that airs on Discovery Channel, produced by Pilgrim Films & Television. The series centers on Paul Teutul, Sr. and his son Paul Teutul, Jr. , who manufacture custom motorcycles. Orange County Choppers is in Newburgh, New York...
. This is the first of two episodes featuring the Hair Club Chopper, with the second airing on January 17th, 2011. The chopper itself was unveiled at Washington State University
Washington State University
Washington State University is a public research university based in Pullman, Washington, in the Palouse region of the Pacific Northwest. Founded in 1890, WSU is the state's original and largest land-grant university...
on December 14th, 2010.
Craig Ferguson
Craig Ferguson
Craig Ferguson is a Scottish American television host, stand-up comedian, writer, actor, director, author, and producer. He is the host of The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson, an Emmy Award-nominated, Peabody Award-winning late-night talk show that airs on CBS...
, host of CBS’ The Late Late Show
The Late Late Show
The Late Late Show, sometimes referred to as The Late Late, or in some cases by the acronym LLS, is the world's longest-running chat show by the same broadcaster and the official flagship television programme of Irish broadcasting company RTÉ...
, referenced the company in a 2007 monologue,
"First rule of Hair Club is don’t talk about Hair Club" (an obvious allusion to the first two "rules" of the novel Fight Club
Fight Club (novel)
Fight Club is a 1996 novel by Chuck Palahniuk. It follows the experiences of an unnamed protagonist struggling with insomnia. Inspired by his doctor's exasperated remark that insomnia is not suffering, he finds relief by impersonating a seriously ill person in several support groups...
and its movie adaptation
Fight Club (film)
Fight Club is a 1999 American film based on the 1996 novel of the same name by Chuck Palahniuk. The film was directed by David Fincher and stars Edward Norton, Brad Pitt and Helena Bonham Carter. Norton plays the unnamed protagonist, an "everyman" who is discontented with his white-collar job...
). http://youtube.com/watch?v=XZYuCjK9jsc
In the TV series Dinosaurs (TV series)
Dinosaurs (TV series)
Dinosaurs is an American family sitcom that was originally broadcast on ABC from April 26, 1991 to July 20, 1994. The show, about a family of anthropomorphic dinosaurs, was produced by Michael Jacobs Productions and Jim Henson Television in association with Walt Disney Television and Buena Vista...
episode "High Noon', the Hair Club was parodied as the "Horns Club" (promising dinosaurs "thick, full horns"with its president Spike Sperling.
In the TV series South Park
South Park
South Park is an American animated television series created by Trey Parker and Matt Stone for the Comedy Central television network. Intended for mature audiences, the show has become famous for its crude language, surreal, satirical, and dark humor that lampoons a wide range of topics...
episode Fantastic Easter Special
Fantastic Easter Special
"Fantastic Easter Special" is the fifth episode of the eleventh season of the American animated television series South Park, and the 158th episode of the series overall...
(season 11, episode 5) it is revealed that Randy Marsh is a member of a secret Easter bunny society called the "Hare Club for Men".
In 1995 the 4th Wave of Chia characters included the original Chia Head (later called Chia Guy) which looked like a caricature of none other than the president himself... Sy(rhymes with 'Guy')Sperling!
In the 1987 satirical comedy film Amazon Women on the Moon
Amazon Women on the Moon
Amazon Women on the Moon is a 1987 American satirical comedy film that parodies the experience of watching low-budget movies on late-night television...
, a segment entitled "Hairlooming" starring Joe Pantoliano
Joe Pantoliano
Joseph Peter "Joe" Pantoliano is an American film and television actor. He played the character of Ralph Cifaretto on The Sopranos, Bob Keane in La Bamba, Cypher in The Matrix, Teddy in Memento, Francis Fratelli in The Goonies, Guido "the Killer Pimp" in Risky Business, and Jennifer Tilly's...
as Sy Swerdlow, advertises a hair replacement system that involves covering the client's head with floor carpet.
In the song One More Chance. The Notorious B.I.G. references Hair Club in the final lyric when he states "I'm not only a client, I'm the player president".
Jay Bilas states that he is the President of Hair Club for Men in his twitter bio
Hair Club on YouTube
- Hair Club has an official YouTube channel where testimonials and current offers can be viewed. http://www.youtube.com/hairclub-
- The story of a hair transplant patient Julian White can also be viewed on YouTube http://www.youtube.com/frombaldtobold or his video blog From Bald to Bold http://www.frombaldtoboldblog.com.