Polamalu's hair alone was worth more than many people will ever see in their lifetime, and the shampoo company was out to protect its prize investment. Polamalu recorded three solo tackles, deflected a pass, and intercepted Steve McNair during the 347 victory. He was also the Head of Player Relations of the Alliance of American Football. David Kamp discovers the soulful Super Bowl. To me, it's nothing more than just taking care of my hair normally. The two both sport iconic hairstyles and also iconic play on the football field, which makes them the perfect ambassadors for the Head & Shoulders brand. [92][93] In Week 14, Polamalu collected two solo tackles, deflected two passes, and intercepted a pass attempt by Carson Palmer that was intended for Terrell Owens and returned it for a 45-yard touchdown. [141] He finished his 12-year career with 770 tackles, 32 interceptions, and three touchdowns. At the conclusion of the commercial, together they debut a new slogan, Offense for great hair, defense against flakes.. Ladies love him. Polamalu's hair was a frequent conversation among Steelers fans since he broke into the NFL in 2003 as first round pick out of USC. [11] Polamalu described his uncle, Salu Polamalu, as a disciplinarian who kept him straight. According to the Associated Press andESPN, the two-time Super Bowl champ and Head and Shoulders had an agreement that saw Polamalu's hair receive a one million-dollar insurance policy, which was obtained via Lloyd's of London. Cookies collect information about your preferences and your device and are used to make the site work as you expect it to, to understand how you interact with the site, and to show advertisements that are targeted to your interests. "We have guys that have all different types of hairstyles, but I think when you think of the hairstyle of the Chiefs, you got to think of the mohawk, the curls, the headband, the whole fit, and I think I definitely have that going in my direction.". Troy Polamalu may no longer be a safety for the Pittsburgh Steelers, but he is still starring in commercials thanks to his hair.The latest Head & Shoulders commercial has Polamalu co-starring with . [124], One of the Steelers' top needs entering the draft was safety as Polamalu was entering the end of his career and had an injury-riddled season in 2012. This is a major honor for Polamalu, who played in three Super Bowls himself. He's heading into Canton next month to take his place as one of the greatest of all-time, but before being inducted, Troy Polamalu has teamed up once again with Patrick Mahomes for Head & Shoulders. After being voted team captain for the second consecutive year, he opened the 2002 season with seven tackles and one tackle for a loss in a victory over Auburn. [140] It was reported that he was fully planning to play in 2015, but the Steelers had forced Polamalu into retirement. Managing hair like that is surely a nightmare. [26], The San Diego Chargers, who had the 15th overall pick, had a major need at safety to replace Rodney Harrison but passed on the opportunity to select Polamalu by trading down and getting Sammy Davis and Terrence Kiel. [126][127] The next week, Polamalu collected a season-high nine combined tackles and defended a pass in a 20-10 loss to the Cincinnati Bengals. [35] He was ranked 91st by his fellow players on the NFL Top 100 Players of 2013. For Troy Polamalu, hair is important. TroyPolamalu's hair was one of the most marketable aspects of the Pro Bowl safety's game, so it only makes sense that he would strike endorsement deals with some hair product and shampoo companies. Once verified, the information you provide will be displayed on our site. [163] Polamalu and his wife Theodora have their own charitable foundation called the Troy & Theodora Polamalu Foundation, which provides humanitarian efforts to American Samoa and the Pittsburgh Children's Hospital. "[13], Polamalu began his college career in 1999 as a true freshman, playing backup at safety and linebacker, while also contributing on special teams. Nearly impossible to ignore due to its length, curls and overall volume, it's impressive Polamalu was able to put on his helmet and face mask amid all that hair. Watch as these veterans take turns cutting Troy Polamalu's hair. Don't miss a story! [85][86] They finished with a 97 record and did not qualify for the playoffs for the first time under head coach Mike Tomlin. Head & Shoulders invites you to also take up to 100 with its dandruff . If Polamalu can win a few more Super Bowls, maybe Ill get in touch with historical hair broker Louis Mushro. [82] Polamalu returned in Week 6 and recorded four combined tackles, defended a pass, and made an interception during a 2714 victory over the Cleveland Browns. For better or worse, the Hall of Fame is an opportunity for the game of football to honor not only the player, but also his personhood, and his legacy. [35], The Steelers played Tyrone Carter in Polamalu's absence and its defense fell from first in points allowed (223) and passing yards allowed (2,511) in 2008 to 12th in points allowed (324) and 16th in passing yards (3,447). Mahomes is quickly becoming the most marketable player in the NFL. Lloyds has pulled these stunts before. KANSAS CITY, Mo. You don't have to know football to know of one player's hair. [75] He earned his second First-team All-Pro honor. [15], Polamalu received an athletic scholarship to attend the University of Southern California (USC), and played for the Trojans from 1999 to 2002. He has a B.A. [147], During the 2011 NFL lockout, Polamalu utilized his time away from the field to return to the University of Southern California to complete his college education. Patrick Mahomes and Troy Polamalu are not just the envy of the NFL world for the Super Bowl rings they've won but also because of their incredible hair. [94] He earned AFC Defensive Player of the Week for his game against the Bengals. RELATED: Brian Urlacher Has Hair Now, And He Looks So Different. However, upon insuring his hair, Polamalu was awarded the Guinness World Record for the "highest insured hair.". Troy Polamalu is much more than the savvy shampoo pitchman whose lustrous head of hair is insured by Lloyd's of London for $1 million. Reporter: Didn't ask about your hair, Troy. [103][104][105] He also won the NFL Alumni Player of the Year award. in English from the University of California, Berkeley, and a Master's degree in Journalism from Columbia University. [63] Polamalu had an injury plagued season and missed Weeks 1214 with a sprained knee. Against Louisiana Tech, he showed his effectiveness on special teams, blocking a punt. [citation needed], Polamalu also played high school baseball and basketball, where he received all-state and all-league honors. [142], On January 2, 2020, Polamalu was named one of 15 modern-era finalists for election into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in Canton, Ohio. [17], In 2001, he had the best year of his college career. This marked his first year starting all 12 games at strong safety and he closed out 2000 with 83 tackles, five tackles-for-loss, one sack, two interceptions, and one touchdown. He's very supportive of me ever since I've met him last year," Mahomes tells PEOPLE of 39-year-old Polamalu. I tell people what I got has taken 24 years of building! A new Head & Shoulders commercial surfaced on Tuesday and it stars Polamalu and Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes. "I always tell people that it equates my hair with J.Lo's butt!" Personal or gift use only. Polamalu cut his hair during the Veterans of Foreign Wars' Mane Event at Heinz Field in effort to bring awareness and offer aid to alleviate veterans' struggles. [35] The Steelers received a playoff berth after finishing second in their division with a 124 record. What it boils down to is: why mess with perfection? A fumble he returned for a touchdown at the end of the game was taken off the board as the officials ruled that San Diego had made an illegal forward pass, although head referee Scott Green admitted after the game that the touchdown should have been counted. USC went on to the Las Vegas Bowl against Utah and Polamalu made a career-high 20 tackles, and three tackles for a loss. Pittsburgh Steelers safety Troy Polamalu sits in a studio dressing room after receiving the honor of having the most 'Highly Insured Hair' in the world by the Guinness Book of World Records in . (The prospect of finding one of those long curly strands in my soup is enough to keep it all in the package.) On July 23, 2007, the Steelers signed Polamalu to a four-year contract extension worth $30.19 million with $15.37 million guaranteed. These to may have never got the chance to go head-to-head on the gridiron, but theyre getting a chance to go head-to-head in another way now. Polamalu, 38, has said how honored he was to be in a Disney project that was based on his Polynesian heritage. [45] The Steelers were eliminated the following week after losing 41-27 in the AFC Championship to the eventual Super Bowl XXXIX Champions, the New England Patriots. On Tuesday, the shampoo brand revealed a new commercial which announced Mahomes as their newest spokesperson. Check out my facebook account and Davon's football game photo album for pics. Troy flips his arguably more luxurious hair away from his face, and the challenge is accepted by Mahomes. [9][10] He is the youngest of five children. Polamalu claims that the shampoo will give Mahomes one hundred percent dandruff protection even between washes. The Steelers selected Polamalu with the 16th pick of the 2003 NFL draft, after trading up from the 27th pick with the Kansas City Chiefs. [17], Polamalu finished his college career with 278 tackles, 29 tackles for a loss, six interceptions, four blocked punts, and three touchdowns. In April 2018, Polamalu was named the Head of Player Relations of the Alliance of American Football. In the ad released Tuesday,. [64] He finished the 2007 season with 58 combined tackles (45 solo) and nine pass deflections in 12 games and 11 starts. She's been nominated for the ASME NEXT Awards for Journalists Under 30, and previously wrote for Us Weekly while on staff at Wenner Media. 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