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Craig Melvin's Hair Steals the Show on Today
5 Oct
Summary
- Melvin's hair transformation is linked to the Sexiest Man Alive poll.
- Co-hosts playfully teased Melvin about his hairstyle resembling Kid 'n Play.
- The "hair journey" began in August with encouragement from his barber.

Craig Melvin is attracting attention for his evolving hairstyle, which he began growing in August. This "hair journey," encouraged by his barber DJ Fresh, coincides with his nomination in PEOPLE's Sexiest Man Alive Reader's Choice poll.
His co-hosts on the Today show have been playfully teasing Melvin about his longer locks. Al Roker humorously compared his hair to the '80s hip-hop duo Kid 'n Play, while Savannah Guthrie noted the sign displaying a "sooo sexy" Melvin and pointed out his new look.
The voting for the Sexiest Man Alive poll is ongoing until October 12, with results to be revealed on October 20. Melvin's decision to grow his hair has been met with positive reactions from his co-hosts and, seemingly, from fans who supported his "hair journey."