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Why Ed Sheeran Shaved His Head for a “Fresh Start”

He said the change marks a fresh start after a monthlong shingles battle and recent fitness changes, with running, weight lifting and Pilates in his routine.

  • On Tuesday, singer-songwriter Ed Sheeran debuted a shaved head on Instagram to 'signify a fresh start' while revealing he is recovering from a month-long bout of shingles.
  • Sheeran stated, 'I've had shingles for the last month, wouldn't recommend it, but on the mend now,' describing the painful viral infection caused by the chickenpox virus.
  • During his break, the artist watched Netflix's Stranger Things, read Barbara Kingsolver's novel Demon Copperhead—which he called 'brilliant'—and began collecting vinyl records.
  • New dates for his Loop Tour in Brazil, Argentina, Paraguay, Mexico, and Chile were announced, with Sheeran noting he is 'so excited' to perform there as it has been 'too long'.
  • Returning to the stage next month after finishing gigs in Australia and New Zealand, Sheeran said he 'can't wait to get back cracking on that' while reconnecting with producer Martin Garrix.
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The fluffy red hair was the trademark of Ed Sheeran. But now they are gone – and the musician is visually significantly changed. Furthermore, he reveals that he was recently seriously ill.

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Ed Sheeran debuts shaved head, says he 'wouldn't recommend' shingles

In a new Instagram post, Ed Sheeran, 35, gave his fans a haircut and health update.

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blick.ch broke the news on Tuesday, April 28, 2026.
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