Coronation Street’s Colson Smith, 25, is undergoing a hair transplant as he candidly admits he felt “anxious and very self-conscious” about going bald.

Colson Smith revealed that he underwent a hair transplant at the prestigious Farjo Hair Institute on Monday.

The 25-year-old Coronation Street star, who plays Craig Tinker, opened up about how losing his hair at a young age made him feel “anxious and very self-conscious”, especially with the pressure of being in the public eye.

After his “confidence and self-esteem” were affected, the actor decided to undergo surgery and is already “thrilled” with how it went.

Speaking ahead of the Follicular Unit Extraction (FUE) procedure at the Farjo Hair Institute in Manchester, Colson, explained:’This operation was long awaited.

“Losing my hair really started to affect my confidence and self-esteem, which I think happens to a lot of men.”

The Coronation Street star opened up about how losing his hair at a young age made him feel “anxious and very self-conscious”, especially when it was in the eye.

She added: “I think perceptions around hair loss are changing and it’s something we’re all talking about more.

“Being a younger hair transplant patient, I feel it’s important to add my voice to the conversation, as I know many men experience hair loss and the stresses associated with it earlier than they would normally expect.”

Coulson spoke of how he felt “very self-conscious” about his hair loss and was “worried” about his career.

The actor continued: “On a personal level, hair loss can make you anxious and self-conscious, especially when it happens at such a young age.

“Also being in the public eye, my hairline was something I was very concerned about so I knew I wanted to do something about it, it was just a case of finding the right person and the right clinic to do it.

“It was actually a recommendation from my fellow actor, Alan Halsall, that steered me in the direction of Dr Farjo.

“She had amazing results with them and couldn’t fault the care she received, so I booked a consultation with Dr Farjo and found the whole experience to be first class.”

Alan Halsall, 41, known for his role as Tyrone Dobbs in the soap, revealed he first underwent a hair transplant in 2016, before opting for a second one in March 2019.

After his “confidence and self-esteem” were affected, the actor decided to undergo surgery and is already “thrilled” with how it went (pictured left in 2019 and right in 2014)

Speaking ahead of the Follicular Unit Extraction (FUE) procedure at the Farjo Hair Institute in Manchester, Coulson explained: “This operation has been long awaited.”

He explained: “Losing my hair was really starting to affect my confidence and self-esteem, which I think happens to a lot of men” (pictured in 2016)

After the surgery, Colson added: “I’m delighted with how the surgery went – I felt really well taken care of.

“Now it’s time to wait for the results – I can’t wait! And I’ll be sharing the journey with my Instagram followers as things progress.”

The procedure, carried out by one of the UK’s leading hair transplant surgeons, Dr Bessam Farjo, marks another success story for the institute known for its celebrity and VIP clientele, including Chris Bisson, Robbie Fowler, George Groves, Sanjeev Bhaskar and Shaun Williamson. to name a few.

“Colson first visited the Farjo Hair Institute in November 2023 for a consultation,” recalls Dr Farjo.

He first recommended a series of medications to prevent further hair loss and possibly rejuvenate the thinning areas.

The expert explained: “Recognizing the possibility of continued hair loss in the coming decades, stabilizing Colson’s hair loss was considered the first priority.”

Dr. Farjo added: “After successful results in terms of hair stabilization, we felt that Colson was ready for a conservative hair transplant for the balding frontal areas.”

He explained: “Colson’s case was unique and we will continue to monitor his progress with a tailored hair loss management plan to address any future hair loss.”

After the surgery, Colson added: “I’m delighted with how the surgery went – I felt really well taken care of. “Now it’s time to wait for the results – I can’t wait!”

Dr Farjo added: “After successful results in terms of hair stabilization, we felt Colson was ready for a conservative hair transplant for the balding frontal areas and booked an appointment for this July.

“Coulson is a young man at 25 and we only proceed with surgery at this age if the candidate is fit with a strategy of knowing what the future may hold.

“Colson’s case was unique and we will continue to monitor his progress with a tailored hair loss management plan to address any future hair loss.

“The goal is to please him with the way he feels about himself throughout his life as he grows older and as his hair loss inevitably progresses. His operation went very well and we expect excellent results in the coming months.’