James Haskell has a spring in his step as he shows off his confidence boosting hair transplant during a night out at the private members club

James Haskell showed off his hair transplant on Monday night as he left a posh private members’ club in London.

The former rugby player, 39, underwent a “precautionary” hair transplant last month after becoming increasingly concerned about his thinning hairline, MailOnline can reveal.

Now, during his latest outing alongside the likes of Holly Willoughby, Oasis legend Noel Gallagher and actress Patsy Palmer, James showed off his chopped hair as it slowly grows back after the procedure.

The podcaster and DJ also sported thick facial hair and dressed smartly casual for the star-studded occasion, during which he looked confident.

He appeared in high spirits as he left the venue wearing a black Tommy Hilfiger sweatshirt, a khaki T-shirt and blue faded jeans.

The former rugby player, 39, underwent a “precautionary” hair transplant last month after becoming increasingly concerned about his thinning hairline, MailOnline can reveal.

It comes after James was spotted leaving the Restore Hair Clinic in Harley Street two weeks ago as he left still wearing a blue hospital gown.

The star showed off his freshly shaved head with visible signs of the hair restoration procedure.

A day before the procedure, James told an event in Newcastle that he had been offered the transplant for free and had decided to go ahead.

The clinic describes its treatment as follows: “A state-of-the-art, minimally invasive surgery. Mastered by an experienced surgeon.’

James has again discussed his anxiety about thinning his thatch, saying two years ago that he can “sort it out”.

He added: “Would I have cosmetic surgery? Probably, if I need it.’

“I’m going to get my hair done sometime because it’s thinning.”

“Would I start getting botox and bits and pieces? Maybe, maybe not, but I don’t think so. The character in the face is important for a man.’

Now, during his latest outing alongside the likes of Holly Willoughby, James showed off his short hair as it slowly began to grow back after being shaved for the procedure.

The podcaster and DJ also sported thick facial hair and dressed smartly casual for the star-studded occasion

He appeared in high spirits as he left the venue wearing a black Tommy Hilfiger sweatshirt, a khaki T-shirt and blue faded jeans

He also addressed the issue of male pattern baldness in his book, writing: “The strange thing is that (hair loss) affects so many men, yet they are the first to absolutely destroy anyone with a hint of receding. I look back at the teammates I grill for their hair and think what the hell I was, now I’m moving, if only slowly, towards the same path.”

“Men are very curious at times. I get messages saying, “I think it’s time to shave your head” or “Come on man, get a transplant,” from people I’ve never met. I think they see it as a joke.’

James has returned to the dating scene following his shock split from Chloe Madeley last year after 10 years together.

Earlier this year, he was seen getting cozy with a mystery woman in the VIP area during a night out at celebrity hangout Gilgamesh in London.

A source said at the time: “James looked like he was having a great time surrounded by friends and lots of women.”

“He’s no stranger to getting the ladies’ attention and last night was no different.”

“He was talking to a mysterious lady near the bar for part of the night.”

James is newly single after the former England rugby star split from wife Chloe Mandley last year (pictured together at the 2020 NTAs)

“They seemed like they were getting along really well and sometimes they looked comfortable.”

“They were whispering in each other’s ear, smiling a lot and cracking jokes.”

“Even if they were just friends, it was good to see James being the life and soul of the party and having a good time.”

In recent weeks, Chloe’s famous father Richard Madeley revealed that the two remain close and even flew to France together on holiday, while Chloe herself admitted that they are still “very good friends” and “spend a lot of time together”.

She revealed that they have a “very happy uncoupling” and that the two – who have a two-year-old daughter Bondi – maintain a “very civilized relationship”, with James visiting their home all the time.