Polamalu’s hair gets insured for $1 million

Head and Shoulders shampoo takes out policy on Steelers star's locks

Just call Troy Polamalu the man with the million dollar hair.

The long, flowing black hair that tumbles out of Polamalu's helmet and down his back — it's nearly three feet long — has been insured for $1 million by Head and Shoulders, the shampoo brand that is endorsed by the Pittsburgh Steelers safety.

The insurance was obtained through Lloyd's of London, which did not reveal what must be done to Polamalu's hair for anyone to collect on the policy.

Polamalu's hair has been targeted by an opposing NFL player at least once — the Chiefs' Larry Johnson tackled Polamalu by the hair during a 49-yard interception return in a 2006 game.

Polamalu, a five-time Pro Bowl player, wears his hair long as a tribute to his Samoan heritage.

Oh dear lord. What the hell will they come up with next.

OMFG. If his hair is worth $1 million dollars, how much insurance could I get on my...


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the long hair issue in the NFL has gotten out of control.
It's become trendy rather than "rebellious" and quite frankly is ridiculous.
If Polamalu is doing it due to his Samoan heritage then I can understand but there has to be a point where the NFL says "look either tie it up or keep above a certain length otherwise eventually it'll get down to his feet.
With that said, I highly doubt that all the other players are paying tribute to Polmalu's heritage by letting there hair get stupid long... it's time to nip this in the bud... imo