The Rock Responds After Backlash Over Shampoo Sales
Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson is finding humor in an influencer’s confusion about his latest product promotion.
On TikTok this past Tuesday, June 2, influencer Katy Napier (@happyyellowco) posted a video reacting to Johnson’s personal care brand, Papatui.
The video, which quickly gained over five million likes, showcased Johnson’s products alongside an advertisement featuring his iconic bald head.
“Don’t give up on your dreams,” Napier remarked in the video. “The Rock is marketing shampoo and conditioner, and he’s bald.”
Text over the video emphasized the message, stating “Go for it.”
Two days later, Johnson humorously responded with a video posted across his social media.
Johnson stitched Napier’s video with a clip of himself sporting long hair as Maui from the live-action Moana film.
“This made me laugh out loud.. HARD 😂😂😂 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾 🤜🏾🤛🏻,” Johnson captioned the post. “And sometimes even a Demigod needs shampoo/conditioner for that radiant hair 😜🪝 You’re Welcooooome 🎶Love ~ Maui 🪝”
In a show of goodwill, Johnson added, “Ps ~ I’ve got a little gift heading your way, @happyyellowco 😉🥂.”
@happyyellowco Dream big. #therock #dwaynejohnson #bald #shampoo #dreambig
It’s not the first time Johnson’s Papatui brand has stirred up discussions among shoppers.
Upon its launch in March 2024, many users made similar jokes about purchasing shampoo and conditioner promoted by someone bald.
“This man doesn’t belong in the shampoo industry,” one confused TikTok user quipped, while another chimed in, “I won’t buy shampoo from a hairless man!”
In a conversation with GQ, Johnson explained that he launched the personal care brand after being frequently questioned about his skincare routine.
“The interaction is always the same when I’m asked about my skincare routine,” Johnson shared. “People start looking around, saying, ‘Hey, can I ask you what you do?’ I wanted to help guys feel comfortable taking care of our skin and self-care, because we like to think — and we try our best — to own other aspects of our lives.”
He continued, “I’m by no means an expert, but I’ve been fortunate to have access to some of the best.”
The former WWE star has also been known for joking about his baldness.
In April 2017, he joked on X, “I’m not bald because I went bald. I’m bald because my hair resembles a cross between an afro and hair from a llama’s ball sack.”
