Why Cher Is Wearing Wigs: She’s Paranoid of Boyfriend Alexander ‘A.E.’ Edwards ‘Seeing Any Grays’

Cher, the legendary singer and actress, has long been known for her iconic wigs and flamboyant hairstyles. However, insiders reveal that her love for wigs is no longer just a fashion statement but a necessity. The 78-year-old Grammy winner, who has been dating 38-year-old music executive Alexander “A.E.” Edwards since late 2022, is reportedly desperate to hide her real hair, which is coming out in clumps.

The significant age gap between Cher and her much younger boyfriend has fueled her obsession with maintaining a youthful appearance. According to sources, she is particularly paranoid about A.E. seeing any gray hair. “She freaks out anytime her gray hair starts to show, so she never goes more than two weeks without coloring her roots, which is really damaging them,” an insider reveals. “She used to be much more relaxed about it, but she’s paranoid of A.E. seeing any grays on her head and getting turned off.”

Cher has always been open about her use of wigs, claiming in interviews that she loves them because they are “so low maintenance.” However, the current state of her natural hair tells a different story. The insider shares that Cher’s obsession with wigs and constant hair coloring has “seriously damaged” her locks. Her natural hair is thinning, breaking, and falling out in clumps, making it difficult for her to cover up the damage.

Ironically, Cher’s love for wigs has contributed to her hair problems. “Twisting her hair into tight buns to lie flat to accommodate the big wigs she wears” has led to significant hair loss, the insider explains. To cope with the damage, Cher has invested in a climate-controlled room in her mansion to store her extensive collection of more than 100 hairpieces. She has also been pouring money into hair and scalp treatments, but these are only temporary solutions.

Cher’s rep denies any claims that the singer is going bald, but sources insist that her struggle with hair loss is real and closely tied to her efforts to keep up appearances for her younger boyfriend. “It’s embarrassing for Cher,” the source adds. “She doesn’t want A.E. to know. That’s why she resorts back to wearing these wigs. But they don’t look natural and slip off in places, and probably make A.E.’s nose itch whenever he leans in for a kiss. Doubting fans are saying that can’t be her own hair, so she can’t win.”

While Cher’s battle with aging and her desire to maintain a youthful look are understandable, it’s clear that her reliance on wigs has created a cycle of damage and concealment. As she continues to navigate her relationship with A.E. and her public image, fans hope she can find a healthier balance that allows her to embrace her natural beauty, gray hairs and all.