The actor in the UK Head and Shoulders adverts is Joe Hart, the Manchester City and England goalkeeper. He appeared in multiple campaigns for the brand, starting with a TV commercial in 2013 and continuing into a World Cup-linked push in 2014. If you spotted him on screen telling you there's no dandruff, that's your man.
Most searches land on the 20-second spot titled "There's no dandruff", which The Telly Recording Archive uploaded to YouTube (the video was posted approximately 2 years ago as of 2025). The clip has picked up roughly 3,400 views, modest numbers that reflect how niche archived TV ad content tends to be. The archive channel itself has around 8,730 subscribers, mostly ad enthusiasts and nostalgia hunters.
The 2013 TV commercial was Hart's first outing for the brand. It ran on UK television and followed a fairly standard format: footballer, shiny hair, clean scalp, product shot. Simple stuff, but it worked well enough for Head and Shoulders to bring him back.
Ahead of the 2014 FIFA World Cup in Brazil, Head and Shoulders partnered with Hart for an Augmented Reality advert tied directly to England's participation in the tournament. AR advertising was still a novelty in 2014, so the campaign got attention beyond the usual shampoo-ad audience.
The idea was straightforward: point a device at the advert, something interactive happens, Hart's hair remains impeccable. Smart timing, given that Hart was England's first-choice goalkeeper heading into Brazil and one of the more recognisable faces in the squad.
Depends on your standards. Hart was a capable footballer and a likeable screen presence, but he was not going to trouble any acting awards. The ads were cheerful, slightly awkward, and entirely watchable, which is about as much as you need from a shampoo commercial.
Hart had a high public profile in the UK during 2013 and 2014. He was England's regular goalkeeper, playing for Manchester City at their peak, and he had the kind of clean-cut image that fits a personal care brand. Celebrity.co.uk confirmed Hart's appointment as Head & Shoulders ambassador, providing a citable source for his official ambassador status. His hair, kept short and neat, was arguably not the most dramatic canvas for a shampoo campaign. But the "no dandruff" message does not require flowing locks. It requires someone credible enough that viewers believe they actually use the product.
The Hart campaigns were specifically UK-focused and timed around England football. Head and Shoulders has used different ambassadors in different markets. The UK push leaned on Hart's football profile, which made sense given the 2014 World Cup context.
The 20-second "There's no dandruff" clip is on YouTube via The Telly Recording Archive. Search "Joe Hart Head and Shoulders There's no dandruff" and it should come up quickly. The 2013 TV commercial and references to the 2014 AR campaign also surface with a basic YouTube search. None of the clips are difficult to find, though the view counts suggest they are more of a curiosity than a viral hit at this point.
## Quotations > His acting is cheesier than an extra large Quattro Formaggio pizza in his latest Head & Shoulders ad. > — Irish Mirror journalist (Irish Mirror) (https://www.irishmirror.ie/sport/soccer/soccer-news/joe-harts-new-head--6824488) ## Frequently asked questions ### who is the actor in Head and Shoulders adverts UK Joe Hart, the Manchester City and England goalkeeper, appeared in multiple Head and Shoulders adverts in the UK starting in 2013. He featured in a standard TV commercial that year and returned for an Augmented Reality campaign tied to the 2014 FIFA World Cup in Brazil. ### Joe Hart Head and Shoulders there's no dandruff advert The 20-second 'There's no dandruff' advert featuring Joe Hart was archived and uploaded to YouTube by The Telly Recording Archive approximately 2 years ago, where it has accumulated around 3,400 views. This is one of Hart's most recognisable spots for the brand. ### when did Joe Hart do Head and Shoulders advert Joe Hart appeared in a Head and Shoulders TV commercial in 2013, followed by an Augmented Reality advert campaign in 2014 that was specifically timed for England's participation in the FIFA World Cup in Brazil. ### Head and Shoulders Joe Hart 2014 World Cup advert Head and Shoulders partnered with Joe Hart for an Augmented Reality advert ahead of the 2014 FIFA World Cup in Brazil, capitalising on the novelty of AR technology at the time and England's tournament participation. This campaign extended beyond the typical shampoo-ad audience due to the innovative format. ### Joe Hart Head and Shoulders acting cheesy The Irish Mirror described Joe Hart's performance in a Head and Shoulders advert as notably cheesy, commenting that his acting 'gave us quite the giggle' in their coverage of the campaign. ## Sources 1. ["There's no dandruff" Joe Hart Advert (20 sec)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5imXFLuf55w) (www.youtube.com) 2. [Head & Shoulders brings you Joe Hart in Augmented Reality](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5JehtRUJtK4) (www.youtube.com) 3. [Head & Shoulders - Joe Hart (TV Commercial)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DsN2sdyO2RI) (www.youtube.com) 4. [Joe Hart's new Head & Shoulders advert released - the Manchester City man's acting is cheesier than ever - Irish Mirror](https://www.irishmirror.ie/sport/soccer/soccer-news/joe-harts-new-head--6824488) (www.irishmirror.ie)