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Is it just me has has AB's hair been a bit unkempt in the last few shows? Anyone know the story behind this?

Put simply, he's getting older, and I'm quite sure he's tired of grooming himself to perfection for every show. Recent episodes might clash with less formal appearances, i.e., we see Alton appear on The Next Food Network Star looking, well, quite bald, and quite bristly. The magic of camera effects, a big shave, and a great makeup artist are the only things keeping us from seeing this all the time

Uh.. maybe it's his hairdo

He's slowly becoming more and more of a mad scientist, and his hair is simply reflecting that change.