Jersey Shore star Pauly D delights fans as he sports gel-free hair in shirtless au naturel selfie
He's a reality star with a penchant for big hair, slicked with a thick layer of product.
But on Wednesday, Pauly D shared a selfie sans gel for a fresh look that made him nearly unrecognizable.
'HATERS WILL SAY IT'S SWEAT, NO GEL, BEARD, CHEST HAIR, OUTSIDE,' the Double Shot at Love star, 38, captioned the photo which he shared to Twitter and Instagram stories.
So fresh: Pauly D showed off a selfie sans gel for a new natural look that made him nearly unrecognizable
In the snap, a shirtless Pauly D gazed into the camera with his mouth open.
He kept his jet-black, product-free locks pulled back with a single band.
Some of his fans showed their appreciation for the look, especially the ladies.
'I dig the no gel look' wrote one commenter, 'You look so good with your hair like this!' came another compliment.
'I think I like you better this way!' another fan wrote.
Double Shot at Love fans might be wondering if Pauly D's new look could redeem him in the eyes of contestant Nikki.
'I like you better this way!' Some of his fans showed their appreciation for the look, especially the ladies
Love your hair!! The compliments kept coming on Twitter
Clutch: In Double Shot of Love, 20 lucky ladies compete for the affections of Pauly D and Vinny Guadagnino
On last Thursday's episode of the MTV dating show, Nikki confessed to her competitors that she was in 'love' with Pauly D.
When her audience responded with raised eyebrows, she didn't balk, reiterating: 'I'm dead serious.'
Things got even more uncomfortable right after Nikki's confession when contestant Derynn returned from a 'hardcore makeout session' with Pauly.
Buddies: Pauly D and Guadagnino famously co-starred on MTV's Jersey Shore
Questions: Double Shot at Love fans might be wondering if Pauly D's (right) new look could redeem him in the eyes of contestant Nikki
Standing strong: Double Shot of Love contestant Nikki modeled a beige bodycon dress in a promotional photo for the show back in March
Though Nikki seemed visibly shaken by the news, she was able to maintain civility with her fellow contestants - a welcome change of pace from the usual air of tension in the house.
In Double Shot of Love, 20 lucky ladies compete for the affections of Pauly D and his former Jersey Shore castmate, Vinny Guadagnino.
The show airs Thursdays on MTV.
