Lee Andrews, the husband of British media personality Katie Price, was reportedly ordered to shave his head upon arrival at Dubai's Al Awir Central Jail over concerns about lice, according to a journalist's account. The 42-year-old businessman was taken into custody by Dubai police on Friday, July 10, just weeks after his previous release from detention .

Journalist Ellie Henman, Bizarre Editor at The Sun, has claimed that Andrews's hairpiece was discarded and his thinning hair was shaved off when he arrived at the Al Awir facility . According to Henman, the head-shaving was required at the time of his arrest due to concerns over lice, a common practice in the UAE prison system where inmates are forced to have their heads shaved on arrival and face punishment if their hair grows too long .

The head-shaving procedure has garnered attention because Andrews had previously acknowledged he "needed to go to Turkey" to address his balding. He left prison during a previous stint with a noticeably thicker head of hair, leading to speculation about a hairpiece. The shaving represents a symbolic stripping of identity common in prison settings, where inmates are often forced to have their heads shaved to prevent the spread of lice . The practice is also used as a demeaning measure, with one source describing Andrews as "a vain b*****d" who would "hate having it all cut off again" .

Meanwhile, Andrews has reportedly told fellow inmates that he expects to be released soon after raising the £120,000 fine he was required to pay. A source told The Sun that Andrews claimed, "They've arrested me. Katie might need to bail me out. We need to make a noise with a GoFundMe." 

Among his alleged unpaid debts, Andrews is said to owe Rotana Star Rent-a-car approximately £54,000 after failing to pay for a rental car, while another case dating back to January last year reportedly involves him owing a UAE legal firm £15,000 . A source claimed Andrews had been "stressed" before his reported arrest because he needed to raise money he believed he owed .

Katie Price, 47, is currently in the UK following the release of her documentary "Katie Price: Nothing To Hide" and recently appeared on "This Morning," where she continued to defend her marriage. She married Andrews in January 2026, just days after they first met in person, despite having known each other online for some time . At the peak of her career, Price was worth an estimated £45 million, but has since been declared bankrupt on two occasions, with her net worth now reported at less than £1 million .

Why this matters

Dubai's Al-Awir Central Jail has gained notoriety for its harsh conditions, with former detainees describing overcrowding, poor hygiene, and violence as daily realities . The case highlights the legal risks foreign nationals face in the UAE, where unpaid debts can lead to imprisonment, and underscores the ongoing financial and legal troubles surrounding Andrews and his high-profile spouse .