Conan O’Brien’s new slicked-back hairstyle was the result of treating a painful scalp sunburn. Conan explained the story during an episode of his Conan O’Brien Needs a Friend podcast, with the former Late Night with Conan O’Brien, The Tonight Show and Conan host saying he developed a severe scalp sunburn last month. Conan said his skull felt like it was “on fire” before becoming “really itchy” due to his sunburn. Conan added: “I come in and I look like I’m in Sha Na Na. Still referring to the film, Conan added: “I’m one of the Thunderbirds that is easily 55 years old.