Haircuts-4-homeless gets a helping hand from simplydry

Simplydry and Salon Angel have teamed up to lend a hand to Haircuts-4-Homeless; a community group where skilled hairdressers give their time free of charge to give haircuts for homeless people in the UK. Stewart Roberts, who has been a hairdresser for 36 years, started the project in Havering, Essex in November. Having started local, he is confident that the scheme can eventually roll out across the UK. "Hairdressers have a known empathy and are great communicators," he says. "The industry is known for its generosity and willingness to help people and there are many that would willingly give up some of their time and expertise. There is something very personal about cutting someone's hair that can be both enjoyable and therapeutic; a feeling that many homeless people rarely experience." Simplydry and Salon Angel have donated disposable gowns, towels and the innovative Salon Angel anti-bacterial spray for each haircut session. Sales director Roger Manley said: "Both Simplydry and Salon Angel are delighted to be in a position where we can donate both gowns and towels to this really great project."