Hairdressers support comic relief

Hairdressers are always up for raising money for charity and this year's Comic Relief appeal proved no exception.

The team from West Row's West Park salon, Leeds proved they are game for a laugh when they donned tutus to raise money for the charity - and that was just the boys! 

Salon owner, Laura Paige said: "We had a real laugh getting dressed up and the boys' legs got a good airing, We'd like to thank our clients for their generosity."

The team at hob Barnet took part in a 24 hour hair-a-thon extravaganza for the charity last Monday

Celebrities turned up to show their support. including funny girl Jennifer Saunders, Bruce Byron and Sally Rogers from The Bill and Professor Tanya Byron.

hob Barnet opened from 8am to 8am, with each stylist attempting 24 clients. All clients were asked to 'pose with a red nose' for a souvenir print which will also make money for the charity.

£2,250 has been raised so far and the proceeds will go to Comic Relief which raises money to fund projects across Africa and the UK aimed at disadvantaged and vulnerable people facing poverty.

Director of the hob salons group, Paul Simbler said, "We're very proud of salon owner Eric and assistant manager Stefano and the rest of the team who put so much time and effort into making this a success."

Many more salons across the country have been raising money for Comic relief, including Sue Jane Hairdressing, Horley, who has come up with fun ways to contribute.

The salon is holding a lucky dip with tickets at £2 each and prizes include hair cuts and hair products. There is also a 'guess the weight of the cake' competition at £1 a go.

Sue Jane, salon owner, said, "One of our clients baked the cake for the raffle. The whole team and the clients are really getting into the spirit of Comic Relief."

Meanwhile the stylists at Ramsay and Johnson had a special visitor to help them raise monet for Comic Relief.

Djibril Cisse, Sunderland Football Club's France international striker spent the afternoon signing shirts and other merchandise to be raffled off in aid of Comic Relief.

Renowned for his flamboyant hair, Cisse had his bright red hair clipped off in order to go blonde in a few weeks' time. The salon raised a total of £1,000 for Comic Relief through raffles and donations.

In Canterbury, Kent, the team from Therapy Hair Body and Nails decided to ditch the red noses this year and opted for red afros instead.

Throughout the day, clients made donations to support the team's efforts and the staff handed over all their tips to raise £200 for the fund. 

At Rush Brighton the team found two worthy causes - Comic Relief and local charity Sweet Peas - to fundraise for.

The team raised more than £3,000 by helping a local girls school to put on a fantastic hair show for more than 400 guests.

With over 80 models on show, the Rush team worked tirelessly to style the participants hair; while they were also sponsor of the auction that helped to top up the coffers.

And it wasn't just hairdressers that were busy raising money for the cause, staff at Wella Professionals head office in Basingstoke dressed in fancy dress.

As well as David Bowie, Ironman, Tinkerbell and Star Trek characters gracing the office, there was a staff cake sale, a treasure hunt, a tombola plus the opportunity to throw sponges at the management team.

The day ended with a raffle that helped take the total raised to £1164.52.