Weymouth hair salon owner has the chop for charity
Kelly Relph has been supporting Weldmar and the Little Princess Trust
Hairdressers now just how important a good cut can be for a person's wellbeing - and the latest trim for one salon owner from Weymouth will go a long way to supporting plenty of people.
Kelly Relph from Hobs Hair and Nail Bar has been growing her hair for 20 years, reaching down to he waist, but has just had it chopped into a bob.
She's donated her hair to the Little Princess Trust, which makes real hair wigs for children going through cancer treatment.
Her efforts have also raised £500 for Dorset's Weldmar Hospicecare Trust.
Kelly explains why she wanted to do it:
“It’s been difficult times, for the last couple of years and the loss of a few very close clients is why I chose to go short and raise some money for Weldmar. I asked my friends and customers to put their hands in their pockets and they did. All my long locks (17 inches) have gone to The Little Princess Trust to make a beautiful wig for a little child that needs it.
“It is so easy to do. First, I washed and dried my hair. Next, put my hair in a ponytail and then cut it off. I then placed my ponytail in a clear resealable plastic bag. Finally, I popped it in a padded envelope and sent it over to the charity. It is such a good idea, and it can make such a difference to a little person out there going through some challenging times.”
It can take between 7-10 individual donations to make a single wig, on behalf of the Little Princess Trust.
The charity can take in clean, dry hair in good condition, from any gender and of any natural colour.
Ian Morris from The Little Princess Trust said:
"We are delighted to hear that Kelly has donated her hair. It's such a brave decision to cut off a lot of hair but we are hugely grateful as we can use Kelly's donated locks to make real hair wigs for children and young people who have lost their own hair as a result of cancer treatment or another medical condition. Receiving a wig has a profoundly positive effect on those we assist. Thank you, Kelly!“