It took an Uddingston man four years to grow his long hair – and 10 minutes to have it shaved off for charity.
Steven Neil was shorn of his crowning glory and his beard to raise cash for Bliss, a charity which helps premature or sick babies.
“My nephew, Patrick, was born 14 weeks premature in March 2016 and he weighed only 2lbs 2ozs,” said the 27-year-old.
“He spent 12 weeks in hospital after he was born but he is now aged three and doing really well.
“I just felt I wanted to do something as a thank you for the support our family were given by Bliss at the time.”
The Tesco Uddingston worker says he has no regrets about losing his mane and didn’t find the situation hair-raising at all.
He said: “It was actually fun getting it done but I have to admit it felt chilly afterwards – but I’m going to keep it short now because I really like it.”
The big hair snip was carried out by barber Ian at Sharp in the town and they also made a generous donation to the fund.
Steven’s charity effort has raised £650, with some cash still coming in.
He said: “I would like to thank everyone who has contributed.”
Bliss exists to give every baby born premature or sick in the UK the best chance of survival and quality of life.
They support families by campaigning for change, supporting professionals and enabling life-changing research.
Bliss was founded in 1979 and has grown into the leading UK charity for the 100,000 babies born in the UK every year needing neonatal care.
