Shop worker's exotic hairdo to be chosen by customers

A Tavistock shop worker is raising funds for Barnado’s by dyeing her hair with the help of her customers.

Jen Powers-Horn, who works in the Co-op on Brook Street in Tavistock, is asking customers to vote for which colour she should dye her hair from a series of fun colour combinations, sponsoring her £1 per vote.

Amber-Leigh Langdon Parsons, who runs Gypsy Glow beauty salon in Tavistock, is offering the hair styling free of charge, with staff member Nasha Wall going to be doing the honours.

Jen, who is well-known in the town for supporting Polo, Tavistock’s favourite wandering cat, said: “I’m doing this fundraising event in aid of Barnardo's. I’m supported by Luke Thompson, store manager, and Trudie Tucker, fundraising manager, at Brook Street Co-op, and Gypsy Glow.

“For the event our customers get to vote from a range of colours and colour designs for £1 and Nasha Wall of Gypsy Glow will do the colour for free for the charity.

“I’d like to thank the owner of Gypsy Glow, Amber-Leigh Langdon Parsons, who came forward and offered the services of her company to help with the event.”

Barnardo’s is the Co-op’s corporate charity, and the store often holds events to raise funds for the charity which helps vulnerable children and young people.

Jen added: “I love fundraising for charities and it’s something I always put my all into. People know me for my different hair colours and always give me different ideas. So, I thought this event would be a great idea to have a say and have fun along the way.

“I hope to raise as much as I can with the help of the team and customers. I really hope we can make a difference to many children's lives with this event. I would like to thank everyone for their votes and donations so far, it’s great to see so much support.”

Donations can be made at Brook Street Co-op, by Wednesday, September 23, with choices to be made from a poster (pictured) or through this JustGiving link: https://tinyurl.com/yjjd392x