Lauren set to shave luscious locks down to skinhead live on Facebook for NHS

Lauren Streets, 25, who admits ‘shaking just thinking’ about losing her dye-red pride and joy, decided to brave the shave as a thank you to all healthcare workers.

The 25-year-old will broadcast the drastic haircut as it happens live on Facebook on her 26th birthday on May 14 at 12pm.

She hopes to raise £1,000 for the Association of NHS Charities.

Lauren said: “I used to be a hairdresser and I’ve always had my hair long.

“At the moment I’m feeling quite nervous but happy but I’m so nervous it’s unbelievable - I’m shaking just thinking about it.

“Everybody says my hair is so long and beautiful but it will grow back in a year-and-a-half to two years so I’ll cope.”

Lauren, who works at a nursing home for elderly and young people with learning disabilities, said she took on the challenge knowing how hard it was for healthcare workers at the moment.

She said: “It’s such a tough time but the NHS is wonderful - they’re working around the clock just to keep everyone going.

“But I also wanted to show my support for my colleagues as well - it’s hard work at the moment but I find it very rewarding.

“Considering everything that is happening at the moment staff and residents in care homes are doing brilliantly.”

You can see Lauren go under the clippers live on May 14 by clicking HERE and make a donation HERE.

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