Carolyn a cut above after charity headshave raises more than £1,500

THE AUTUMNAL chill is feeling that bit nippier today for a woman from Sullom after she took part in a headshave for charity at the weekend.

Carolyn McKay has raised more than £1,500 so far for Alopecia UK and local mental health charity Mind Your Head.

She underwent the cut and shave at the Brae Co-op on Saturday, with family and friends doing the honours.

McKay said she is “completely overwhelmed by the generosity of everyone who donated”.

“It feels a little strange, and I caught myself trying to flick my non-existent pony tail last night!”

Even some of the customers at the Brae Co-op, where McKay works, helped with the shave.

Carolyn as Addams Family character Uncle Fester later at night.

Carolyn as Addams Family character Uncle Fester later at night.

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The final piece of hair, the fringe, was shaved off by Maria Parker, who herself has alopecia. More than £300 was raised during the clip alone.

McKay managed to bag a further £50 for her cause later that night by winning a fancy dress prize at a Halloween bash at the Lerwick Legion.

The costume? She was dressed as Uncle Fester from the Addams Family, whose striking look is defined by a bald head.

People can still donate to the online fundraiser, for Alopecia UK, here. The charity works to improve the lives of those affected by hair loss.