TWO women who have started cutting homeless people's hair in Hereford are on the look out for more hairdressers who are willing to give up their time.
Tracy Bond, from The Barn Salon in Fownhope, and Becky Powell, of Hair Up Solutions in Hereford, are part of the Haircuts 4 Homeless initiative which provides homeless people with free haircuts to help them look and feel better.
The charity was set up by veteran hairdresser Stewart Roberts, who helped form a community of skilled hairdresser volunteers who provide their time free of charge.
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Tracy and Becky have linked up with Herefordshire charity, Vennture, who help support homeless people in the county.
The pair have already started cutting homeless people's hair at the Merton Hotel in Commercial Road, with the next session set to take place on May 22 from 11 am to 1pm.
"I contacted Vennture because it was something that I was looking to do," said Tracy.
"It is difficult for homeless people because having your hair cut is a very personal thing, and their hygiene might not be the best.
"I asked Vennture is they would be happy to set it up and get the word out.
"They have most of the contacts of people who are homeless, so they let them know when we're open. It's just a two hour slot and they just turn up."
Any hairdressers willing to volunteer can call Tracy Bond on 07469 181737 or email traci-b@hotmail.co.uk
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