GETTING one's hair dyed is not normally something worth worrying about, but one woman was feeling rather nervous before visiting a Brentwood salon.
Rosie Harlock, 20, had requested a full head of highlights but there was something unusual about the hairdresser's technique. Michelle Mack, 36, coloured Miss Harlock's hair blindfolded.
The risky challenge was taken last Friday to raise money for Comic Relief at The Lounge, 41 Kings Road.
Miss Harlock, of Harold Wood, said: "I'm feeling apprehensive as I've never had my hair coloured before and only recently let the hairdresser cut it shorter.
"She hasn't told me exactly what she plans to do to but I know it will be bleached blond in places."
Miss Harlock, whose mother Sarah is a beautician at the salon, works for Aviva and they have said they will donate an additional £250 to what they raise. They have already taken around £300 for charity through clients, friends and family.
Miss Harlock added: "My mum and Michelle came up with the idea and they chose me because I don't have my hair coloured as it is really dark.
"It's going to be a difficult task, particularly as my hair is so thick and it will look really different – hopefully it goes OK."
Mrs Mack, who lives in Chelmsford Road, Shenfield, has run The Lounge since it opened six years ago. She decided she wanted to do the blindfolded challenge as it was something out of the ordinary.
She explained: "I am a bit nervous but I always say I could dye hair in my sleep. Well, we will soon find out.
"Rosie is always up for anything so she was the perfect candidate. I think there will be quite an audience and it should be hilarious to watch.
"It will take a good hour to do the highlights instead of the usual half hour. My blindfold is sitting ready and waiting."
Mrs added: "We've had lots of support from clients in the salon and also through Facebook and Twitter, and of course with family and friends.
"We will have the salon open as normal so it should be funny for them to watch the action."
Speaking to the Gazette after the procedure, Mrs Mack said it had gone surprisingly well.
She said: "It was a very interesting experience but Rosie looks great.
"It was hard to do, I had to have girls to guide me left and right otherwise there would be dye everywhere.
"There was a great atmosphere in the salon and was a good laugh."
Readers can still sponsor this off-the-wall challenge with all proceeds going to Comic Relief. To donate, contact Michelle Mack on 01277 232737.
