A PARKHALL teenager is to donate her locks to charity this week - in a bid to help youngsters with cancer.

Big-hearted Aimee McCormack, 19, will have 12 inches of her hair chopped off at Blow salon on Finnieston on Friday in aid of the Little Princess Trust.

The charity provides free real hair wigs to children and young people, up to 24 years, who have lost their own hair through cancer treatment or other conditions.

It uses hair donations and fund-raising monies sent in by supporters, to manufacture and fit real hair wigs.

Established in 2006, the Little Princess Trust has supplied more than 8,000 wigs to children and young people with cancer.

Aimee told the Post: “At first, I didn’t really intend to donate my hair until I realised how much I actually had.

“I did a bit more research and I discovered the Little Princess Trust.

“I’ve heard a lot of stories about how people who have lost their hair feel like themselves again when they get a wig, so I think it’s a really important cause.

“Cancer is something that is out of their control and wigs can make them feel that bit better about themselves.”

She added: “I’ve been growing my hair throughout lockdown and at the moment it’s about 25 inches long.

“I’m more than happy to have it cut because I’ve always loved having short hair.”

Aimee is encouraging her fellow Bankies to have their hair chopped for charity, as it can make a huge difference.

She said: “I would definitely encourage others to donate their hair, I think it is a really worthwhile thing to do and it will be an amazing feeling knowing that your hair is going to help someone feel more confident and better about themselves.

“It will be very rewarding.

“My family are very supportive and everyone has encouraged me to do it which is nice and comforting.

“I don’t really have a fund-raising target, even £50 would make a difference to someone affected by hair loss.”

To donate to Aimee’s fund-raising effort, click here.