Yahoo News James Arthur shaves his head to raise money for NHS
James Arthur has joined the growing list of celebrities who have attempted a DIY hair makeover while the UK is in lockdown due to the COVID-19 pandemic, and he really went big, deciding to shave his whole head.
Though the X Factor 2012 winner dubbed his more-than-trim a "moment of sheer madness", his shaved hair will do a lot of good as he's donating £5,000 to the NHS as a result.
The 'Say You Won't Let Go' singer shocked his Instagram followers as he shared a photo of his newly buzzed scalp over the weekend. He revealed that the cut was something he's "never dared to do before".
"So I was trying to give my self a little trim up in a state of pure cabin fever, it wasn't going so well so In a moment of sheer madness I decided to do something I’ve never dared to do before and shave my head for the NHS and donate 5k", he wrote.
"Is that a bare blade? Yes. Do I have a melon head? Yes? Am I thankful that i don't have to leave the house for a while? YES!!! Am I so happy that hats were invented? Yes I am. Peace and love folks! Thank god for the NHS! THANK YOU SINCERELY TO ALL OF YOU! #nhs #stayhome #staysafe."
His followers were keen to praise his donation to the NHS, with X Factor 2018 runner-up Scarlett Lee commenting "Legend! Pure heart of gold you."
Check out the dramatic transformation for yourself below:
A post shared by James Arthur (@jamesarthur23) on Apr 4, 2020 at 12:47pm PDT
Arthur isn't the only famous face who has been trying out hairdressing while at home.
Emmerdale actress Charley Webb has shared details of how she's been cutting her husband – and co-star – Matthew Wolfenden and their three sons' hair.
This Morning presenter Rochelle Humes also decided to shave her husband Marvin's head and the JLS singer was pretty happy with it.
Marvin said his wife "hasn't done too bad" as he showed off his new look.
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