Elvis's hair - for a snip
Elvis fans can have a brush with their idol and get their hands on a Good Lock Charm – by bidding for his hair.
The rock’n’roll legend – who died a quarter of a century ago – is the mane attraction in a Comic Relief auction of celebrity hair.
Also for sale in the online auction are hair snippings from Harry Potter actor Daniel Radcliffe and the famously spiky hair of Gareth Gates.
Wool from the late Dolly the Sheep and locks donated by Graham Norton, Carol Smillie and Caprice will be sold in the auction, organised by hair firm Wella.
The strands of Presley’s hair were collected by a barber who gave the King a trim at his Graceland mansion in 1973.
The star was noted for his jet black locks, but was naturally a dark blonde who dyed it.
The auction at www.wella.co.uk begins tomorrow and lasts until March 9. All proceeds go to Comic Relief, for which Wella is one of the official partners.
Wella spokesman Kevin Arkell said: “I’d like to thank all the celebrities who have donated their hair to the auction, their generosity – and temporary bald patches – are much appreciated.”
Angus Deayton, Gary Lineker and Dale Winton have also donated bits of hair.
A number of Wella products are being sold to raise cash for Comic Relief, which holds its national fundraising Red Nose Day on March 14.
