There aren’t many 12-year-old girls who would be happy seeing their long locks cut off- but one school girl is the exception.

Jessie Holland, who attends Friern Barnet School in Hemington Avenue, is raising money for the Little Princess Trust, in memory of a special family friend who recently lost her battle with cancer.

A day before her 12th birthday, Jessie braved the chop at Hob salon in High street, Barnet, and because of her kind donation, the team cut her hair for free.

Jessie’s mother, Leia Holland said: “Our family friend passed away on April 3, so it seemed a good time to do a good deed and make awareness of this charity.

“We heard about donating hair from a friend, and Jessie said it was something she really wanted to do. Her hair was so long and we did not want to waste it. The hairdressers were very kind to cut her hair for free and people have been very supportive, and we are hoping to raise more money in the future.”

To donate visit Jessie’s fundraiser page on www.mydonate.bt.com.