A TRAINEE solicitor has proved she's a cut above the rest by donating ten inches of her hair to a children's charity.

Annie James, 25, who works for Ringwood law firm Ellis Jones Solicitors, agreed to lose her locks for the Little Princess Trust.

The charity provides free real hair wigs to children who have lost their own hair through cancer treatment and health conditions such as alopecia.

The 25-year-old has had long hair since her teens.

"My best friend suggested doing this and I thought, what a great idea," she said. "After my hair was cut off I posted it in a bag to the Little Princess Trust where it will be made into a wig. They've sent me a certificate and I feel really pleased at helping them out. It's a very good cause."

Annie also raised £408 for the Little Princess Trust.

Monica Glass charity manager at the Little Princess Trust added: "On behalf of everyone associated with the Little Princess Trust, I would like to thank Annie for everything that she has done for the charity. What an amazing person she is to have donated so much of her hair.

"This contribution will be blended with others and will be made into a wig for a poorly child. The wonderful amount of fundraising that Annie has raised thanks to her kind and generous supporters will purchase a further wig for a different child."