Ben Nevis Haircut Challenge
Ben Nevis Haircut Challenge
It will be a mountaineering first as the staff of Aberdeen hair salon Biyoni undertake the UK’s highest haircut. Not content with marching all the way to the summit of Ben Nevis (Britain’s highest mountain) the team at Biyoni Creative Hairdressing are going to create a ‘haircut with altitude’ in gale force winds for charity. The challenge will take place on Wednesday 12 April 2006 on the summit of Ben Nevis, near Fort William. Biyoni hope to collect £1 for every vertical foot they travel, making a target total of £4,406 and raise awareness for Sue Ryder Care. The Biyoni staff hope that customers and suppliers will support them in their record breaking attempt.
Andrew Gray, director and expert stylist of Biyoni says, “We think that these could be the most extreme conditions under which a professional haircut has ever been attempted, and at the height of 4,406ft will make it a UK record! The Biyoni team are prepared to climb out of their comfort zone to raise money for charity and we are hugely grateful to all the companies and individuals that are already sponsoring our challenge.”
The Biyoni team plan to set off at first light on Wednesday 12 April on the South West ascent of Ben Nevis. The climb to the summit is estimated to take five hours, where they will set up base, tool up and create a hairstyle with attitude at real altitude. Andrew continues, “We obviously need to hone our mountaineering skills, but the real challenge will be creating a hairstyle that will stand up to the weather. We’re delighted that the stock of new cordless straighteners has arrived in time for the challenge! The recent harsh weather conditions have given us a taster of what’s to come, but this has only made us more determined to take the challenge to the highest levels.”
Sue Ryder Care is a leading healthcare charity dedicated to helping people get the best from life. Specialising in palliative care, neurological care and homecare, they provide expertise where people need it. Andrew says, “We are dedicated to helping Sue Ryder Care’s Neurological Centre, Dee View Court in Kincorth, which needs to raise £120,000 each year. The fundraising will tie in with MS Awareness week (beginning 24 April) which makes the challenge all the more appropriate.”
Biyoni is at the leading edge of 21st Century hair styling. For more information on the challenge and the sponsors check out the website at www.biyoni.com (including a hiking blog and online sponsor form!) or to book an appointment at Biyoni call the salon on 01224 626602
‘Haircuts with Altitude’ is supported by: Hall Morrice Accountants, Globe Elite Ltd, John Clark Motor Group, Millets, Debenhams, Royal Bank of Scotland, Matrix, Synergy Salon Supplies, Globally Sweet, Ki:lau, Art Machine and Oceandive.
Sue Ryder Care - Aberdeen is the first purpose built neurological care centre of its kind in Europe, providing long term care for people living with neurological conditions such as Multiple Sclerosis and Huntington's Disease.
Sue Ryder Care - Aberdeen's innovative features include:
self-contained independent accommodation for all residents
therapeutic facilities including a hydrotherapy pool and multi-sensory room
tailored leisure facilities such as a specially adapted internet and cafe area and landscaped gardens
Sue Ryder Care:
Is a leading provider of palliative care, neurological care and homecare.
Provides expert care where people need it, maximising and supporting their choices and independence.
Is dedicated to helping the people it cares for to get the best from life
Our care concept - We care for the whole of an individual’s needs be they social, psychological, physical or spiritual. We also offer support to their families.
During 2005 Sue Ryder Care provided:
Over 2,400 in-patient stays in our hospices
Over 7,500 hospice day care attendances
Long term neurological care for over 400 people in our Care Centres.
Cared for 120 people through our neurological day services
An average of 9,600 hours of home care each week, equating to over 1,000,000 homecare visits during 2005.
Biyoni will also be pampering the staff of Debenhams Aberdeen in preparation for their ‘haircuts with altitude’ attempt and fundraising on 3 April 2006.
Haircuts With Altitude
It will be a mountaineering first as the staff of Aberdeen hair salon Biyoni undertake the UK’s highest haircut. Not content with marching all the way to the summit of Ben Nevis (Britain’s highest mountain) the team at Biyoni Creative Hairdressing are going to create a ‘haircut with altitude’ in gale force winds for charity. The challenge will take place on Wednesday 12 April 2006 on the summit of Ben Nevis, near Fort William. Biyoni hope to collect £1 for every vertical foot they travel, making a target total of £4,406 and raise awareness for Sue Ryder Care. The Biyoni staff hope that customers and suppliers will support them in their record breaking attempt.
UK Hairdressing World Record
Andrew Gray, director and expert stylist of Biyoni says, “We think that these could be the most extreme conditions under which a professional haircut has ever been attempted, and at the height of 4,406ft will make it a UK record! The Biyoni team are prepared to climb out of their comfort zone to raise money for charity and we are hugely grateful to all the companies and individuals that are already sponsoring our challenge.”
South West ascent of Ben Nevis
The Biyoni team plan to set off at first light on Wednesday 12 April on the South West ascent of Ben Nevis. The climb to the summit is estimated to take five hours, where they will set up base, tool up and create a hairstyle with attitude at real altitude. Andrew continues, “We obviously need to hone our mountaineering skills, but the real challenge will be creating a hairstyle that will stand up to the weather. We’re delighted that the stock of new cordless straighteners has arrived in time for the challenge! The recent harsh weather conditions have given us a taster of what’s to come, but this has only made us more determined to take the challenge to the highest levels.”
Sue Ryder Care
Sue Ryder Care is a leading healthcare charity dedicated to helping people get the best from life. Specialising in palliative care, neurological care and homecare, they provide expertise where people need it. Andrew says, “We are dedicated to helping Sue Ryder Care’s Neurological Centre, Dee View Court in Kincorth, which needs to raise £120,000 each year. The fundraising will tie in with MS Awareness week (beginning 24 April) which makes the challenge all the more appropriate.”
Biyoni is at the leading edge of 21st Century hair styling. For more information on the challenge and the sponsors check out the website at www.biyoni.com (including a hiking blog and online sponsor form!) or to book an appointment at Biyoni call the salon on 01224 626602
‘Haircuts with Altitude’ is supported by: Hall Morrice Accountants, Globe Elite Ltd, John Clark Motor Group, Millets, Debenhams, Royal Bank of Scotland, Matrix, Synergy Salon Supplies, Globally Sweet, Ki:lau, Art Machine and Oceandive.
Sue Ryder Care - Aberdeen is the first purpose built neurological care centre of its kind in Europe, providing long term care for people living with neurological conditions such as Multiple Sclerosis and Huntington's Disease.
Sue Ryder Care - Aberdeen's innovative features include:
self-contained independent accommodation for all residents
therapeutic facilities including a hydrotherapy pool and multi-sensory room
tailored leisure facilities such as a specially adapted internet and cafe area and landscaped gardens
Sue Ryder Care:
Is a leading provider of palliative care, neurological care and homecare.
Provides expert care where people need it, maximising and supporting their choices and independence.
Is dedicated to helping the people it cares for to get the best from life
Our care concept - We care for the whole of an individual’s needs be they social, psychological, physical or spiritual. We also offer support to their families.
During 2005 Sue Ryder Care provided:
Over 2,400 in-patient stays in our hospices
Over 7,500 hospice day care attendances
Long term neurological care for over 400 people in our Care Centres.
Cared for 120 people through our neurological day services
An average of 9,600 hours of home care each week, equating to over 1,000,000 homecare visits during 2005.
Biyoni will also be pampering the staff of Debenhams Aberdeen in preparation for their ‘haircuts with altitude’ attempt and fundraising on 3 April 2006.
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