Two young sisters have had their lovely long hair cut to raise money for the Little Princess Trust and the Royal Marines Charity.

Brodie and Sophia McInally donated their locks at a family fun day in the Victoria Halls.

The Advertiser previously reported that the girls’ hair was about 53cm long and now they have short hair, just below their ears, after donating their hair to be made into wigs for young girls with cancer.

Their mum, Sharyn McInally, told the Advertiser: “It was a great day and we sold out of tickets.

“They were delighted. They were really chuffed in the end. At first they were quite shy but once they went to the side for their hair cut they were fine.

“They were so excited, they couldn’t believe it happened so quickly.”

The day raised £1,000 for the charities through donations and ticket sales.

Sharyn added: “Brodie said she wanted to grow her hair again to donate it again, so we will see.

“It’s such a lot of money for two young girls to raise and everyone had a great time.”

Sharyn organised the event and sold 200 tickets.

There was plenty to do on the day, with the DJ hosting various games with prizes for the children.

There was also face painting, glitter tattoos, and sumo suits.

And the Animal Man brought lizards, snakes, cockroaches, chickens and ducks, to name a few, along for the animal lovers.

Entertainment was provided by Highland dancers from Margaret-Rose School of Dance and the Helensburgh Children’s Choir.

She added: “The Helensburgh Children’s Choir had never performed before. They got up on stage in front of 200 people, so that was really brave.

Sharyn singled out the Toy Shop in Helensburgh, who donated hundreds of toys for the fun day, along with the hairdressers from Gifted and Co Hair Studio, and the DJ, Stewart Maule, at the event for their backing.

The Toy shop donated hundreds of toys for the event.

“No child went home without a toy, so that was really good.

“They all went above and beyond,” she explained. “I don’t think it would have been such a success if it wasn’t for them.”

She added: “They helped tremendously and donated hundreds of toys. No child went home without a toy, so that was really good.

“Thanks to everyone who came along on the day and supported us. We couldn’t have done it without everyone.”