Cheeky night out for salon stars

Extensions company Racoon did its bit for charity this week, sponsoring the Marine Connection’s Safety Nets Ball. And a glittering line-up of Britain’s best-known hairdressers also leant their support. Guy Kremer, Sean and Claire Dawson, Terry Calvert, Nick Malenko & Royston Blythe, Richard Ward and Errol Douglas all turned out to enjoy the evening, which included an auction of fishnet stockings and string vests designed by stars including Orlando Bloom, Charlotte Church and the Sugababes. The ‘Babes later performed a brilliant acoustic set, despite the absence of new band member Amelle. Let’s hope her no-show was just down to a cold and the group aren’t planning yet another restructure! Other celebrities at the Park Lane party included Jodie Marsh and husband Matt Peacock, who canoodled for the cameras, while Cheeky Girl Gabriela was overheard singing the praises of her boyfriend, Liberal Democrat MP Lembit Opik, to twin sister Monica, under the watchful eye of their ever-present mum. The Cheekies, dressed in matching, minimal silver-sequinned gowns, later took to the stage to a chorus of Happy Birthday, with footballers’ favourites, model Danielle Lloyd and George’s ex Alex Best, joining in the sing-along. The event raised funds for the conservation of whales and dolphins. Emma T@HJi x