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The Manchester United supporter who pledged not to cut his hair until the team achieves five consecutive wins has adopted a daring new appearance.
Frank Ilett, 29, made this commitment in October of the previous year.
Frank Ilett has dyed his hair red.
The new look is to celebrate the one-year anniversary of his challenge.
His challenge also includes a charity fundraiser.
After a managerial change and months of drama, there seems to be no end in sight for the viral figure.
However, he has now made the surprising decision to dye his hair red to commemorate reaching day 365 of his challenge.
Ilett, known online as ‘The United Strand,’ posted a video of himself applying the dye in the shower on his X account on the significant date, October 5th.
Fans following his account took to the comments to express their support for this milestone, even though the result was not as vibrant as Ilett had anticipated.
One fan remarked on the slick look of the creator's hair, which Ilett typically styles into a large afro.
They commented: “Man, your hair actually looks good when it’s slicked back haha. Definitely, a bit of gel could make this challenge a lot easier for you.”
Another supporter joked about the anniversary, saying: “Will be a few more years yet, mate.”
A third fan referred to him as a “Class act” after he explained his choice of temporary dye over a permanent option.
At the conclusion of the challenge, Ilett plans to donate his accumulated hair to the Little Princess Trust, a charity established to assist young individuals who have lost their hair due to illness.
The dedicated fan has also created a fundraising page for the charity, encouraging his followers to contribute.
It has been quite a transformation since he began this challenge last year.
United’s win over Sunderland has initiated a new run for the Red Devils.
Despite his noble intentions, Ilett has recently faced violent abuse.
He was present at United’s victory last month when a
But Ilett took it in stride, stating, “My intention with this challenge was never to highlight Man United’s flaws.
“It was always and will always be about spreading humor and positivity to United fans during challenging times.”
With the current situation, the creator may not be able to visit the barber until after their game on November 8th.
Frequently Asked Questions
What inspired Frank Ilett to start this challenge?
Frank Ilett started this challenge as a fun way to support Manchester United while also raising awareness for a charity that helps young people who have lost their hair.
What will happen to Frank's hair at the end of the challenge?
At the end of the challenge, Frank plans
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