Spike slays slicked-back locks

Former Buffy The Vampire Slayer star James Marsters has shaved off his famous peroxide locks for charity, according to IMDB.com.

The actor, who played vampire Spike on Buffy and spin-off Angel, is tired of his slicked-back blonde look and shaved it all off to raise cash for the Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric AIDS Foundation in Los Angeles.

Marsters raised $25,000 (€21,000) for the charity by auctioning off his locks, and is happy with his new buzz cut.

He says: "I've been looking forward to looking in the mirror and seeing the old James - the one I'm used to. I want him back."