Hairdresser turns hand to wig making

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They say that out of the dark cometh light. And for Toni Astbury from Darlaston it did.

They say that out of the dark cometh light. And for Toni Astbury from Darlaston it did.

The 24-year-old hairdresser reached the depths of depression three years ago when first diagnosed with alopecia.

But it was all down to her hair falling out that triggered a new venture.

Toni enrolled on the Prince's Trust enterprise programme where she pitched her business ideas to a Dragon's Den style panel. So impressed were the panel of judges, they instantly awarded Toni a grant of £4,000 to set up her wig business.

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