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Lucy Notarantonio & Matt Strudwick

Cute baby boy with long hair compared to Elvis Presley for his impressive mane

A cute baby boy has been compared to singing legend Elvis Presley because of his impressive mop of hair.

Mark Bell-Hallyburton is only eight months old but was born with an impressive mane, much to the surprise of his parents.

The little tot's hair has shown no signs of slowing down and has continued to grow, attracting comparisons to Elvis Presley.

Mum Claire Bell and dad Mark were both shocked when their cute baby boy was born with the full head of hair.

So were the midwives who gathered and started singing Elvis Presley's hit All Shook Up.

"My partner Mark, 33, who is a freight forwarder, and I was in total shock when we saw his hair," the 32-year-old proud mum said.

Mum Claire has refused to chop off Mark's locks and says it has become his trademark (Mercury Press & Media Ltd.)
Midwives sang the Elvis hit 'All Shook Up' when Mark was born (Mercury Press & Media Ltd.)

"None of us had thick hair as babies so we have no idea where it came from.

“Obviously the midwife saw baby Mark before me and she said she’s got to stay until the end of her shift to see him. And I thought ‘what is inside of me!’

“Then when he arrived, more midwives came to have a look and they were singing Elvis Presley - All Shook Up. It was so funny!”

Mum Claire says she doesn't have a special grooming routine for Mark's hair (Mercury Press & Media Ltd.)
Mark's hair now touches his shoulders (Mercury Press & Media Ltd.)

Little baby Mark's hair now touches his shoulders and has turned a mousy brown, but Claire has refused to chop off his locks as she says it has become his trademark.

“It is ironic that I make women’s hair longer for a living and now my son has long locks," she said. It’s so thick too. I love it and so does everyone he meets. Strangers always stop us to admire his hair. We are very proud."

The tot's hair has been compared to Elvis Presley (EMPICS Entertainment)

Hair extension specialist Claire said they are often stopped by strangers in the street who admire his hair and tell them his uncanny likeness to the cartoon character.

She added: “I don’t want to get it cut as he looks too cute. He doesn't have a grooming regime yet.

"I just use baby shampoo and conditioner then give him a blow-dry after the bath or swimming. He loves it!"

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