Former Buffy the Vampire Slayer and Angel star James Marsters has shaved off his famous peroxide locks for charity.

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

Marsters raised $25,000 for the cause by auctioning off his locks, and has now adopted a shaven new look.

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