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Ealing comedy in a dig at Donald Trump’s hair | Brief letters

The south Ealing hairdresser who antagonised the North Korean embassy by displaying a photo of Kim Jong-un (Letters, 2 November) later replaced it with a picture of Donald Trump, with a warning that any customer who wanted a look like…

Published: Wednesday, 4 November 2026 at 5:00 PM
Ealing comedy in a dig at Donald Trump’s hair | Brief letters
Key Things to Know
  • A south Ealing hairdresser used a Donald Trump photo to warn customers against requesting his hairstyle.
  • Former MP Stephen Pound noted the hairdresser previously antagonized the North Korean embassy with a Kim Jong-un display.
  • An Aston Villa supporter wrote to object to the Guardian using the term 'pearl-clutching' regarding the club.
The Story in 60 Seconds

A collection of readers' letters to the Guardian features former MP Stephen Pound recounting a south Ealing hairdresser's satirical display targeting Donald Trump's hairstyle. The hairdresser had previously featured Kim Jong-un before displaying Trump's picture alongside a warning advising customers seeking that look to go elsewhere.

Additional letters cover diverse cultural and political topics, including criticism of brand John Smedley over a Boris Johnson scarf, an Aston Villa supporter's objection to gendered phrasing, and a dispute over the Jamaican roots of ska music.

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