With Maths and Chemistry A-Levels under her belt, Lauren was well on her way to solving the world's most baffling scientific mysteries.
However, realising it wasn't all Flux Capacitors and time travel, 'nutty professor' was crossed off the career list.
Instead, she kept the hairstyle and went on the search for something else. Now sheβs making ads and solving briefs. Not rocket science, but 14 years in and her mumβs still proud.