Watch: Learn how to do a lockdown haircut from the professionals

We're now 50 days into lockdown and hair salons and barbershops remain closed in a bid to help prevent the spread of coronavirus.

This begs the question: Have you reached for the scissors yet?

With more DIY haircut disasters appearing on social media every day, you'd be forgiven for being wary about either giving your own locks a trim, or letting a family member loose on your mane.

If you are thinking of taking the plunge, though, first check out this great video on how to do a homemade haircut from Becky at Gorgeous Therapies Salon in Edinburgh.

Cutting your own hair has become all the rage during lockdown.

Making it look as easy as child's play, here Becky shows 14-year-old Flora how to cut her dad's hair for the first time.

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