So many parts of life we took for granted are temporarily on hold – not least the ability to look as trendy as possible with the latest haircut.
With many of us reaching for the clippers, with questionable results, the lure of wanting to visit your local barbers has never been stronger.
With all fingers and toes crossed that some of Covid-19 restrictions will soon be eased so we can get our mops chopped, we asked our readers to tell us their favourite barbers shops in Edinburgh in preparation for the overdue trim.
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1. Alfie's Barbershop
Our readers tell us Alfie's offers superb value and top notch quality. When lockdown ends, you can visit Alfie's on Fleshmarket Close. In the meanwhile, give them a follow on @alfiesbarbersedinburgh Photo: Alfie's Barbershop Instagram
2. Substance Barbers
Recent winners of a Modern Barbers Award for client experience, our readers highly recommend Substance for a top quality cut and an experience to remember. Based on Home Street, you can follow them on Instagram @substancebarbershop Photo: Substance Barbershop Instagram
3. Orbit Smoke
Top of the trims, Orbit Smoke was our most recommend Edinburgh barbershop from our readers - now that is some compliment. Finalists at the SHABA awards for four years running too. Follow them on Instagram @orbitsmokebarbers so you know exactly when this Craiglockhart Drive South barber re-opens. Photo: Orbit Smoke Instagram
4. Mr Jim Barbershop
Our readers are definitely fans of Mr. Jim Barbershop in Edinburgh Road. If you're in and about Dalkeith, we've been told this is the go to barbershop. Follow them on Instagram @mr.jimbarbershop Photo: Mr Jim Barbershop Instagram