Hairdressers in Oxfordshire will be allowed to reopen from April 12 - which means some people have had to endure about four months without a haircut - unless they have had a trim at home.

Covid restrictions have forced people to get creative when it comes to keeping hairstyles in check, with most people going one of two ways – let it grow or attempt an audacious home-style.

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Hairdressers and other personal care services are set to return under step two of the government's roadmap out of lockdown, which will begin no earlier than April 12.

Cat Burgess, second left an apprentice with Anne Veck hairdressers

Cat Burgess, second left an apprentice with Anne Veck hairdressers

Staff at salons have been taking bookings and will expect to be busy as soon as they reopen.

Gemini Hair staff in 2017

Gemini Hair staff in 2017

Last year salons had to adapt so their businesses were Covid-safe, with barbers, hairdressers and customers wearing masks.

Also from April 12 other outdoor settings including zoos and theme parks will reopen at the same time.

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And pubs, restaurants and cafes will be able to serve food and drinks outdoors to groups of six or from two households.

Andy Willis outside his barbers in Bicester

Andy Willis outside his barbers in Bicester

Pubs and restaurants will be able to open indoors from May 17.

From March 29, up to six people or two households will be allowed to meet in an outdoor space, for example a garden or park.

Anne Veck with daughter Chloe Veck in 2019

Anne Veck with daughter Chloe Veck in 2019

Social distancing rules must still be followed.

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Colin Aldridge at Whispers salon in 2014, known for not wearing any shoes

Colin Aldridge at Whispers salon in 2014, known for not wearing any shoes

Hairdressers in Scotland are expected to reopen from April 5.