With barbers and hairdressers closed because of the UK lockdown, the people of Northamptonshire face growing out unruly locks or taking matters into their own hands.
Bravely, many have opted for the latter but as these pictures show, things don’t always go to plan when you hand responsibility – and the scissors – to your nearest and dearest.
This is a collection of DIY lockdown haircuts from Kettering, Corby, Wellingborough and the surrounding areas.
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Matt Barritt only asked for "a bit off the back and sides..." He got more taken off than he bargained for.
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Anna Piskor's son got hold of the scissors and decided to give his fringe a jagged restyle...
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Alexandria Holdworth's little boy fancied a new fringe and tended to his hair himself, leaving his mum smiling, and frustrated.
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Others like Carly Allen experienced beginners luck with her first ever haircutting attempt and gave her hair model a stylish trim.