Clippers and combs are at the ready once again as hairdressers reopen across Scotland today after being closed for 16 weeks.
There was much jubilation when First Minister Nicola Sturgeon announced the return of the industry at the end of last month, and salon owners have spent weeks ensuring their premises meet safety requirements.
In much need of a haircut our reporter Gregor Aiken went to experience what the “new normal” looks like at Sovereign barbers on Aberdeen’s Union Street.