With the government now looking at ways in which lockdown restrictions could be eased in order to allow people to return to some level of normality, it’s time to start thinking about the big important questions… like what you’re going to do to your hair once you’re finally allowed out of the house and once hair salons finally open their doors again.

A fresh new style is exactly what we’re all going to need to usher in a new era post-lockdown and post-pandemic, so do a bit of research on sites like Pinterest and Instagram to see what new looks and trends you’re particularly taken with. You might find you want something quite drastic after months of letting your locks run wild and free!

And it’s highly possible that you will need the help of a professional hairdresser if you’ve been tempted to cut your own hair yourself in the last few weeks. Sometimes, this can go well – sometimes, it can go terribly!

If you have been thinking about reaching for the scissors, it might be a good idea to take a look at this Radio 1 Newsbeat video, which shows you how to cut and manage your hair, whether you’ve got long, short or curly tresses, or if you have a grown-out fringe you need to deal with.

And, of course, if you fancy a change right now you don’t have to wait for the salons to open… you can give yourself a brand-new look with the help of long hair extensions… so, what are you waiting for?