With barbers and hairdressers closed because of the UK lockdown, the people of Portsmouth 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 Portsmouth and the surrounding areas.
5. Emma Allen sent in this picture of her 13-year-old son Luke, from Gosport, with his B A Baracus (Mr T) haircut, minus the jewellery.
Emma Allen sent in this picture of her 13-year-old son Luke, from Gosport, with his B A Baracus (Mr T) haircut, minus the jewellery. Photo: Emma Allen
6. Martin Gardner, a chief petty officer in the Royal Navy, from Bedhampton, didn't need a haircut but gave himself a grade 1 trim to raise £1,250 for NHS Together.
Martin Gardner, a chief petty officer in the Royal Navy, from Bedhampton, didn't need a haircut but gave himself a grade 1 trim to raise £1,250 for NHS Together. Photo: Martin Gardner
7. Anna Pether sent in this picture of her son James Pether, from Horndean, who has taken matters into his own hands and decided to give himself a haircut.
Anna Pether sent in this picture of her son James Pether, from Horndean, who has taken matters into his own hands and decided to give himself a haircut. Photo: Anna Pether
8. Natalie Robinson left her son looking dapper after giving him a lockdown trim.
Natalie Robinson left her son looking dapper after giving him a lockdown trim. Photo: Natalie Robinson