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.
1. Steve Robinson's boy said he wanted a haircut like Ronaldo. Except, he didn't say which one...
Steve Robinson's boy said he wanted a haircut like Ronaldo. Except, he didn't say which one... Photo: Steve Robinson
2. It was a tale of two haircuts for five-year-old Dexter, left, and Bobby, three, from Whiteley, as they got a lockdown trim.
It was a tale of two haircuts for five-year-old Dexter, left, and Bobby, three, from Whiteley, as they got a lockdown trim. Photo: Helen Clarkson
3. Lori Lowe, from Gosport, opted to give her son a DIY mohican.
Lori Lowe, from Gosport, opted to give her son a DIY mohican. Photo: Lori Lowe
4. Callum Young from Gosport was left with a rather jagged fade after his DIY haircut.
Callum Young from Gosport was left with a rather jagged fade after his DIY haircut. Photo: Callum Young