In pictures: Falkirk hairdressers are welcoming customers back

Wednesday saw many more businesses across the district able to open for the first time since March.

Among them were hairdressers and barbers who are operating with strict safety measures in place to ensure the safety of customers and staff.

Barber's Retson in Manor Street opened at 7am with a queue going almost back to Vicar Street.placeholder image
Barber's Retson in Manor Street opened at 7am with a queue going almost back to Vicar Street.

The demand for haircuts has seen the teams in local salons and barbers run off their feet and clients are delighted to be able to have their hair chopped and coloured after a long wait.

Our photographer Michael Gillen was out and about capturing images from this latest phase of lockdown restrictions easing.

The first professional haircuts since March were able to take place from Wednesday, July 15.placeholder image
The first professional haircuts since March were able to take place from Wednesday, July 15.
Hairdressers and barbers have implemented new measures to ensure everyone's safetyplaceholder image
Hairdressers and barbers have implemented new measures to ensure everyone's safety
Staff are to wear PPE and clients are required to wear face masks.placeholder image
Staff are to wear PPE and clients are required to wear face masks.
There has been a high demand for hair cuts after the industry has been closed down since Marchplaceholder image
There has been a high demand for hair cuts after the industry has been closed down since March
Many salons and barbers have put an appointment system in placeplaceholder image
Many salons and barbers have put an appointment system in place
A visit to the hairdresser is something many have missed in recent monthsplaceholder image
A visit to the hairdresser is something many have missed in recent months
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