With it now over six weeks since many hairdressers and barbers closed in Ireland, much of the population's hair is in need of a trim or some colour.
In desperation, many have turned to family members to cut their hair or even become their own stylists. Hair clippers have been in high demand and have actually gone out of stock with many suppliers.
On Friday, the government released its roadmap for the restarting of the Irish economy amid the Covid-19 crisis. That plan includes five phases which begin on May 18th and, all going well, will be rolled out between then and August 10th.
It includes a ray of light for anyone wondering when they can next make an appointment for their hairdressers.
When will hairdressers and barbers reopen in Ireland?
The fourth phase of the plan, which is scheduled to start on July 20th, includes provision for the reopening of hairdressers and barbers.
The document states that on that date the country will "Commence loosening restrictions on higher risk services involving direct physical contact for periods of time between people and for which there is a populationwide demand (e.g. hairdressers, barbers)".
Speaking on the Late Late Show following the publication of the document, An Taoiseach Leo Varadkar joked the date for the reopening of hairdressers and barbers "was a bone of contention between me and Tony [Holohan] because Tony doesn't have much hair".
He also added (not jokingly), "That's in a later phase because that really is very close contact for a prolonged period".
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