Hairdressers and barbers are set to re-open in Scotland in April, Nicola Sturgeon has confirmed.
The First Minister made the announcement in the Scottish Parliament on Tuesday.
From April 5, hairdressers and barbers will be allowed to open - by appointment only.
However, this is only for those with shopfronts, not mobile services.
Ms Sturgeon also warned against complacency as she announced the easing of restrictions in the coming weeks in Scotland.
Today we published our plans to safely ease lockdown restrictions in Scotland.
— Scottish Government (@scotgov) March 16, 2021
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The First Minister said that while she hopes to be able to lift the stay-at-home order and open retail and hospitality at different points next month, work was still required to ensure cases did not rise.
She said: “This is certainly the most hopeful I have felt about the situation for a long time.
“However, as you would expect, I do need to add a note of caution.
“I know this is the bit none of us want to hear, but the route back to normality does depend on continued suppression.”
The First Minister added: “We must continue to suppress it to the lowest level possible."
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