We spend so much time fussing over how our hair is cut, shaped or coloured, that when salons, barbershops, and beauty centres closed in the UAE for months due to the pandemic, it gave residents a lot of time to rethink their regular appointments.

With fewer options for professional hairstyling, most women in the emirates began changing how they maintain their locks.

Below, check out five hair colours, hairstyles, and more that we've noticed came out of the Covid-19 lockdown.

Frequent use of face masks can cause skin problems

From dealing with skin irritation and acne to redness and abrasions, there are in fact a handful of ways that wearing a face mask daily can harm your skin.

It’s no surprise as dirt, makeup, natural oil, and sweat can build up under a mask throughout the day. Women with long-hour shifts may have also dealt with irritation and uncomfortable friction due to having the fabric rub against their face.