Lockdown restrictions are slowly being lifted and with salons soon set to reopen, we’re already looking ahead and compiling a list of all the things we can’t wait to do when doors open again – and beyond. Here are the top 15 things we’re looking forward to the most.
What’s on your list?
WRITTEN BY Louise Carleton
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1 Visiting food markets… and digging into a warm cheese toastie while sipping a fresh pint of local lager.
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2 Having a leg wax
… and not being able to stop touching our legs afterwards (so smooth!).
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3 Finally getting the chance to wear that new outfit
… we bought way back in the first lockdown and haven’t had a chance to show off yet.
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4 Meeting up with friends for a picnic in the park
… and wowing everyone with the bakes we perfected during lockdown.
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5 Discovering new pubs
with beer gardens that are just perfect for whiling away sunny afternoons in.
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6 Going out to eat
and getting that excited feeling when we see the waiter coming over with our food.
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7 Watching the sunset from a rooftop
…and feeling pretty impressed with ourselves when we manage to take the perfect snap of it – Mario Testino, who?
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8 Going to the nail salon
and finally getting that pastel mani we’ve had saved forever on our phone – and just in time for summer too.
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9 Finally getting back into the gym
… and not even minding when the next day our whole body aches and we can barely move.
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10 Going into shops
and being able to pick up clothes rather than just wistfully stare at them through a screen.
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11 Going to a library
… and leaving with a stack of books we can’t wait to get lost in.
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12 Trying out the curtain fringe
… that all the Parisian celebs are debuting and feeling très chic.
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13 Finally
… being able to put our arms around all the people we’ve not been able to hug, touch, kiss and laugh with in what seems like FOREVER.
FAQs
What are some of the top things people want to do after lockdown?
People are eager to visit food markets, salons, pubs, and gyms as restrictions lift. Other popular activities include going out to eat, shopping in stores, and meeting up with friends for picnics or sunsets on rooftops.
How can you get your nails done for summer after salons reopen?
You can book an appointment at your local nail salon to finally get that pastel manicure you’ve been saving on your phone. Getting your nails professionally done is a top treat people look forward to when salons reopen.
What special feeling do people get after having a leg wax?
Many enjoy touching their legs after a leg wax because they feel incredibly smooth. It’s a little luxury that people have missed and are excited to experience again as salons open.
Why are people excited to wear outfits bought during lockdown?
People look forward to finally wearing new outfits purchased during lockdown, which have been waiting in the wardrobe for their first outing. Showing off these clothes is a fun way to celebrate returning to social life.
Where do people want to meet friends after restrictions are lifted?
Meeting up for a picnic in the park is a popular choice to reconnect with friends. Many are also excited to share home-baked treats perfected during lockdown while socializing outdoors.
What beauty trends are people keen to try post-lockdown?
Trying out the curtain fringe hairstyle made popular by Parisian celebrities is high on many wish lists. It’s seen as a fresh way to update your look and feel on trend for summer.