Watch Leeds hairdresser's tutorials using loo roll tubes during coronavirus lockdown

A hairdresser from Leeds has shared online tutorials for her clients in lockdown - using loo roll tubes to create the styles.
By Abbey Maclure
Published 31st Mar 2020, 11:45 BST
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Gemma Murton, 36, is an elite stylist and colour specialist at Westrow Street Lane in Roundhay.

Following the salon's temporary closure due to the coronavirus crisis, Gemma turned to social media to share her hair styling tips online.

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Using empty loo roll and modelling the styles on her daughters, 11-year-old Annie and 16-year-old Olivia Rose, Gemma recreates a number of looks from bouncy blow dries to a high pony.

Gemma uses loo roll rubes to create the styles on her daughters, 11-year-old Annie and 16-year-old Olivia RoseGemma uses loo roll rubes to create the styles on her daughters, 11-year-old Annie and 16-year-old Olivia Rose
Gemma uses loo roll rubes to create the styles on her daughters, 11-year-old Annie and 16-year-old Olivia Rose
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Gemma, from Whitkirk, said: "I just wanted to do something lighthearted, as in the hairdressing world there was so much sadness around closing.

"Many stylists are posting tutorials and tips online on how to manage hair - I thought I'd do something fun, using left over loo roll I'd saved to do crafts with my youngest daughter."

The videos have hundreds of shares and comments on Facebook, Instagram and Snapchat and even a repost from OK Magazine.

Gemma has created a hashtag #LooRollLocks to share her creations after her followers asked for more loo roll videos.

The mum-of-two added: "My biggest tip is to save your loo roll!"

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