Coronavirus means that people are being asked to commemorate the 75th anniversary of VE Day at home this year.
VE Day: How to do a victory roll hairstyle at home
May 8 marks the day World War II Allies forces formally accepted Nazi Germany's surrender, bringing an end to fighting after nearly six years of war.
There are lots of ways you can mark the day at home; whether you decide to host a 1940s-style teaparty for those in your household or spend an afternoon watching some excellent World War II movies (we recommend Casablanca) – it's a great excuse to have a go at recreating a 1940s look yourself.
As well as a bold red lip, no wartime tribute is complete without a pair of victory rolls – one of the biggest hairstyles of the day, made popular by silver screen sirens like Katherine Hepburn and Olivia de Havilland.
The half-up do, which has become synonymous with pin-up girls, is characterised by two or three voluminous, swirling curls of hair that are pinned to the top of the head.
The origins of the victory roll remains a mystery and historians don't know for sure who the creator of the style was. Some theorists suggest that the curls mimmick the movement of acrobatic aircrafts that would spin horizontally as a sign of celebration, while others reckon they're a nod to the Allies' victory in WWII.
It's even been suggested that the curls became popular as a way for women to keep their hair safely away from machinery as they moved from traditional jobs to factories during the wartime effort.
Either way, they're a fun way to share your support while staying safe at home. Here, Adriana Matos, visitor services warden at the Palace of Holyroodhouse (rct.uk) shows you how to achieve the look at home.
Step one
"You will need hairspray, a hairbrush, a set of hair pins and a piece of ribbon, depending on whether you choose to tie up the back of your hair.
"To complete the first roll, you'll need to part a section of your hair in the middle of the head – directly above the forehead, or use your fringe if it is long enough.
"Roll the hair directly inwards, to the sides or slightly backwards, depending on your preference, taking care not to roll too tightly. Secure the roll at the base of the curl to your head, using hairpins."
"Next, part a section of hair just above your ear, next to the first roll. Roll this section inwards and towards the crown of the head [as shown by the arrows]."
Step two
"Secure the second roll to your head with as many hairpins as you need – you may need quite a few for thicker hair. By now you should have two rolls complete and the hairstyle should be starting to take shape.
"Now repeat the same roll-making technique with a section of hair on the opposite side of your head. Roll the section of hair inwards as you did with the previous side, making sure it matches in volume and shape."
Step three
"Secure your rolls with lots of hairspray, making sure to smooth any flyaway strands. You could either finish with half of your hair down for a classic look, or you could grab a hair tie and brush the remaining hair into a sleek ponytail."
Step four
"If you've opted to tie up your hair, use a large piece of scrap ribbon or fabric to tie a wartime bow over the hair band, for an extra finishing touch – the bigger and more colourful, the better."