Too soon to open salons?

By opening up, we can find out who is right about this. But I agree they are hardly essential not not like closed dental offices.

I agree with you, it is too early for salons and barbers to open up. They have such close contact, and they are sitting ducks if someone comes in that is carrying the virus, then they will pass it on to all of their clientele that they see after.

I went and got a pedicure yesterday, and they won't let you in without a mask. In addition, they make you wash your hands as soon as you walk inside. They sit people six feet apart, and there were only four people in there. I had more social distancing there than I get at the grocery store.

Yup definitely too early to open . We can deal without a haircut a little longer

My hair just keeps getting longer but I won't be going to a salon just yet. It's not worth the risk.

I figure people can decide for themselves if they want/need to open their businesses, essential or not. The employees can decide if they want/need to go back to work and the customers can decide if they want/need the service or product. What I don't figure is having overlords telling us what we 'must' do and arresting people.

I agree with you, this is way too soon.

I agree Alfredo. They reopened here but people do not feel safe to go.

Right now our stores, restaurants and fast food places have opened up agian

I think it’s too soon, too, but my son’s barber sees him for haircuts and they both protect themselves as best as possible.

I agree. My hairdresser is opening Friday. I will wait.

For me, it is too soon. I wouldn´t dare to have an appointment, yet for a hair cut.

@amadeo I wonder how they cut his hair because won't the barber be close to him to cut it? Maybe you are right. I have someone coming to my house and she is starting this week and will give me a haircut next week. I will see how she does it.

The opened here Monday. Lots of rules but I will not go now.

We have a private barber here in Gateway and she only will do one person at a time and disinfects after every customer---I am hoping she will be opening Monday--if not I will take Santa Claus's job!! You don't cut Mike's hair??? What are partners for?!?!?

I think so, too. Although I look like a lioness on my head, I'm going to wait a bit more until I have my hair cut.

If it would be a disaster, then again we will come back to square one. I understand the need. Bit this is so wrong in so many ways. Safety before money or there may not be another opportunity for money. Choose wisely business minds. Stay blessed.

Yes, it really is too soon. :(

I was in the hair salon yesterday, the hairdresser was wearing a mask

One could say that dentists are non essential too, unless you have a real problem with your teeth, that causes pain, I think you can stand without going to the dentist for a little while longer. Why do you think check ups are like every six months. Doctors surgeries need to be open, yet again it's difficult for a doctor to examine you from a two metre distance. Yeah I can see how hair dressers, barbers are seen as non essential, yet with every ones mental health disturbed by this scary time, a hair cut does wonders for feeling better. Though yes they can go a little while longer at home. One hair dresser I heard of was selling home kits of hair dye mixed by her and posted to her clients. I am no longer a massage therapist, not due to covid19 I am retail now and have been for 4 years now. But the physiotherapy centre I used to work has had to close down, if you have an injury, chronic illness etc... I believe it's important for then to be open. And massage is not just for vanity it's also for health reasons. I posted on Instagram a self massage lesson so there are always things we can do instead.