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To learn more about our privacy policy Click heretoNow that we're more than six months into the COVID-19 pandemic, many are itching to dip their toes into some type of "normal" living, even if our sense of normal will be different for a while. For some, that includes indulging in beauty services, like finally getting those roots touched up and split ends cut off.
Whether you're going back to work, doing socially distanced Bumble dates, or taking non-stop Zoom calls, applying temporary at-home hair color and giving yourself a trim only goes so far. But being able to go to a hair salon — if it's even safe to do so — varies depending on where you live, not to mention what day of the week it is. Government mandates change due to factors such as infection level, often giving salons little notice of when they can open or when they need to close. It can get complicated, as mandates not only change by state but also by county.
To add another layer, hair salons aren't just open or closed. Depending on where you live, hairstylists might only be able to operate outside or they might be at a partial capacity indoors. It's not only based on what the state and local governments say but also on what each owner feels comfortable with for their staff and clients. It's a big decision and something they aren't taking lightly.
We spoke to owners and hairstylists on the East Coast, West Coast, and the states in between to find out how they're handling the changes and how they're able to service clients outdoors when needed. Not surprisingly, there are more than a few challenges with highlighting hair in a parking lot.
Each state has its own website with up-to-date information about business re-openings and stay-at-home orders. New York allowed hair salons and barbershops to re-open in late June with restrictions, like only operating at 50 percent capacity. States such as Louisiana and Kentucky have been open in some capacity since mid-May. California, on the other hand, is the only state that opened, closed again, and then opened with restrictions. Stylists — and customers, too — are just trying to keep up.
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To add another layer, hair salons aren't just open or closed. Depending on where you live, hairstylists might only be able to operate outside or they might be at a partial capacity indoors. It's not only based on what the state and local governments say but also on what each owner feels comfortable with for their staff and clients. It's a big decision and something they aren't taking lightly.
We spoke to owners and hairstylists on the East Coast, West Coast, and the states in between to find out how they're handling the changes and how they're able to service clients outdoors when needed. Not surprisingly, there are more than a few challenges with highlighting hair in a parking lot.
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