When Phase 2 begins, which we hope will be around June 22, hair salons and barbers can reopen.
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Here are some additional tips to consider:
- Disinfect hair dressing and salon chairs, waiting area seats, combs and other hair styling tools, point of purchase, credit card payment station after each client.
- Consider covering chairs in a non-porous material for easy clean up or use a disposable cover like the ones used in doctors offices.
- Think about using a checklist or audit system to track how often cleaning is done.
- Wipe down / disinfect all cutting and other tools (e.g., combs, brushes, etc.) at the beginning of each shift and in between clients.
- Think about stylists having extra combs, brushes, etc at their stations.
- Wash and disinfect everything at the end of the day.
- Single-use items and used disinfection materials can be treated as regular waste.
- Follow regular safety guidelines when handling these materials.
- Use paper neck strips to help ensure proper hygiene with each client
- Establish a “before and after” service hand washing or sanitizing for all staff
- Require staff to wash their hands after each client
- Provide or encourage employees to wear face coverings, gloves and to use hand sanitizer.
- Hang a sign in the salon about when it may not be a good idea for them to come in for services.
- These times include if they are taking care of someone who is COVID-19 positive, exhibiting symptoms of COVID-19, being in a high-risk category, etc.
- Hang a sign that the business has the right to refuse service to anyone exhibiting symptoms or not following guidelines (e.g., physical distancing, wearing a face mask, etc.).
- Think about having a checklist of questions to ask clients to them to enter the salon.
Do you have questions or other tips to share? Let us know at hellomontagugebid@gmail.com