Salons are beginning to re-open in many states, but your visit may be quite different than before the coronavirus outbreak. Here are some tips on staying safe.
Salons are beginning to re-open in many states, but your visit may be quite different than before the coronavirus outbreak. Here are some tips on staying safe.
Need a Trim? Here Are Tips on Safely Visiting a Salon.
ByTara Parker-PopeJune 17, 2020
5 Swipes for a Low-Risk Salon Visit
5 Swipes for a Low-Risk Salon Visit
We’re all in need of some professional grooming. Here’s how to lower the risk of contracting coronavirus while getting your hair done.
5 Swipes for a Low-Risk Salon Visit
DON’Tspend time in an indoor waiting room.
DON’Tget your hair washed (it could put you into the breathing zone of the person leaning over you).
DON’Tchit chat. We know stylists love to talk to their clients, but conversation expels droplets.
5 Swipes for a Low-Risk Salon Visit
DOwait for your appointment outside or in your car.
DOgo to your appointment with wet hair or ask your stylist to use a spray bottle.
DOwear a mask (stylist and client). Need to remove a loop for trims around the ear? Hold the mask to your face.
DOkeep it short. (The time you spend in the chair — not the hair.) Skip a blow dry and tip your stylist for their service!
5 Swipes for a Low-Risk Salon Visit
Tips for color treatments:
If you’re getting a color treatment, step outside to let the color process.
Ask if you can remove foils and wash your own hair in the sink to avoid close contact.
5 Swipes for a Low-Risk Salon Visit
Best practices:
Ask your stylist if they will cut hair outdoors
Make sure the salon chair on either side of you is empty