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Will we have to wear masks at the hairdressers?

32 replies

PLbee29 · 15/06/2020 20:03

Or will just the hairdressers be wearing them? Wondering if I should buy a mask for this reason.

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WhiteChocTwix · 15/06/2020 21:34

If I can get 2 inches chopped I'll happily wear one! Got some thick cloth ones that don't make my glasses steam up 👍

m00rfarm · 15/06/2020 22:38

@PinkSparklyPussyCat I assume because the virus could possibly be lurking in an area which cannot be cleaned so easily. As it meant I could have my hair cut and coloured several weeks ago, whereas in the Uk it is not possible, removing rings etc was a small price to pay1

StrawberryJam200 · 15/06/2020 22:43

I'd imagine it's for the same reason that you wouldn't see a surgeon or other HCP wearing jewellery - it means you can't wash your hands thoroughly enough.

YounghillKang · 15/06/2020 22:48

Why on earth would you have to remove rings and bracelets? That seems like overkill.

Yes also the materials that a lot of jewellery made from are hard to disinfect. Read an article about fashion shops reopening and the problems they will have selling jewellery because of possible infection risk.

YounghillKang · 15/06/2020 22:51

Also seems when washing or disinfecting hands, stuff gets under it and can be a breeding ground for germs. I wear a lot of rings so was a bit gobsmacked when read about what a problem they pose.

Prokupatuscrakedatus · 15/06/2020 23:09

Like BigChoc I am in Germany - different area, though - I got rid of my Shetland pony look a few weeks ago - we wore masks and I disinfecetd my hands, she wore gloves - chair etc. wiped down afterwards.

She has to keep a list of her customers + dates to be kept for four weeks then shredded - unless a case occurs when she'll have to hand the list over to the health authorities.
As I book via an app my adress is known anyway.

Regretful123 · 15/06/2020 23:30

Lol such overkill.

PPE lol

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