Hair dresser wouldn't let me in!!

[missmcfee]

Had an appointment booked today and I've been looking forward to it for months.

On arrival I had to have my temperature taken and was told it was too high to be allowed in.

I laughed as I assumed she was joking since I felt fine, I Wfh and haven't been anywhere!!
Not even a supermarket.

She told me it was 37.3 and she would have to cancel my appointment!!!!

I am so upset, I've had to rebook and she has nothing for 8 weeks 😣

I called the Dr as I thought I must be coming down with something without knowing, but the GP told me that this was a normal range temperature and particularly for that time of day (app was 3pm)

So what wasn't I allowed in 😢

I felt like a kid at Christmas today going to the salon, I cried all the way home that my appointment was cancelled! 😖

@heartsonacake

They were right not to let you in; it’s important they take extra safety precautions.

I take my employees temperature every day; I’ve never had any of them being anywhere near 37. Highest I’ve had was 35; most are around 33-34. Your hairdresser will be seeing the same, and she doesn’t want to take a chance.

The NHS says:

Hypothermia is a dangerous drop in body temperature below 35C (normal body temperature is around 37C). It's a medical emergency that needs to be treated in hospital.

So I guess you see a lot of hypothermic people.

@1stevernamechange

heartsonacake you need a new thermometer, if someone’s temperature was 33, they would be severely hypothermic and extremely ill. Even your reading of 35 was low and would be an alert sign for sepsis in my trust. 36.5-37.5 is a general normal range.

No we don’t; our device is electronic and state of the art. We’re a multinational business; we’re not taking any chances so of course we have the best.

None of this under the tongue business; it’s point and shoot.

• No we don’t; our device is electronic and state of the art. We’re a multinational business; we’re not taking any chances so of course we have the best.

None of this under the tongue business; it’s point and shoot.*

Just not the "best" people taking temperatures then.

😂 Hearts those hands free thermometers are notoriously inaccurate. A temp of 33 and you'd be seriously ill. A quick Google tells you that.

We have been taking temperatures twice at my work! Because if they're queuing outside in hot sunlight it can increase the temp on the forehead. So we give them a couple of minutes socially distanced with a mask in the waiting room and check again. I'd find another salon tbh.

Just not the "best" people taking temperatures then.

PhilCornwall1 Actually only management are allowed to take temperatures to ensure it’s done, but it’s really irrelevant who takes it. You can’t possibly do it wrong; you point at the forehead and shoot 😂

The temperatures we see are within acceptable guidelines. Like I said, were a multinational corporation; all bases are covered.

www.google.com/amp/s/www.nytimes.com/2020/02/14/business/coronavirus-temperature-sensor-guns.amp.html

www.nhs.uk/conditions/hypothermia/#:~:text=Home-,Hypothermia,to%20be%20treated%20in%20hospital.
Hearts read these links!

I went to a private hospital recently. The cut off was 38 there. I was surprised it is so high. But 37 is ridiculous.

I think your hairdresser means well, but will end up having to increase the cut-off or they'll be turning away too many people.

I'm consistently around 37.1 and I just seem to run a bit hotter. That's not a temperature!

Multinational companies are often known for their ethics and good working practices

Hercwasonaroll We’re a multinational corporation; everything we do is thoroughly checked and regulated and run past many lawyers and authorities before it’s approved.

So I think I’ll stick to believing them over someone on Mumsnet linking a random article.

Hercwas
Thanks for the posting the link. I couldn’t be bothered to argue about 33 being too low. It’s really obvious... and interesting that a state of the art thermometer reappropriated from measuring an object to a person could be wildly inaccurate.

Skin temperature is different to body temp and varies with the environment. 33° c is normal with an infrared thermometer.

The temperatures we see are within acceptable guidelines. Like I said, were a multinational corporation; all bases are covered.

Interesting guidelines. But as you say, all bases covered as they are a multinational and multinationals absolutely never do things wrong. I'll remember that today when I see my colleagues do something wrong, but all bases will be covered. 😆

everything we do is thoroughly checked and regulated and run past many lawyers and authorities before it’s approved.

Oh Christ, that's bound to screw it up then. 🤣

Thus would really hack me off, seems ott, especially if you can't get another appointment for ages.

I would text her though, to say that.

Under the tongue?

We’re a multinational corporation; everything we do is thoroughly checked and regulated and run past many lawyers and authorities before it’s approved.

😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

I would say something because they’ll be out of business at this rate. Not the temperature per se but the bad service.
I would definitely give you a rebooking voucher or something for when you are “well”.
Were you asked not to rebook within 7 days or anything?

If hairdressers start insisting on rectal thermometers, I'm out!!

I think it's important to remember that this is all very new for everyone. My parents' local supermarket made a rule that only one person per family could enter. My parents were very upset as they are elderly and my mum has trouble with her eyesight. A week later they saw couples going in in pairs, so they asked the manager to clarify. It turned out the one shopper per family rule only lasted a few days as too many people complained.

I suspect the hairdresser doesn't want to lose customers, but set the bar a bit too low. I think a kindly worded email explaining that you were upset and feel that 37.3 is fine is in order, but ultimately, it's her business, she can run it as she likes.

she got it wrong would ring her and explain thing is at the moment she will be over run so wouldn't give it a second thought but when back to normal she need regular customers like you .

Totally ridiculous! They will be losing a lot of business sending people with normal body temperatures away. I’d vote with my feet and find a new hairdresser.

I understand the principle idea behind temperature taking but it is flawed. If you’re rushing not to be late, have been stood in the sun waiting for your appointment, menopausal can raise your body temp but does not mean fever or covid

Just go somewhere else op.