So what about hair stylists?

FYI I just got an email from my stylist saying that Washington’s hair salons are now closed by state order.

My appointment was last friday. I went. My stylist is a sole proprietor and it was just he and I. Now when my next appointment comes up, I will reassess based on the conditions at that time.

I live in Michigan, tonight I got an e-mail from my hair salon (they have a couple of them in our area) that they are closing tomorrow until further notice because of the Coronavirus.

What part of pandemic do you all not understand? I guess it doesn't apply to some people.

Go get groceries if you have to. Pick up necessary drugs for you mom or grandma.

But Jesus, you can get by without the vanity appointments like nails, hair, and massages.

This is why our Governor in PA shut down almost everything, including salons and spas.

I’m not sure the urgent need for a haircut, personally I’m not seeing anyone but people across the street in my neighborhood, I am even giving my hair a break and letting my hair air dry and pulling it into a ponytail.

Heather

Honestly...I think some of the reasons people are going is that we know these shop owners are going to go under financially. Our local barber put measures in place on Monday.Way stricter than what was asked of many of us. Here in NYS they are all closed as of today at 8pm.

If you google “corona virus most dangerous jobs” a host of articles will pop up and barber/hair stylist are always high on the list after medical personnel, first responders, etc.

I’m not an expert, but I figure if my hairstylist is shedding the virus (perhaps she doesn’t realize she has it) there is a good chance she is going to pass it on to me when she is physically so close to me. It doesn’t matter how much bleach she has sprayed or how few people are in her salon, if she coughs near me, I might very well get the virus.

It’s just not worth the risk to me right now. Especially since I am planning to have my 94 year old aunt come live w/ us for awhile.

You know when else that are going to go under? When they are severely ill or dead because they were afraid to close since their customers are demanding their services.

I had an appointment the 31st of this month.  My stylist is still working/needs to work.  It is a big salon and not sure how crowded it is right now.  I felt bad cancelling, but chances are it will be closed (hopefully!!) by then.  I have contemplated possibly asking her for a "color pack" and a brush so that I can at least color my own hair ---- I will pay her the full fee of doing my hair and waxing.  

ETA:  she is 2 blocks from where I work (who knows if/when we will close unless mandatory) and she would drop it off and leave at my car while on her way home since she drives past every day.  I would NOT go to the salon.

I get that. I DO...forgive me for trying to "explain" a reason. People need to stay HOME...Never said I agreed with it.  

Our state is shutting down salons Monday at 8 pm.

Edited to add: Not just hair/nail salons, any close contact business.

I had an appointment today and I canceled. My state hasn't yet shut down nonessential businesses. My stylist, who works in her own room of a multi-stylist building, tried to subtly encourage me to keep the appointment, even while responding that she understands the reason for the cancellation.

I was initially annoyed with the little bit of pressure she tried, but I understand it. If I were her I'd be going out of my mind worrying about my finances. I paid her for the appointment and will likely do that for each one I choose to cancel in the next few months.

She's normally pretty pragmatic about things so I hope she doesn't continue trying to cajole other clients into coming in.

My hair grows so fast the gray roots would be over an inch if I miss my appointments for the next couple of months.

Good thing no one’s going to see me except people at the grocery store, and they’ll all be busy trying to scavenge for food to notice