covid-19

Regis Corporation Working with Infectious Disease Specialists on Reopening Plan

Regis Corporation is working with infectious disease specialists at the University of Minnesota to assure the health and safety of their customers and stylists is at the forefront of their salon reopening plans.

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Rioting and Looting Impact Salons on the Verge of Reopening

As both peaceful protests and violent looting sweep the nation after the death of George Floyd, salon owners struggle with a complexity of emotions as their businesses are damaged or boarded up, and curfews interfere with their reopening plans.

Navigating the Confusion Around PPP

While the PPP loans helped many owners through an unimaginable crisis, there still is a lot of confusion and frustration around the loans. Kopsa Otte's April McDaniel shares those frustrations and provides the latest document to address some of the concerns.

Salons and Barbershops Allowed to Reopen in LA County

The county received the go-ahead from the state this morning to move into a new phase of reopening after two months of shutdown orders.

How One Salon Engaged its Expert Clients to Help Guide their Reopening

In Mississippi, Lisa Cochran searches her database, selects clients with expertise in social distancing and safety protocols, invites them in for a soft opening and asks them to audit her policies and procedures.

Reopen Product Roundup: PPE, Partitions, and More

This PPE resource list for salons and stylists includes masks, capes, dividers, gloves, partitions, air purifiers, cleansers, and MORE. Visit the brand sites by clicking through to the brand names in this article to see more options to create a safe and healthy working environment during COVID-19.

Join Sam Villa and Friends on Sunday to Support Hairdressers

Join the Socialathon this Sunday. Hear about it from Villa in this recent video interview.

Creating a Great Client Experience in a COVID-19 World

The client experience in a COVID-19 world will be very different. So will the stylist’s experience. How do we still create a warm, welcoming environment for everyone?

How to Show Clients that Safety is Your Highest Priority

As salons around the country begin to reopen, clients will be looking for evidence that their safety is important to you. Now, there's a way to publicly demonstrate your team members have been trained and are adhering to recommended protocols.

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Q&A With an Infection Prevention Expert

We interviewed Siobhain Sweetingham, an infection prevention expert with Virox ProBeauty.