Coronavirus

Stylists with Coronavirus Saw 139 Clients, None of Them Fell Ill. Everyone Wore a Mask.

In May, the people interacted with two hair stylists with confirmed coronavirus infections, but none ended up showing symptoms of Covid-19. The stylists and the clients were required to wear masks during their time in the salon.

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CA Salons Ordered to Close...Again

In a press conference on July 13, CA Governor Newsom ordered certain businesses, among them hair and nail salons, to close their doors due to a spike in coronavirus.

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.

Q&A With an Infection Prevention Expert

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

Protection Guards Can Help Clients Feel Safer

Guards are designed to protect employees and customers from airborne, virus-containing droplets.

28 Safety Guidelines for Reopening Salons and Barbershops

Today, the Georgia governor lifted the stay-at-home restrictions, which means salons and barbershops are allowed to resume open hours. The Georgia State Board of Cosmetologists and Barbers issued these guidelines in light of the COVID-19 global pandemic.

Georgia Salons Allowed to Reopen Friday, April 24

The governor said specifically that fitness centers, bowling alleys, body art studios, barbers, hair and nail salons, and massage therapy businesses can reopen as early Friday, April 24.

Waiting on a Stimulus Payment? IRS Launches New Tracking Tool

For many stylists out of work, the government-supplied stimulus payment is eagerly awaited. Yesterday, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) launched “Get My Payment” to track the status of a payment. If eligible, it will allow you a chance to provide your bank account details for direct deposit.

What Will It Look Like When Salons Reopen?

During the great shutdown created by coronavirus, stylists have spent time guessing at what a return to work will look like because, at this point, no one can know with any certainty. Here are possible scenarios from industry experts.

Apply Today: Coty Launches Fund to Help Stylists and Manicurists

As a professional beauty company who has been dedicated to supporting the lifeblood of our industry, beauty professionals, for more than 140 years, Coty Professional Beauty is deeply committed to help pros during this challenging time of uncertainty.

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