Increased hygiene measures
This one is pretty obvious. You’ll be expected to wash your hands upon arrival and before leaving your appointment. Salons will be allowing extra time during every appointment to thoroughly clean the area – chairs, basins, everything. If you feel unwell (or have been recently), you’ll need to stay at home and reschedule your appointment.
Arriving at your appointment
Hoping for a walk-in appointment? Think again. Booking is key to help the salons regulate their customers. When you get to your appointment, waiting areas will be closed (to limit the number of people in the salon), so arriving early is a no-go. You may even be asked to wait outside until your hairdresser calls you in while reception areas could also be fitted with screens.
What to bring with you
Hair appointments can be long, especially if you’re heading for a colour correction service (box dye faux pas, we’re looking at you). To limit contact, salons won’t be offering refreshments or magazines, so bring your own drink and something to keep you occupied. Salon staff won’t be allowed to touch any clients’ personal belongings so leave coats, bags and jewellery at home wherever possible. Pay online so you don’t need to worry about carrying payment.
Fewer appointments
Social distancing is here to stay (for the long run) which means there will be a limited number of people allowed in the salon at once and, therefore, fewer appointments available – oh, and no walk-ins so make sure to book. Some salons will be extending their opening hours, so you may need to go outside the usual haircut times – 7 am beard trim, anyone?
Your stylist will be wearing PPE
Your hairstylist will be wearing full PPE – like, dentist-level PPE. We’re talking gloves, visors, aprons. This is key for keeping everyone safe. You may be asked to bring a mask too.
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FAQs
What hygiene steps do you need to follow at the salon?
You need to wash your hands when you arrive and before you leave your appointment. Salons add extra time for cleaning chairs, basins and all areas between appointments. If you feel unwell or have been recently, you should stay at home and reschedule.
Can you walk in for a hair appointment or do you have to book?
You cannot walk in for a hair appointment and must book in advance. Salons are regulating the number of customers and do not allow walk-ins. Arriving early is not recommended, and you may need to wait outside until your stylist calls you in.
What should you bring to your hair appointment?
Bring your own drink and something to keep you occupied since salons will not offer refreshments or magazines. It is best to leave coats, bags and jewellery at home wherever possible. Pay online to avoid carrying payments, and the staff will not touch any clients’ personal belongings.
Will your stylist be wearing PPE during your appointment?
Yes, your stylist will be wearing full PPE such as gloves, visors, and aprons. This dentist-level protection helps keep everyone safe. You might also be asked to bring a mask for additional safety.
Are there fewer appointments available at salons now?
There are fewer appointments available because social distancing limits how many people can be in the salon at one time. Some salons may extend their opening hours, so you could be offered appointments at times outside the usual schedule, like an early morning slot.