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04
Jul 2020
Harrogate's hairdressers and barbers set for action
Hair cuts are in high demand and the hairdressers and barbers of Harrogate are ready to serve their clients but the experience will have changed.
Many will reopen today with all members of staff wearing visors. Chairs have been placed within a one metre distance or screens have been put in between stations to maintain safety for staff and customers. The usual expectations that accompany a hair cut such as drinks and magazines won't be available.
The new experience could see clients being asked to wear masks, their coats and bags placed in paper bags to combat cross-contamination and one barber shop said they won't be offering bear trims or hair washing.
Michael Mackinnon is the owner of the Barber & Mack in Harrogate, said:
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- Ripon hairdressers are ready to reopen today following a huge wave of demand for appointments.
- Masks and visors could be the new norm for staff as they prepare to reopen pubs and restaurants.
Hairdressers are having to work hard to change their habits to limit the amount of contact with their clients.
Gerri Dangerfield Keane owns Dangerfield and Keane salon in Harrogate, he said:
Jenny Addyman recently won the regional finals of the prestigious hairdressing competition, "Trend Vision Award" and will now compete at the national finals. She spoke of her excitement to return to work:
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