Who's now ditching the hairdresser?

cbrown372

Spoonie_Turtle said:

MoneySeeker1 said:

So nearby one phoned me confirming we are all set for first official date Welsh ones are available and asking for my surname and email address (hmm....contact tracing if....but gave them to her) and that was followed by an email with a list of "rules" she personally has decided on. I can deal with all those "rules of hers personally" apart from her personal decision customers are to wear masks. Waiting at this moment to see what response she makes to my email back saying that I never wear masks and I know it's not "mandatory". 

Waiting at the moment to see what is going to happen re my usual hairdresser - who has also been told that I don't wear masks.

Am in process of checking out a local mobile hairdresser that is a one person business - sounds okay in all other respects to at least do for a "makeshift - until things are Back to Normal" and, if she's good, then I could stick with her Afterwards. Waiting to see what her response is to me saying that I don't wear masks and, if she's okay about that, I'll go with her.

I don't take want to get into this too much, but you do know the whole point of non-surgical face coverings (triple-layer, according to WHO guidance; double-layer with a filter is also sufficient) is to protect the other person? 
Little demo here of how that works: https://mobile.twitter.com/richdavisphd/status/1276629360212979712

Please note, before you come at me with 'those are bacteria, not virus':

I'm aware that this simple (n=1) demo isn't how you culture viruses or model spread of SARS-CoV-2. But colonies of normal bacteria from my mouth/throat show the spread of large respiratory droplets, like the kind we think mostly spread #COVID19, and how a mask can block them!

I don't care if you're happy to catch it and die, the least you can do is wear the thing to protect your hairdresser against you unknowingly spreading it. (But I don't know how to explain to you that you should care about other people, so I'm not going to debate this.)

Personally I wouldn't use a hairdresser that allowed the customer in front of me not to wear a mask. Who knows how often they have opened their mouth, sneezed or coughed. My hairdresser has put up her prices slightly and fair enough due to cleaning inbetween clients they can only fit in half the customers they would normally take.

Kim_kim

I used to get mine cut and coloured prior to lockdown.
Obviously my roots are desperate & it’s far too long (it grows fast anyway).
I'm waiting on my hairdresser letting me know when she can fit me in.  

suki1964

Well Im back from getting mine done and it was a very pleasant experience

Perhaps that has something to do with the fact she works on her own and I know her personally, I don't know

Turned up 5 mins early and was shown straight in. Disposable mask given, sat for a consult then straight over to the sink, washed, then cut and blowed dried. Chatted all the way catching up with what's what. No tea or coffee offered as per guidelines but not a problem, I can manage 45 mins. £16, same as before lockdown

She hadn't bought disposable gowns, but had bought extra normal ones so each customer got a clean one.

She only has two chairs, well distanced and split by a screen. The only time there will be someone in the other chair is if she has a colouring to do

If you are going in for a colouring, I suggest you take your own book or magazine or whatever to pass the time and take in a drink with you as these things can not be supplied right now

The barbers in town were all doing a roaring trade taking walk ins as usual

Moneyseeker1, do you know how entitled you sound?

A woman of your maturity should have more sense then to act like a spoiled child for the sake of wearing a mask so that others around you feel safe. I don't wear a mask when Im out and about because so far here they are only compulsory next week on public transport. However when asked to wear one to access a service then out of politeness I do

And guess what, wearing a mask will help you not breathe in the chemicals that are being liberally sprayed about, again for the safety of not just you but everyone who is using the hairdressers

couriervanman

Well i had mine cut Monday and i feel so much better,wife is getting hers cut Thursday.......no chance of ditching in my case its £10 well spent to look smart and tidy.

Pollycat

I wear my hair very short.

There's no way I'm ditching my 6 week regular appointments as they are now open.

Ditto for OH.

I do colour my own hair.

littlegreenparrot

I have an appointment on the 21st and can't wait. 

I will happily do whatever is required. It is important to me that I don't make someone feel unsafe and uncomfortable at work, especially over something they have no control over. I know I don't like to be put in that position. 

NeilCr

Had mine done yesterday

Very straightforward. Asked to turn up on time, wear a mask and wait outside the shop. In the event she was ready and I went straight in. She was wearing a mask and there was plenty of social distancing. Every other chair was cordoned off. She said they were given visors but hers gave her a headache and neither of the other two there were wearing them - just masks.

Apparently, the main problem they are having is people walking in off the street on spec. They are appointment only and numbers in the shop are strictly limited so they have to keep an eye out to stop them before they  get through the door.

No price increase and like others I don't get moneyseekers attitude. 

Emmia

I've had mine done - best £41 I've spent in months.

Straight in, hairdresser in a visor but i didn't need to wear a mask (but I had one with me) and my hair is now back to being properly short and tidy, rather than the rumpled and frumpy mess it had become. 

Because I book a year's worth of appointments in advance, my next cut is in about 4 weeks - but I'm sticking with that, and will then revert to the 6 weekly cycle.

Murphybear

When we moved 2 and a bit years ago we found a hair salon that offered free cuts with the trainee.  These were only for about 3 hours a week so you can imagine how long the waiting lists were!  They have put them on hold for a while so I thought I would book an ordinary appointment.  Unfortunately they aren’t taking any more for a while and are giving priority to regular customers (good for them).  I looked at the “posh” salon as well, they are fully booked.  I had a look at the prices, a cut and blow dry would have been £43 - £80.  I suppose I’m a bit out of touch.  I have no idea what the prices were like before.  Both of these salons are making masks and gloves compulsory.

there is a small salon near us on the outskirts of town.  She could fit me in in 2 weeks.  £40 and no masks unless you want to.  Reviews are good. 
What do you think, are these prices normal.  This is a small market town in a very affluent area.  

I’m looking forward to getting my hair cut.  With the exciting news that swimming pools can open I’m going to get it cut short.  

I’m pleased for the salons, like most small businesses they have had a rough time and hopefully they can make up the lost income 

Ditzy_Mitzy

Murphybear said:

When we moved 2 and a bit years ago we found a hair salon that offered free cuts with the trainee.  These were only for about 3 hours a week so you can imagine how long the waiting lists were!  They have put them on hold for a while so I thought I would book an ordinary appointment.  Unfortunately they aren’t taking any more for a while and are giving priority to regular customers (good for them).  I looked at the “posh” salon as well, they are fully booked.  I had a look at the prices, a cut and blow dry would have been £43 - £80.  I suppose I’m a bit out of touch.  I have no idea what the prices were like before.  Both of these salons are making masks and gloves compulsory.

there is a small salon near us on the outskirts of town.  She could fit me in in 2 weeks.  £40 and no masks unless you want to.  Reviews are good. 
What do you think, are these prices normal.  This is a small market town in a very affluent area.  

I’m looking forward to getting my hair cut.  With the exciting news that swimming pools can open I’m going to get it cut short.  

I’m pleased for the salons, like most small businesses they have had a rough time and hopefully they can make up the lost income 

Does the £40 include a colour?  If so that sounds about right, I pay £50 for a colour, blow dry and cut at a salon in Essex.  It's a nice place, but is out of the town centre and isn't 'posh'.