GUIDELINES TO REOPEN YOUR SALON SUITE

For Clients:

At this point, you have likely talked to your clients booked for appointments (and if not, now is the time). Check in to make sure they are feeling healthy and have been taking recommended precautions. If they are ready to come into the salon for an appointment, the Florida State Board recommends the following:

  • BEFORE they come in for their appointment, ask them the following questions:

    • Have you had a cough?

    • Have you had a fever?

    • Have been/do you live with anyone that has shown symptoms in the last 14 days?

  • Have clients wait in their car until it’s time for their appointment and let them know when to come in.

  • If possible, supply them with a mask to wear during their service (if they don’t have their own!)

  • Before they sit down, have them wash their hands.

  • Apply a protective neck strip to each client requesting a haircut.  

For Salon Professionals:

The Florida State Board recommends that professionals follow these guidelines to protect themselves and their clients during appointments:

  • Wear a face mask and disposable gloves during each service and change between clients. 

  • Change your apron/smock between each client.

  • If possible, wear a protective face mask/shield. 

  • In addition to regular health standards, workstations should be wiped down between every client, including:

    • Chair/Table

    • Tool tray/product counter

    • Station, counters and mirror

    • Any tools that were used during the service

  • Make sure all products and containers have lids and are closed when not in use.

FOR YOUR SUITE

The Florida State Board recommends these guidelines for keeping everyone that comes in to your salon suite door safe and healthy: 

  • Come into your suite before opening to disinfect and clean before your client arrives. 

  • Clean and disinfect your retail area at opening and closing.

  • Remove all unnecessary items, like magazines. BUT provide hand sanitizer and tissues to clients.

  • If you can, avoid accepting cash and utilize credit card payments as much as possible. 

  • Wipe down entire shampoo station between each client. Consider wrapping shampoo bowls with plastic between clients. 

  • Wipe down surfaces after each use. 

Adapted from an article provided by behindthechair.com, Behind The Chair and Barbicide.