Although the Covid-19 pandemic still continues to heavily influence the local economy and the community in Davie, Florida, hair salons have continued to operate safely following up-to-the-minute guidelines from the local authorities, as well as the Center for Disease Control (CDC). With the introduction of several new Covid-19 vaccines, many are questioning: what are the updated protocols in hair salons near me?

In Florida, all persons over the age of 18 are eligible to receive an FDA approved vaccination; however, that does not mean that everyone can or will immediately do so. Because of this, many Covid-19 restrictions are still in place at Florida hair salons and will continue to be enforced for the foreseeable future, such as:

1. Operating at Limited Capacity

Although less populated regions throughout Florida may no longer enforce limited capacities, others are still required to limit the amount of persons within the hair salon at any given time. In these instances, salons may still be operating on a “by appointment only” basis. If you are wondering, “does this apply to hair salons near me?” check out the resources provided by your local government or call the hair salon directly before planning a visit.

2. Continued Sanitization and Cleaning Efforts

Hair salons throughout Florida must continue to adhere to strict sanitation practices to mitigate the risk to both their employees and patrons. In addition to regularly cleaning and disinfecting work stations and high traffic areas, unnecessary objects such as magazines, decor and paper service menus will continue to be absent from local salons. This also includes complimentary drinks and snacks in many high end salons.

3. Minimized Interactions and Social Distancing

In a pre-pandemic world, you would interact with a number of people within the hair salon with one person shampooing, one coloring and another handling payments. To minimize interactions, you may find that your stylist is also shampooing and accepting payments. Likewise, hair salons will continue to separate patrons a feasible distance away from one another and some may still opt to skip the waiting room and direct customers to wait outdoors or in their cars until their stylist is ready to begin.

4. Face Coverings Are Still Required

Regardless of vaccination status, most establishments in Florida still require both their employees and their patrons to wear face masks. This is especially true in areas where close contact is required like the hair salon.

5. Services May Be Limited

In the beginning of the Covid-19 pandemic, upon re-opening, many hair salons initially reduced the availability of high risk services offered, such as facial waxing, manicures and blowdrying. While some establishments have since resumed these services, others are still operating with limited service menus. If you are interested in a service that was previously unavailable, it is best to consult the hair salon directly to inquire about their specific protocols and current offerings before booking an appointment

Although the guidelines provided by the CDC (Center for Disease Control) and the local government are ever changing, the more lenient restrictions for hair salons in Florida are a step in the right direction towards normalcy. Despite the immense efforts to protect both employees and patrons; however, Covid-19 is still an active threat. Those who have pre-existing health conditions or who are at high-risk should continue to prioritize their health above all. Likewise, if you have signs of illness or have recently been exposed to an infected person, you should follow CDC quarantine guidelines to prevent infecting others.

Interested in scheduling an appointment at Inscape Beauty Salon? Give us a call at (954) 697-9025 to learn about what we are doing to protect our employees and patrons against Covid-19 or book an appointment online now.