Hairdressers open from Monday: strict conditions and rush of appointments

• The Corona virus largely paralyzes public life in Germany.
• To the spread of Covid-19 to slow down, social contacts should be avoided.
• New regulation because Corona virus: Hairdressers may open again from May 4th.
• Will the Haircut now expensive? And how is it going? meeting in the salon from now on?

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April 30 update: From Monday (May 4th) hairdressers are allowed to open again. The anticipation among hair masters and customers is great. Around 11,500 salons are opening in southwestern Germany alone. A Rush from Appointment requests is therefore not absent. After all, have to seven weeks of downtime many customers have their hair cut and the hairline recolored. “Many customers look forward to visiting the hairdresser just like Christmas“says Roberto Laraia, who has two salons in Tübingen and Reutlingen. Both at Men as well as Women be that demand huge.

The closings have many Hairdressers in financial Hardships brought. Laraia states that the week-long standstill cost 80,000 euros. Freiburg hairdresser Ingmar Schettler says of the soon reopening: “I finally see light at the end of the tunnel“. The forced break set him back financially, but thanks to emergency aid, he did not slip into the red. The short-time work allowance helped him to keep his twelve employees. The deferral of rents for his two salons also helped. In view of the immense loss of revenue, the hairdressing and cosmetics association anticipates a market shakeout. State manager Matthias Moser: “Operations without reserves are particularly threatened by bankruptcy.“Five years ago there were 10,800 hairdressers.

But the Reopening also has her Price: Protective clothing, masks, disinfectants, single-use cloaks – of course all these things that have to be bought because of the Corona regulation cost money. By the Minimum distance full capacity cannot be guaranteed in some salons. The price of a new haircut can then increase slightly. “The prices will be adjusted slightly upwards “, says Laraia.

Many are currently wondering why hairdressers are allowed to open againwhile other businesses need to stay. According to the Ministry of Health, visits to the hairdresser are in a way part of the basic fee and are part of it for some people personal hygiene. It is certainly possible to do without professional hair cutting for a while, but not for months. Of course, hairdressers would have to adhere to strict hygiene measures.

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Update from April 29: Registration before each visit, no more blow-drying and mask requirement: if the Hairdressers the next Monday (May 4th) to open again Both customers and employees have to consider a lot. The Ministry of Economics and Health have one on Wednesday Guideline with numerous requirements released for the Southwest.

The Baden-Württemberg Minister of Health Manne Lucha emphasized on Wednesday in Stuttgart: “Visiting hairdressers is part of personal hygiene for many people. ” However, the focus remains on Protection of health, which is guaranteed with strict hygiene standards. According to the hairdressing and cosmetics association, around 11,500 businesses in the southwest are affected.

Hairdressers open on May 4th: The new corona rules in the salon

To the new rules heard customers register by phone or computer and usually have to come alone. Customer requests are at the Appointment allocation clarify to avoid unnecessary communication. Employees and customers alike are obliged Masks wear. In order for mouth-nose protection to serve its purpose, it must be used correctly. This includes the correct way of wearing, but also the removal of the mask after use. The workplaces must be at least 1.5 meters apart. This Safety distance Except during service, it should be observed between employees and customers as well as among themselves. The guideline also provides that customers enter the Salons have to disinfect the hands. After each customer, the hairdressers are kept Barber chair and tools to clean. On the Blow dry should be avoided. The service should possibly be paid for by card.

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Update from April 27: From the May 4th hairdressers are allowed to reopen their salons – but how is it everyday life then look? At least for now, customers can say goodbye to drinking coffee and reading magazines while their hair is drying. This also applies to the hairdresser Mask requirement, as well as Customers as well for the Hairdressers. You can bring your own, but the salons will probably also provide one. There shouldn’t be any problems with cutting, says Jörg Müller, General Manager of the Central Association of the German Hairdressing Association.

It is also believed that Cut hair future expensive becomes. The reason: hairdressers have to spend more time with the new protection standard. In addition, the hair masters have to spend more money on masks, disinfectants and disposable gloves. All of this leads to an increase in prices, according to the Central Association. The Association of German Hairdressers expects one average Price increase
g of two euros. Ultimately, however, each salon decides for itself how it changes its prices.

Customers also need to be prepared for the fact that some Services Not more possible are – for example eyebrow and eyelash coloring, shaving and beard care. This measure from the protection standard for hairdressers hits barbers particularly hard.

Who one new hairstyle wants, he will have to come to terms with the fact that always washed the hair will. This is intended to kill the viruses. It will not be enough to wash the hair yourself before the hairdresser. A hairdresser won’t have a glass of water or a cup of coffee either. Reading a magazine is also prohibited.

The topic too Terime will play a big role in the next few weeks. Theoretically, so-called Walk-in hairdressers, i.e. those without appointments, still allowed. The Central Association nevertheless recommends making appointments. Because of the expected high demand for the reopening, it will be difficult to get a haircut without notice. The protection standard also prohibits waiting areas in the salons. In case of doubt, customers would have to wait for a free seat in front of the salon.

Should be hair stylist positive on the Corona virus all will be tested Customers notified. It is therefore mandatory for all customers to leave their address, cell phone number and email address. “Customers can only be served if they agree to the documentation“is in the occupational safety standard.

Hairdressers in the corona crisis: Why an appointment is often not yet possible

Update from April 23, 12 noon: Although the Relaxation of the corona measures also for Hairdressers announced, many are waiting Salons first with the Appointment allocation. “Many companies will only start appointments next week”, says Jörg Müller, managing director of the Central Association of the German Hairdressing, the German Press Agency. Still exist no hygiene concept for the industry. Specifications such as how many customers are allowed to be in a store also influenced the appointment assignment. Only when this has been clarified can Salons from the start on May 4th plan sensibly. Müller expected a corresponding concept for the middle of this week.

Among other things, the federal and state governments decided last week that Hairdressers can reopen from May 4th despite the Corona crisis – “Subject to hygiene, control of access and avoiding queues as well as the use of personal protective equipment”as the decision says.

Coronavirus: hairdresser opening is fixed – when we can go back to the salon + new rules of hygiene

Update from April 15, 6 p.m .: Chancellor Angela Merkel announced in a press conference on Wednesday evening that Hairdressers on May 4th allowed to open again in compliance with hygiene measures. Prime Minister Winfried Kretschmann also confirmed this regulation for Baden-Württemberg. The hygiene measures require, among other things, that hairdressers wear personal protective equipment (including medical masks) and that there are no queues. All information about the relaxation of the Corona measures is available in our live ticker.

Update April 15, 5:30 p.m .: According to information from the German Press Agency, shops under 800 square meters should be allowed to reopen on Monday (April 20) under certain hygiene requirements. However, hairdressers are not included.

Coronavirus: hairdressers closed – is there now a date for the reopening?

April 15 update: Since the end of March they have Hairdressers closed. So far there was an appointment for Reopening not fixed. But as the Süddeutsche Zeitung reports, the federal government now has one date called. Until May 3rd The ban on contact should be extended, after that hairdressers and other shops should be allowed to open again.

However, only under strict hygiene controls and upper personal limits. So far, this has only been a federal proposal, but it will be discussed with the prime ministers on Wednesday.

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Even professionals would rarely be with you lend a hand. The reason: you don’t see your own head well enough. The consequence: It can just go wrong
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