…to expect everyone at the hairdresser’s to be Covid- compliant?

No, not unreasonable - they are. It's very highly infectious and you are indoors, sharing air with these thoughtless, reckless people. We all need to speak out - or walk out - rather than accept these risky situations. I do, but then I'm quite outspoken and comfortable doing so.

The issue is that masks are not completely enforceable and many establishments can not even ask individuals why they are not wearing grounds as individuals can decide they are medically exempt.

Bibbity, exactly and they won't turn away customers. It's just so disappointing that many people won't do the simplest things (wear a mask and keep a distance) to ensure the safety of others.

That's a shame. Fortunately, my own hairdressers has followed all guidance. I can understand why you feel so uncomfortable.

YANBU.

I fairly recently changed hairdresser because my previous one was slack in her Covid compliance.

My new one greets customers with sanitiser and a thermometer gun, and all the staff are masked.
They also cut my hair better.

I changed my long standing hairdresser for this reason. I have some one who comes to the house and takes many precautions as possible. I ventilate the room too.

It wouldn't have bothered me as long as my actual hairdresser and myself were masked.

Thanks for replies. I think the person who caused me most concern was the one who came in and made herself a coffee, hung around for no good reason, unmasked, wandering around. I think she must be the owner’s sister, mum of the child. Not good enough. Just hope I don't test positive.

I went to my HD the other,they were both wearing masks as I was, notices up that they have completed Covid safety measure training. I was the only one in there, so felt safe. Shame others aren’t so conscientious. This is the problem with no legal framework around mask wearing.

Current rules in England regarding face covering at indoor venues require people over the age of 12 to wear a mask (unless exempt) in shops, including hairdressers and on public transport.

Very disrespectful. I went to mine yesterday, the hair dresser himself was masked up as was the other clients. I had him take a photo because I was pleased with his work.

Sorry. were

Last year my hairdresser and his staff only wore face shields which even then I knew would give almost no protection to their customers. I insisted on wearing a respirator mask ( I’m ECV) and rarely visited. I queried the lack of effective masks and was told how very clean the premises were - wiping down between customers, temperature checks etc. It seems they were not aware at the time that Covid droplets can be airborne, and were the reason effective masks are needed when indoors. Next time I visited all staff wore proper masks - although sadly I think it was a staff member needing hospital care for pneumonia not my gentle persuasion!
I think the recent television ads showing particles visually ( Covid droplets) spreading a bit like smoke indoors, may have helped understanding why masks and ventilation are important when working and mixing indoors.

Your hair looks lovely Mokryna!

I would actually prefer people tested before going into mixed company just done my lateral flow before going to Weight Watchers and then the hairdressers Masks are fine but they are not 100%
I will do another test later as I have a group meeting and I know from experience how results can change in a day

Had my hair cut today. Felt completely safe. My hairdresser has notice on door saying masks must be worn. She wears a mask and used to also have a visor but no visor this time. She greets customers with antibacterial spray and a thermometer. I’m going to have eyebrows waxed tomorrow and beauticians will do the same. It is as safe as they can make it.

I had my hair cut yesterday, I booked for then as I thought they wouldn't be so busy after Christmas and New Year. I was right as I went in another lady came out and then it was just me and three masked staff two of whom stayed well away from me. Good cut and blow dry too.

My Hairdresser also has a notice on the door saying masks must be worn. He and the staff all wear masks, still have screens between chairs and are fastidious about cleaning chairs, wash basins and surfaces. They are doing everything they can to ensure their own safety and that of their clients which makes me feel more comfortable about going in there.

I had been going to my previous hairdresser for over 10 years, but wasn’t satisfied with her attitude regarding mask wearing (she actually tried to encourage me to take mine off, after so-called “Freedom Day” in July last year, and clearly resented wearing one herself). Government mixed messaging didn’t help, and I suppose everyone has their own ideas about the levels of risk. I moved to another Salon and feel confident, due to their sensible anti-Covid procedures, rather than stressed out!

I would have walked out, wouldn't put myself or family at risk.
My husband caught Covid from our grandson who had gone to a party and clearly the mums had not tested their children.
Hubby as been in hospital seriously ill for almost 2 weeks has blood clots on lungs and a large DVT in leg.
He had had two vaccines, booster due three days after Covid was positive.
Consultant told us it could be months before he is back to normal and may be on Warfarin for the rest of his life.
We all test before we meet each other, it is so simple.
Trying to protect ourselves and others is so easy, what is wrong with people. My husband could have died.

I can't understand people's reluctance to wear a mas unless they have a genuine exemption. It's such a small thing to be asked to do at the moment yet so many selfish people who refuse to do that small thing to keep others safe.

Interesting thread. I cancelled my appointment the week before Christmas because my stylist is anti vax, believing the nonsense on line, rather than the evidence.
I’m CEV and the speed of transmission of the current virus meant I felt unsafe in the small salon. The staff are all young and were mixing, celebrating over the lead up to Christmas. Many tested positive within days
I don’t really want to find another salon but may have to

My hairdresser is masked as is his staff there is also a hand sanitiser as you walk in. What worries me is that it is a mixed-sex and a lot of middle-aged men remove their masks to have their hair cut and don't replace them.
We went to the Supermarket late yesterday evening and almost all inside were middle-aged or older and masked up, when DH popped for petrol we both noticed that most young people were maskless, Dh could not leave as he had filled the car and needed to pay.
To me it seems to be an age thing, the young are not bothered they think they are safe and will only be mildly affected if they do catch Covid.

I also went to the hairdresser yesterday everyone was wearing masks apart from one hairdresser, one young boy and one old lady