Hairdresser disaster

Agree with Hetty58 - and just because the Goverment does not make masks compulsory, this is no reason for a hairdresser to make the request themselves. Had my haircut the other day, and my hairdresser warned me when I phoned for appointment, that they insist on low numbers in salon, use of gel and compulsory masks. Had to hold it in place at the sides as he was cutting around ears. The responsible thing to do.

I too had a dry hair trim last weekend. From the Corona aspect everything was fine, I had texted .y hairdresser a few days before appointment to check if she had all the PPE which she had. I said I would wash my hair and wear my own mask.
The only problem was, the cut was not very good, she didn't dampen my hair so it looked like there were uneven bits all over the place.
Normally I would have colour as well which obviously is more costly, and I have decided not to use colour anymore. I just felt she didn't pay that much attention due to this.
When I came home my OH said I'd never had such a bad trim before, I may be on the lookout for a new hairdresser.

I have a mobile hairdresser sister who has been off her head worrying about all the PPE and keeping her clients safe. She has constantly been checking with the Hairdressing Federation whom have been having zoom meet ups etc. I believe they have to wear a visor but it is not compulsory for a mask as well. I can't begin to tell you how much stuff she has purchased some of which has to be thrown away (so much for the environment), she has decided that if the client is willing they can use their own towels but use a disposable cape. Her client list is extensive and she can only manage about a 1/4 of clients, sterilising in between each client has added another 20 mins as well as additional tools of the trade. If hairdressers are to do this right they will inevitably have to make considerable increases to their price list. This in addition to going round for 3 days doing patch tests for colour as required by her insurers has drained her before she started working again last week.
Luckily I had let my curly locks go grey a year or so ago, much against my families opinions, I am so thankful and the family like it now. I use one of the purple shampoos which enhance the colour, apparently it is quite a trendy colour now who'd have thought at 60 I would be on trend!

I'm having my hair cut a week tomorrow - can't wait to get rid of my mass of wild curls! On the phone she said I would have to wait outside until she was ready, there would be hand sanitizers, my temperature would be taken and I said I would wear a mask. I have every confidence in her - more than happy to pay a bit extra to cover her extras.

Lucca, have you tried the wax strips you can buy? I use Boots own brand.

Suzywhoo this purple shampoo you mentioned sounds interesting, does it wash out completely. You say it enhances the colour, do you mean of your grey hair?
Would you be kind enough to explain a bit more about it. I might be interested in trying it. Thanks

Ten pounds increase on a wash cut and blow dry bringing it to £40.
Temperature taken at door And hand gel to be used.
Plastic disposal cape . Hairdresser wore a visor no mask required. Customer capacity cut by half and plastic screens between each chair. So happy I had it cut .

i went on Monday afternoon and I don't know who was most delighted, me or my hairdresser. There were only three clients, my hairdresser wore a visor,I brought my own mask and all went well. The price had not increased but we did converse. I don't think we were supposed too but it was just good to meet up again. There was hand sanitiser and I wore a sort of plastic apron.

I've decided to avoid the hairdresser for a few more months as I'm growing out my fringe. Was thinking about a change before lockdown so when they all closed that settled it for me. With the price increases, PPE, masks, and tension I'll just have longer hair until my fringe matches the length I want. I've always dyed my own hair anyway.

My hair is quite long down.my back. In March when we had hot week I decided to cut 5 inches off of it. Now it has grown at least 2 inches if not more. I was really hoping to go to get colour, cut and style but a friend told me she could only have dry cut and no colour. I have decided to wait until it can be done properly. No coffee and no loo facilities either.

Dear God. What a palaver. Why, oh why??
I could not be bothered with all that nonsense.
CHEAPER and SAFER to wash own hair, and tie back in pony tail.
Sorted!

Maydonoz I'll try - I think it tones down the 'yellowing' and just gives my grey a lift and looking more vibrant. It is a bit of a fine art on how long to leave it on I started with just about a minute on the 2nd wash now I find about 2mins the right amount. I wash my hair twice a week so once with my normal shampoo and once with the purple stuff. My hair is salt and pepper with more salt! But it is strong thick hair. My mum is pure white and uses it but left it on too long (about 5mins) and got a slightly lilac tinge but it soon disappeared. I always finish with a lovely thick conditioner (garnier ultimate hair mask argan) and not rinsing out too thoroughly and my hair feels silky soft, I just finish off with a pea size of living proof nourishing cream and leave to dry. Hope I'm allowed to say all these product names. My hair honestly feels the best it's felt ever and no frizz.

Hi Suzywhoo thank you so much for coming back to me on that, it's very helpful. I may try it out one of these days.
We have our DS2's wedding next summer hopefully, Covid permitting so I thought it might be nice to try something like this, am just so bored of the regular colour at the hairdresser's.
Sorry, one final question, what's the name of the product, is it just "colouring shampoo".
Many thanks

Hi Maydonoz it's Provoke touch of silver, there are other brands on the market, it just takes off the blandness I have used a semi permanent on occasions but with the lock down and such haven't bothered so ordered this with my groceries. Hope it works out for you.
I've cropped my own locks during lockdown, I filmed it for the family to watch on Suzetube when I went over with the clippers they were convinced I was going to do a grade 7 (they know I'm more than capable of saying blow it it's coming off) well I had to have a quick tidy up sticky out bits! I admit I have all lengths on the top! I hated the curls when I was younger but now I love them, they have calmed down a lot, it makes my home haircuts very forgiving!

Suzywhoo Good morning and thank you for your prompt reply.
I've been to the shops this morning and found the "purple stuff", so I've got it at the ready when I feel like trying it.
Again thanks so much, will let you know when I use it! and how it works.

I have just returned from the hairdressers.

I had to wear a mask (I took my own) the salon were providing them, hand sanitiser at the entrance, fill in a form with contact details, time, stylists name and confirm you felt well.

Only one stylist working in salon
(they are using a seven day 6 hours per every other day shift pattern)

Two client at any one time.

I felt safe but did miss the tea and gossip magazines (only time I read them).

Had a full head of woven low lights, wash and cut I feel nearly normal and GrandpaGravy13 noticed which is extremely unusual.

Sorry I meant to add the prices have risen to cover PPE and extras but when the pandemic is over they will be reduced.

GrannyGravy13

Sorry I meant to add the prices have risen to cover PPE and extras but when the pandemic is over they will be reduced.

But as I said earlier; weren’t small businesses given a grant to cover PPE? Why are they charging the customer???

Finally got my hair cut today. Masked staff, masked and sanitised (hands) customers, questions for track and trace all very well organised. Came out feeling fab my long straggly hair now short and styled again love my hairdresser ?

It may be that they don’t want to apply; presumably that’s what they would have to do ? Some people avoid red tape though presumably they have an accountant or book-keeper? Would they have received furlough money so perhaps not too desperate for income?

I went 4 days after opening. Appointment sent me and I took it as I was due in lockdown week.

From what you have said I wouldn't go back there either. They were given strict instructions for opening up.

I was met just inside the door. My temperature was taken by a contactless type. My hairdresser, as all in salon, wore a visor and face mask. I had to wear a facemask too. Disposable towels snd gowns were also used

Payment by card only and preferably contactless or pay through your PayPal whilst in salon.

Left very happy

Suzywhoo hi again, thought I'd give you an update re the colour shampoo. When I had the house to myself this morning, I decided to try the new shampoo, I just did one wash with it, left it for about a minute and rinsed well. I'm quite pleased with the result, my hair looks and feels better so will use it from time to time.
Thanks for your tips and advice and have a pleasant day.

I was so indecisive about my hair, desperate to have it cut( I used to have it pretty short) and not liking to see so much grey but not wanting to waste the opportunity of it having grown and gone greyer, if you see what I mean.
I was given a provisional appointment about five weeks ago for Week 2 after they reopened, so it was last week. I was not given any instructions and there was nothing on their website or Facebook page.
I waited outside until the exact time. The receptionist immediately put her visor on. I asked about masks and was told it was up to me, so I didn’t as it seemed very impractical.
My coat was hung up. I was not asked about my health.

My hairdresser was wearing a visor but no mask. Gov.uk says masks are not compulsory, but visors are. I was given a disposable gown and towel. I was not asked to use sanitiser and did not see any around until the end when I went to pay, which I used of course.
It was well spaced out and not busy but obviously there was close contact.
I Was in there a long time as I had some foils put in, rather than a whole head of colour. I went for a lighter colour so it will gradually all blend in. I was pleased with the result.
However it was the most risky thing I have done, sitting for so long indoors with strangers. No noticeable sanitising of chairs or stations whilst I was there, which surprised me.

I guess now I am rather holding my breath in case I get ill, but as there are very few cases in our county I am hoping not. Really I think I should not have gone, or else just had a quick trim and get out. If DH gets the virus it will kill him, so we have been so careful. I am now regretting going, trying not to think too hard about it.
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Hair cut and blow dried this morning. - only one client in salon at a time so blow drying allowed. Hairdresser wore gown, plastic apron, visor and gloves. I wore gown and plastic cape. She did ask all clients to wear a mask.

I got there early as not sure about traffic, I saw hairdresser with wipes , sprays etc. This has to be done every time between clients. She says she is more tired than normal with fewer clients,

Some clients do not play the game, though. She says she cannot count how many times she has had to tell customers that “Just squeeze me in between customers” does not work any more.

Plenty of sanitiser around too