Covid Vaccination Opinion

No you’re not at all. She should be wearing a mask by law, whether she believes in it or not. It’s all very well having principles, but not when those could affect someone else, and certainly not when you’re in business serving the public. Absolutely find another hairdresser.

In a sense, if masks are no longer required after 21st June (we can hope!) it wouldn't be a problem, but I value the chats with my hairdresser, and wouldn't go to one who had very differing views to me and didn't hesitate in putting them forward!

I must admit I was shocked at the time, I didn't comment but now I'm stressed, urghh. Thanks for your response.

Perhaps she's exempt from wearing a mask. And if you've had your vaccinations why does it worry you if she doesn't have a mask?

It's against the law not to wear one my hairdresser wears mask and plastic face shield .

Biscuitmuncher

Perhaps she's exempt from wearing a mask. And if you've had your vaccinations why does it worry you if she doesn't have a mask?

Perhaps because having both jabs still doesn’t stop you catching Covid Biscuitmuncher. I thought everybody understood that by now!

I’d have walked.

The hairdresser can be prevented from trading if they refuse a mask. I’d have walked out.

Biscuitmuncher

Perhaps she's exempt from wearing a mask. And if you've had your vaccinations why does it worry you if she doesn't have a mask?

I am in Scotland in an area that has only recently gone to level 2 from level 3, also not too far from a level 4 area so even fully vaccinated myself there are still risks. Also many people in the area have only had their first vaccine.

I'm not prepared to pay for any personal service from anyone who chooses not to get vaccinated and yes, I do ask. If they have the "right" to refuse vaccination, I have the "right" to take my business elsewhere. Just to clarify, it's not because I feel I am at any particular extra risk but I want people to realise that being vaccinated is a contribution to the safety of everyone, not just the person being vaccinated.

Well said foxie48. I think I shall follow your example.

Esspee I really wish I understood the point of the vaccine then

Thank you foxie48 and Esspee. I need to be more assertive with these things!

Biscuitmuncher

Esspee I really wish I understood the point of the vaccine then

It’s a really good start, but it’s not 100% affective. Some people will still catch it. It’s better than nothing though, and will hopefully aid us in beating this virus.

If you have been vaccinated you are unlikely to be severely ill or hospitalised with the virus.

Biscuitmuncher

Esspee I really wish I understood the point of the vaccine then

Probably the most important reason to get vaccinated is to prevent the virus mutating to a variant which is both highly transmissible, causes mortality in a high percentage of cases and against which our current vaccinations has little or no effect. We are already seeing new variants ripping through non vaccinated communities, it's only a matter of time until we get one which is really dangerous to everyone, vaccinated or not. The Spanish Flu pandemic killed millions and the young were at most risk, older people had a higher recovery rate. I honestly consider it a civic duty to get vaccinated but appreciate that no-one should be bullied into having it done but I sincerely hope that explanation and reason will win people over.

YANBU, I wouldn’t be going back.

My hair salon has unannounced visits from the local council to check their procedures.
It isn't just about the masks and visors, it's about sanitising each 'station' ready for the next client. Even the coats were separated by a piece of plastic on a hanger.
Not such a relaxing experience as it used to be, but I'm doing my best to put some money back into the economy!

It is wrong of her to not inform people when they book. I would have wanted to leave immediately.

My hairdresser wears a visor but cant honestly see they do any good.
Myself and her alone in the salon I can then remove mask

foxie48

I'm not prepared to pay for any personal service from anyone who chooses not to get vaccinated and yes, I do ask. If they have the "right" to refuse vaccination, I have the "right" to take my business elsewhere. Just to clarify, it's not because I feel I am at any particular extra risk but I want people to realise that being vaccinated is a contribution to the safety of everyone, not just the person being vaccinated.

Well said foxie!

I second that foxie too. With this hairdresser’s attitude we wouldn’t have had the success with controlling the pandemic so far which we’ve had.

Biscuitmunche,

such ignorance.

I would not just avoid this hairdresser in the future, if I were you I would tell her why you will not be coming back in no uncertain terms and tell her that she should obey the rules which are based on scientific guidance if she wants to continue in business. That woman needs educating as she is a danger to her customers.