In many countries and states, we are already starting to see a gradual lifting of restrictions and re-opening of salons.
As salons prepare to re-open and stylists get ready to return there will be new safety guidelines that we must follow for the health and safety of our team and our clients.
I also believe that it is inevitable that there will be more checks by health department officials and if you do not follow the guidelines you may risk being closed immediately by public health officials.
The laws will vary from country to country and even state to state, so it is essential that as salon owners you take your responsibility seriously and comply with your country, local or state guidelines.
Unfortunately because of the environment created by the COVID-19 pandemic, there are protocols around hygiene and sanitation that will require stylists and clients to be wearing personal protective equipment (PPE) including face masks and gloves.
These new protocols need to be thought through and written and communicated with the clients and the team before re-opening.
New best practice sanitation standards need to be implemented. Policies and Procedures must be developed and written and management must ensure consistent follow-through.
Some of these practices may be a temporary measure until a vaccine is found and the pandemic is officially over. Other practices will be the new normal way of salons going about business.
The following checklist is divided up into 6 sections.
- Pre-open day
- The physical salon space
- The salon marketing strategy
- Health and safety best practice
- The team experience
- The client experience
Remember, “The most powerful resource we have is the potential of the human imagination. We are creative and now is the time to get creative and look for creative solutions. Now is the time to re-set, to redefine and reimagine the business of the future”.
Stay safe.
Antony
You can download the ‘The salon owners re-opening checklist' HERE
