SARASOTA – No Mask, No service. Salons and Barbershops are now open in the Suncoast
Salons and Barbershops are now reopening in the Suncoast, but what how are the up close and personal services being serviced now? Co-Owner of Fresh Salon and Spa, Ashley Guttridge says things will look different from what they looked like before they closed, ensuring the salon and spa is as safe as possible for staff and guests.
“Everyone who comes in will have their temperature checked, anyone who has a fever will not be allowed to come into services that day. We’ve purchased masks for all of the staff, so the staff will be wearing masks at all times,” said Co-Owner of Fresh Salon and Spa, Ashley Guttridge.
Guttridge says they are also encouraging guests to wear masks, and are providing disposable masks for anyone who does not have one. Guttridge says one of the main things they are implementing is making sure all guests are spaced out when serviced.
“We want to make people really feel comfortable so were going to be using every other chair, to maintain that distance,” said Guttridge.
Owner of SVB Barbershops, Joseph Contorno is also encouraging all guests to wear face masks, and taking temperatures upon entry.
“When you come in the shop, you have to stop here, get your temperature taken, if your temperature is below 100.4, you’re good to go, if not you have to take it again in ten minutes if it’s not again you can’t get serviced today,” said Owner of SVB Barbershops, Joseph Contorno.
Salons and Barbershops in the state are required to service guests by appointment only to help limit the number of guests in businesses and are encouraged to remove all unnecessary frequently touched items.
“We took all the chairs out, so there is no waiting in the room if you have an appointment you have to wait outside until you get called in,” said Contorno.
As businesses reopen in the Suncoast, they will have to face the new reality of keeping their businesses afloat amid the COVID-19 Pandemic.
