NI MP asks for clarity on reopening of hairdressers’ salons

Having been closed since the start of Lockdown in March, many hairdressing salons and barbers are struggling.

Some individual hairdressers are also self employed and rent chairs in larger salons which is causing financial hardship.

Men and women across the country are very eager to see these facilities reopen as hair and grey roots get longer and more unruly.

Upper Bann MP Carla Lockhart has called for the Department of Health to issue more clarity on when the salons can reopen.

Mrs Lockhart said: “So we are taking some small steps forward and I welcome that.

“I have literally had dozens of hairdressers get in touch regarding clarity for re-opening and what they need to do to prepare.

“I have again written to the Department of Health asking for clarity around a potential date to open and what measures they need to put in place to protect themselves and their customers.

“I will keep you up to date with the response!”

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