The federal and state governments continue to fight against Covid-19 with tougher restrictions. Many businesses will have to close on November 2nd. What are the rules for hairdressers now?
The federal and state governments have each other massive restrictions of public life agreed to the rapidly growing numbers of infections with the Corona-Virus* to stop.
Many businesses such as restaurants, cinemas or fitness studios have had to close since November 2nd.
Hairdressers remain open – under strict conditions.
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New rules for hairdressers since December 3rd
Update from December 8th: In view of the increasing number of corona infections across Germany, the Hairdressing businesses have further restrictions make. Facial services like Eyelash tinting, eyebrow tinting / plucking or manicure are no longer allowed. Shaving and beard grooming only under special safety precautions (hairdressers must wear at least an FFP2, a KN95 or N95 mask, supplemented by protective goggles or a face shield) Handwerksblatt.de.
Since December 3rd, there is also a between employees Minimum distance of 1.5 meters required. Previously, this only applied to contact with customers. Customers now also have to wear face masks in front of shops and in the parking lot. For sales areas over 800 square meters, only one person is allowed per 20 square meters.
“Lockdown Light” from November: hairdressers are not affected
Update from October 29th: On Wednesday, the federal and state governments met for one „Lockdown light“ agreed in the fight against the corona pandemic. In order to cope with the increasing number of infections, many companies are to be closed from next Monday to the end of November. These include bars and restaurants as well as tattoo and fitness studios,Cosmetic studios, massage practices and cinemas. The good news: Hairdressers are not affected by the closings, they can remain open. However, only under the existing hygiene requirements, as they have been in place since May 4th.
Mask requirement and minimum distance at the hairdresser
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For the time being, eyelashes, shaving or beard care are not allowed
Accordingly, services are like For the time being, eyelashes, shaving or beard care are not allowed. Furthermore, there should be a sufficient distance between the People* be ensured – for example by limiting the number of jobs. After a temporary closure* because of the Corona-Pandemie* Hairdressing salons are allowed to reopen since May 4th.
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Washing the hair of each client is mandatory
The central association of the German hairdressing trade is convinced of the effect of the new standard: “We are sure that the new safe hairdressing services in the pandemic* guaranteed “, said Jörg Müller, General Manager of the association. For example, by making it mandatory for every customer to wash their hair, possible viruses should be killed there.
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Hygiene requirements at the hairdresser’s should be checked
That customers want their Leave contact details at the hairdressing salons is just as important for safety, according to Müller. In this way, chains of infection could be traced. “Customers can only be served if they agree to the documentation,” says the occupational safety standard. According to Müller, regulatory authorities and the employers’ liability insurance association will then check whether the standard will be complied with from May.
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