California allows most counties to reopen hair salons and barbershops

CALIFORNIA – California Gov. Gavin Newsom said that the state's counties will be allowed to reopen hair salons and barber shops.

Newsom said that the 47 of 58 California counties that have been allowed to proceed through Stage 2, including San Diego County, can allow hair salons and barbershops to reopen with modifications under their plans.

"Those counties will begin to allow for those kinds of operations with meaning full modifications with the appropriate protective gear, particularly face coverings that are so essential in that environment, sanitation requirements, and the like," Newsom said.

Modifications hair salons and barbershops will have to incorporate will include protective gear, disinfecting protocols for hair cutting tools, face coverings for employees and customers, and physical distancing measures.

Source: 10 news