
Salon Closures State by State
A look at salon opening guidelines, state by state.

A look at salon opening guidelines, state by state.

The first World's Largest Tip Day, a campaign founded by beauty professionals, launches May 1, 2020.

The FingernailFixer speaks with a nurse about CDC guidelines when it comes to PPE.

The Nail Society Salon in Buford, Ga., was one of the first to re-open on April 24 after the COVID-19-mandated closures were lifted.

Beaumont Mayor Becky Ames went to a closed salon, sparking an investigation by the district attorney.

Today, the Georgia governor lifted the stay-at-home restrictions, which means salons and barbershops are allowed to resume open hours. The Georgia State Board of Cosmetologists and Barbers issued these guidelines in light of the COVID-19 global pandemic.

The governor said specifically that fitness centers, bowling alleys, body art studios, barbers, hair and nail salons, and massage therapy businesses can reopen as early Friday, April 24.

For many stylists out of work, the government-supplied stimulus payment is eagerly awaited. Yesterday, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) launched “Get My Payment” to track the status of a payment. If eligible, it will allow you a chance to provide your bank account details for direct deposit.

In response to salon shutdowns, Famous Names is offering free online education over the next few weeks.

Erica's ATA offers Lucas-Cide, a hospital-grade disinfectant. Lucas-Cide disinfection kills 100% of COVID-19.

Demonstrate your dedication to providing safe services in the salon, spa or barbershop by becoming BARBICIDE® Certified.

As a professional beauty company who has been dedicated to supporting the lifeblood of our industry, beauty professionals, for more than 140 years, Coty Professional Beauty is deeply committed to help pros during this challenging time of uncertainty.

World renown trainer Tamilee Webb (of Buns of Steel) has created a workout exclusively for nail professionals. Watch it on IGTV and learn how you can win a virtual subscription.

Dr. Stern discusses when to wash, how to wash, and who should wash, as well as addressing the role of hand sanitizers and gloves in infection prevention.

Tam Nguyen of Advanced Beauty College and Johnny Ngo of Whale Spa band together for Operation: Nailing It for Health Care Workers.

Don't totally social distance from clients due to quarantine. Here's six ways to stay in touch.

Hopefully one thing this pandemic will do for our industry is make clients more aware of the differences between salons, and a piece of paper that says we happen to be licensed will no longer be sufficient proof of equal or clean service. How about showing clients that you opted to take a class on sanitation and disinfection while you were closed?