Although the list of new regulations is certainly not short, you can never be too careful — especially in a close-contact industry. For this reason, both O'Connor and Vaughn's salons have set additional rules in place. O'Connor is opting for disposable capes and towels: "I feel that any extra measure of adding an element that ensures that something is not being used on multiple people brings peace of mind," she told POPSUGAR.
At Vaughn's Houston salon, beverage service has been limited to bottled water. "There was no mention of food or beverage in the state's guidelines, however, with restaurants at minimum capacity, we felt it was best to not serve beverages that are in an open container or to allow food on the salon floor," he said. Stylists are also scheduling 20 minutes between each appointment, a length of time that has not been explicitly specified: "We felt it was best practice to allow the stylist the proper amount of time to thoroughly sanitize their station and all tools."
