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DETROIT – Many people around Michigan are excited to get their hair cut again, but they’re also uneasy due to the dangers of the coronavirus (COVID-19). General safetyThe most common question was simple: Is it safe to get a haircut? “It’s safe to get a haircut as long as everyone continues to follow safe practices,” McGeorge said. “In the end, everyone needs to feel comfortable with the inherent risks to close contact situations.”Can COVID-19 survive on hair? Local 4 received several related questions about COVID-19 surviving on hair, such as: Can it survive on hair at all?

The number of confirmed cases of the coronavirus (COVID-19) in Michigan has risen to 60,064 as of Monday, including 5,772 deaths, state officials report. Monday’s total represents an increase of 74 cases and two additional deaths. Sunday’s total was 59,990 confirmed cases and 5,770 deaths. New cases and deaths continue to slow in Michigan, along with hospitalizations. Here’s a look at the data in Michigan:Because of coronavirus (COVID-19), it’s been a rough year for most businesses and the auto industry is doing its best to recover.

Answering 5 common haircut questions: Is it safe? Can COVID-19 survive on hair? Published: June 15, 2020, 6:27 pmMany people around Michigan are excited to get their hair cut again, but they’re also uneasy due to the dangers of the coronavirus (COVID-19).

STERLING HEIGHTS, Mich. – Hair salons, barbershops and spas finally reopened Monday (June 15) in Michigan for the first time since they were shut down in mid-March. READ: 5 differences you’ll notice when you visit Michigan salons, barbershops and spasEmployees of personal care businesses weren’t just busy cutting hair and taking care of customers. They were also working to maintain all the new coronavirus (COVID-19) safety guidelines that have been put in place. Salons, spas and barbershops, including Hayes Barbershop in Sterling Heights, are now open for business. At Aqua Salon in Royal Oak, a lot of thought and preparation went into making sure Monday’s reopening was safe.

It has been about three months since the state of Michigan began shutting down due to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic that has swept the United States. Outdoor fitness classes and athletic events are allowed, as long as social distancing practices are followed. From plexiglass at the front desk to social distancing reminders -- a trip to the salon will look different. Read more: List of Michigan pandemic executive orders that are still activeThe number of confirmed cases of the coronavirus (COVID-19) in Michigan has risen to 60,064 as of Monday, including 5,772 deaths, state officials report. Camps are expected to adhere to strict social distancing guidelines with many unable to start for several weeks.

STERLING HEIGHTS, Mich. – With coronavirus (COVID-19) cases trending downward in Michigan, salons, barbershops and spas have reopened across the state But the experience will look much different. Waiting outsideThe customer experience is going to be very different at barbershops and salons for the foreseeable future. Local 4 was at Hayes Barbershop in Sterling Heights on Monday, and all employees and customers were wearing masks or face shields. “We’re spaced pretty good apart,” Hayes Barbershop employee John Agrusa said. Everyone’s wearing their face protection, hand protection.”SanitizingAgrusa said Hayes Barbershop has alcohol and hand sanitizer at every station.

LANSING, Mich. The state of Michigan continues the reopening process Monday as the number of new coronavirus (COVID-19) cases decreases and Gov. Heres whats reopening across the state today. Hair, nail, massage businessesAfter controversy swirled around the industry for weeks, Whitmer announced 10 days ago that personal care services would reopen across the state. Today marks another milestone in the safe reopening of Michigans economy, Whitmer said. At the beginning of the Michigan stay-at-home order, landscaping was the hotly debated topic as Whitmer was hesitant to allow even outdoor businesses to operate.

LANSING, Mich. – Michigan Gov. “I made an offhand comment that if you needed a trim, you can Google it," Whitmer said. “New data revealed Michigan is the only state where salons remain fully closed,” the coalition said in a release. READ: Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer addresses keeping hair, nail salons closedThe coalition had also asked Whitmer to apologize for “disrespecting" beauty professionals.

Gretchen Whitmer apologized to hair salon owners across the state for offending them when she said residents could “Google how to do a haircut” since the businesses would remain closed. Michigan salon owner were furious at Whitmer for “disrespecting” them and refusing to reopen their businesses. “I made an offhand comment that if you needed a trim, you can Google it," Whitmer said. “New data revealed Michigan is the only state where salons remain fully closed,” the coalition said in a release. Gretchen Whitmer addresses keeping hair, nail salons closedThe coalition also asked Whitmer to apologize for “disrespecting" beauty professionals at Monday’s press event.

Gretchen Whitmer lifted the state’s stay-at-home order and cleared the way for many businesses to resume operations, but hair and nail salons are not reopening. READ: Michigan salon owners ‘disrespected’ by Whitmer telling people to ‘Google how to do a haircut’It’s an emotional time for small business owners such as Julie Cotton, of Salon Enigma in Farmington Hills. Michigan stay-at-home order timeline: 70 days, 4 extensions, ever-changing restrictionsShe said she’s had emotional conversations with her 10-year-old daughter about why she isn’t working. Cotton wants Whitmer to hear her and see what she’s willing to do to make sure her business can run without spreading the coronavirus. Cotton said she’s willing to go to war against the virus to keep it at bay and keep her business alive.

LANSING, Mich. – Michigan salon owners are furious at Gov. Gretchen Whitmer for “disrespecting” them by telling residents to “Google how to do a haircut” instead of reopening their businesses. They also claim Michigan is the only state in which salons and barber shops remain closed. “New data revealed Michigan is the only state where salons remain fully closed,” the coalition said in a release. READ: Michigan Gov.

Michigan hairstylists out of work, but still can’t make house callsPublished: April 1, 2020, 4:31 pmHair and beauty are not considered “essential business” therefore they are closed right now per the Michigan governor’s orders. That has put stylists and salon owners in a bad spot.

Can bugs spread coronavirus (COVID-19)? How long can it live on gas pumps? Are pets safe? Published: April 1, 2020, 4:24 pmThere’s a lot of information and misinformation out there about the coronavirus (COVID-19), so Local 4 is letting viewers submit questions so we can find verified answers.

DETROIT – Hair and beauty are not considered “essential business” therefore they are closed right now per the Michigan governor’s orders. RELATED: Answers to questions about Michigan’s stay-at-home order“I have no source of income and can’t work right now, none of us can,” Chandler said. Her salon, Liquid Salon, has the product in stock in a number of different colors, and they are shipping for free. How easily the virus spreadsHow easily a virus spreads from person-to-person can vary. Some viruses are highly contagious (spread easily), like measles, while other viruses do not spread as easily.

Where can you find the best hair salons in Metro Detroit? Here are the top 10 hair salons in Metro Detroit, according to Vote 4 The Best:10. Chaos Studio Salon (Mt. La Bella Salon and Spa (Clarkston)6. Colors by Kim Hair Salon and Day Spa (Trenton)4.