HAIRSTYLISTS

A bill making its way through the Michigan legislature may soon allow natural hairstylists to expand their business by removing current “common sense” regulations preventing them from washing a client’s hair. Senate Bill 1113 would allow a “natural hair culturist”— or someone who performs braiding, twisting, weaving or locking on natural hair— to include shampoo services in their business. Although this could seem basic to some, under current Michigan law natural hairstylists aren’t able to wash hair, only style it. “It’s very difficult if the client has to go back home and have the hair washed,” Victory said. This is especially true, Santana said, as natural hair continues to become more prevalent in the Black community.

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?

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.

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.