Gov. Wolf, please don’t reopen the beauty industry until we’re in Phase Green!

It is impossible to perform personal grooming services while maintaining CDC social distancing guidelines. We should not have to sacrifice our health and safety for the vanity and financial gain of others. One client in, one client out is not sustainable for most salons or service providers. The PPE that would be required to do our jobs safely is both unobtainable and costly. Not to mention the fact that it should go to healthcare providers first. Blowdryer, ceiling fans, and air conditioning units could cause the aerosolized virus to spread even further throughout a salon. It’s simply not safe for us to work until we’re in Phase Green. Many of us have compromised immune systems or underlying conditions, or have loved ones who do. Please help us keep ourselves and our loved ones safe.