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To: WA Governor Jay Inslee
Hair Salons/One Client At A Time (Soft Opening April 27th)
Allow a licensed beauty professional to perform a beauty service/ privately with one client in the salon / per stylist at a time Starting as of Monday, April 27, 2020. All necessary precautions and sanitation protocols approved by the state of WA and the local Board of Health will be followed. Our industry needs to be recognized & deemed as an essential business so we can better serve our community. Servicing one client at a time (while wearing a mask & gloves) poses little to no risk of spreading the virus, as compared to 20 or more people in a grocery store or 10 plus people at restaurants picking up food.
Why is this important?
The survival of the independent beauty professionals is at risk. We are facing a grave financial hardship. With the potential PPP running out of funds and tenants receiving minimal rent deferment with strict guidelines, and little to no rent forgiveness, can take out all financing of independent contractors and small business owners. Many government officials still are receiving salon services Illegally because they are the face of the city. Yet we support many other business professionals who need to maintain their appearance as well as their mental health from their image.