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To: Governor cuomo
Re-opening of barbershops in phase 1
I would like for governor cuomo to put into effect, the opening of licensed barbershops, in phase 1 of the 3 phase plan to start re-opening businesses in nyc.
Why is this important?
I would like the governor to take into consideration that barbers are highly skilled licensed professionals, who have taken courses on contamination of infectious diseases. We are more than capable with guidelines and restrictions put in place, of creating a safe environment while providing our much needed services to our community. Before I outline the system that I would like for you to consider , I would like to talk about why it is so important for us to be open during these dark times..
Mental health is so important at this time and should not be taken lightly. it is very easy in this time of heartache and despair, for a person to fall into a deep depression. there is a saying "when you look good, you feel good and when you feel good , good things happen".. In my 24 years of serving my community as a barber I couldn't agree with that statement more than I do now. Governor, as I'm sure you know, a barber is not just someone that cuts your hair. We are more of a therapist to our clients. Our clients tell us their problems in life and in return we listen and give them advise on how to overcome those problems.. in most cases, they confide in us more than they would their spouse or close family member.
what I'm trying to say is, that we as barbers are not only here to make people look good but more importantly we make people feel good about themselves even at a time in their lives when they may think there is nothing to feel good about. We as a whole, would be hard pressed to think of a time when professional barbers were more needed to provide that mental health aspect that we bring to our beloved communities around nyc, than now.. mr governor, the following is an outline of a simple plan that I would like for you to take into consideration, on how to create a safe environment while conducting business in barbershops :
1) the barbershop would run on a strict appointments only schedule to minimize a gathering.
. 2) all staff must be wearing a mask and gloves at all times.
3) no client will be allowed to enter without a mask and gloves.
4) as the client enters the shop they will imediately go to the shampoo sink with their barber, they will both remove their gloves and proceed to wash their hands.
5) the barber and client will then put on a new pair of gloves provided by the barbershop and proceed to the barber chair.
6) the client will have to wear the mask and gloves as does the barber, throughout the entire haircut.
7) the trimming of beards and facial hair will not be permitted.
8) the next client will not be waiting in the barbershop for his haircut. He will be in his vehicle or waiting outside for his barber to call him in after the last client has left.
It would be a 1 in 1 out system.. This is is a very safe and easy system to run. Mr. Governor, People rely on us to feel good about themselves, especially in a time like this. I have great respect for you and I'm confident that you will understand the importance of the mental health of our communities during this crisis. Thank you
Mental health is so important at this time and should not be taken lightly. it is very easy in this time of heartache and despair, for a person to fall into a deep depression. there is a saying "when you look good, you feel good and when you feel good , good things happen".. In my 24 years of serving my community as a barber I couldn't agree with that statement more than I do now. Governor, as I'm sure you know, a barber is not just someone that cuts your hair. We are more of a therapist to our clients. Our clients tell us their problems in life and in return we listen and give them advise on how to overcome those problems.. in most cases, they confide in us more than they would their spouse or close family member.
what I'm trying to say is, that we as barbers are not only here to make people look good but more importantly we make people feel good about themselves even at a time in their lives when they may think there is nothing to feel good about. We as a whole, would be hard pressed to think of a time when professional barbers were more needed to provide that mental health aspect that we bring to our beloved communities around nyc, than now.. mr governor, the following is an outline of a simple plan that I would like for you to take into consideration, on how to create a safe environment while conducting business in barbershops :
1) the barbershop would run on a strict appointments only schedule to minimize a gathering.
. 2) all staff must be wearing a mask and gloves at all times.
3) no client will be allowed to enter without a mask and gloves.
4) as the client enters the shop they will imediately go to the shampoo sink with their barber, they will both remove their gloves and proceed to wash their hands.
5) the barber and client will then put on a new pair of gloves provided by the barbershop and proceed to the barber chair.
6) the client will have to wear the mask and gloves as does the barber, throughout the entire haircut.
7) the trimming of beards and facial hair will not be permitted.
8) the next client will not be waiting in the barbershop for his haircut. He will be in his vehicle or waiting outside for his barber to call him in after the last client has left.
It would be a 1 in 1 out system.. This is is a very safe and easy system to run. Mr. Governor, People rely on us to feel good about themselves, especially in a time like this. I have great respect for you and I'm confident that you will understand the importance of the mental health of our communities during this crisis. Thank you