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Hair salons allowed to open indoors, but not in Los Angeles County
Hair salons were allowed to reopen for indoor operations across California, with the exception of Los Angeles County.
LOS ANGELES - Hair salons and barbershops are set to reopen across California Monday, but not in Los Angeles County.
On Friday, Gov. Newsom announced the state is getting rid of the state’s watch list system, and instead, introduced a new color-coded, four-tiered system.
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Under the new system, California barbershops and hair salons are permitted to reopen statewide for hair styling and haircuts.
In addition, Newsom announced indoor malls are allowed to reopen with 25% capacity. However, food courts and other common areas will remain closed.
Shortly after Newsom made the announcement, Los Angeles County said they are sticking with stricter measures until local health officials and the LA Board of Supervisors can review the new state guidelines.
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After a statewide order to reclose, Newsom announced in late July hair salons and barbershops could operate outdoors.
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Following the order, there was a protest movement that was aimed at reopening salons called “Open Safe California,” which was done in partnership with the Professional Beauty Federation of California.
In order to survive following a second shutdown, some California salons also opted to defy Newsom's order and stayed open.
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Salons are required to follow social distancing protocols and masks are required for stylists and clients.
LA County health officials want to thoroughly review the new guidelines that were put forth by the governor before they give malls, hair salons, and barbershops the green light to reopen.
Supervisor Kathryn Barger said during the county's COVID-19 briefing Monday that the Board of Supervisor's plans to meet Tuesday morning with County Public Health Director, Dr. Barbara Ferrer, to review the suggested guidance from the state and decide which actions they deem are appropriate for LA County.
Barger said they hope to have an update by Tuesday afternoon.
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