May 26, 2021
As an independent salon owner, the return to “business as usual” can result in some critical decision-making to maintain health and safety while avoiding conflict and discomfort. In this time of shifting mask regulations, we want to make sure you are equipped as a small business owner with options for communicating new salon rules to clients amongst varying comfort levels and circumstances.
Time Stamps
[0:28] – How to respond to changing mask guidelines as an independent salon owner, from the Sola blog.
[1:08] – CDC has loosened the mandate for vaccinated Americans.
[1:50] – What the new rules mean for salon owners.
[2:39] – Several routes you can take to manage updated mask policies for your salon. The first is following state and local guidance.
[3:58] – Some sample messaging for clients aligning with local guidance.
[4:42] – The second route is continuing the same mask policy.
[5:36] – Sample messaging for clients continuing mask policy.
[6:20] – Route #3 – survey your clientele.
[7:02] – Survey example for clients
[9:09] – Fourth possible route is to address masks on a case-by-case basis.
[9:43] – Suggested question to ask clients
[10:54] – Place health, comfort, and safety above all else.
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