Customers in the barber’s chair on Monday had to wear a mask, as did their hairdresser, and limited numbers were able to enter salons because of social distancing rules. Magazines were also gone because of their high-touch surfaces.
While the hairdressing industry rejoiced, other businesses expressed frustration that their doors remained shut. Until all retail reopens on November 2, businesses such as Bob Stewart are relying on click-and-collect. In normal times, Bob Stewart's online shopping is 10 per cent of its trade – not 100 per cent.
Tim Smith, state Liberal MP for Kew, said the rules were “entirely inconsistent” and all retailers needed to be allowed to open immediately. “I can get my hair cut, walk down the street and go to the fruit shop, go and buy a coffee, and yet I can’t walk into Bob Stewart’s and buy a pair of socks,” he said.
The Australian Medical Association warned against pushing for the easing of restrictions earlier than the Andrews government already had in place.Melbourne needed to open slowly and carefully because it was such an uncertain period, Victorian president Julian Rait said.
ClayLucas Lol, who remembers that selfish hairdresser who copped a $9k fine for opening up 24 hours earlier. I still insist it was a publicity stunt for her newly unknown business. You can’t buy that exposure for under $10k.
ClayLucas But haircuts still aren’t one of the four reasons to leave home - until 2 November. Unless it’s a medical necessity? Or caregiving? Or an intimate... In any case, I call BS on non-scientific regulations - again.
ClayLucas Who?
ClayLucas So if you go into a hairdresser, the virus doesn’t attack you. But beauty salons have to remain close because the science says, if you get your nails done, that damn virus will get you, but it has no interest in you if you’re getting a blow wave at the hair dressers.🤷🏻♂️
ClayLucas The Premier wanted a haircut, that’s why they are open.
ClayLucas C'mon .. do you employ journalists that don't know the difference between shear and sheer?
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