Bengaluru: After the barber shops or salons were allowed to reopen in Karnataka, a hairdresser was seen wearing Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) kits on Wednesday to ensure safety amid the ongoing corona outbreak.
Following relaxation, the salons across the state opened with coronavirus safety measures in focus. “Our staffs are using PPE kits and face shields, which are sanitised after each customer (leaves), as per guidelines. We are also using disposable covers for hair cuts and towels, and sanitising the reusable cutting materials with high-grade sanitisers," the hairdresser added.
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He also said that his salon opted PPE kits because it gives security to the stylists who are in close physical contact with the clients. "We are ensuring that none of our staff is symptomatic," the owner of salon said.
Karnataka on Monday released new guidelines for lockdown 4.0 in the state, it explained all shops, including barber shops, spa and salons will be allowed to function till 31st May, as per Standard Operating Procedure issued by state government.
