Hairdressers breathe a sigh of relief – but not all will open
Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has today announced that hairdressers and barbers in Auckland can open from Thursday in a vaccination certificate trial.
However, she has also clarified that only hairdressers and barbers are part of the trial, and it doesn't include beauty salons.
Indian Weekender spoke to the beauty business owners to know their reaction to the much-awaited news. It may be noted that since Auckland got into lockdown on August 17, more than three months ago, the beauty salons and hairdressing services were closed leading to the dismay of many. While, most hairdressers breathed a sigh of relief that they could open their businesses after months, not all are opening up.
Sumita Toora of Kess Hair and Beauty, Glenfield Mall
“It is a mixed feeling. I am happy that finally, I will be able to open my store. It has been a long wait. We have already faced so many losses. I am prepared that we will have to deal with loads of clients who had been waiting to get our services and restart our business.
“However, I would like to point out that I do feel cheated by this government as the second increased resurgence payment for businesses was due this Friday and the government purposely announced the opening on Thursday so that they don't have to pay the same.
“Also, I fail to understand why beauty services can't be given when hair services can. Why a customer can't get the eyebrows done but can get a haircut done. I fail to understand the logic.”
Anita Bhola of Ladies Corner, Papatoetoe
“I am happy that at least I will be able to do my hair business and serve my clients. Even though there is still financial loss as I won’t be able to offer beauty services, but I feel something is better than nothing. I was worried that if this government does not do anything for us then I will have to close my business.
“But thankfully, at least some good news has come. My phone has not stopped ringing since this announcement. I hope we can provide full services soon.”
Dharmesh Patel of Unique Beauty & Hair, Mt Roskill
“It is good to be back in business and it is a move in the right direction. However there is still lot of confusion related to how the vaccine pass will work and we will have to be very vigilant about the same. In my opionion, it is silly that beauty services are still not open while hair services are.”
Bindu Grover of Bindu's Brow & Beauty, St Lukes
“I do feel that there should not have been any distinction between opening the beauty services and hair services and the government should have opened both. I have four beauty salons and out of them, we provide hair services only at one centre. So, I am still going to face losses. Having said that, it is a good starting point and I am hopeful that the destination is not far and we will be back to doing our business in full swing soon.”
Not all are rushing to open, though
One popular central Auckland hairdresser sent a message to his customer list that they would not open up despite the government allowing them to do so. The message read, "Due to rising community cases right now it won’t be safe for me to open as I have elderly people at home. That’s why I have made the decision to wait for a few weeks and then open when I feel that it’s safe for everyone. Thanks for your understanding."
Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has today announced that hairdressers and barbers in Auckland can open from Thursday in a vaccination certificate trial.
However, she has also clarified that only hairdressers and barbers are part of the trial, and it doesn't include beauty salons.
Indian Weekender...
Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has today announced that hairdressers and barbers in Auckland can open from Thursday in a vaccination certificate trial.
However, she has also clarified that only hairdressers and barbers are part of the trial, and it doesn't include beauty salons.
Indian Weekender spoke to the beauty business owners to know their reaction to the much-awaited news. It may be noted that since Auckland got into lockdown on August 17, more than three months ago, the beauty salons and hairdressing services were closed leading to the dismay of many. While, most hairdressers breathed a sigh of relief that they could open their businesses after months, not all are opening up.
Sumita Toora of Kess Hair and Beauty, Glenfield Mall
“It is a mixed feeling. I am happy that finally, I will be able to open my store. It has been a long wait. We have already faced so many losses. I am prepared that we will have to deal with loads of clients who had been waiting to get our services and restart our business.
“However, I would like to point out that I do feel cheated by this government as the second increased resurgence payment for businesses was due this Friday and the government purposely announced the opening on Thursday so that they don't have to pay the same.
“Also, I fail to understand why beauty services can't be given when hair services can. Why a customer can't get the eyebrows done but can get a haircut done. I fail to understand the logic.”
Anita Bhola of Ladies Corner, Papatoetoe
“I am happy that at least I will be able to do my hair business and serve my clients. Even though there is still financial loss as I won’t be able to offer beauty services, but I feel something is better than nothing. I was worried that if this government does not do anything for us then I will have to close my business.
“But thankfully, at least some good news has come. My phone has not stopped ringing since this announcement. I hope we can provide full services soon.”
Dharmesh Patel of Unique Beauty & Hair, Mt Roskill
“It is good to be back in business and it is a move in the right direction. However there is still lot of confusion related to how the vaccine pass will work and we will have to be very vigilant about the same. In my opionion, it is silly that beauty services are still not open while hair services are.”
Bindu Grover of Bindu's Brow & Beauty, St Lukes
“I do feel that there should not have been any distinction between opening the beauty services and hair services and the government should have opened both. I have four beauty salons and out of them, we provide hair services only at one centre. So, I am still going to face losses. Having said that, it is a good starting point and I am hopeful that the destination is not far and we will be back to doing our business in full swing soon.”
Not all are rushing to open, though
One popular central Auckland hairdresser sent a message to his customer list that they would not open up despite the government allowing them to do so. The message read, "Due to rising community cases right now it won’t be safe for me to open as I have elderly people at home. That’s why I have made the decision to wait for a few weeks and then open when I feel that it’s safe for everyone. Thanks for your understanding."
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