Does she contact you to schedule an appointment? If so, just tell her you want to be cautious and wait. If not, don't say anything. She likely has many clients doing the same as you. I wouldn't say anything to her about the actual reason you are concerned. She clearly is not and people who are not tend to get defensive and sometimes aggressive with those that are and vice versa. It's a tense time,no need to add to it.

I ask because the woman who does my hair will text me a reminder when its been awhile since I had mine done. She does this at my request. I only go 2 or 3 times a year, bleach the roots,cut a couple inches off. She does it in her house though, only one person at a time in a designated "salon," which is her basement. I am not sure I will ever wanna go into a regular hair salon again. As I have been spoiled rotten by this setup.

That's a tough one. She is contact with other clients too and they with other people. The only way to be absolutely safe would be to be in contact with no one at all. I think if you know good procedures for safety are carried out in her shop I would still go for my appointment.

"Thank you for contacting me, I saw you celebrated Thanksgiving with your out of state children, so I'm going to hold off for awhile. Take care."

She is a friend of the family and she might text. She does have a solo shop and seems to use good practices. I just don’t like the interstate travel. We arent seeing in town family or kids who live under an hour away. We are being super cautious. I miss being together. I also don’t want my husband to know what I look like! I already have lost the lashes... God forbid he finds out I grey as well😔

If she wears a mask and you wear a mask, I would think your risk would be fairly low, especially since it is a solo shop and you say she cleans well between clients.

I’m just not getting my hair cut and I color it at home anyway. As for your dilemma, you could wait 2 more weeks, which is the exposure quarantine period.

I am having so much fun styling my hair that I doubt I will ever go back to a hairdresser. Think my last real haircut was in February. Never in life even taken a snip off hair. Kept watching videos of lady cutting and giving ideas. When I started cutting, it’s pixie , very easy hairstyle. When I let my hair go grey, loved it. Kept it blond from time I was 19 , about 50 years. First few years after going grey it took me time to get it under control. When I started using correct products, made it easy peasy. Absolutely love taking care of my own hair now. Now that I am 82 , not sure how many more years my arms and hands will be flexible enough to manage around my head. Will let granddaughter take over. She is 12 and cutting her dads. You will be amazed at what you can do , once you decide .

Make an appointment for a few weeks after Thanksgiving, but before Christmas. If she were to become infected from her Thanksgiving get together, she would know by then. And of course, wear a mask.

I've been using ESalon.com color and been super happy with it. I hadn't done my own color in years, but their kit even includes skin protector and a pad for cleaning up if you accidentally get dye on your skin (which I used and it worked great.) I've also called them for advice and to tweak the formula, and they were helpful. Costs more than drugstore color but way less than a salon.

I wouldn't take any chances, I owned two hair salons and, believe me, one sick client could infect others.

i don't think you need to call her out on it. When she contacts you, I would say that since there is now a surge, you will contact her when you feel safe to do so.

ETA: Does she contact you personally? My stylist uses a software program that sends out the emails and reminders. Sometimes I get a direct text if the timing needs to be worked out.

My regular gal cut my hair this morning. We scheduled it so that I was her first customer, and neither of her two co-workers was in the shop. I wear my N95 there, just holding it in place as she wets my hair, cuts and blows dry.

My last color and cut was Leap Day this year. I'm liking the white around my face -- not so much the mix on the rest of my head. Also, I have my DM's never-greying, two-inch-wide swath of black/brown in front. (Maybe that's a genetic leftover from peasant stock bowing while tugging a forelock!)

OP, you posted that you "saw" that your stylist had Thanksgiving with three of her kids. I am guessing that means she posted it on FB. Am I right? Of course, you don't know how often she puts herself in other compromising situations and just doesn't post about them on FB.

Ratherbesewing said, "If she were to become infected from her Thanksgiving get together, she would know by then." See the last sentence in my paragraph above.

Fun2Bhere said, "If she wears a mask and you wear a mask, I would think your risk would be fairly low." Sure, lower risk. But still a risk.

I know it's impossible to remove all risk, but why put yourself in a situation that you KNOW is a risk, no matter how small, if it isn't necessary?

Just cancel the appointment if your uncomfortable and reschedule for a later date. I doubt she will even ask why. She is in contact with how many people a day? And you are worried about her seeing her own kids. It's none of your business to tell anyone you don't like how they are living their personal life. If you do you probably will get ghosted. If she is a good hairdresser she will fill that spot quickly and you get the pleasure of hunting down another hairdresser you like.

I've had one haircut since February, and sure need another one. I haven't colored my hair at all, so no maintenance needed there. But the one time I went in to my lady for a cut, she wasn't wearing a mask. Nobody else was there, so I'd just run in rather than make an appointment. I was wearing my mask, and asked if she'd put one on and she declined. COPD and asthma issues. So it was a quick haircut and I hurriedly left and haven't been back. I think that was June. Trimming my bangs myself (ugh). I could call around and find someplace else to go, but am avoiding doing that and I don't know why.

Function, What one of her children does for a living is high contact with others. I don’t know if they were tested but I know they did not quarantine for the recommended time.

I do have to be with coworkers each day but we mask, distance and are using CDC sanitation message.

When dealing with others who we severely limit, they must be masked, and use hand sanitizer. They are more than 6 feet away and it is for no more than a few minutes.

My hair takes a long time.

I know it is a personal decision. In the end I will probably just say I don’t feel comfortable being around anyone. I know that my co workers are being as careful and hermitty as I.

In the end it might be excessive but so be it.

I hope you all stay safe!

Anne, as i said before if you feel uncomfortable then just cancel or reschedule. No need to tell her any reason.

Have some of you with a couple or a few friends with some common sense and capable hands thought of getting together, doing some Utube and similar study, then cutting one another's hair?

More than likely learn a few things, have some fun and probably broaden and deepen some friendships.

Sort of like finding a treasure during a long and trying period of life.

ole joyfuelled

I got mine cut in Aug or Sept and it's due for another. Currently we're in the red zone, but if it goes to Grey/Lockdown as people are expecting, salons will be closed again.

When I went we call from our car, to let her know I'm there, and she calls when the chair is ready. The chairs in the waiting area are gone, and the stylists (just 2) are working on one client at a time. The chair and area is disinfected between clients, which is why she calls when she's ready to take you in.

No, I probably have not been in two years. I need to, but I am not going. I don't go much of anywhere.

Sue

The stuff is highly contagious and is spreading like wild fire at this time - worrying about hurting the feelings of somebody who is not following repeatedly recommended protocols seems like a highly secondary concern. And it is very much a public health problem, quite dangerous to some people and very uncomfortable for many others who become infected. With how a body chooses to deal with the danger having a lot more potential significance to others than deciding something which is a genuine personal choice like which pair of shoes to wear.

I think it's important to let people know they're exposing others, mostly because many don't even realize it. It can be said in a nice way.

My covid hair is almost long enough for a small bun. I haven't had hair this long since my oldest was a baby.

I would not take a chance with my health for the sake of vanity. You are doing the right thing by not going.

Anne, you said " I also don’t want my husband to know what I look like! I already have lost the lashes... God forbid he finds out I grey as well😔"

If this is your biggest worry, your marriage is in good shape. Please try to not worry so much.

My last haircut was early last March. I call my current style my "COVID cut". But I don't color my hair, and I'm retired. I figure it is a good time to just grow my hair out and play with a longer style ... and it is now long enough I can tie it back when working in the yard, chasing chickens or staining things.

I refuse to get my hair done. My husband trimmed the back a few weeks ago and took off 2 inches. I do my bangs. I coloured it once four or five months ago with Natural Instincts (it slowly fades after so many washes) and now my new hair growth is grey and I don't care. The less close contact I have to make with anyone the better.

My daughter also trims her own hair. It's now past her waist. She proudly showed off her hair on FB a few days ago and said it's not Covid that keeps her from getting her hair cut (she has asthma is wants everyone 10 feet away from her....), it's the fact she pays $$ to get something cut that's just going to grow back again.

I wouldn't go anywhere near a salon right now nor anytime in the future until this virus is under control. Last time I had my hair cut was February just before the pandemic and my hair is now down the middle of my back, way too long and it is driving me crazy haha. I am also fortunate I stopped colouring my hair and let it grow out a pretty silver, best thing I ever did.

I just got my hair cut a couple of days ago. I'm not thrilled with my stylist, her prices fluctuate each time I go, and she doesn't cut the top as short as I'd like. She's afraid I'll look like a 'hairbrush' if she cuts it too short. :-)

So my $15 hair cut a few short months ago is now $25. So a $30 hair cut with tip, when I'm in and out in 15 minutes, no shampoo, just spritzing with a water bottle, and I'm going to try trimming the top myself.

I got mine cut last week. Salon doors are locked. Each stylist has his/her own room. Sent text when I arrived, and waited in the car until she was ready to let me in. We both wore masks the entire time. I felt safe.

Had not had a haircut since March, and I usually get it cut every 5 weeks. I was a shaggy, homely mess. Happy that I went!

Just made my hair appointment for Tuesday at 11. Its something I look forward to. Just me and her, quietly getting my hair done and chatting. She is a few years younger than me, and I really enjoy talking with her for that 2 hours it takes to do my hair. I've been going to her for 10 years. And her prices went up one time, 5 dollars. To dye my roots, cut and style is 70 dollars. She does it exactly how I want it every time. I always give her 85. And this time,as i always do when I see her right before Christmas, I give her 100. She has 3 kids and her and her husband work very hard. And I enjoy the experience. So its worth it to me. Every one I went to before her would cut too much off because they thought it suit me better, or left it too long, or put layers in it that I didn't ask for,or didn't put layers in that I asked for or bleached it too bright or not enough. And all of them insisted they knew what was best for MY head. I hate that. I have had very short hair, very long hair, brown hair, blonde, and red. I know what I want. And I will get it in a safe environment on Tuesday. Yay!

Our salons in southern California are shut down again.

My stylist charges $50 for a cut and style. She is expensive for the area,but is the best. I got an appt in an hour. I go every 6 weeks and am getting a little shaggy.

Fun2BHere, that is a bummer. Do you live close to a state that the salons are open? I live close to the next state and I went over there to get my hair cut in the beginning until my state opened up.

Hats of to those who trim their own hair!

I just spent some time in front of the mirror trying to trim the top. Aiming the scissors at my fingers isn't easy. I got bits and pieces, there was certainly lengths of hair in the sink. I'll keep working at it over time. :-)

My hair has grown about 3-4 inches. It can grow 100” if it doesn’t fall out first. I’m experimenting w a new hair “style” — scrawny pig tail. And, I want to say that IMO, those “Scunchi” brand covered hair elastics poop out after a week on use. Where did “Goody” brand go off to.

Not going anyplace for anything but our very local outdoors.

The local public health despot and her minions shut us down again even though our area is within state guidelines to stay open. So I went and got my hair done yesterday. If they aren't open in 5 weeks it's back to my hairdresser's house for me. I swear I am going to outlive that witch so I can dance and spit on her grave.

wildchild2x2, I'm with you with our warlock. He can't close anything down though. During the first shutdown all he kept saying was the "science says". Ok show us the science. Some county representatives took him to court and the liar didn't have any proof of science. He lost the case. He still can designate the number of people allowed in a business (not that many business or people are paying attention to him), but that is it. His old rules still apply, but there is always ways around it. Like if you drink you have to have a meal. Like covid knows when your drinking alcohol or not. So bars just put some hotdogs on a paper plate on the tables. It doesn't mater that that hot dog has been sitting there for 8 hours. It's food and it is on the table.

@vada... it was a joke about my husband seeing me gray without lashes! I think he likes me done but I spend all my time at home without makeup and in comfy clothes. He sees me leave for work full in and stripping it off the second I get home.

He is seeing how gray I am and I think saving the money might turn him on! LOL

I had my second "COVID" cut since March. Talking to my gal--she shares a small small storefront in what was built to be a man's barbershop. She can only work every other day--the two gals cannot be in the shop the same days...she CONSTANTLY has people in she fight with to wear a mask, who bring tag a longs to wait--who have reason to quarantine and not be in her shop getting their hair cut! Of course she finds this out as they pay her. She is wearing herself out following all the guidelines so they don't shut her down. People are so disrespectful!! Help a working gal out people!!