Beauty & hair in England will reopen 12th April

It has been confirmed that personal care services including beauty salons, nail bars, hairdressers, barbershops and spas in England can reopen on Monday 12th April.

It is understood that mobile hair and beauty services may also resume from that date.

The announcement was made by Prime Minister Boris Johnson in his latest address, as he announced that COVID-19 restrictions will be eased in England from next Monday.

Businesses must continue to follow COVID-19 operating guidelines, including the wearing of face coverings, PPE and sanitisation. 

Beauty, hair and complementary therapy businesses in England may be able to reopen from Monday 12th April, subject to the country meeting strict COVID-19 conditions. 

Beauty and hair further education colleges in England will be able to reopen from Monday 8th March, dependent upon twice weekly COVID-19 testing.

Prime Minister Boris Johnson made the announcement today (22nd February) in a statement to the House of Commons. 

The easing of restrictions upon personal care and close contact service businesses will take place in the government's second phase of the country's lockdown exit plan. The first phase will come into action on 8th March, with a review four weeks later (Monday 5th April). Should the country meet the government's four tests for a reduction in the spread of the virus, Step 2 which includes the opening of beauty and hair businesses, will come into action on Monday 12th April. 

Under the guidelines, salons should only be visited alone or with household groups. Social distancing guidance will remain in place, and businesses must demonstrate robust strategies for managing the risk of transmission. The police and local authorities will provide support and advice enabling businesses to operate safely; those that do not follow the rules will be subject to appropriate enforcement action.

Read the COVID-19 Response - Spring 2021 in full.