When will tattoo and piercing shops reopen?
BORIS JOHNSON has revealed when tattoo and piercing shops should be able to reopen in the UK.
The Prime Minister unveiled his four-part plan that will allow him to ease restrictions across the country.
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When did tattoo and piercing shops reopen?
Boris Johnson outlined his plan for unlocking the nation - which will start in just two weeks' time.
He hopes to get Britain booming and back to near normal by June, and give every adult a vaccine by the end of July.
But ink lovers will be delighted to hear that tattoo shops could open long before that.
Tattoo and piercing shops could reopen for customers on April 12.
That is the same date that barbers, hairdressers and nail salons are expected to open.
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What changes will be brought in?
Changes will include wearing the correct PPE.
Workspaces will have to be frequently cleaned and utensils that are touched regularly disinfected.
Failure to follow these rules could lead to fines and closures of the business.
However, staff may be present to make deliveries or provide services in response to orders such as those through telephone, online or mail.
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What guidelines do salons have to follow?
Tattoo and piercing shops have to follow a number of government measures to ensure staff and customers are safe.
These will include the following:
- Limiting the number of people using the facility at any one time; customers will be required to book before coming, therefore no walk-ins.
- Spacing out equipment or taking some out of service to maintain social distancing.
- Enhanced cleaning and providing hand sanitiser throughout venues.
- Considering how the way people walk through their venue could be adjusted to reduce contact, with queue management or one-way systems.