COVID-19 Protocol for Daily Operations
Hello all,
Things sure have changed for our industry in the past few months. I know coming back to the Beauty Houses may feel both exciting and nerve racking. Our Mission is always that our artists and the people we take care of are the most important part of our business and always will be. We have been closely watching our industry around the world as it responds to the current health crisis. We will uphold the highest standard of safety and sanitation to protect both our staff and our guests, while still providing the highest standard of services in a comfortable and welcoming atmosphere. We will closely follow all of the regulations that we are governed under our licensure, which is issued by the Department of Safety and Professional Services and will be implementing guidelines set forth by the state for small business and salons and barber shops by the state of Wisconsin in response to COVID-19.
If you would like to dig in deeper to exactly what is listed for our licensure, please check out the links below.
Wisconsin statutes and administrative codes, which are regulatory guidelines that we are mandated to follow at all times.
Protocol and guidelines put forth by the state of Wisconsin in response to the COVID-19 pandemic:
Bottom line is that we will do everything in our power to keep everyone safe.
BEFORE YOUR APPOINTMENT
We will have a health questionnaire attached to your appointment confirmation. Please fill out the questionnaire and choose your preferred PPE package option, which we will have ready and sanitized for you to pick up before your scheduled appointment.
Here are our suggested PPE package options for your safety and comfortability:
option 1
SINGLE USE FACE MASK | $3.00
Single Use Ear Loop Mask offers maximum comfort, protection, and ease-of-use. The 3-ply construction with soft, fluid-resistant, non-woven outer layers and highly absorbent inner layers protect against pollen, dust, bacteria, and germs. Each mask provides very low resistance to breathing and has a bacterial filtration efficiency (BFE) of 94%. The strong ear loops secure mask without irritating skin and the flexible nose bar enclosed by non-woven material ensures perfect seal and fit. Masks are hypoallergenic, latex and fiberglass-free.
option 2
DISPOSABLE FACE LINE FILM | $2.00 EACH
This is an added layer of protection and will cover your forehead and eyes.
option 3
HANDHELD HAIRSPRAY SHIELD | NO CHARGE
Midwest Beauty House will supply the handheld hairspray shields for use during your service. These shields are reusable and will be sanitized after each use.
option 4
KINESIOLOGY TAPE MASK | $4.00
Kinesiology tape fabric with a paper towel adhered to it as a filter, can be used to DIY face mask. It's breathable, stretchable and comfortable over your nose and mouth. In addition it's easy to adhere directly on to the bridge of the nose or with a face protection strip.
If you do have sensitive skin and are worried about irritation from the medical tape, you can purchase one or more of the sensitive skin strips in Option 5.
option 5
SENSITIVE SKIN STRIPS | $1.00 PER STRIP
A gentle version of kinesiology tape is used on the face especially on the bridge of the nose (see video below) to protect the sensitive skin from mask irritation and enabling sticking and unsticking another layer on it without damaging the skin. It also enables you to use any mask without irritating the skin.
option 6
Medical Tape | Complimentary
We will provide complimentary medical tape that you may use to attach your own personal mask, without the use of ties or ear loops. We will need your mask to be taped securely to your face and this will also allow us to perform services without a mask being in the way of working areas on the head for haircuts/color.
Please come to your appointment with clean hair that has been washed as close to your appointment time as possible. We will still wash your hair, but clean hair will limit any potential transmission of COVID-19.
Please use the hand sanitizer provided outside of our establishment and wear your own mask when entering our business to pick up your PPE package for your appointment.
Upon entering our establishment, you will pick up your PPE package located close to the front door and labeled with your name. You will then return to the outside seating provided by MBH or to your car and we will call or text to let you know that your beauty operator is ready for your appointment. There will be no waiting area in our establishments at this time.
During this time, we ask that you please come alone to your appointments. Although, we love your children and all the friendly stop-ins to the shops, we will only be allowing clients receiving services to enter our establishments at this time.
Please hydrate prior to your appointment, as we will be limiting beverages in the salon to prevent any cross-contamination between guests and employees.
We ask that you consider taking your temperature before your appointment.
We also ask that you limit bringing personal items to your appointment such as bags/food. We will provide sanitation wipes for phones/credit cards.
QUESTIONNAIRE
Have you or any member of your household experienced any of these symptoms in the past 14 days?
Cough
Shortness of breath or difficulty breathing
Fever
Chills
Muscle pain
Sore throat
New loss of taste or smell
Trouble breathing
Persistent pain or pressure in the chest
New confusion
Inability to wake or stay awake
Bluish lips or face
Has anyone that you have been in contact with in the past 14 days tested positive for COVID-19?
Have you traveled out of state within the past 14 days?
If you have answered yes to any of these questions, please contact us and we will work to accommodate your appointment at a later date. We ask that if you can answer yes to being symptom free for two weeks before receiving services at Midwest Beauty House. This is for the safety of our staff and other patrons.
MOVING FORWARD, OUR PLAN IS AS FOLLOWS
We ask all clients to wash their hands upon entering our businesses. We will wash our hands between each client (following the safety protocol of at least 20 seconds).
We will keep hand sanitizer, disposable wipes, soap and tissues on hand and readily available.
We ask all clients to be mindful of coughing and sneezing and that they should make sure they are wearing a mask/covering their mouth/face and directing any cough/sneeze to their shoulder to prevent the spread of airborne disease.
We will post reminders to avoid handshakes and touching your face.
Masks will be worn by all staff performing services. We will also be wearing protective barber jackets and will have disposable aprons that will be switched after each appointment.
If you do not have your own mask, we are offering as many comfortable PPE options as possible and ask that you respect the safety and comfortability of our staff and other clients.
Our shops are already cleaned nightly, but we have added sanitation procedures to our daily deep cleaning duties for our business. You can be rest assured that we are doing everything we can to provide a safe and sanitary environment.
Protective gloves will be utilized by our staff if needed.
Protective face shields will be worn by staff during nail and facial appointments.
You will be offered the option of skipping your blow dry service as long as it will not affect the results of your service. You will be required to wear a mask if a blow dry service is being performed.
You will have a clean cape and protective neck strip for each service.
We will wipe down and sanitize each station, chair, and shampoo bowl in between clients and all salon tools and implements will be sterilized and sanitized with a MULTI-CIDE spray or BARBICIDE after each client.
BARBICIDE INFORMATION
We have received documentation from the EPA that BARBICIDE® is approved for efficacy against Human Coronavirus, including COVID-19. While no company has been able to receive actual COVID-19 samples and put them through the rigorous testing required, the EPA considers efficacy against Human Coronavirus to include COVID-19. Each client will receive a clean cape and we are tightening our standards of sanitation of tools and implements during this time.
MULTI-CIDE INFORMATION
ForPro MULTI-CIDE Hospital Grade Sanitizer & Disinfectant is a bactericidal, fungicide, and virucidal cleaner. It is EPA registered and effective against athlete’s foot fungus, Aspergillus niger, Hepatitis B & C, HIV-1 and other virucidals. The anti-rust formulation prevents corrosion of implements and hard surfaces.
Overview
Hospital grade, EPA registered, broad-spectrum disinfectant
Anti-rust formulation will not corrode surfaces and implements
Dilutes 1-ounce per gallon
Good for all uses including:
Whirlpool spas
Hard surfaces - Countertop, tanning bed, and gym equipment
Clippers and trimmer blades
Metal implements - Shears and stainless steel implements
All other surfaces - Keyboard, door handles, toilet seat, sink, and equipment.
Can be used with ForPro Premium PUR Cotton Wipes. Spray on and apply.
Non-metal tools - Brushes, combs, and rollers. Add solution to ForPro MULTI-CIDE Disinfectant Jar and keep immersed until ready to use.
We will offer invoicing options for online payment to limit interactions at the register. If you choose to pay at the register at the time of service, we will limit interaction time at the register and will sanitize all areas after each client.
We ask that you avoid touching retail products before purchasing. We will grab retail for you and will sanitize it before we place it in your retail bag for purchase.
We ask that you wash your hands before and after using our restrooms. We will have paper towels readily available and ask that you avoid touching door knobs. We also recommend that you wash your hands/use hand sanitizer before leaving our establishments.
We will only be offering brow waxing on the face at this time. We cannot offer full face waxing at this time because of working so closely to the face without the client being able to wear a mask. Body waxing will still be offered.
Make-up services will not be offered at this time.
We have the right to refuse service to anyone presenting symptoms of illness or not complying with our businesses safety protocol.
Thank you so much for your support and considering the safety and health of our staff and fellow MBH family during this time. We look forward to seeing you in the Beauty Houses soon!