Hair Cuttery to Lead COVID-19 Safety Protocol with Curbside Cuts and Scrubs

Hair Cuttery to offer exclusive Curbside Cuts starting August 20 along with new safety initiatives at 500 locations

MIAMI--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Hair Cuttery will begin offering Curbside Cuts at their Aventura location in Miami, as one of its newest safety initiatives following the reopening of 500 salons, to continue easing guest concerns about getting a haircut during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic. Starting August 20, curbside cuts will be performed by one of Hair Cuttery’s licensed salon professionals and available to guests each morning from 9-11 a.m.

Starting August 16, Hair Cuttery, one of the largest salon chains in the country, will test outfitting salon professionals in a select number of Florida locations in scrubs. Moisture wicking and odor control technology keeps salon professionals cool and comfortable while providing services during working hours. Salon professionals can easily incorporate clean scrubs into their workday as they are wash and dry durable without worry of damage. Every salon requires masks and will be well-equipped with PPE masks for salon professionals and customers.

“We hear our guests' concerns and conversations surrounding the safety of entering a salon. We understand we are in unprecedented times, yet our guests are often in need to come in for their visit,” stated Seth Gittlitz, Chief Executive Officer of Hair Cuttery Family of Brands. “We are truly committed to the continued safety and satisfaction of our salon professionals and guests. Curbside Cuts will ensure that we are able to serve any guests that may have worries about visiting salons in a safe and comfortable way. We are well-positioned to keep our community happy and healthy, and to continue to safely serve our customers through and beyond the pandemic.”

We are consulting with Leslie Roste, RN, BSN and the BARBICIDE® National Director of Industry Relations and Education. She is recognized as the industry expert in ensuring the safest return to work, for Beauty Industry Professionals. She has worked in the cosmetology industry for 12 years and created the BARBICIDE® Certification Program that Hair Cuttery has implemented. She’s helped states reform rules regarding infection control to improve consumer and licensee safety and has assisted 30+ states in rulemaking and training of their inspectors. Her work with NIC includes developing standardized infection control rules and regulations that every state could easily adopt to become current with proper scientific guidelines. She is very involved with promoting the need for occupational licensing to protect consumer health and safety.

“It is comforting to see that Hair Cuttery has taken this comprehensive approach to infection control across all salons. Clients should be reassured of the safety of their services provided through evidence of the BARBICIDE® Certifications proudly displayed in the salon. In addition, clients should be aware that the EPA has placed BARBICIDE® on the List N. The List N is a list generated by the EPA of disinfectants approved for use against SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19), the virus that causes COVID-19,” said Leslie Roste, RN, BSN.

About Hair Cuttery Family of Brands

Hair Cuttery is the largest privately owned and operated chain of full-service hair salons in the country, employing thousands of salon professionals in over 500 company-owned locations on the East Coast and the Midwest. A full-service, value-priced salon, Hair Cuttery offers cut, color, blow- out and styling trends for women, men and children; appointments and walk-ins are welcome. Hair Cuttery is committed to delivering an amazing guest experience through its highly trained and skilled salon professionals. To highlight its best-in-class service, Hair Cuttery ensures that all salon professionals are BARBICIDE® certified and that its salon safety and sanitation practices adhere to the most recent CDC guidelines. More information at: www.haircuttery.com