England – Salons in England must stay closed until 12th April 2021 at the earliest. See UK Roadmap https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/covid-19-response-spring-2021/covid-19-response-spring-2021-summary
Scotland – Hairdressers and barbers (with shopfronts – not mobile services) can reopen from 5th April 2021 by appointments only. Beauty salons including mobile hair and beauty services can reopen from 26th April 2021. For details see https://www.gov.scot/publications/coronavirus-covid-19-timetable-for-easing-restrictions/pages/timetable/
Wales – Hairdressers and barbers can return to work on from 27th March 2021. Beauty salons, nail bars and holistic therapy centres are expected to reopen on 12th April 2021.
Northern Ireland – From 23 April, close contact services (including those provided from a mobile setting) can reopen. https://www.nidirect.gov.uk/articles/coronavirus-covid-19-regulations-guidance-what-restrictions-mean-you
England - Accredited schools in England can open from Monday 8th March 2021 with models restricted to other students or training staff members, ie members of the public cannot be used as models. See full details at https://www.beautyguild.com/COVID-19/TrainingSchools
Scotland – Training can reopen in line with the restrictions on hair and beauty salons
Wales – Schools and colleges can reopen from 27th March 2021.
Northern Ireland – From 23 April, training schools can reopen in line with close contact services.
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