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Perhaps the only people more relieved to hear that Orange’s lockdown would be lifted than those who had waited weeks for a haircut, were the hairdressers themselves. As soon as the good news broke Thursday morning, salon owners like Jody Thornberry (of JCS Hair Studio) and Rose Whitford (Tangled Hair and Beauty Salon) were inundated with bookings. “They’re coming like crazy, we can’t keep up. We have so many people [wanting to make an appointment]Ms Whitford said. “We are so excited to get back to it,” she added. Salon owner Ms Thornberry was also relieved after six weeks of being closed during the lockdown to finally reopen. It’s not a small job that delays almost two months of dating. “We’re going to be working around the clock to catch up,†she said. “I’m going to work. [for] probably at least two to three weeks in a row just to try and get everything back to where it should be. could be short lived. Which meant small business owners like Ms. Thornberry had to maintain a hectic work schedule for the next few days. extreme amount of support [during the lockdown]”She added.” As if there had been people dropping food off me. [I’ll get a text] telling me to go look at my door and there will be packages [there]. “[It’s made me] realizing that there are some great people in our community who want to help small businesses continue. So, you know, as difficult as it was, it was so nice to see this support in such a small community. While Orange hairdressers will be allowed to reopen on Friday morning, Dubbo MP Dugald Saunders said there could be changed in the days and weeks to come. “In the current state of health, it is the rule of one person per 4 m², or capped at five people maximum, or capped at five people maximum. We know that there are many hairdressing salons. who have the ability to do more than that and have that space without a problem, “Saunders said.” We’re pretty much talking about this with the Minister of Health’s office and also through the office of the Minister of Health. Deputy Prime Minister. “I am hopeful, but no decision has been made on this yet, but we hope there can be a little flexibility on this shortly.” Our reporters are working hard for it. providing local and up-to-date news to the community. Here’s how you can continue to access our trusted content:
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Perhaps the only people more relieved to hear that Orange’s lockdown would be lifted than those who had waited weeks for a haircut, were the hairdressers themselves.
As soon as the good news broke Thursday morning, salon owners like Jody Thornberry (of JCS Hair Studio) and Rose Whitford (Tangled Hair and Beauty Salon) were inundated with bookings.
“They’re coming like crazy, we can’t keep up. We have so many people [wanting to make an appointment]”said Ms. Whitford.
“We are so excited to get back to it,” she added.
Salon owner Ms Thornberry was also relieved after six weeks of being closed during the lockdown to finally reopen.
Even if it was no small job rescheduling nearly two months of dating.
“We will be working around the clock to catch up,†she said.
“I’m going to work [for] probably at least two to three weeks in a row just to try and get everything back to where it should be. “
Despite the relief at the end of the lockdown, there was still real worry hanging over the heads of hairdressers and many other businesses that Orange’s freedom might be short-lived. This meant that small business owners like Ms. Thornberry had to maintain a hectic work schedule for the next few days.
“It was very difficult but on the good side, and on the good side, I had extreme support [during the lockdown], “she added.
“As if there had been people dropping food off for me. [I’ll get a text] telling me to go look at my door and there will be packages [there].
“[It’s made me] realizing that there are some great people in our community who want to help small businesses continue. So, you know, as difficult as it was, it was so nice to see this support in such a small community. “
While Orange hairdressers will be allowed to reopen on Friday morning, Dubbo MP Dugald Saunders said there would still be restrictions but they could be changed in the days and weeks to come.
“In view of the sanitary order, it is the rule of one person for 4 m², or capped at five people maximum, or capped at five people maximum. We know that there are many hairdressing salons which have the ability to do more than that and have that space without a problem, â€Saunders said.
“We are quite talking about it with the office of the Minister of Health and also with the office of the Deputy Prime Minister.
“I’m hopeful, but no decision has been made on this yet, but we hope there can be some flexibility on this soon.”
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