Hairdressers are allegedly breaching lockdown restrictions by working from home, with many offering discounted rates. The Sun reports stylists across the UK are bypassing Government rules by posting adverts on classified websites including Gumtree, with Trading Standards now investigating.
An anonymous hairdresser told the newspaper they have a home salon but don't qualify for furlough payments "so I have to make money somehow".
They added that they decided to start offering services after clients had contacted them, but said they wear a mask and gloves and use hand sanitiser. “I know its against the rules, but I’m taking precautions and making sure everything is clean and disinfected so I don’t see what the harm is." Many salon staff have