Several Saskatoon barbers and stylists say they will not open their doors despite being allowed to reopen on May 19. Three owners joined the Saskatchewan New Democrats’ May 7 press conference concerned over unclear instructions for opening their services.
The NDP is asking the Saskatchewan Party to delay phase 2 given confusion and uncertainty from business owners. The owner of Manestreet Hair isn’t planning on opening at the start of phase two because of concerns that her staff won’t have enough personal protective equipment (PPE) to last through the social distancing measures. “If we do have to close again, whether it’s because of no PPE or there is something traced back to a salon or person who has visited a salon unrelated to us, what’s