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Posted: Mon 15th Mar 2021
Hairdressers and barbers can start to reopen from today – however criticism over “false hope” previously given to non-essential retail
Hairdressers and barbers in Wales can start to reopen their doors to customers from today after almost three months of being closed.
As part of most review into the coronavirus restrictions, First Minister Mark Drakeford confirmed on Friday that hairdressers and barbers can start to reopen strictly on an appointment only basis.
Services such as cutting and, removing facial hair including shaving, outlining detailing, waxing, plucking and threading, are not included in the guidelines released over the weekend for the industry.
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media captionVisiting the hairdresser and meeting pals in your garden are among lockdown rules being relaxed
Going to the hairdresser and meeting friends in a garden are all set to become legal again in Wales.
The Welsh Government is relaxing lockdown rules, with stay at home rules replaced by a requirement to stay local.
Up to four adults from two households will also be allowed to meet up in a private garden in Wales from Saturday.
Non-essential shops remain closed until 12 April, although garden centres can reopen from 22 March.
Wales first minister also said self-contained accommodation would be allowed to reopen from 27 March, as long as cases remained low, but people can only go with their own household.
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image captionSalon owner Catrin Jones called the news fantastic
Businesses across Wales have reacted to First Minister Mark Drakeford s announcement about reopening the economy.
From Saturday, the Welsh Government will replace its stay home advice with stay local guidance.
Most non-essential shops will still remain closed until 12 April. A notable exception are hairdressers which open on Monday.
Some businesses supported the roadmap, while others have been critical.
Salon owner Catrin Jones, who runs Toriad Taclus in Llanybydder, is looking forward to reopening.
She said: This is fantastic news, the news we ve been waiting for for weeks and weeks.