Despite a country-wide prolonged lack of testing and a fluctuating infection rate, stay-at-home orders have been de-prioritized, allowing every state to fully or partially open. While that may be a good thing for your hair or your business, only time will tell the impact this will have on public health.
Though you can get a haircut in almost all states, there are different guidelines on close personal contact depending on where you are and many are enforcing social distance practices.
To make things easier for you, no matter which state you live in, we’ve provided a guide to when every state has reopened or plans to reopen personal care services, with a link where you can read up and find out exactly what that means.
Alabama
Salons and barbershops opened with restrictions on May 11.
Click here for more on Alabama’s reopening guidelines.
Alaska
All personal service businesses were opened on April 24. Salons are taking clients by appointment only with social distancing guidelines.
Click here for more on Alaska’s reopening guidelines.
Arizona
Salons and barbershops opened with strict restrictions beginning May.
Click here for more on Arizona’s reopening guidelines.
Arkansas
Salons and barbershops opened with restrictions on May 6.
Click here for more on Arkansas’ reopening guidelines.
California
As of May 26, salons and barbershops are permitted to open, though with restrictions, in most counties.
Click here for more on California’s reopening guidelines.
Colorado
Salons and barbershops reopened starting May 1, with strict health guidelines.
Click here for more information on Colorado’s reopening guidelines.
Connecticut
Barbershops and salons may reopen with restrictions beginning June.
Click here for more information on Connecticut’s reopening guidelines.
Delaware
Up until June 1, salons were only permitted to service essential workers –now they are open to clients with restrictions.
Click here for more information on Delaware’s reopening guidelines.
Florida
Salons opened in all counties on May 18 with restrictions.
Click here for more information on Florida’s reopening guidelines.
Georgia
Georgia was one of the first states to allow salons to reopen, on April 24.
Click here for more information on Georgia’s reopening guidelines.
Hawaii
Salons opened in O’ahu, Maui and Kaua’I on May 22; all salons and barbershops will reopen after June 1.
Click here for more information on Hawaii’s reopening guidelines.
Idaho
Hair salons have been open since May 16.
Click here for more information on Idaho’s reopening guidelines.
Illinois
Salons and barbershops are reopening on a county-by-county basis after May 29.
Click here for more information on Illinois’ reopening guidelines.
Indiana
Salons were allowed to open in most counties after May 11.
Click here for more information on Indiana’s reopening to read the guidelines.
Iowa
Despite a state public health emergency issued until May 27, hair salons and barbershops opened May 15, with restrictions.
Click here for more information on Iowa’s guidelines.
Kansas
Salons were permitted to open in Phase II, during May 18, during Phase II.
Click here for more information on Kansas’ guidelines.
Kentucky
Salons and barbershops reopened on May 25 with restrictions.
Click here for more information on Kentucky’s reopening guidelines.
Louisiana
Salons opened on May 15, with restrictions.
Click here for more information on Louisiana’s reopening guidelines.
Maine
Salons and barbershops were permitted to reopen on May 1, with enhanced health guidelines.
Click here for more information on Maine’s reopening guidelines.
Maryland
Salons and barbershops opened on a county-by-county basis, with restrictions, on May 15.
Click here for more information on Maryland’s reopening guidelines.
Massachusetts
State Governor Baker released guidelines for salons and barbershops to reopen starting May 25.
Click here for more information on Massachusetts’ reopening guidelines.
Michigan
Salons and barbershops are permitted to reopen, with restrictions on June 15.
Click here for more information on Michigan’s reopening guidelines.
Minnesota
Salons and barbershops may reopen beginning June 1, with restrictions.
Click here for more information on Minnesota’s opening guidelines.
Mississippi
Salons and barbershops reopened on May 11, under strict social distancing guidelines.
Click here for more information on Mississippi’s reopening guidelines.
Missouri
Though most personal care service businesses reopened on May 4, salons and barbershops in St. Louis were permitted to open on May 18.
Click here for more information on Missouri’s reopening guidelines.
Montana
Hair salons and barbershops opened on April 27.
Click here for more information on Montana’s reopening guidelines.
Nebraska
All counties were permitted to reopen salons and barbershops, with restrictions on June 1.
Click here for more information on Nebraska’s reopening guidelines.
Nevada
Salons and barbershops were permitted to open by appointment only, starting on May 9.
Click here for more information on Nevada’s reopening guidelines.
New Hampshire
Salons and barbershops were permitted to open under strict health guidelines on May 11.
Click here for more information on New Hampshire’s reopening guidelines.
New Jersey
Salons and barbershops will be permitted to reopen with increased safety measures beginning June 22.
Click here for more information on New Jersey’s reopening guidelines.
New Mexico
Salons and barbershops are open with restrictions from June 1.
Click here for more information on New Mexico’s reopening guidelines.
New York
Salons and barbershops will be able to reopen during Phase II of the state’s phased reopening plan, which varies by county.
Click here for more information about New York’s reopening guidelines.
North Carolina
Salons and barbershops were permitted to reopen May 22.
Click here for more information about North Carolina’s reopening guidelines.
North Dakota
Salons and barbershops reopened with restrictions on May 1.
Click here for more information on North Dakota’s reopening guidelines.
Ohio
Salons and barbershops reopened with restrictions after May 15.
Click here for more information on Ohio’s reopening guidelines.
Oklahoma
Salons and other personal care services opened for appointments only starting April 24.
Click here for more information on Oklahoma’s reopening guidelines.
Oregon
Salons and barbershops were permitted to open by county with enhanced safety measures after May 15.
Click here for more information on Oregon’s reopening guidelines.
Pennsylvania
Salons and barbershops reopened in certain counties with restrictions on May 29.
Click here for more information on Pennsylvania’s reopening guidelines.
Rhode Island
Salons and barbershops remain closed.
Click here for more information on Rhode Island’s reopening guidelines.
South Carolina
Close-contact businesses such as salons and barbershops reopened with restrictions starting May 18.
Click here for more information on South Carolina’s reopening guidelines.
South Dakota
Salon owners are encouraged to practice reasonable physical distancing, good hygiene, and proper sanitation, following no direct closure order.
Click here for more information on South Dakota’s reopening guidelines.
Tennessee
Salons and barbershops reopened with restrictions on May 6.
Click here for more information on Tennessee’s reopening guidelines.
Texas
Salons and barbershops reopen with restrictions on May 8.
Click here for more information on Texas’ reopening guidelines.
Utah
Salons and barbershops, classified as moderate risk businesses, reopened with enforced social distancing on May 1.
Click here for more information on Utah’s reopening guidelines.
Vermont
Salons and barbershops were permitted to open with restrictions on May 29.
Click here for more information on Vermont’s reopening guidelines.
Virginia
Salons and barbershop were permitted to reopen under strict guidelines on June 1.
Click here for more information on Virginia’s reopening guidelines.
Washington
Salons and barbershops reopened on June 1.
Click here for more information on Washington’s reopening guidelines.
Washington D.C.
A phased reopening plan for businesses, including hair salons, began on May 29.
Click here for more information on Washington D.C.’s reopening guidelines.
West Virginia
Salons and barbershops reopened with health restrictions on May 4.
Click here for more information on West Virginia’s reopening guidelines.
Wisconsin
Wisconsin’s stay-at-home order was overturned on May 13, allowing all previously closed businesses, including salons, to reopen.
Click here for more information on Wisconsin’s reopening guidelines.
Wyoming
Salons and barbershops reopened under specific health guidelines on May 1.
Click here for more information on Wyoming’s reopening guidelines.
