Hair Salons and Barbershops were permitted to reopen — by appointment only — on Monday, May 25 in Phase 1.  

 

Other close contact personal services opened at Step Two Phase II with restrictions beginning on Monday, June 22, 2020. 

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Close Contact Personal Services are defined as any personal service typically delivered through close physical contact with the customer, including but not limited to:

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a.hair removal services; including laser services, depilatory salons, waxing services, threading, and electrolysis services

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b.massage, body treatments, eastern treatment, energy therapies and other body work therapies;

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c.skin care services; including peels, facials, serums, Botox and filler

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d.nail care services; including nail salons

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e.other hair services; including hair replacement services, scalp treating services

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f.makeup salons;

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g.makeup application services;

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h.personal trainers; provided that in Phase 2 any indoor personal training service is limited to appointment-only training with only one customer (or two from the same household) allowed in the facility at a time;

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i.tanning salons; including other businesses

Massachusetts Resources for Personal Services and Care Businesses

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Other Guidance 

& Resources

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