When can beauty salons reopen for facial treatments?

CORONAVIRUS has seen Brits across the nation turn from beauty to the beast with untamed brows, thin filler-free lips, and not so much as a lash extension in sight.

But when can we finally swap our cotton face masks for moisturising cucumber ones in beauty salons?

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When can beauty salons reopen for facial treatments?

The government are set to make an announcement about any changes to openings tomorrow (Friday, August 14).

Some treatments such as waxing and nail painting have resumed, but anything involving the face is is still banned under government guidelines.

That includes anything to do with lashes, brows, facial waxing, chemical peels, botox and fillers to name a few.

Salons will be told tomorrow whether they can reopen for facial treatments – which means that, if they are given the go-ahead to reopen, you could be getting your lashes tinted as early as Saturday, August 15.

Can I book a facial treatment now?

Until the government reveal whether facial treatments are allowed, they remain off the menu for bookings.

Although, you can currently book treatments like manicures, body waxing, pedicures, foot treatments and some massages.

Hairdressers have been fully open since July 4.

How will social distancing work?

Businesses will have to meet guidelines and make an effort to protect both staff and clients.

These measures would may installing perspex screens between customers, and wearing masks, gloves and visors when appropriate during treatments.

It is currently unclear whether or not customers will also have to wear masks, but it certainly will be recommended.

They will only be able to accept appointments, not walk-ins, to minimise the number of people in salons.