STEP 1: Once you have worked with your team to determine a schedule – MARK YOURSELF OFF THE FLOOR FOR BREAKS AND LUNCHES. RECOMMENDATIONS: If you are working more than five hours. Schedule at least a half hour break halfway into your shift. If you are working eight or more hours also schedule two 15 min breaks around scheduled appointments. These are not state employer guidelines. If you are an employee, work with your supervisor to plan state required breaks. STEP 2: Print Out Weekly Meal Planner STEP 3: Brainstorm Ideas and Plan Brainstorm ideas for your meal plans. Look for favorite family recipes that are simple, easy to cook/prep…

We have officially received opening guidelines for personal service businesses. These guidelines can be overwhelming and confusing. We reached out to the creators of the guidelines with your questions and here are the answers we received. Q: Do I have to change my personal covering between each client? A: Yes Q: Can I wear an apron as my personal covering? A: Yes Q: I’m not a hair stylist, my customer doesn’t usually wear a cape or covering. Does this requirement apply to me? A: Yes Q: What kind of coverings can myself or my client wear? A. The government doesn’t care what you use as a covering, as long as…

On March 17, 2020 our world was rocked when Governee Jay Inslee issued a proclamation to mandate the closure of all hair salons, nail salons, spas and other non-essential businesses that could not maintain 6ft social distance from customers during their operations. The original order was intended to conclude on April 1, 2020. We are now halfway through April. Our industry has been weathering the storm that is COVID-19 with little to no acknowledgement of our suffering. The Unemployment Line With salons being ordered to close, many salon owners could not support keeping their team fully employed. Originally some employee based salons were able to aid their workers by paying…