You might be getting that sharp look back sooner than think. The government may look at moving barbers and hairdressers’ reopening sooner than was anticipated due to the strong demand for “unsafe haircuts” in conditions that would be less than recommended by the HSE.
The reason for possibly reopening the services earlier than was due is because of a strong demand for “black market” haircuts.
Barbers and hairdressers across Ireland are being offered huge money to conduct services privately in their own home.
A normal gents cut ranges from anything between €10 to €30 depending where you go and where you live in the country.
The Liberal is now hearing stories of men offering up to €60 to get a short, back and sides a barber’s own residence.
Hairdressers too are being offered big money to get ladies looking fab during lockdown but prices being bandied about of up to €200 for a private ladies haircut.
The Liberal spoke to one barber, Rodney from the South of the country, who told us:
“It’s been chopping non stop since mid April. Lads mostly are getting tight skin fades that last them longer than usual. I’m charging my usual €10 just for regulars who’ve been with me for years but everyone is throwing a score my way because they’re just grateful I’m willing to cut.”
“I know no one who has covid-19 and I use a mask when I cut. I’ll continue doing it too as I see no reason to stop. The sooner our shops can open, the better as I see a lot of lads going about with awful self shaving cuts done and they look brutal.”
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