CLIENT AND SALON PROTOCOL GUIDELINES

I have planned to make the salon as COVID19 SAFE as possible for the safety of our clients and staff and have carried out a risk assessment. Our staff will all be wearing PPE – visors, gloves and masks, plus Perspex screens have been fitted to the nail desks and the reception area for protection, as it is so important that we all abide by the rules to remain open. 20 Second hand washing, and sanitising is most important. We will do our best to fit you all in but are opening with 3-4 therapists at any one time, so that the total of customers and therapists in the salon will be 6-8.

  • The TRACK AND TRACE QR Code will be displayed, which you can scan before entering the salon.
  • Please do not come in if you show signs of flu, high temperature, new continuous dry cough, loss of smell and taste or anyone else in the house who has been self-isolating for the last 7 days. We can reschedule your appointment.
  • We will send you out your appointment reminder which will include the COVID19 Health Assessment questionnaire via email or text which you MUST complete before your appointment.
  • Your temperature will be checked on arrival at the salon and you will be asked to put all of your items in a plastic bag- Handbag, Jacket.
  • The 2-metre rule must apply wherever possible within the salon.
  • Before entering the salon please arrive with a mask on and sanitised hands. You WILL need to wear the mask throughout your treatment. If you do not have your own, we can provide you with a mask for £1.50.
  • Please arrive on time, we kindly ask that you are no earlier than 5 minutes as you will be required to wait outside. It is important that you wait behind the black and yellow tape line at the entrance until your therapist comes down to greet.
  • On entry of the salon you will be asked to use the hand sanitiser located at the bottom of the stairs. You will then come up the stairs and asked to wash your hands in the restroom and your therapist will take you to the treatment room. After your treatment we ask you to use the hand sanitising station at the top of the stairs before exiting the salon.
  • You will not be able to enter the salon until our previous client as left, to maintain the 2 metre distance rule at the entrance. We have created a one way system as you arrive and exit the main salon to avoid cross over of customers.
  • Paper towels are provided in the toilet. Please put all paper towels in the cream bin and not down the toilet. All sanitary wear should be put in the white bin.
  • Please come to your appointment on your own as the waiting area will be out of use and come with minimal bags ie handbag only – NO shopping bags.
  • We are operating an appointment only system, so please register with our online booking system. No walk-in appointments will be allowed.
  • If you are in the vulnerable category, it is advised to have an early morning appointment.
  • Please telephone if you are going to be late as we may have to reschedule your appointment.
  • We may have to call you if we are running late.
  • Sanitisers are provided in every beauty room and at reception. Disinfectant wipes located in areas of the salon- Reception, and Lounge areas.
  • Reception area will only have 1 therapist and 1 customer at any one time.
  • Regular cleaning time of reception, toilet and beauty rooms have been increased.
  • The beauty room will be fully cleaned and sanitised prior to your arrival and before we enter the room, we will have washed our hands and we will be wearing the appropriate PPE. We allocated 15 minutes between each client to disinfect.
  • All equipment will have been sterilised thoroughly and if we leave the room the above will be repeated.
  • No hugging or close physical contact is allowed with any therapist and it is advised to keep chat to a minimum.
  • Please bring your own pen should you need to sign a record card
  • All windows will be open for good ventilation.
  • We would prefer you to pay by card/ contactless. However, we will take cash but please tender the exact amount.
  • There will be no magazines, tea, or coffee provided and the water machine will also be out of use, temporarily. However, you can bring your own drinks, but no food.
  • The toilet will be open for clients to use, but we are trying to minimise use, to maintain the cleanliness.
  • Please be aware of all the signs around the salon for your safety.
  • You will NOT be able to wait and let your nails or toes dry as the waiting area will be out of bounds so remember to bring those flip flops! We have disposable sticky feet to avoid minimum contact with the floor together with disposable couch covers and hand towels.
  • All staff have qualified in their Barbicide and Barbicide COVID19 Certificate.
  • Due to the cost of PPE, additional perspex screens, increased disposable products and cleaning there has been a small increase in some of the treatments.
  • As from the 1st August the government has now released that we are able to offer face treatments,this includesr facial waxing, eyebrows, lip and chin, electrolysis, eyelashes extensions, eyelash lift, threading, tinting of eyelashes and eyebrows and all Facial treatment, this including Micro-Current and Glycolic Peel.
  • Should you want to pop in just to buy products, you will need to make a 15 minute online booking. Only staff are to handle products, which will be disinfected before offering them to you.
  • If you would like to buy a Gift Voucher, we are advising you to buy this online rather than at the salon. This can be found on our website botanicalbeauty@sky.com
  • We plan to stagger appointments and will aim to keep to time. If you already have an appointment booked this may have to be retimed slightly.
  • Please call us if you cannot find the required online appointment.
  • GELs that need soaking will be £32 inclusive, and £27.50 if they do not need soaking. If you would rather soak off at home the night before, we can advise you accordingly.
  • PATCH TESTING 48 hours beforehand. We always require renewal of patch testing after 6 months has elapsed, but due to the circumstances everyone will be required to be tested again if you have booked the following treatments – tinting of the lashes or eyebrows, eyelash extensions, eyelash lift or Glycolic peel. This must be booked online but is free.
  • We now have 2 new treatments  LAMINATION EYEBROWS and REFLEXOLOGY.

Thank you for taking the time to read this. We look forward to welcoming you all back and we would like to thank you all for your continued support and understanding. Nikki and Team BBR’s x 01622 661300