COVID-19 - The London School of Barbering

COVID-19

We are pleased to announce that we are reopening our academies early July, in line with U.K. Government guidance. Should this date change then we will update you.

Your safety and comfort are of utmost importance to us. Below we outline our safety and hygiene initiatives.

STUDENT FAQ'S

Q: How are you handling spatial distancing?

To comply with spatial distancing, we are reducing capacity to 50% with every other chair left empty. This allows maximum distance between clients, while students will be wearing additional PPE outlined below. To handle these capacity constraints, we are operating classes in two 4.5-hour uninterrupted shifts. The morning shift runs 08:00-12:30, and the afternoon shift runs 13:30-18:00.

Q: What do I do if I feel unwell?

If you have been ill with COVID symptoms please notify us and isolate for 7 days. We will do our best to catch you up on your training upon return. If you have any underlying health conditions then please notify us.

Q: What PPE & Safety measures will be put in place during our training?

Every single person within the academy will be required to wear a mask.
Visors, masks and gloves will be provided for students. All these items will be mandatory.
Persons will have to queue to enter the academy. Upon entry all temperatures will be taken.
Hand sanitising gel will be available and be asked to be used by all.
All tools will need to be disinfected after every client.
All students are to clean and sanitise their cutting stations after every client.

CLIENT FAQ'S

Q: What can I expect when I arrive for my appointment?

Social Distancing – We will be leaving every other barber chair unused to ensure a high amount of spacing between clients. Clients will form a social distanced queue outside the venue. We recommend bringing an umbrella to protect from rain or sun during your wait.
Temperature Checks – Prior to entry, all temperatures will be taken and anyone showing a high temperature will be refused entry.
Hand Sanitising Gel – Every person entering the premises will be required to sanitise their hands with hand sanitising gel.
Shampooing – We ask that all clients come with their hair already shampooed and without product in it.
Use of Restrooms – There will be a socially distanced queueing system to use the restroom facilities.
Limit 1-1 Interaction – Greetings and goodbyes will be touch-less. There will be no handshakes.

Q: Are you offering all services including shaves and beard trims?

Yes! All services are being offered. All barbers will wear visors,masks and gloves in order to carry out these services.

Q: What PPE & Safety measures are you taking?

Masks Required – All persons in the academy will be required to wear a mask. Should you have your own, then we welcome you to wear it. Otherwise, we do have disposable masks available for purchase for £2.
Disposable gowns will be used on all clients. Gloves, visors and masks will be worn by all staff and students.
Barber tools will be disinfected in Barbicide after every use.
Barber chairs and cutting stations will be sanitised after every client.
Hand sanitising gel will be available and be asked to be used frequently by all, especially upon entry.
Schools will be cleaned on a daily basis by a cleaning team.

Q: What are the prerequisites for having an appointment?

If you have any underlying health conditions or are considered a vulnerable person then please think carefully before returning to our academies.
If you have been ill or around someone who has been ill with Covid then please allow at least 7 days before scheduling an appointment.

Q: What are haircut prices?

All bookings will be made online.
Off-peak haircuts will run from 08:00-12:30 and 18:30-21:30, and will cost £3.
Peak haircuts will run from 13:30-18:00, and will cost £4.
Walk-ins will still be accepted if there is availability and will cost £6.