Hairdressers and barbers are preparing to re-open on 15 July under the Scottish Government’s route map out of lockdown.

To ensure salons can safely re-open new guidance has been published for the sector.

The guidance also covers services such as beauty salons, spas, indoor photography studios and make-up counters which have been given an indicative opening date of 22 July.

Key measures include:

• physical distancing with marked areas between seats and treatment stations

• perspex screens installed at workstations, including reception areas if possible

• bookings by appointment only with times staggered to minimise overlap of clients

• the retention of customer details for four weeks to share details for Test and Protect if required

• face coverings mandatory for staff and customers with visors recommended for staff

• reading materials and refreshments removed other than water on request