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Presentation by Tony Fiore, Executive Director www.ohiosalonassociation.com director@ohiosalonassociation.com Salons, spas, and barbershop owners recovery after coronavirus pandemic House Economic Recovery Taskforce Tuesday, April 14, 2020

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2020 Realities and Outlook

• Approx. 12,000 salons, 50,000 cosmetology licensees; 8,000 barbers, 2,700

barbershops, 19,500 independent contractors, 168 schools (2019 Annual Report)

• Some may not return to this industry due to the government’s ability to turn them
• ff overnight
• There was already a workforce pipeline shortage before COVID-19
• The pandemic may have driven many into the underground economy
• License renewal
• HB 197 extended deadline – December 1, 2020
• Ohio State Cosmetology and Barber Board will be communicating with licensees
• May 2020 – barber licensees
• October 2020 – cosmetology licensees

For th the public seeking th these beauty serv rvices

• Public needs confidence that they are going to a safe, sanitary and infection free zone
• The Ohio State Cosmetology and Barber Board already has great facility and infection

control standards

• Practical considerations (no official law, just guidelines and common sense)
• Stagger appointments to avoid waiting area congestion
• Eliminate communal area items (i.e. magazines, candies, coffee, etc.)
• Minimize contact with POS systems or high touch areas (chairs, door, etc.)
• Cloth mask and glove wearing for all licensees; patrons asked to wear cloth mask
• Smiles and verbal greetings only – handshakes and hugs out for a while
• Decline services for any client exhibiting signs of illness
• Change cape for each customer

What els lse can th the state do for th this in industry?

• Enact the changes in HB 399/SB 245
• Need to encourage women, men, and minorities to stay in/enter profession
• Lower hours, license reciprocity across state lines, etc. will do so
• Infection control in bill is national standard
• Additional guidance, along with administrative rules and ORC, if followed properly, should cover

COVID-19 for infection control - add to the list in code to be clear

• Make distance learning provisions permanent - up to 50% - NACIS/Dept. of Ed. (national standard)
• Eliminate practical exam (AK already did), determine if theory can be taken closer to home
• Amend all registration/renewal fees for 2020; DAS could pay all “convenience fees” for CC payments
• DO NOT make salon or barbershop’s opening contingent upon Board inspection
• Not required for new salons to open (but within 30 days of opening), then every 2 years after