Horsham residents get set to queue for a long-awaited haircut

Many hairdressers are getting ready to reopen on April 12 when Covid restrictions are eased, but some are being more cautious and are awaiting a definitive go-ahead from the Government.

A number of salons are already taking bookings from customers eager to lose their lockdown locks.

Among them is The Company Hairdressing in Horsham’s Middle Street. Owner Vince Di Lena said: “We’re doing things in phases.

“First we are re-booking those that had an appointment in the last lockdown - from December 29.

“The second phase will be people on the waiting list and the third will be when we have our lists open again. But we have 2,000 to get through first.”

After three lockdowns during the year, Vince said his salon was well prepared with full PPE in use, hand sanitiser available and temperature checks taking place.

“We have also reduced capacity by 50 per cent with two metres between everyone,” he said. “We’re lucky we have a big salon.”

From April 12, the salon aims to open from 8am - 8pm from Monday to Friday.