As more states around the country make the decision whether or not to reopen or keep their stay-at-home orders in place a little longer due to the coronavirus, we're all wondering what that means for places like hair salons [1], nail salons [2], and waxing salons.
Seeing as people have been unable to access their professional services [3] for months, many have taken up at-home alternatives to get by in the meantime, but some are desperately waiting to get back to an expert. As states with fewer cases re-evaluate and take steps to get back to a normal way of life, we can only assume that many of the non-essential businesses that were ordered to close back in March will start welcoming customers again — but when is the big question.
As of right now, waxing salons — similarly to hair salons [4] — will stay closed until early to mid-May, but it largely depends on each individual state and the business itself. If you're wondering when waxing salons in your area will re-pen, we've listed out the current orders for each state, below.
Alabama
Stay-at-home orders in Alabama expired on April 30. While places like beaches and retail stores have been able to re-open at a reduced capacity, waxing salons are still closed.
Alaska
Alaska became one of the first states in the nation to ease its restrictions on select nonessential businesses on April 24. This includes waxing salons, but it's important to note that strict social-distancing requirements are in place.
Arizona
Arizona's stay-at-home order has been extended to May 15. While retail stores may open sooner, but waxing salons will remain closed.
Arkansas
Arkansas was never under a stay-at-home order, but several social-distancing restrictions are in place. Limited reopenings on select businesses like salons began on May 6.
California
California has been under a stay-home order since March 19 and there has been no talk of reopenings yet.
Colorado
Colorado's stay-home order expired April 26, allowing businesses to reopen in phases. Waxing salons were included in phase one with strict restrictions.
Connecticut
On March 23, Connecticut was put under a stay-at-home order which is in effect until May 20. Waxing salons will remain closed.
Delaware
Nonessential businesses closed when Delaware started sheltering-in-place on March 24. It is currently still going on until May 15 and no plans to reopen have been announced.
Florida
Floria's stay-at-home order expired April 30, allowing beaches to reopen. However, salons are still closed.
Georgia
Georgia was under a statewide shelter-in-place order but it expired April 30. This allowed waxing salons to reopen and resume business.
Hawaii
On March 25, Hawaii went under a stay-at-home order which has been extended through May 31.
Idaho
Idaho is one of the states with a stay-home order that expired on April 30. It is currently operating under a four-stage reopening plan, and waxing salons may be allowed to reopen in late May.
Illinois
Illinois will continue its stay-at-home order until the end of May.
Indiana
Indiana's stay-at-home order expired May 1 and the state is reopening in stages. Personal services fall under stage 2 of the reopenings, which will happen around May 11.
Iowa
Like Arkansas, Iowa never had a statewide stay-at-home order. Partial reopenings have been announced, but waxing salons will be closed until at least May 15.
Kansas
The stay-at-home order in Kansas expired on May 3 but a date to reopen salons has not yet been announced. According to current updates, it will be no earlier than May 18.
Kentucky
An indefinite "healthy at home" order has been in effect in Kentucky since March 26. Waxing salons may be able to reopen in late May, according to an outlined plan.
Louisiana
Waxing salons will continue to stay closed in Louisiana until May 15 at the earliest as its stay-at-home order was just extended.
Maine
A four-stage reopening plan is underway in Maine but a stay-at-home order has been extended until May 31. Places like hair salons were allowed to resume business as of May 1 but it is unclear if this includes waxing salons.
Maryland
Maryland's stay-at-home order is currently indefinite. Nonessential businesses will remain closed.
Massachusetts
The stay-at-home order in Massachusetts has been extended to May 18 with no known date to reopen.
Michigan
Starting March 24, Michigan began its stay-at-home order. This has been extended to May 15, with no update as to when waxing salons will reopen.
Minnesota
Minnesota's stay-at-home order expired May 3, but salons still remain closed.
Mississippi
Mississippi's shelter-in-place order expired April 27, but waxing salons are still closed.
Missouri
Gradual reopenings started in Missouri on May 4. This includes waxing salons, although strict restrictions are in place.
Montana
Montana's stay-at-home order expired April 26 and like other states, it plans to reopen businesses in phases. As of May 4, waxing salons could reopen as long as social distancing was observed.
Nebraska
Nebraska never had a stay-at-home order in effect and as of May 4, waxing salons were allowed to reopen with a limited capacity of 10 people, as long as face masks are worn.
Nevada
Nevada will continue to operate under a stay-at-home order until May 15.
New Hampshire
New Hampshire is still in a "state of emergency" declaration and its stay-at-home order will be in effect until May 31.
New Jersey
New Jersey's stay-at-home order has been in effect since March 21 and will continue until further notice.
New Mexico
New Mexico extended its stay-at-home order through May 15 (originally set for May 1). It's currently unclear when salons will be allowed to reopen in the state.
New York
In New York where cases are still high, the stay-at-home order — also known as "NY PAUSE" — will continue until May 15 or longer.
North Carolina
Nonessential and "close contact" businesses will remain closed in North Carolina until at least May 8.
North Dakota
Although North Dakota didn't have a statewide stay-at-home order, many businesses did close due to restrictions. Those restrictions have since been listed as of May 1 and waxing salons have reopened.
Ohio
Ohio's stay-at-home order will expire May 29, but businesses will reopen in phases. There is no set date specified for waxing salons.
Oklahoma
A formal stay-at-home order was never issued in Oklahoma. As of April 24, waxing salons were allowed to open with restrictions.
Oregon
Oregon has not announced an official reopening plan yet and will continue its stay-at-home order.
Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania plans to reopen gradually, depending on the county. Some counties could be reopening as soon as May 8, which would include waxing salons.
Rhode Island
Rhode Island extended its stay-at-home order until May 8 and will most likely reopen in phases, if that order is not extended again.
South Carolina
South Carolina has already began reopening select businesses but waxing salons, much like hair salons, are still closed.
South Dakota
No stay-at-home order was ever issued in South Dakota, but salons are still closed for safety.
Tennessee
Tennessee's stay-at-home order expired April 30 and is slowly reopening nonessential businesses. Close contact services like waxing salons were allowed to reopen on May 6 in 89 out of the state's 95 counties.
Texas
The stay-at-home order in Texas expired April 30 and certain businesses, including retail stores, restaurants, and movie theatres, reopened May 1. Waxing salons will continue to remain closed as of right now.
Utah
Utah did not have a statewide stay-at-home order, but waxing salons did have to temporarily close doors before being allowed to reopen on May 1.
Vermont
Vermont's stay-at-home order has been extended to May 15, meaning waxing salons will remain closed.
Virginia
Virginia's stay-at-home order has been extended through May 15 and waxing salons are still closed.
Washington
Businesses in Washington will reopen no earlier than May 4, but the status of waxing salons has not been specified.
West Virginia
West Virginia will reopen businesses starting April 30 in phases. It's uncertain when waxing salons specifically will reopen.
Wisconsin
Wisconsin's stay-at-home order was recently extended to May 26. Waxing salons remain closed until then.
Wyoming
Wyoming is another state without a formal, statewide stay-at-home order, meaning waxing salons were allowed to reopen starting May 1.
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