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Barbershops Film Haircuts, Rebrand as Pet Groomers to Evade COVID Restrictions
On 1/22/21 at 10:54 PM EST
In Canada, two barbershops have redefined the nature of their businesses in order to remain open during COVID-19 lockdowns.
According to the Public Health Agency of Canada, 737,407 cases of COVID-19 have been reported since the beginning of the pandemic. Noting a recent rise in cases, provinces have instituted a number of mitigation protocols, including closing some businesses deemed non-essential. In response, some personal care facilities have rebranded themselves in order to remain open during the lockdown.
Chrome Artistic Barber in St. Catharines, Toronto redesigned its salon in order to function as a visual production studio. Customers can get their hair cut while being filmed.
TORONTO An Ontario barbershop has reopened during the provincial lockdown using a loophole that the owner claims allows them to operate legally.
Chrome Artistic Barber in St. Catharines is cutting hair again after they said they revamped their salon to become a production and film studio.
Owner Alicia Hirter set up cameras, lights and microphones in her shop and said people who come in for haircuts are now auditioning for a part in a future TV show or podcast.
Under Ontario’s provincial lockdown laws, which came into effect on Dec. 26, film and television productions are allowed to continue operating.
TORONTO An Ontario barbershop has reopened during the provincial lockdown using a loophole that the owner claims allows them to operate legally.
Chrome Artistic Barber in St. Catharines is cutting hair again after they said they revamped their salon to become a production and film studio. Owner Alicia Hirter set up cameras, lights and microphones in her shop and said people who come in for haircuts are now auditioning for a part in a future TV show or podcast. Under Ontario s provincial lockdown laws, which came into effect on Dec. 26, film and television productions are allowed to continue operating.