EXCLUSIVE: London barbers have hit back at claims by a top cop that salons offering cut-price trims were a red flag and potential front for criminal gangs and drug cartels.
The red and white-striped pole of the barber shop, promising everything from a quick buzz cut to a beard sculpting and scalp massage, is a staple of the British high street.
Detective Superintendent Charlotte Tucker of Wiltshire Police, the top cop behind Britain s first child modern slavery prosecution, has warned criminal gangs could be exploiting the salon surge.
This is great news for those hoping to get their locks chopped and outgrown roots redyed. However, things in the salon might look a little different this time around and there will be stricter rules for both customers and salon workers to adhere to. Remember to check in with your local salon to see exactly what rules and guidelines they have in place before you visit. Splendore Hairdressing on Sapling Road is just one local salon opening today. They are fully booked until May and have a fully refurbished and clean salon for customers to enjoy. Karen Burtonwood is the managing director of Splendore Hairdressing on Sapling Road said: With Covid, it was important to declutter the salon and make sure everything is sterile.