"We have lost so much business. It will be good to get back in." Mr Smith's gym also opened in January 2020, meaning the first year was incredibly tough. "It was hell," said Mr Smith. Mr Smith said that he had Covid-friendly cleaning equipment in place since opening and that his customers felt comfortable coming back. He said that industry-wide, it was going to take time to get people back in. "I think overall it will take time for people to get the confidence back," said Mr Smith. Salons will be opening their doors for the first time in months - Credit: Getty Images