Beaudesert beauty salons fully booked but under strict COVID-19 rules

Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk announced last week that beauty therapy services include waxing, laser treatments, manicures, pedicures, nail painting, eyelash extensions, facials, cosmetic injections could go ahead.

However, Arrabella Beauty and Nails owner Kelly Clark said the health and safety restrictions are an extra cost to business.

"I'm somewhat ready to reopen, fully booked for the week and have been busy implementing new measures including a sneeze field at the nail table as well as signage," she said.

Ms Clark said salons were opening under strict regulations including keeping a register of all clients for 28 days and rigid hygiene guidelines.

"I will need to wipe everything down, clean in between client appointments including desks and card facilities," she said.

She said this would take time which would impact on income as she would be serving less clients.

A single owner operator business, Ms Clark said she was restricted to her and one client at a time.

Chief Health Officer Dr Jeannette Young said beauty therapists must have a COVID-safe plan in place, operate by appointment only and keep a register of clients to assist in contact tracing.

Beaudesert Beauty owner Renee Edwards said she was booked up for nearly two weeks and was ready to reopen her home salon.

"Besides the usual cleaning and hygiene habits I already do, I will ensure my clients also wear masks, use hand sanitiser when they are in the salon and open windows instead of using the aircon," she said.

After being closed for nearly two months, Ms Edwards was glad she could bring in an income again.

"Eyelash extensions are my most popular treatment and I do spray tans, but those have not been allowed as yet," she said.

The Chief Health Officer said in the following month spray tanning, saunas and other water-based spa services would be able to go ahead.