The hairstylist and his husband and business partner, Jason Backe, discuss racial injustice and the reopening of their “smart” salon, a “COVID-19-safe concept” that’s arguably the beauty shop of the future.

The New York salon from the longtime hairstylist opened just last year.

Nail salons are still excluded, but L.A. is moving fast toward reopening of hair salons, barbershops, even restaurants amid the coronavirus.

Retail is back, with some restrictions, as are hair salons and barbers in most counties.

California appears to be picking up speed in its reopening plans amid the coronavirus pandemic.

Salons in Georgia, Colorado and Indiana are seeing a swell of pent-up demand from customers in need of cuts and color.

Thermo-scanners, masks and Plexiglas screens will likely become part of the new normal.

Brands like L’Oréal USA, R+Co, and DpHue are freezing salon payments and jumpstarting affiliate programs until their businesses are permitted to reopen.

Practices are turning to virtual consultations and telemedicine, simultaneously bolstering online sales.

“It’s pretty much a full shutdown in most states.”

A former customer of the John Barrett salon is taking over the space.

The go-to facialist for stars such as Constance Wu is projected to double her business in 2019, according to industry sources.

A former colorist at Frédéric Fekkai is rewriting the hair-salon rules and celebs are taking notice.

Schaeffler previously served as the general manager of Henkel Professional North America, working on hair-care brands Sexy Hair and Kenra Professional.

The Williamsburg section of Brooklyn is home to the first Rob Peetoom salon in the U.S.