Coronavirus. A deadly virus that is being compared to the Spanish flu. With the worldwide death toll surging past 11,000, many are heeding government commands. Social distancing is being practiced. Schools are closing down for weeks. Millions are without work. Within the service industry hairstylists are having to deal with their businesses slowing down. What exactly is coronavirus? How can we protect our hair and still support our hairstylists?
Coronavirus – A New Deadly Disease
The World Health Organization has declared that the coronavirus disease is a new strain that has never existed in humans before 2019. It is classified as a zoonotic, meaning that the transmission began between animals and people. Researchers have concluded that it started in Asia, and got transmitted from civet cats/ dromedary camels to humans.
Signs of infection include:
- respiratory symptoms
- fever
- cough
- shortness of breath
- breathing difficulties
Getting an infection can cause:
- pneumonia
- severe acute respiratory syndrome
- kidney failure
- death
Worldwide it is being advised that extra precautions be taken to prevent this infection from spreading. These are the safety measures that we must take:
- Regularly washing hands
- Social distancing
- Covering your mouth and nose when you cough and sneeze
- Thoroughly cooking your meat/eggs
- Staying indoors as much as possible
- Avoiding contact with anyone that is coughing or sneezing.
If you are coughing and sneezing, you should contact your doctor immediately. It can be a sign of respiratory illness which is associated with coronavirus.
Can Coronavirus Live On My Hair?
Experts have found out that the virus can last for hours, even days, on certain surfaces. For example, the coronavirus can live on steel and plastic for days. These are considered smooth surfaces. Hair is a porous surface, which means liquid can easily wash through it. So its more likely that the virus will not live on hair as long as other surfaces. But there is still a possibility. If someone sneezed on your hair and tested positive for Corona, you could catch it through involuntary contact. That is why many hairstylist salons are temporarily shutting down.
How Can I Still Keep My Hair Styled?
It is advised that we avoid contact from others for the time being, and that includes hair salons. Salons and barbershops attract large groups of people. But that does not mean that we should let our hair become wild. Many hairstylists are doing house calls. So we can invite our beautician over. Double-check to make sure their equipment is properly sanitized. Also, make sure that you wash your hair daily.
Practice washing your hands as much as possible. Learn how to do simple hairstyles while staying at home. Spread the word and encourage others to carry a hand sanitizer.
Another way you can still support your hairstylist is by pre-booking in advance. Do you really need to dye your hair right away? Can you wear a protective hairstyle in the meantime? If we do not help small businesses out, service industries could take a big hit. Keeping businesses from slowing down, while being careful when it comes to our health, will do wonders for the community.
Sources:
Featured Image Credit- Getty
https://www.today.com/style/can-coronavirus-live-hair-here-s-what-experts-want-you-t176524
https://www.huffpost.com/entry/coronavirus-skin-hair-nails_l_5e73ce08c5b6eab77944be05
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