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“Think of how stupid the average person is, and realize half of them are stupider than that.”

—George Carlin

NOTICE: Sorry for the delay in posting an update. Please be advised that due to personal reasons and the effects of Hurricane Ida Shear Spa Sharpening and Repair has suspended business opperations indefinitely. Should we resume business in the future a notice will be posted here, in advance, with details to help with your planning. It has been an honor and a pleasure to serve you.

Best Regards
Loel Hofmann

Please note: My wife was diagnosed yesterday as having symptoms of COVID-19. As a result, and to insure we do not unintentionally spread this, we are both in self-quarantine for the next 10-14 days awaiting test results and clearance by the doctor. I will be doing mail order during this time and will post once I am cleared to resume mobile service. If you need mail in service please text, email or Messenger me. Thanks for your understanding.

Maintenance Training: Proper equipment maintenance can save you money and ware on your shears and clipper, the main tools of your trade. Whether your a barber, groomer or stylist this is an important part of making the most of your tools and to help you remain profitable in your business. Unfortunately, many schools spend little or no time on this subject and we all tend to forget or put off needed maintenance, especially when we are busy, and too often until it is too late and something needs repair or replacing.

I have been thinking and talking with some customers about possibly holding some semimars, perhaps regionally, on this subject. For example I might schedule one in Slidell for East St Tammany and one in Hammond for West St. Tammany, or one in Biloxi for Gautier to Gulfport customers, etc. Perhaps early evening, say 7 PM for about 1 or 1-1/2 hours at a local location like a hotel conference room or local Library. I would cover clipper/trimmer maintenance and also shear maintenance. Perhaps I could also include a section on shear types and how to select what is best for your application.

Depending on where it would be held there might have to be a nominal charge to cover the expenses.

If this is something you would be interested in attending please let me know by commenting below. Also, include any suggestions you might have for subjects to be included.

Thanks.

Happy Independance Day to ALL!
I hope you have a safe and enjoyable one.

COVID-19 UPDATE: For Mississippi salons and barbers - The State of Ms. Cosmetology Board has published guide lines for re-opening to the public in light of COVID-19 Details can be found on their website at https://www.msbc.ms.gov/response-to-covid-19/. Below is a copy of the guidelines posted on that page.

RECOMMENDATION FOR SALONS ONCE THE GOVERNOR AMENDS ORDER!

STATE BOARD’S RECOMMENDATIONS FOR SALON REOPENING

The Mississippi State Board of Cosmetology is aware that all the licensees are extremely concerned about having a Plan of Action in place for reopening your salons and spas following this pandemic. Please rest assured that each and everyone one of you already have the proper infection control standards set up for you in the Mississippi State Board Rules and Regulations.

Remember this is only a temporary situation, we are all hoping that we can go back to our “normal” life as soon as possible.

Please Refer to your Mississippi State Board Rules and Regulations, (Chapter 7: Sanitation), and you will find it already has almost everything in place for you. If you do not have a copy in your salon, please go to the Mississippi State Board of Cosmetology website, and download, and print off your copy. Chapter 7: Sanitation states that a copy of the Rules and Regulations governing sanitation must be posted in a place conspicuous to the Public.

It is up to each of you to educate yourselves and your clients on the proper measures that need to be taken during this pandemic. Here are some extra precautions you can use during this reopening process, and continue until this virus is under control:

Please be more aware of the necessity of thoroughly washing your hands with soap and water before and after each client, and whenever necessary. The CDC suggests washing your hands for a full 20 seconds. Hand sanitizers can be used throughout the day.
Masks: Licensees should wear mask as a safety precaution, and all clients should also wear a mask upon entering the salon. According to CDC regulations, disposable masks can only be worn for a single customer, and then disposed of. If you do have cloth masks, please follow all CDC regulations regarding this type of mask.
Even in the presence of Plexiglas during nail services, masks should be worn at all time.
Personal contact: As this is very hard for us, there should be no hugging, hand shaking, and close personal contact with client, other than performing the desired service.
Gloves: We all know it is hard to wear gloves performing the tasks that cosmetologists perform, but please wear them when appropriate. Gloves should be worn during all nail and esthetics services and discarded after each client. Please wash your hands thoroughly once you remove your gloves in between customers.
Prepare your salon prior to reopening to ensure you have everything you will need for proper social distancing and sanitation. Place your stations and chairs where you will be able to abide by the 6-foot social distancing. If you cannot move your chairs or stations, only use alternating stations and chairs.
Mississippi State Board Rules on Sanitation/Disinfection currently require the cleaning and disinfection of non-porous surfaces and implements and the disposal of porous implements after a single use. You will need to make sure you follow all manufacturer’s directions on proper mixing and procedures on the use of that product. Porous/soft surfaces cannot be disinfected, but they can be cleaned by soap and water and/or chemical cleaners. This includes towel hampers, all door handles, phones, keyboards, light switches, and anything that licensee or client touches. Make sure all electronic devices are wiped down with disinfectant wipes or 70% alcohol.
Break rooms should be temporarily closed during this pandemic, and there should be no items laying around salon that cannot be sanitized and/or disinfected, such as magazines, books, and newspapers. It is recommended that no candy dishes, or disposable coffee or drink cups be used during this time.
Capes should be used only on one client, then laundered with hot soapy water. We recommend having multiple capes per licensee in salon. Disposable capes are an option. It is especially important to make sure your towels are laundered in hot water with bleach and dried in a hot drier to make sure they are sanitized.
If doing chemical services on client, have an area that the client can sit away from the other licensees and clients. Until the Governor releases the “no more than 10 people in an area” restrictions, please be aware that this number includes all licensees and clients.
Appointments: Please allow adequate time in between clients for that client to leave the salon, sanitize and/or disinfect everything, before you allow next client to come in. Do as much electronic consulting as possible, so this will save you some time.
If there are multiple licensees in your salon, and for each one of them to have a client, and if that makes the number above the designated number allowed, please consider alternating the licensee’s schedules to accommodate the CDC ruling on this.
Only allow one client to come into salon at a time for licensee, no family members or friends with them. No extra people should be allowed in waiting room. This should be arranged ahead of time through social media, phone, or any means of communication that you have with your clients.
All your sanitation/disinfection regulations are listed in your rules and regulations, so please follow them explicitly, and sanitize or disinfect EVERYTHING that can possibly be sanitized or disinfected, and think about everything in that salon that either you or your client touches, should be sanitized/disinfected or used only once.

If you do not have a copy of the Mississippi State Board Rules and Regulations, please go onto our website, and download them and print them off. Make sure every licensee in your salon abides by these, and you will be just fine.

Remember, we are all in this together, and we will work through it to the end. This is a temporary situation, and it will not last forever. We have faith in you and our country.

Due to the Governor’s order, salons are prohibited to open during the COVID-19 Pandemic.

MS State Board Of Cosmetology has amended the Rules and Regulations due to this order. See below.

Rule 7.16 Practice of Cosmetology, Manicuring and Esthetics During COVID-19 Pandemic Emergency Orders

No holder of a salon license issued by the Board may open the business operations of a salon to the public, thereby increasing the risk of transmission of the disease, in violation of an Executive Order of the Governor or the lawful order of any county or municipal authority created to protect the public during the COVID-19 pandemic. The fine for each violation of this rule shall be no more than $1,000.
No holder of a salon license issued by the Board may allow any person to practice cosmetology, aesthetics, or manicuring in their salon in violation of an Executive Order of the Governor or the lawful order of any county or municipal authority created to protect the public during the COVID-19 pandemic. Every person practicing cosmetology, manicuring, or esthetics in a salon constitutes a separate violation of this rule. The fine for each violation of this rule shall be no more than $500.
No holder of a cosmetologist, esthetician, manicurist or instructor license may practice cosmetology, manicuring, or esthetics, thereby increasing the risk of transmission of disease, in a salon or nursing home in violation of an Executive Order of the Governor or the lawful order of any county of municipal authority created to protect the public during the COVID-19 pandemic. The fine for each violation of this rule shall be no more than $200.

If you need new capes or smocks please call me at 504-339-9496 or go to www.bricmcmann.com.

NOTE: H-42 Blade Wash is suitable for cleaning, disinfecting and lubricating clipper and trimmer blades when used according to instructions.

RESPONSE TO COVID-19 | Mississippi State Board of Cosmetology RESPONSE TO COVID-19 UPDATE FOR TEST REGISTRATION Registration for testing has been updated. Approval Letters with expiration dates from March 16, 2020 through June 16, 2020 will be accepted. Approval letters expiring soon need to register for the earliest test date available, to prevent additional....

COVID-19 UPDATE: Louisiana Salons and Barbers - The Louisiana Cosmetology Board has published proposed guidance for re-opening on or after May 15, 2020. You can receive notices and update once you register on their website at http://www.lsbc.louisiana.gov/. The Guidelines are as follows:

PROPOSED GUIDELINES FOR RE-OPENING SALONS PRIOR TO OPENING THE SALON:
1.Obtain cleaning and disinfection products and appropriate PPE.
2.Ensure the facilities meet all requirements of state and local officials for operating a business.
PRIOR TO OPENING THE SALON TO CUSTOMERS EACH DAY:
1.Place a sign at the entrance of the salon informing customers they will be screened upon entry. Services cannot be provided to any customer who has symptoms consistent with COVID-19, has a temperature exceeding100.3, has had fever or other symptoms consistent with COVID-19 within the past 72 hours or has been in contact with any individual with fever or symptoms consistent with COVID-19 within the past 14 days.
2.All areas of the salon which will be occupied shall be cleaned and disinfected with an EPA registered disinfectant labeled bactericidal, virucidal and fungicidal including all surfaces, restrooms, break rooms, reception area, computer keyboard, phones, door handles, light switches and point of sale equipment, stations, shampoo bowls, manicure tables, pedicure tables and esthetics tables.
3.Items which cannot be sanitized shall be removed from the service area of salon, i.e. any upholstered furniture, drapery, rugs or magazines.4.Stations in use shall be at least 10 feet from each other to maintain 6 feet between individuals except for the licensee or permittee while receiving services.5.Stations in use shall have hand sanitizer with at least 60% alcohol available for use.6.Any refreshments offered to customers must be in sealed, self-contained, single, serving, disposable containers.
ENTRY TO SALONS:
1.Clients must wait outside of salon and observe social distancing requirements.
2.Each staff member and customer shall be screened upon entry to verify the individual does not have symptoms consistent with COVID-19 or a temperature exceeding 100.4. Individuals with symptoms consistent with COVID19 or a temperature exceeding 100.4will not be permitted in the salon.
3.Each staff member and customer shall certify in writing they have not had fever or other symptoms consistent with COVID-19 within the past 72 hours and have not been in contact with any individual with fever or symptoms consistent with COVID-19 within the past 14 days.
4.Each staff member and customer must wash hands with soap and water upon entry to the salon and prior to exiting the salon, with hand sanitizer available at the salon entrance.
5.Each staff member and customer shall wear a face covering while in the salon.Cloth coverings must be laundered and dried at high heat daily.
6.Records of all services including the customer’s name and date and time of service shall be maintained by the salon for three years.
SERVICES TO BE PERFORMED IN SALONS ONLY:
1.No cosmetology services shall be performed outside of a licensed salon.
2.No cosmetology services shall be performed in the home of a customer.
PROCEDURES DURING SERVICES:
1.All reusable tools and implements shall be cleaned with an antimicrobial wash and then sanitized or sterilized after each.L.A.C. 46:XXI.701(N) and 713(A)(3)
2.Each customer shall wear a disposable cape or a cape which can be disinfected over their clothing while services are being performed.
3.Licensees and permittees performing services shall wear appropriate personal protective equipment.
4.Licensees and permittees shall wash their hands with soap and water prior to providing services to each client.L.A.C. 46:XXI.701(G), 711(B)(1) and 713(A)(1)
5.Products shall be dispensed using sprayers, shakers, pumps or clean spatulas to avoid contamination.
PROCEDURES AFTER EACH CUSTOMER:
1.Station and chair shall be wiped down with an EPA registered labeled bactericidal, virucidal and fungicidal disinfectant.
2.Shampoo bowls and chairs shall be disinfected after each use. Disposable tools, implements and capes and personal protective equipment shall be disposed of in a covered container.4.Reusable capes shall be sanitized prior to reuse.

If you need new capes you can contact me at 504-339-9496 or you can go to www.bricmcmann.com.

Note: H-42 blade wash is recommended for disinfecting, cleaning and oiling clipper and trimmer blades, when used according to directions.

Louisiana Board of Cosmetology To increase productivity and improve services; assure and increase the standards, as well as consistency and communications. To insure that all operating cosmetologists and facilities have the proper licenses and are operating under sanitary conditions. To insure that all students graduating from sc...

With a little luck salons and barbers will begin opening in mid May. Some states are allowing opening with special guidelines like a clean cape for each customer and daily washing. Also some are requiring or suggesting stylists/barbers wear smocks with daily cleaning. Check with your state licensing board to see what is required for you. If you are in south Louisiana or Mississippi and need new capes or smocks I do have some in stock and can get more. If you need to schedule an appointment for sharpening and tuning your shears and clippers before reopening, call or message me at 504-339-9496.

COVID-19 UPDATE - Preparing to reopen your salon or barber shop:
Mississippi and Louisiana salons and barber shops are still closed by government decree through May 15. It is likely that by then limited openings will be allowed at least in some parts of these states. Although guidelines have not yet been published for La. and Ms. we can look to Georgia's directives as a guidance. In anticipation if you are looking for new smocks or client capes check with me or go to BricmcMann.com. Follow the link below for more information: https://bricmcmann.us6.list-manage.com/track/click?u=2fcd0ef1497ca56ca4965fa62&id=7e3b4e67c0&e=197547d877

28 Safety Guidelines for Reopening Salons and Barbershops Today, the Georgia governor lifted the stay-at-home restrictions, which means salons and barbershops are allowed to resume open hours. The Georgia State Board of Cosmetologists and Barbers issued these guidelines in light of the COVID-19 global pandemic.

UPDATE ON COVID-19:
The Gov. of Louisiana will be holding a press conference regarding the stay at home at home order which expires Thursday. Mississippi's stay at home order is lifted as of today however salons and barbershops are still closed.

I will be going to Ocean Springs tomorrow at the request of several groomers that are open. In the course of the week I will be reaching out to all customer to see what you individual needs and plans are for reopening. I am practicing CDC guidelines including wearing of gloves, mask and disinfecting all equipment when received and before returning them. If you need service before you hear from me please do not hesitate to call or text me at 504-339-9496. If you text please include your name and business name to speed up ID and reply.

Thanks

To all my customers and friends, those who have shuttered their business as a result of COVID-19 and those few who have remained open in some fashion to meet the needs of others, I wish you you all a blessed Easter.

Hopefully this will end soon and we can all get back to work. Until then, when you are feeling depressed by your suffering and loneliness reflect on Christ's suffering and loneliness during his arrest, persecution and ex*****on. As he did this for us so we follow these guidelines during the virus not only for ourselves but for others.

Can't wait until you all can reopen!