Hairdressers have been urged to keep talking to a minimum as they reopen after lockdown, to lower the risk of coronavirus spreading through salons.
Barbers and hair salons are set to reopen their doors early in July.
The National Hair and Beauty Federation (NHBF) has published a list of guidelines to help prevent the spread of Covid-19 between customers and staff.
Among the advice, the NHBF has advised stylists to "avoid face-to-face discussions with clients".
They wrote: "Discussions about cut, colour and treatments should be made via the mirror while standing behind the client and kept to a minimum.
"You can lower the risk of infection if you stand or sit side-to-side rather than facing people."
Salons are also urged to "consider offering online consultations to reduce the appointment time" and cutting "walk-in" appointments.
The NHBF also suggested telling customers to not bring coats and jackets into the shop since the virus can stay on clothes for days.
A spokesperson for the federation told the Sun: "Salons are putting their own rules in place based on common sense."
Contemporary Salons, which has outlets across the north east and north Yorkshire, told the newspaper that it will be giving its staff PPE to wear and using "virtual consultations".
The Evening Standard has contacted NHBF for comment.
