Kansas Governor Laura Kelly issued Executive Order No. 20-31 (https://governor.kansas.gov/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/EO-20-31-Implemen...) on May 14, 2020, implementing Phase 1.5 of “Ad Astra: A Plan to Reopen Kansas.” Under the Executive Order, nail salons, barber shops, hair salons, and other personal service businesses where close contact cannot be avoided may reopen May 18, 2020, but only for prescheduled appointments or by online check-in. It is our understanding that massage therapists are also included as a personal service business where close contact cannot be avoided.
Businesses that reopen must meet the industry-specific guidelines for the personal service sector (https://www.coronavirus.kdheks.gov/DocumentCenter/View/1048/COVID-19-Gui...) developed by the state. This document contains guidance for barbering, cosmetology, esthetics, and nail technology, as well as other similar but unregulated professions, including massage therapy and natural hair braiding. Some of the guidelines are mandated, while others are recommended, so please familiarize yourself with these guidelines.
Additional Safety Resources
ABMP, ASCP, AHP, and ANP understand there is a fine line between getting back to work and earning an income and protecting the safety of you and your clients. As you consider returning to work, we urge you to make government permission to work only one element of your decision about whether and when to reopen. Please review our comprehensive series of back-to-practice guidelines to help reduce risk and keep you and your clients safe.
- Massage practitioners: ABMP Back-to-Practice Guidelines (https://www.abmp.com/back-to-practice/summary)
- Estheticians: ASCP Back-to-Practice Guidelines (www.ascpskincare.com/back-to-practice/summary)
- Cosmetologists: AHP Back-to-Practice Guidelines (www.associatedhairprofessionals.com/back-to-practice/summary)
- Nail professionals: ANP Back-to-Practice Guidelines (https://www.nailprofessional.com/back-to-practice/summary)
We also have helpful forms and printouts available on our website, (https://www.abmp.com/back-to-practice/forms-printouts) including office policies, screening questionnaires, and posters to remind clients about social distancing and handwashing.
We appreciate your membership and will continue working on your behalf to update you as we learn more. Be safe and be well.