Row over at-home salon services

Mohali, May 12

Tricity Salon and Spa Association is up in arms against mobile app-based home salon service providers starting operations. Concerned over the financial losses of salon, spa and beauty industry, the association has opened a front against individual hairstylists, who are advertising their at home services in social media groups. There are 500 salons and spas spread across Mohali, Chandigarh and Panchkula. Amar, who owns a studio and spa in Mohali, says, “We have information that freelancers associated with beauty services at home apps have started operations. These unlawful operations in the tricity may spread the virus due to the unregulated movement of freelancers and they will not only put the client at risk, but will also increase the risk of infection among the households.” TNS