Despite the change to the 30 minute limit for hairdressing clients, Sacha and Dean Usher of Usha's salon, Pambula said they will close at the end of this week.
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On March 25 the Prime Minister Scott Morrison announced a client could only spend 30 minutes in a salon.
Dean and Sasha decided the 30 minute time frame wasn't workable. On Thursday morning - 24 hours later - the rule was revoked.
"I spent all of Wednesday cancelling everyone. I think we're going to stick with closing, we're going to do it anyway because I think we will have to close at some time," Sasha said.
"I think we should close because if you can't have a massage, or have your nails done, then a hairdressers shouldn't be open either. It's about being socially responsible."
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Sasha said she had been abused over the phone for being open while at the same time a local doctor had been abused for wearing a mask and "creating hysteria".
"I am trying to run a business. It's financially difficult. I have to be economically responsible and socially responsible and I'm trying to navigate all of this."
She believes that a shutdown is inevitable. The extra hygiene measures required are challenging when there is a shortage of cleaning products.
"I am following the government's advice," Sasha said.
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