‘Hair salon’ customers line up
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Never in hairdresser Rain’s life has he been so valued. During lockdown, many people weren’t able to get a haircut for almost a month, and Rain came to their rescue.
It was Tao Siyi, a volunteer at Liangyou neighborhood in Shimen No. 2 Road Subdistrict, who first noticed the need. So, he came up with the idea to set up a temporary hair salon, and Rain didn’t hesitate to agree.
Though the neighborhood is listed as “precautionary,” it is taking strict measures to prevent infections. So, “customers” were required to make online reservations in advance and observe a set of prevention measures to get their hair done. They had to do an antigen test and take the negative result to the site, stay 2 meters away from others while queuing, and wear masks all the time.
Shortly after the notice about a hairdressing service was released on the neighborhood’s WeChat group, nearly 50 residents eagerly responded. They took a queue number, and waited to be called.
The temporary hair salon officially opened on April 19. It was set up in a well-ventilated outdoor place. The neighborhood prepared a table, chair and protective gear, and residents volunteered to offer hand sanitizers.
Twenty residents received a free haircutting service on the day. Rain disinfected his tools after every haircut to ensure safety.
According to an 80-year-old resident surnamed Zhang, the haircut gave her a big lift. “I hadn’t had a haircut for about six months. My hair has grown so long it made me uncomfortable. My son ordered the service for me. I felt so happy. Thank you,” she said.
A young woman nicknamed Beibei received a bob cut. Rain’s professional skills surprised her. “He’s so good. I feel he’s better than my hairdresser,” she said.
To repay Rain, they offered him drinks and snacks, and some even cooked dinner for him.
“It’s my first free service since I became a hairdresser five years ago. I didn’t expect to be so popular with so many neighbors. I felt honored to serve them,” Rain said.
He also offered a doorstep service to people who had difficulties going downstairs.
On April 20, he cut hair for a 90-year-old man outside his home. His family said the man hadn’t had a haircut for almost two months, and Rain really was a great help.
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