Regulars at Aristicutz hair salon in Fairwater Shops have been missing out on the social side of their appointments since the start of the pandemic. Jude Phillips, the owner of the family-run business, said face masks have made it harder for her and her team to enjoy a “natter” with customers.
Her salon is a popular meeting place and she knew some of customers found the last 18 months a struggle with a lack of social contact. So this week Aristicutz was closed and over 20 of Jude’s older customers were invited for a fish and chip lunch.
The shop floor was cleared and the staff at the nearby Fairwater Coffee Bar kindly loaned them tables and chairs for their “VIP” guests. Staff at nearby businesses including The Barber Shop helped carry up the furniture ready for the lunchtime meeting. An order was placed with Fairwater Chip Shop and the room soon filled up with hungry women. Within minutes the salon was buzzing with chat and laughter as they tucked into their lunch.
Photos of the fish and chip supper at Aristicutz hair salon
