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Spa Bleu Successfully Reopens With New Safety Procedures

Seeks to Hire New Employees Amid Growing Demand for Hair, Nail and Beauty Services

SOUTH BARRINGTON, IL – Spa Bleu is pleased to announce it has reopened its doors with new procedures in place to ensure the health and safety of its guests and team members. In order to accommodate the number of requests ranging from haircuts, manicures, pedicures and massages, Spa Bleu is currently hiring new team members at its two locations in West Dundee and South Barrington.

Since its reopening on June 1, Spa Bleu has provided safe, professional service to its guests, thanks to the dedication of its staff and proactive safety and social distancing procedures. As Spa Bleu continues to offer services guests within the Chicago area have come to rely on, it is continuing its long standing commitment to its employees. This includes offering employment back to every team member who wished to be rehired as well as hiring new team members to meet the salon’s growing demand.

Further, Spa Bleu will keep its commitment to the environment by continuing to support the Alliance for the Great Lakes, which seeks to protect clean water at the local and global level. The salon will also maintain its stance as a Green Circle Salon, with the aim to significantly reduce its environmental impact on the planet through proper recycling practices.

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“Spa Bleu is proud to once again welcome guests into our salons, and we are committed to providing the same excellent care they are used to receiving. As we look forward to caring for new and returning guests, we are preparing to bring on new team members who are looking to join a team oriented salon all while furthering their expertise and careers. Our top priority remains the health and safety of everyone who enters our locations, and we will continue to rely on the CDC and state and local health departments for updated information on COVID-19 and alter our safety precautions as needed,” said Tammy Coakley, owner of Spa Bleu.

Spa Bleu has implemented the following safety protocols:

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  • All team members and guests must wear masks.
  • Guests are asked to arrive to appointments alone. Additional guests or children must remain outside the building to maintain proper social distancing.
  • For the time being, Spa Bleu’s waiting rooms will be closed, and guests are asked to call once they arrive for their appointments.
  • Everyone who comes to Spa Bleu must check their temperature at the door, and no one with a fever may enter.
  • Guests are kindly asked to not bring large handbags, as Spa Bleu requests that all guests place personal items in plastic bags upon entry.
  • Everyone is asked to use hand sanitizer when entering Spa Bleu.
  • For the time being, no beverages, hot towels, hand massages or finishing touches will be offered.
  • Plexiglass barriers have been installed where staff cannot practice social distancing with guests.
  • Spa Bleu asks that guests book appointments online when possible.
  • Guests are asked to adhere to 6 foot social distancing guidelines while in the retail area and/or checking out.
  • Prior to opening both our locations were sanitized by a COVID-19 certified cleaning company. Additional cleaning & sanitation measures have been added to our routines throughout the day.

Spa Bleu encourages anyone who is interested to learn more about the positions available and apply online at https://spa-bleu.com/about-us/careers/.

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