Germany’s hair salons set to open for business
By DW
05 May 2020 |
9:00 am
The coronavirus pandemic forced hair salons across Germany to shut their doors for six long weeks. Starting May 4, they can reopen under strict conditions — though it may mean fewer services and higher prices.
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