Dublin barbers were you don't have to wear a mask

Big Gerry · 07-08-2020 12:00pm #1

I need to get my hair cut.

But I can't wear a face mask for medical reasons.

Does anyone know of any barbers in Dublin were you don't have to wear a face mask ?

Chalk McHugh · 07-08-2020 12:03pm

Big Gerry wrote: »

I need to get my hair cut.

But I can't wear a face mask for medical reasons.

Does anyone know of any barbers in Dublin were you don't have to wear a face mask ?

The one on Aston Quay is good to go. He told me i didnt have to wear mask if i didnt want. It was a while back and i did wear one but i was surprised at how lax he was on the issue.

Patrick2010 · 07-08-2020 1:46pm

Didn't have to wear one in Rathfarnham shopping centre barber

Rodney Bathgate · 07-08-2020 1:48pm

These places should be reported and shut down.

Tom1991 · 07-08-2020 1:49pm

I’m sure if you called ahead and asked politely most places would oblige

GarIT · 07-08-2020 1:49pm

Big Gerry wrote: »

I need to get my hair cut.

But I can't wear a face mask for medical reasons.

Does anyone know of any barbers in Dublin were you don't have to wear a face mask ?

From Monday you legally have to wear one.

There is no medical reason that could stop you wearing a mask other than a mental health issue, a phobia or masks or something, maybe anxiety.

ThewhiteJesus · 07-08-2020 1:50pm

Didn't have to wear one in rathmines by the swan centre

Bob24 · 07-08-2020 1:52pm

I know this isn’t your question, but throwing the idea out there in case you hadn’t considered it: unless you require fancy stuff, a DIY job with a hair clipper can look very decent. It might actually be the only reasonable choice if you don’t want to wear masks as they are already very strongly suggested and are about to become mandatory.

And sidetracking a bit, this virus might have a nasty long time effect for barbers even after the situation is back to normal, as quite a few people found out their hair clipper haircuts don’t look very different from what they have been paying for.

AMKC · 07-08-2020 1:53pm

GarIT wrote: »

From Monday you legally have to wear one.

Which is only right and yet there is still some selfish idiots not wearing masks. I was in the shops yesterday and while the majority of people were wearing masks there was a couple of selfish people not wearing masks including one that seemed to think it was funny the arsehole.

RoboRat · 07-08-2020 1:56pm

Bob24 wrote: »

I know this isn’t your question, but throwing the idea out there in case you hadn’t considered it: unless you require fancy stuff, a DIY job with a hair clipper can look very decent.

I actually this virus might have a nasty long time effect for barbers even after the situation is back to normal, as quite a few people found out their DIY jobs don’t look very different from what they have been paying for.

Yep, I am cutting my own hair and my sons and my wife thinks it looks just as good... saves me around €30 a month too. Once you get the hang of going the opposite way when using the mirror, it's easy.

ThewhiteJesus · 07-08-2020 2:18pm

AMKC wrote: »

Which is only right and yet there is still some selfish idiots not wearing masks. I was in the shops yesterday and while the majority of people were wearing masks there was a couple of selfish people not wearing masks including one that seemed to think it was funny the arsehole.

Really, well i hope you called the covid police post haste

accensi0n · 07-08-2020 8:24pm

Bob24 wrote: »

I know this isn’t your question, but throwing the idea out there in case you hadn’t considered it: unless you require fancy stuff, a DIY job with a hair clipper can look very decent. It might actually be the only reasonable choice if you don’t want to wear masks as they are already very strongly suggested and are about to become mandatory.

And sidetracking a bit, this virus might have a nasty long time effect for barbers even after the situation is back to normal, as quite a few people found out their hair clipper haircuts don’t look very different from what they have been paying for.

Yep, I won't be going back to the barbers regularly myself. Have cut my hair twice since lockdown and both times were better than my local barbers.
You can actually get it closer to what you were picturing, instead of in the barbers where they're only half way through but you're screaming in your head "stop! leave it as it is, it looks now!" :pac:

Bob24 · 07-08-2020 10:17pm

accensi0n wrote: »

Yep, I won't be going back to the barbers regularly myself. Have cut my hair twice since lockdown and both times were better than my local barbers.
You can actually get it closer to what you were picturing, instead of in the barbers where they're only half way through but you're screaming in your head "stop! leave it as it is, it looks now!" :pac:

Not to mention that my local barber doesn’t have an appointment system and always has at least 30 minutes wait at the times which are suitable for me (and ATM since they can’t have people wait inside as it’s too packed, there is a queue outside). So even the first time when I was figuring out what to do, I actually saved time doing it myself (with a bit of help from my GF) compared to a regular visit to the barber.

We’ll see, I might get lazy and go back again at some point. But at this stage I feel the same as yourself. Given that I am happy with the result, don’t have to pay for it, and I am saving time - it feels like a no brainer.

Big Gerry · 08-08-2020 6:28pm

GarIT wrote: »

From Monday you legally have to wear one.

There is no medical reason that could stop you wearing a mask other than a mental health issue, a phobia or masks or something, maybe anxiety.

Not true.

I have a letter from my Doctor that says I can't wear one due a long term health condition I have.

Big Gerry · 08-08-2020 6:32pm

AMKC wrote: »

Which is only right and yet there is still some selfish idiots not wearing masks. I was in the shops yesterday and while the majority of people were wearing masks there was a couple of selfish people not wearing masks including one that seemed to think it was funny the arsehole.

Selfish ?

Are you Doctor.

How do you know they don't have a underlying health condition.

My own Doctor told me not to wear a mask and now I fear I will have scumbags starting fights with me when they see I'm not wearing a mask in public.

Samuel T. Cogley · 08-08-2020 7:06pm

Big Gerry wrote: »

Selfish ?

Are you Doctor.

How do you know they don't have a underlying health condition.

My own Doctor told me not to wear a mask and now I fear I will have scumbags starting fights with me when they see I'm not wearing a mask in public.

Trust me the scum bags aren't wearing them and they don't care if others are either.

Kamu · 08-08-2020 7:10pm

Big Gerry wrote: »

Selfish ?

Are you Doctor.

How do you know they don't have a underlying health condition.

My own Doctor told me not to wear a mask and now I fear I will have scumbags starting fights with me when they see I'm not wearing a mask in public.

A lot of people still won't wear a mask come Monday, guaranteed.

Grafton Barber's Jervais Centre didn't require me (or the 4 other men who got their haircut during the time I was there) to wear a mask today.

€26 euro it cost.

Big Gerry · 08-08-2020 7:19pm

Samuel T. Cogley wrote: »

Trust me the scum bags aren't wearing them and they don't care if others are either.

Come Monday I will probably have to deal with scumbags like this man.

https://twitter.com/naijagyaldee/status/1290212852310016000

lainey_d_123 · 08-08-2020 7:23pm

Big Gerry wrote: »

Come Monday I will probably have to deal with scumbags like this man.

https://twitter.com/naijagyaldee/status/1290212852310016000

I mean, people who don't wear masks are the scum bags, in all honesty.

What possible medical condition means you can't wear a mask? It's utter bollix. I can see possibly autistic children/teenagers not coping, but grown adults?

Pete Moss · 08-08-2020 7:45pm

Big Gerry wrote:

Come Monday I will probably have to deal with scumbags like this man.

This man really is something else, not only is he wearing the mask incorrectly, but he's obese and lecturing to others about health.

amadangomor · 08-08-2020 7:47pm

If you can't/won't wear a mask do without a haircut.

You won't get sick or risk spreading a deadly disease. If you do go for such a non essential activity you increase your chances of doing both.

Big Gerry · 08-08-2020 7:55pm

lainey_d_123 wrote: »

What possible medical condition means you can't wear a mask?

That's private I'm not going to disclose my medical history to random people.

I have a letter from my Doctor that says I shouldn't wear one that should be end of the matter if I get stopped getting on the bus etc.

colm_mcm · 08-08-2020 7:57pm

On an anonymous forum.

08-08-2020 7:59pm

Big Gerry wrote: »

That's private I'm not going to disclose my medical history to random people.

I have a letter from my Doctor that says I shouldn't wear one that should be end of the matter if I get stopped getting on the bus etc.

You’re not talking about getting the bus, you’re talking about an unnecessary haircut. Spoof reasons or not, just stay away from people if you won’t wear one.

GrumpyMe · 08-08-2020 8:08pm

Big Gerry wrote: »

...I have a letter from my Doctor that says I shouldn't wear one that should be end of the matter if I get stopped...

But do you have a letter from your doctor saying you should get your hair cut - "...that should be end of the matter...".

:rolleyes:

Phoebas · 08-08-2020 8:59pm

Simple solution.
Instead of wearing a mask, wear a hat.

gavindublin · 08-08-2020 9:18pm

Does your local barber recognise you as a regular. Stick your head in on day 1 and explain to come back day 2. Not everyone in real life are boards warriors.
I'd recommend having a letter on your person but just for the guards. You'll get one on a hard on to make it an issue. While he lectures you on not wearing a mask while not wearing a mask.
Just go about your day, life is difficult enough

micar · 08-08-2020 9:25pm

Big Gerry wrote: »

Not true.

I have a letter from my Doctor that says I can't wear one due a long term health condition I have.

A hair cut takes 15-20 mins.....can you wear one for that short period of time.

Yet wait outside until you're called in

Alternatively, buy hair clippers and get someone to cut your hair.

murphyebass · 08-08-2020 9:31pm

micar wrote: »

Alternatively, buy hair clippers and get someone to cut your hair.

Seriously who the **** hasn’t bought a razor at this stage?!

4 blade all over for me. No more barber visits thank ****.

All the young lads that spend more time in the bog than girls do. Mental stuff.

micar · 08-08-2020 9:37pm

murphyebass wrote: »

Seriously who the **** hasn’t bought a razor at this stage?!

4 blade all over for me. No more barber visits thank ****.

All the young lads that spend more time in the bog than girls do. Mental stuff.

I go blade 1 all over every few weeks.

Haven't been to a barber in 20 years.

greasepalm · 08-08-2020 9:45pm

Local barber does haircuts wearing a faceshield and gown but clients in the chairs are not as how can you do a haircut wearing one.

Nothing to stop users who cant breath with a mask on to wear a face shield instead.

Wearing nothing is silly and many places may not let you in or on their transport.

Caranica · 08-08-2020 9:48pm

greasepalm wrote: »

Local barber does haircuts wearing a faceshield and gown but clients in the chairs are not as how can you do a haircut wearing one.

Nothing to stop users who cant breath with a mask on to wear a face shield instead.

Wearing nothing is silly and many places may not let you in or on their transport.

Face shields need to be worn with a mask. We wear masks to protect others. Face shields force droplets downwards and may offer some protection to the wearer but none to the people around them.

coolbeans · 08-08-2020 9:51pm

Big Gerry wrote: »

That's private I'm not going to disclose my medical history to random people.

I have a letter from my Doctor that says I shouldn't wear one that should be end of the matter if I get stopped getting on the bus etc.

You don't have a genuine medical reason though do you? You're just a National Party supporting contrarian who sees 'left wing' conspiracies wherever you go. At least be honest like.

Tell me how · 08-08-2020 10:01pm

Big Gerry wrote: »

Selfish ?

Are you Doctor.

How do you know they don't have a underlying health condition.

My own Doctor told me not to wear a mask and now I fear I will have scumbags starting fights with me when they see I'm not wearing a mask in public.

Seriously doubt it, but hey, this is the internet, you could just as easily say that you are a Dr and are advising people don't wear them.

08-08-2020 10:47pm

If this is genuine, could you not ring your local barber, or ring around a few, explain your issue, and ask if they could facilitate you at the end of the day after all other clients have left the premises. Be prepared to pay extra, as the barber will have to stay behind to santise the station after your cut.

PhoenixParker · 08-08-2020 10:53pm

If you have a medical issue, that's fair enough but it doesn't excuse asking someone else to risk their life to cut your hair.
It's ridiculously selfish.

Buy a clippers and do it yourself or ask someone in your bubble to do it for you.. . . Or just let your hair grow.

If you catch anything even a cold you'll be wearing a mask in any medical setting you visit or getting no treatment, so you shouldn't put yourself at any additional risk if that's not an option.

Cienciano · 08-08-2020 10:56pm

A medical condition, but you won't say what it is on an anonymous forum?

I think people simply don't believe you. And if you do have a medical issue, maybe get a nice hair style in the city centre isn't a priority.

Purple Mountain · 08-08-2020 10:58pm

Could you compromise and ask the barber politely if you can wear a visor?

L1011 · 08-08-2020 11:01pm

Tell me how wrote: »

Seriously doubt it, but hey, this is the internet, you could just as easily say that you are a Dr and are advising people don't wear them.

There's a GP in NCD that has fallen in to the full scale conspiracy theory stuff and is likely telling everyone not to wear one

I have a medical condition that gives me an exemption. I don't need to use it.

I can't wear one when out walking at a normal speed or climbing stairs but I can sure as feck wear one on a bus/train or in a shop.

iamwhoiam · 08-08-2020 11:04pm

Big Gerry wrote: »

That's private I'm not going to disclose my medical history to random people.

I have a letter from my Doctor that says I shouldn't wear one that should be end of the matter if I get stopped getting on the bus etc.

Can you wear a visor then

Caranica · 09-08-2020 4:52am

iamwhoiam wrote: »

Can you wear a visor then

As I've already posted, you're supposed to wear a mask with a visor.

09-08-2020 5:25am

Just out of curiousity, for men who've been to the barbers, does the mask get in the way at all? I'm assuming it has to come off at some point, to get around the ears and such?

My barber used to to do my facial hair aswell, which was always good. Obviously that's a non-runner nowadays (I haven't been to a barber since this all kicked off).

Big Gerry wrote: »

That's private I'm not going to disclose my medical history to random people.

I have a friend who has pretty bad asthma. Naturally, a mask covering their nose and mouth would make life very difficult for them (or so I could imagine, thankfully I don't suffer with it) and I fully understood that they wouldn't wear a mask. Much to my surprise they do wear one. Turns out they can survive with a thin piece of cloth over their mouth for 20 minutes and they're not a selfish asshole, as I expected they would possibly be.

What are the stats on mask-related deaths, I wonder..?

blade1 · 09-08-2020 6:35am

micar wrote: »

I go blade 1 all over every few weeks.

And I appreciate your custom and will continue to give you the all over treatment for as long as you want!

machiavellianme · 09-08-2020 6:55am

Big Gerry wrote: »

Not true.

I have a letter from my Doctor that says I can't wear one due a long term health condition I have.

I'm a Doctor. I'll post you out a letter that says you can wear one. There is no legitimate physical reason not too. Even those with respiratory issues such as Asthma can wear one. In fact, those with such issues need to protect themselves and others around them more than most. There are lots of different face coverings from disparate materials so skin sensitivity is not the issue.
Can you wear shirts/blouses or t-shirts? If so, just use one of them or even a scarf as a makeshift covering.
If not, well you're clearly lying about two things then!

kowloonkev · 09-08-2020 7:07am

I really hope business owners are allowed to refuse entry to people who don't wear a mask, whether they have a letter from a doctor or not.

Leftyflip · 09-08-2020 10:01am

Deleted User wrote: »

Just out of curiousity, for men who've been to the barbers, does the mask get in the way at all? I'm assuming it has to come off at some point, to get around the ears and such?

I went in to the Grafton Barber last week, kept the mask on for pretty much all of it, just took off the straps and held it to my face when he was going round the ears and that sorta thing, felt a bit silly, but c'est la vie! But other than that, it was no real hassle.

lainey_d_123 · 09-08-2020 10:02am

kowloonkev wrote: »

I really hope business owners are allowed to refuse entry to people who don't wear a mask, whether they have a letter from a doctor or not.

This is the thing - even having a letter from a doctor doesn't entitle you to be in businesses without a mask.

People who refuse to wear masks, even if they have a 'medical condition' are putting other people at risk. To do so for something as trivial as a haircut is plain selfish. I'd say it's pretty selfish to even do the grocery shop without one - order online for Pete's sake, or get someone else to do it.

Having a 'medical condition' doesn't make these people more important than everyone else. It doesn't make them immune to getting or spreading the virus.

If you're so terribly ill that you can't possibly sit in a mask for 20 minutes while you get your hair cut, then what the fck are you doing getting a haircut in the first place?!

lainey_d_123 · 09-08-2020 10:03am

kowloonkev wrote: »

I really hope business owners are allowed to refuse entry to people who don't wear a mask, whether they have a letter from a doctor or not.

Me too, but I imagine the kind of selfish, entitled person who thinks it's OK to go around without a mask in a pandemic to do non-essential things like get a haircut is the same kind of person who would claim discrimination and threaten to write a bad review if the business owner refused to be bullied into letting them in.

beauf · 09-08-2020 10:58am

[Deleted User] wrote: »

....I have a friend who has pretty bad asthma. Naturally, a mask covering their nose and mouth would make life very difficult for them (or so I could imagine, thankfully I don't suffer with it) and I fully understood that they wouldn't wear a mask. Much to my surprise they do wear one. Turns out they can survive with a thin piece of cloth over their mouth for 20 minutes and they're not a selfish asshole, as I expected they would possibly be.

What are the stats on mask-related deaths, I wonder..?

Why would there be deaths from a mask thats breathable.

You are not thinking this through.

Dempo1 · 09-08-2020 11:22am

Rodney Bathgate wrote: »

These places should be reported and shut down.

Fair enough but is there not exceptions for those who can't wear masks? I'm sure any decent barber shop could make an effort to help out, maybe an early appointment, extra measures etc, I do agree though those flouting the rules need to be taken to task, I see report yesterday suggesting face shields not enough in hairdressers /barbers so there could be more coming that affects this sector

09-08-2020 11:29am

beauf wrote: »

Why would there be deaths from a mask thats breathable.

You are not thinking this through.

That was my point - no one has died from wearing a mask. Yet the way (some) people talk about it, you'd think they were suffocating people left, right and centre.

Dublin barbers were you don't have to wear a mask

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