Coronavirus: Hairstylists demand their salons reopen in California ahead of larger rally

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Tuesday, August 11, 2020
California hairstylists demand their salons reopen
California stylists are demanding their salons reopen. Hairstylists and barbers protested on Monday across from South Coast Plaza in Costa Mesa.

COSTA MESA, Calif. (KABC) -- California stylists are demanding their salons reopen. Hairstylists and barbers protested on Monday across from South Coast Plaza in Costa Mesa.

The demonstration is ahead of a larger rally set to take place at the state Capitol on Tuesday. It was organized by a group of stylists and barbers connected over social media.

The more than 3,000 members vow to start serving clients indoors in a week.

Organizers say there's proof that salons are safe.

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