New York and 3 Other States Order Closure of Barber Shops, Nail Salons, Tattoo Shops

A woman gets her hair styled in New York City on Feb. 11, 2020. Roy Rochlin/Getty Images

All barber shops, hair salons, tattoo shops, and similar services are being required to close in four states, including New York.

“These temporary closures are not going to be easy, but they are necessary to protect the public health,” New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo said in a statement on Friday.