TL;DR Yes, its best to trim your own hair but when you must, then masking + UVC air purification or ventilation + quick cuts is the way to go!

Here are ideas I have used since salons reopened:
- Outdoor if possible, else keep the door open
- Sit next to the door if you must be inside
- If indoor, carry your own UVC air purifier – hardly any salon has invested in air sanitization
- Go in off-peak hours to minimize time spent around unmasked folks
- N95 mask + Face shield for the stylist. Carry one (Apollo sells one in 50 Rs)
- Wear your N95 mask at all times – hold it with your hand if the barber needs to work on your sideburns
- Make sure the barber sanitizes their hands/equipment in advance
- Use disposable aprons on your body
- Get a simple haircut – make sure it is all over in under 10 min, the lesser the better
- Minimize any conversation – the more you talk, the more you / the barber exhale and the more droplets can be transmitted
What about you? Please share any learning you would have