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Ever since stay-at-home orders started rolling out in different states across the country in March, we've been wondering when life will return to normal and businesses will be able to reopen their doors - especially those deemed nonessential and unable to operate online like hair salons, spas, and nail salons. Not only have customers been unable to access their services (resulting in many people adapting at-home methods), but the closures have also put many professionals out of work for the last few months.

Experts say we're not out of the woods just yet, but some states that have either seen a decline in the number of new coronavirus cases or never had mandates to begin with have let their social-distancing orders expire and announced reopening plans.

Where businesses like spas fit in with these reopening plans varies drastically depending on the state. If you're wondering when spas will reopen in your area, we've compiled a list of the current orders for each state below.

Alabama

Stay-at-home orders in Alabama expired on April 30, but a new order with fewer restrictions has been put in place. "Close-contact" businesses like spas have been allowed to reopen with additional sanitation and social-distancing restrictions.

Alaska

Alaska eased its restrictions on nonessential businesses in most parts of the state on April 24. This includes spas, but establishments are required to operate at a lower capacity.

Arizona

Arizona's stay-at-home order expired on May 15. Under strict physical distancing orders, spas were allowed to reopen on May 13.

Arkansas

While several social-distancing restrictions have been in place, Arkansas was never under an official stay-at-home order. Spas began reopening on May 6.

California

California has been under a stay-home order since March 19, and while some businesses considered low-risk have been allowed to reopen for curbside pickup, spas are still closed.

Colorado

Colorado's "safer at home" order is in effect until May 27 but many businesses have been able to reopen, including spas with limits in place.

Connecticut

Connecticut's stay-at-home order is in effect until May 20. Until that date, spas will remain closed.

Delaware

Delaware started its stay-at-home order on March 24 and plans to reopen by June 1. Right now, hair salons have reopened but spas are still closed.

Florida

Florida partially reopened on May 4, allowing select businesses to reopen, but spas are still closed.

Georgia

Georgia's stay-at-home order expired on April 30 and spas have been allowed to reopen with restrictions in place.

Hawaii

Hawaii has eased up on its stay-at-home orders and is now calling it a "safer-at-home" plan, which will continue until May 31.

Idaho

On May 1, Idaho entered the first stage of its reopening plan. Places like spas fall under the second phase, and as of right now, are still closed.

Illinois

Illinois has a stay-at-home order in effect until May 31. In its five-phase reopening plan, spas fall under phase three.

Indiana

Indiana's stay-at-home order expired on May 1 and is currently reopening in phases. Spas have been allowed to reopen by appointment only.

Iowa

Iowa never had a statewide stay-at-home order and partial reopenings have been announced in select counties. Spas have been allowed to reopen as of May 15 at a lower capacity.

Kansas

On May 4, Kansas's stay-at-home order expired but businesses where there is "close contact" (like spas) are still closed.

Kentucky

An indefinite "healthy at home" order has been in effect in Kentucky since March 26. No update has been given as to when spas will be allowed to reopen.

Louisiana

Louisiana's extended stay-at-home order expired on May 15 and at this time, there is no update as to when spas will reopen.

Maine

A four-stage reopening plan is underway in Maine, but the stay-at-home order in the state has been extended until May 31. Places like hair salons were allowed to resume business as of May 1, but it is unclear if this also applies to spas.

Maryland

Maryland's stay-at-home order expired on May 15 and while hair salons have been allowed to reopen at a reduced capacity, spas have not.