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For weeks, the novel coronavirus pandemic has shuttered nail salons (among other service-oriented beauty stores) nationwide. Classified as both nonessential businesses and "close contact" services, the rapid, widespread closures have left employees without work, and clients without access to routine nail maintenance. Now, things are slowly starting to reopen.

As of May 1 - after stay-at-home orders have expired in several states - more than half the US will at least partially reopen within the next few days. For some, like Georgia and Alaska, nail salons may reopen in the earliest phases. Others will have to wait a bit longer. But no matter when your state gives the green light, strict hygiene procedures, reduced capacity, and social distancing measures should be expected. Many state officials are urging people to proceed with caution, too.

Curious when your local nail salon will be allowed to open its doors? Ahead, we've provided status updates - from openings to extended closures and beyond - for all 50 states.

Alabama

In Alabama, a stay-at-home order expired on April 30, replaced with a "safer-at-home" plan. Retail stores and beaches have since been allowed to reopen at reduced capacity, but nail salons are still closed.

Alaska

Alaska eased its state-wide restrictions on April 24. As a result, nail salons are now reopened, but are required to adhere to several requirements.

Arizona

Implemented March 31, Arizona's stay-at-home order was originally set to expire April 30. It has since been extended to May 15, and nail salons remain closed.

Arkansas

Arkansas never saw a statewide stay-at-home order, but several restrictions have been enforced throughout the coronavirus pandemic. State parks and restaurants are beginning to see reopening dates, but nail salons are closed for the time being.

California

California was the first state in the nation to declare a formal stay-at-home order. Reopening plans for nonessential businesses like nail salons remain uncertain for now.

Colorado

Colorado's stay-home order expired April 26. Adopting a "safer-at-home" approach instead, businesses will reopen in phases. Nail salons are free to resume business with social distancing precautions as of May 1.

Connecticut

Connecticut's stay-at-home order was put in place March 23 and was recently extended to May 20. Nail salons are currently closed.

Delaware

A shelter-in-place order has shut down Delaware's nonessential businesses since March 24. Currently set to expire May 15, nail salons remain closed until at least this date.

Florida

In Florida, a mandated stay-at-home order will expire May 4. During phase one of its reopening plan, stores and restaurants can operate at 25 percent capacity. Nail salons will be allowed to open their doors in a later phase.

Georgia

Georgia's statewide shelter-in-place order expired April 30, but nail salons have been back in business since April 24.

Hawaii

In Hawaii, a stay-at-home order has been in effect since March 25. As of now, this is set to expire May 31, with nail salons and other nonessential businesses remaining closed.

Idaho

Idaho's stay-at-home order expired April 30, replaced by a four-stage reopening plan. Hair salons can reopen in phase two (potentially late mid-to-late May), although the status of nail salons specifically is unclear.

Illinois

The stay-at-home order in Illinois, effective since March 21, was recently extended to May 30. Select outdoor activities have since been reopened, but nail salons and other nonessential businesses will remain closed to the public.

Indiana

Originally put in place March 24, Indiana's stay-at-home order was expected to expire May 1. As of this writing, the state is currently awaiting further announcements by Governor Eric Holcomb.

Iowa

One of a handful of states without a formal stay-at-home order, Iowa currently plans to loosen restrictions in 77 of its 99 counties on May 1. Closures in the remaining 22 have been extended until May 15. Nail salons, however, remain closed throughout the state.

Kansas

The stay-at-home order in Kansas will expire May 3, with phased reopening beginning May 4. Nail salons are part of a later phase and will not be allowed to open until at least May 18.

Kentucky

Kentucky has been restricted by a "healthy at home" order since March 26. Like many other states, a multi-phase reopening will occur if declining numbers remain consistent. May 25 is the current target date for nail salons to resume business.

Louisiana

On April 27, Louisiana's stay-at-home order was extended to May 15. Governor John Bel Edwards hopes to green-light gradual (and heavily reduced capacity) reopenings the following day, which may include nail salons.

Maine

In Maine, a stay-at-home order (expired April 30) will be replaced by a four-stage reopening plan. Nail salons will be allowed to resume limited business June 1 with limitations.

Maryland

In effect since March 30, Maryland's stay-at-home order is currently indefinite. Nonessential businesses like nail salons remain closed.

Massachusetts

Massachusetts recently extended its stay-at-home order to May 18. It is currently unclear when nail salons will reopen.

Michigan

Michigan's stay-at-home order, in effect since March 24, is set to expire May 15. Nail salons are currently closed.

Minnesota

The stay-at-home order in Minnesota is set to expire May 18, though select industries were allowed to welcome employees back April 27. Nail salons remain closed for now.

Mississippi

Mississippi's shelter-in-place order expired April 27. Following this, select restrictions were lifted, but nail salons and other personal care businesses are still closed.

Missouri

Under a stay-at-home order since April 6, Missouri will begin to reopen Monday, May 4. Nail salons are among the businesses allowed to resume business on this day.

Montana

The stay-at-home order in Montana expired April 26. Though the state will reopen in phases, nail salons were part of the first group to welcome customers back on April 27.

Nebraska

Nebraska never saw a statewide stay-at-home order, but like many states in a similar situation, nonessential businesses were restricted. On May 4, nail salons in select areas can reopen.

Nevada

Nevada's stay-at-home order is currently set to expire May 15. Nail salons will remain closed for now.

New Hampshire

In New Hampshire, a stay-at-home order is set to expire May 4, with a "state of emergency" declaration through at least May 15. Until then, nail salons are closed.

New Jersey

Effective since March 21, New Jersey's stay-at-home order is currently indefinite. Nail salons will stay closed for the time being.

New Mexico

New Mexico's recently-extended stay-at-home order is set to expire May 15. It's currently unclear when nail salons will be allowed to reopen.

New York

In New York, where US coronavirus cases are the highest, a stay-at-home order will run through at least May 15. Low-risk businesses upstate may begin reopening around this time, but the fate of downstate is still unclear. There are currently no specific plans for nail salons to reopen.

North Carolina

North Carolina's stay-at-home order is set to expire May 8. Nonessential and "close contact" businesses will remain closed for now, including nail salons.

North Dakota

Following mass closures (but no state-wide stay-at-home order), businesses in North Dakota were allowed to reopen May 1. This includes nail salons.

Ohio

Ohio's stay-at-home order expires May 1, but will be replaced with a "Stay Safe Ohio Order," where businesses will reopen in phases. Retail stores can reopen May 12, but nail salons and personal care businesses will stay closed until a date is announced.

Oklahoma

Oklahoma, where a stay-at-home order was never issued, permitted nail salons to reopen statewide on April 24.

Oregon

Oregon's stay-at-home order was issued March 23, but no official reopening plans have been announced.

Pennsylvania

In Pennsylvania, select counties in the northwestern and central parts of the state may begin reopening as soon as May 8. Nail salons would likely be included in the early reopenings, but plans for the rest of the state are unclear.

Rhode Island

Rhode Island's statewide stay-at-home is set to expire May 8. Its reopening plan will likely occur in phases, with nail salons welcoming customers back in phase two.

South Carolina

South Carolina was one of the last states to issue a stay-at-home order, and one of the first to begin reopening plans on April 20. Nail salons, however, remain closed.

South Dakota

No stay-at-home order was issued in South Dakota, but nail salons continue to be shuttered. A "back to normal" plan has been announced, but no specific dates are set for reopening.

Tennessee

In Tennessee, a stay-at-home order expired April 30. Close contact services, including nail salons, can reopen beginning May 6, however a list of strict guidelines are in place.

Texas

The stay-at-home order in Texas expired April 30. Certain businesses, including retail stores, restaurants, and movie theaters, are allowed to reopen, but an executive order will keep nail salons closed until further notice.

Utah

Utah did not have a statewide stay-at-home order, but nail salons have been shuttered. As of May 1, they'll be allowed to reopen following safety and hygiene precautions.

Vermont

Vermont's stay-at-home order is set to expire May 15. Currently, there are no specific plans for reopening nail salons.

Virginia

Effective since March 30, Virginia's stay-at-home order will extend through June 10. Nail salons remain closed.

Washington

In Washington, the stay-at-home order (effective since March 23) currently expires May 4. State Governor Jay Inslee will likely extend this date, with no specific plans to reopen nail salons.

West Virginia

West Virginia will reopen gradually after its stay-at-home order expires May 4. Nail salons can then reopen as part of a "safer-at-home" plan.

Wisconsin

Wisconsin's stay-at-home order was recently extended to May 26. Nail salons remain closed for now.

Wyoming

In Wyoming, state-wide restrictions began to lift on May 1. As a result, nail salons can resume business at reduced capacity.

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