Barbers, stylists back in business statewide

‘I’m just glad to be back sweeping hair,’ said ‘Miss Wezzie’ Huelskamp.

  • Louise Huelskamp, better known as “Miss Wezzie,” puts the finishing touches on 8-year-old Hagan Stalvey, who also asked for a touch of pink coloring in his hair. As the state continues relaxing quarantine restrictions, hair salons and barber shops were allowed to reopen on Monday. (CARL MCKINNEY/Lake City Reporter)
    Louise Huelskamp, better known as “Miss Wezzie,” puts the finishing touches on 8-year-old Hagan Stalvey, who also asked for a touch of pink coloring in his hair. As the state continues relaxing quarantine restrictions, hair salons and barber shops were allowed to reopen on Monday. (CARL MCKINNEY/Lake City Reporter)
  • Mizz Wezzie cuts the hair of a customer, Jim Martin, who has been going to her salon for years. Miss Wezzie bought a $300 set of new blades in anticipation. (CARL MCKINNEY/Lake City Reporter)
    Mizz Wezzie cuts the hair of a customer, Jim Martin, who has been going to her salon for years. Miss Wezzie bought a $300 set of new blades in anticipation. (CARL MCKINNEY/Lake City Reporter)

    Relishing the moment, Louise Huelskamp slid her broom across the floor and collected the trimmings into a neat pile Monday afternoon. She smiled.

    “I’m just glad to be back sweeping hair,” Huelskamp sai…