The Georgia State Board of Cosmetology and Barbers issued guidance ahead of the state’s reopening of salons Friday, but some salon owners say they are not sure it is safe to open their doors.

Elaine Truesdale, founder of the Association of Natural Hair Care Professionals (ANHC Pro) – which has about 1,000 members in Georgia – said Wednesday many of the organization’s members have decided to remain closed until at least sometime in May. A few who operate out of private suites or single-chair salons are planning to open May 1.