There are so many industries and businesses that are tuning towards sustainability due to the environmental crisis we are facing now. And so many consumers are concerned about where they get their products and services from when it comes to a sustainability point of view. In this article, we are looking at how sustainability can be adapted to a hair salon.

A sustainable oriented hairdresser Brunswick will consider how their practices can minimise the environmental footprint. They have to focus on how waste can be minimised in order to conserve resources. This has to be thought out throughout the salon design and practices. For example, you have to think about the services of the salon. Think about how you can conserve electricity. This can be done by using energy efficient lighting. You can also take in as much natural light as possible. And a common waste product in a hair salon is hair clippings. There are ways that this can be recycled. Also, because clients’ hair will be washed around the clock, you have to think about how to save water. Some of the ways that water can be conserved is by installing low flow showerheads and faucets. The staff has to be trained in water efficient practices for shampooing and rinsing. Also, rainwater can be collected for this so that municipal water will not be used majorly. 

 There are many hair products that are used.

Therefore, sustainable hair salons focus on using eco-friendly products. These are generally biodegradable products that come in recyclable or biodegradable packaging. Sometimes the shampoo and conditioner bottles can be refilled over and over again so that you are reusing what plastic you have. The products used will also b ethical and cruelty free. This means that the products are sourced from brands that don’t test on animals. And these companies will focus on sourcing ingredients for the products in a responsible manner. The salons will use products that are free from harmful chemicals such as parabens, sulfates and synthetic fragrances. This will be good for the environment as well as being good alternatives for the clients’ hair and scalp.

There are also hair salons that have green certifications.

You can check out their official website to see whether they are affiliated with a sustainability organization. Having these affiliations or certifications will give some assurance that the salon is following sustainable practices. There will be certain environmental standards that they meet in order to reduce their impact on the environment. Some certifications ensure that the salon is offsetting their carbon emissions or recycling waste. You can read more about this on the official website of the hair salon. The salons also consider proper waste management which includes recycling plastic, aluminum and paper without sending it to landfills. Also, there is hazardous waste generated in a salon such as what you get from hair colour chemicals. And these have to be disposed of properly. Minimising waste is something they can do to further reduce their impact on the environment.