The Conscious Salon - by Nails Magazine

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Secret Ingredient: Pumpkin

The jack-o-lantern tradition originated in Ireland, where they carved turnips and put burning coals inside.    read more

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  1. Replace-A-File System

    Tropical Shine’s Replace-A-File system consists of a disinfectable plastic file core and a replaceable strip.
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  3. Mint Anti-Spray

    Nouveau Nail’s Refreshing Mint Anti-Spray is one of the most versatile and popular antiseptic sprays on the market, and has been reformulated with a refreshing new peppermint fragrance.
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  5. Age Defying Nail and Cuticle Treatment System

    Bio Creative Labs’ Age Defying Nail and Cuticle Treatment System is made with certified organic Argan Oil from Morocco.
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salons

  • ROB|B OPI Concept Salon (Studio City, Calif.)
    Using OPI products exclusively, ROB|B provides a comfortable atmosphere with the goal of enhancing clients’ physical appearance and soothing their minds, all within a “green” environment. “We are committed to providing you with a healthy, safe salon environment and proudly use the latest in salon sanitation procedures to ensure that we exceed the most stringent regulations for salon cleanliness,” says owner Robbie Schaeffer. LEED-certified, the salon used eco-friendly building materials, including bamboo and recyclable materials, and many of the furnishing are made of bamboo as well.
  • GreenBlissEcoSpa (Mobile — Los Angeles area)
    GreenBlissEcoSpa offers a new way to pamper, nourish, revitalize and restore balance into your life, with respect and caring for people and the planet. “We redefine the concept of mobile spa services by blending a total commitment to emerging green lifestyles and wellness trends with authentic spa rituals from around the world,” says owner Randi Ragan. “GreenBlissEcoSpa incorporates organic, 100% pure and natural, locally made, hand-crafted, fair trade, recycled/repurposed ,and giving-back-to-the-community principles in everything we do.”
  • Organicures Nail Spa (Scottsdale)
    Organicures is an eco-friendly nail spa with chemical-free products and surgical-grade sterilization. A HEPA filtration system clears the air of any pollutants and smells. Even the flooring and wall paint are environmentally sound. “We feel that beauty treatments ought to be safe for ourselves and for the planet, so we created luxury nail care rituals using safe products and practices that protect our health, as well as our natural resources,” says chief executive officer Deni Sheldon.

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resources

  • Friends of the Earth (FOE)
    Friends of the Earth (foe.org) is the U.S. voice of the world’s largest grassroots environmental network, with member groups in 70 countries. Since 1969, Friends of the Earth has been at the forefront of high-profile efforts to create a healthier, just world.
  • volatile organic compounds (VOCs)
    found in substances such as paint, VOCs contribute to smog production and are frequently identified as a health hazard. Many building products that strive to be environmentally friendly purposely contain no or low VOCs
  • U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC)
    A nonprofit organization that wants to “transform the building marketplace to sustainability.” It administers the independent green building certification system known as “LEED,” as well as hosts the Greenbuild International Conference & Expo and other educational offerings.