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August 26 2009 - News

America’s Beauty Show Saves 400 Trees

As the first beauty show to host a SalonSpa Sustainability Summit in 2008 and again this year, the owners and producers of America’s Beauty Show have made a commitment to integrating sustainability under three key elements: continued economic development to sustain our businesses, social progress to support and protect our communities, and an active and involved concern for the environment.

Tags: TRADESHOWS

April 14 2009 - News

Pregnant Clients: Essential Oils to Avoid

It’s hard to believe the practice of aromatherapy could be harmful to a pregnant client, but in fact some essential oils — called “emmenagogues” — are known to induce menstruation or other types of bleeding.

February 11 2009 - News

Tweezerman Supports Tree-Planting Efforts

Tweezerman is proud to support the National Arbor Day Foundation’s mission of inspiring people to plant, nurture, and celebrate trees. The company is donating $1 from every “Go Green” Mini Slant Tweezer to the foundation, which means a new tree will be planted with every purchase.

Tags: CHARITY, TWEEZERMAN

January 6 2009 - News

Build a Protective Bubble

Clients can drain you and not even realize they’re doing it, says Vicki Peters of Vicki Peters Nail Products. But for the sake of our mental health, it’s important to be able to create some emotional distance between yourself and these clients. To help, Peters shares a technique she learned from her mentor Norm Freed, a psychologist, to erect boundaries. It’s called “The Bubble”:

December 22 2008 - News

SpaRitual Partners With Trees for the Future

On behalf of the brand’s socially conscious spa and salon partners, SpaRitual has purchased 5,000 trees to be planted in India through a donation to Trees for the Future, which benefits people living on threatened lands. Their contribution will directly benefit the regions of Tamil Nadu — hit hardest by the devastating 2004 tsunami — and Andhra Pradesh, a region suffering from an epidemic of farmer suicides caused by prolonged droughts and lost crops.

December 9 2008 - News

Tweezerman Gives Back

In September 2008, Tweezerman partnered with Spa Chicks On the Go, providing free mini manicures and fashion files at the Kids for Kids Family Carnival signature event at New York City’s Park Avenue Armory for the Elisabeth Glaser Pediatric Aids Foundation.

Tags: CHARITY, TWEEZERMAN

November 11 2008 - News

UV Efficiency

OPI’s Axxium UV Light is structured to give you more energy distribution with fewer bulbs.

Tags: ENERGY EFFICIENT PRODUCTS, OPI PRODUCTS, UV LIGHT, UV SYSTEM

October 16 2008 - News

Green Salon Certification Launches in Florida

The Florida Association of Beauty Professionals (FAB) has launched a new, industry-wide certification program that will allow environmentally friendly salons to demonstrate their commitment to the industry and consumers.

Tags: CERTIFICATION, ENVIRONMENTALLY FRIENDLY SALON, GREEN SALONS

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  • 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.