Nail & Cuticle Oil Treatment
Enjoy the aroma of fresh picked strawberries while the oil nourishes and conditions.
Go Green Crystal File
The Go Green Crystal File from La Vaque Professional is an excellent retail product for salons and spas.
I Bought a Spa!
Since buying the former Spa Gregorie’s in September 2014, owner Emma Hughes has put in place numerous green initiatives to transform the entire spa — from organic and all-natural product lines and services to the use of eco-friendly flooring and paint.
by Judy Lessin
Organic Nail Polish
Nourish is a premium line of organic nail polish.
Going for the Green
As green salons pop up all over the country, find out what this trend means to you.
Signature Services: Mind, Body, and Sole Organic Pedicure
On the Menu:Nurture your client’s mind, body, and soles with this all-natural, peaceful spa pedicure that’s sure to soothe and calm her senses while making her feet glowing, soft, and beautiful.
by Tracy Rubert
Sophi
Conscious polish makers Piggy Paint have a new line for salon-goers.
Move Toward Zero-Waste at Work
Recycling pioneer TerraCycle gives salon owners the ability to reduce salon waste significantly through its Zero Waste program, which allows you to collect and recycle everything from empty product bottles and old brushes to latex gloves and even human hair.
Cosmetics Shopping With a Conscience
Animal-testing of cosmetics is not a thing of the past, and what you read on the label can be misleading, says Santosh Krinsky, CEO of the personal-care brand Beauty Without Cruelty.
Polish Line
Void Beauty is an eco-perfected, cruelty-free, and vegan-friendly line of nail polishes.
Citrus Peel Bath Tea
The bitter orange peel and lemon scent is subtle and helps hydrate skin.
Colorado Nail Salon Makes Going Green “Chic”
UberChic Nail Boutique, a small family-run salon just outside Denver, goes above and beyond when it comes to being eco-friendly. Clients are treated like part of the family and encouraged to get in on the green lifestyle.
Base Coat Incorporates Art and Simplicity Into a Modern Salon
With displayed artwork and all-natural products, this Denver nail salon, owned by a mother and daughter, brings a whole new meaning to the term “nail art.”
Almost Natural Polish
April 2014's InStyle magazine tested products to see if they really work. Mischo's Luxury Nail Lacquer claims "green," and "all-natural." The testers ensured that while not totally green, these polishes are five-free, meaning they don't have formaldehyde, or formaldehyde resin, camphor, tolune, or dibutyl phthalate (DBP). Manicurist Madeline Poole gives the polish a two thumbs up for coverage, shine and the shape of the brush. InStyle testers were disappointed about quickly their nails chipped, but with a paper-heavy office job, chipping might be unavoidable.
Crowdsourcing: Going Green
This month we asked nail techs: What efforts are you making to go green in your salon?
by Tracy Rubert
What It Means to Be Green in 2014
Ready to do your part to help the environment? Greening your salon is easier than you think. Our comprehensive guide takes you beyond “Reduce, Reuse, Recycle” with innovative ideas to help you offset your carbon footprint.
by Tracy Rubert
Retail Boutique: Eco-Friendly Items
Celebrate Earth Day every day with these eco-friendly, totally chic products. Made from natural ingredients, your customers can leave your salon with these items feeling like they are doing themselves and the planet a favor.