Green Kitchen Rules Apply to the Salon As Well
“Going green is in, and that’s a good thing,” says Chef Paul F. Magnant, Dean of Culinary at Stratford University. Many of his recommendations for going green in the kitchen apply to the salon as well, whether you’re serving food and beverages to clients or using all-natural ingredients in specialty hand and food treatments. “Even following through with just a couple of the tips below will net positive results,” he says.
Biodegradable Slipper
Star Nail Offers Biodegradable Pedicure Slipper
Eco-Friendly Stainless Steel Cleaner
Eco-friendly stainless steel cleaner is non-toxic and non-abrasive.
Andalé Dry & Shine Drops
SpaRitual’s Andalé Dry & Shine Drops accelerates dry time of freshly lacquered nails while also delivering radiant shine.
New SpaRitual Lotions Feature Essential Oils
SpaRitual has added three new lotions to its family of vegan spa treatments that each contain different essential oils with different healing properties.
What, exactly, does "natural" mean on a body lotion?
Allure tackles the sometimes murky waters of "green products."
Professional Hot Lava Shells from PerfectSense
Made from real Tiger Clam shells, these massage-enhancers stay warm longer than stones.
Cleaning Products
Lauded by environmentalist Ed Begley, Jr., the eco-friendly cleaning products from Bayes Premium Cleaners are non-toxic and biodegradable.
Instinctual 21 Mineral Organic Bath Salts
Made with 70% organic vegan ingredients and ginger oil, this new addition to SpaRitual’s Chakra Care System energizes your client’s root chakra.
SpaRitual Organic Ginger Hand Ritual
Ginger and Chinese jasmine essential oil combine for an organic hydrating treatment.
Entity Is Eco-Friendly
Entity has implemented a “printing green” environmental strategy by partnering with companies that are FSC- (Forest Stewardship Council) and SFI- (Sustainable Forestry Initiative) certified. They print using wind power credits and use only environmentally-friendly, soy-based ink.
SpaRitual Partners With “Extreme Makeover Home Edition”
SpaRitual has partnered with ABC’s “Extreme Makeover Home Edition” to provide volunteer construction workers with complimentary spa services.
Help Sparitual Support The Go Green Initiative
Aware lacquer was created to celebrate SpaRitual’s commitment to eco-friendly initiatives and its efforts to raise environmental awareness.
Sustainability Status
Electronics and battery recycling are made easy with the Big Green Box Recycling program.
Skin and Nail Treatments
Nailtural is an eco-friendly line that uses organic ingredients.
Good to Go Greening: Minimize Your Carbon Footprint While Traveling
Vacations are the time to cut loose and kick up our heels, and welcome the break from our usual routine. Just remember to bring the best of your eco-consciousness with you when you prepare to travel.
10 Ways to Make Your Salon More Green
Start a simple green program in your salon, then promote it to your clients.