InStyle magazine's May 2012 issue features a list of recommended eco-friendly beauty products. Consider carrying these brands in your salon, either to use on clients or to sell as retail.
If you want the look of leather to make an interior design statement in your salon but would prefer a more eco-friendly option, then look into Recycled Leather by EcoDomo.
The emery board scores low on the “green-o-meter.” “The number of trees used to make millions of files and the landfill space taken up by these little 5-in. sticks is more enormous than you can imagine,” says Barry LaVaque, president of LaVaque Tweezers.
Why not let your green salon serve as an inspiration to your clients? From recyclable beverage glasses to organic soaps in your bathroom, if your products are sustainable and cute, everyone will be wondering where you shop — and you can point them in the direction of your retail space.
ROB|B Salon has earned the distinction of being the first-ever nail salon to be certified as environmentally and energy-efficient by the U.S. Green Building Council.
Scandle has expanded its commitment to providing eco-friendly products through the introduction of sustainable and fair-trade beauty accessories and other spa treats.
An alternative to conventional solvent-based nail polish, Scotch Naturals WaterColors produces no noxious fumes or odors and delivers long-lasting, salon-quality color without yellowing of the nails.
Working on the hands and feet can cause skin to become dry, so Frais Towelettes are perfect for nail technicians because they instantly rehydrate the skin back to its natural beauty.