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Spring Into Sustainability!

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Spring is arriving next week and for most of us, it will be welcomed with open arms! It’s the perfect time of year to re-evaluate how eco-friendly you’re being in your life.

Here are a few easy ways you can change to be more eco in your home and work life this Spring:

Decrease Your Water Usage

At both your home and business, there are a lot of things you can do to reduce your water use. If you don’t have low flow toilets or shower heads, get those installed — they’re not as expensive as you may think. Don’t know where to look? We’re big advocates of the products that ECOHEADS offers.

Be mindful of water by only turning it on when it’s time to rinse your hair, teeth or dishes instead of letting it run. Install eco-friendly, water-conserving dishwashers and washing machines and only run full loads. And why not put some old buckets outside to collect rainwater to water your garden and indoor plants?

Reduce Your Energy Use

Switch to energy efficient appliances if possible especially with the ones you use the most. Assess your lighting and heating options, maybe it’s time to go with solar options. If this isn’t in the cards quite yet, there are other small steps you can take which will help. Turn off all lights and machines when they’re not in use, replace your light bulbs with LED or CFL bulbs, and wear a sweatshirt instead of cranking the heat.

Change Your Products

Eco-friendly products can be found everywhere these days. If you’re a DIYer, it can be as simple as mixing baking soda and vinegar to clean most of your surfaces!

Natural beauty products are better than ever, and you know that by supporting sustainable beauty, you’re doing good for your skin and the environment. If your salon isn’t already carrying Davines products, what are you waiting for?

Clear The Clutter

“Spring cleaning” time is here and this year, you’re not only going to give everything a good clean, you’re going to be ruthless in purging everything you don’t need. It may take some time but go through everything at home and at work and donate or recycle what you don’t need. Keeping old paperwork and unnecessary items can weigh us down mentally and emotionally.

Reduce and Recycle

So now that you’ve cleared away all your clutter, you certainly don’t need to add any more back in again. Set up a system that allows you to reduce your waste. Don’t print out emails, stay away from disposable products, and recycle everything you can’t re-use.

Shop Smartly

“Fast fashion”, a term used by fashion retailers to describe inexpensive designs that move quickly from the catwalk to stores to meet new trend, is popular these days. Think the stores that offer you shirts for only a few dollars but will only last you a few months. Clothing is becoming a huge environmental issue in the way it’s manufactured and sold. Instead, look for sustainable fashion when you can and know that you’re doing good for the earth while purchasing a quality piece.

This is the same for towels and sheets you use every day. Spending a little bit more money on Bamboo or other sustainable fabrics will last longer and be kinder to the earth.

Support local markets which carry produce from sustainable, chemical-free farmers. Switch to fair trade items when purchasing coffee, tea and chocolate whenever possible.

Start A Garden

Spring is the perfect time to start a garden even if it’s just a small container garden on your windowsill. Plants have many everyday uses besides looking pretty. In fact, growing plants that naturally purify the air will help you breathe easier. Aloe plants can be useful for small injuries, instead of turning to chemical-based creams to soothe those small burns or cuts.

Growing your own herbs and vegetables is a life changer. You’ll save money plus eating something YOU have grown tastes amazing!

Join The Movement!

If your salon hasn’t already become a part of The Movement, it’s time to make the leap. This will put you ahead of your competitors, and you can rest easy knowing you’re doing what’s best for everyone. Find out more now.

Davines Products Your Salon MUST Carry

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“By creating beauty sustainably, we encourage people to take care of themselves, of the environment in which they live & work, of the things they love.” — Davines.

If you haven’t already discovered the wonderful sustainable beauty line, Davines, we hope we’ll convince you to give them a try. The Salon Movement is proud to be a unified grassroots movement of sustainably-conscious Davines stylists and salon owners. Supporting Davines shows that you care about the earth, as well as your customer’s well-being.

Davines was founded, and continue to produce, in Parma, Italy, with development starting in the 1980s and products being ready to sell about a decade later. Davines truly believes in sustainability and is aiming to be the most beautiful and ethical company in the world.

We love every unique Davines product we use, and they truly do have something for everyone. If you’re looking to bring our your natural beauty, here are a few of their best-selling and award-winning products we think you should try:

Love Smoothing Shampoo & Conditioner

The best-selling LOVE duo from Davines has won a few different awards, and rightfully so! This shampoo and conditioner set is the perfect fit for anyone with dry, unruly hair that is prone to frizz. The olive extracts and vitamin E gently cleanse and add a smoothing dose of moisture.

Nounou Shampoo And Conditioner

Nounou Shampoo is yet another award winner from the Davines line and, along with the matching conditioner, is a dream. It’s a life (and hair!) saver for anyone who has brittle, dehydrated hair. Fiaschetto tomato is incorporated into the formula to provide the antioxidants and vitamin C which nourish hair completely.

The Oi Line

Several products in the Oi line have won awards and anyone who has used it has little doubt why. This multi-use line of products is perfect for just about anyone. It has the best ingredients to use on a day-to-day basis, when hair is behaving nicely and has no issues. Roucou oil is the key ingredient in this amazing line to keep hair and skin hydrated and soft.

This Is A Sea Salt Spray

This Is A Sea Salt Spray should be re-named “This is an amazing product!” A best-seller for many reasons, this spray provides amazing texture and style to any hair type and it smells so good!

The sea salt in this spray naturally gives tresses the perfect beachy waves many want to achieve without having to head to the ocean.

Well-Being Conditioner

The Well-Being Conditioner is an excellent all-around moisturizer for hair. Made with echinacea plant, this conditioner contains natural antimicrobial products which works to keep hair healthy and nourished.

Nourishing Vegetarian Miracle Conditioner

The Nourishing Vegetarian Miracle Conditioner is THE product to use to put life and moisture back into dry, damaged hair. It invigorates from the scalp right down to the ends of your hair to provide intense moisture and prevent breakage.

Acai oil is the miracle ingredient which provides your hair the protective antioxidants and restorative benefits it needs. Grape phytoceuticals add an extra source of antioxidants as well as polyphenols to keep hair healthy and strong.

If your salon, or personal collection, doesn’t include Davines, that needs to change right now, not only for the sake of beauty but for sustainability.

Davines has some very exciting collections coming out involving coffee, tea and honey. We can’t wait for these products, and to see what other revolutionary, sustainable ideas Davines has for our future.

ECOHEADS – Making Your Salon Efficient with Sustainable Products

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The Salon Movement has a passion for bringing you sustainable beauty ideas, and we love that the world is listening. We’re proud that The Movement is gaining popularity among salons and individuals, and we’re excited to see this continue into 2018. It’s our pleasure partnering with several sustainable beauty companies and brands to bring awareness to protecting our planet. And by doing that, it offers us a huge step towards making our salons more efficient.
 
We’d love to take this opportunity to introduce one of our awesome partners – ECOHEADS!
 
ECOHEADS is a fabulous company that truly cares about the environment and works to make the life of both clients and hairstylists easier. What a fabulous combination!
ECOHEADS is a relatively new company but with a LOT of thought and love behind it! Established in 2012 in Sydney, Australia, this company has taken the sustainable beauty world by storm. They’re changing things for the better with their amazing philosophy and products.
 
Some of the products we LOVE and highly recommend from ECOHEADS are:
 
Showerheads
 
We must start with the ECOHEADS showerhead – a truly innovative product! These amazing showerheads are a necessary addition to your sustainable spa as they reduce water usage by an amazing 65%, keeping both your finances and carbon footprint low. Water pressure is doubled, helping save water and a time by cutting your rinse time in half. Also, the added pressure allows your clients to experience an amazing massage type experience with their rinse. That’s a triple win in our books! As an added bonus the nozzle cradles nicely in the stylist’s hand to give a pleasant washing experience for everyone.
 
These showerheads are easy to install and will adapt to most sinks. If they don’t, not to worry, they only need an inexpensive hose instead.
Bang Face Shields
 
Another exciting must-have product for your salon is the ECOHEADS Bang Face Shields.
 
Use bang shields to protect your clients face against irritation from hair, product and colour. These inexpensive face shields are one of your best and easiest investments if you want to make everyone’s experience better.
 
And don’t worry about waste – these are 100% recyclable!
The Ping
 
Even sustainable dyes can be a bit on the smelly side so ECOHEADS offers The Ping to offer fume-free mixing of colour products!
 
Mixing hair colour perfectly every single time is The Ping’s speciality and will reduce colour waste in your salon. The colour mix comes out noticeably creamier and smoother than with traditional hand mixing methods. With The Ping, your stylist saves both time and energy. A detachable blade and smooth bowl offers cleaning that’s just as easy as cleaning the traditional bowl and spatula mixer.
 
We thank you ECOHEADS for thinking outside the box and offering us amazing earth-friendly products. Salons all across Canada and the U.S. are experiencing and loving the ease and sustainability of these products. Check them out today!

Top Sustainably Beautiful Trends for 2018!

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Over the past few years, Sustainably beautiful trends have made leaps and bounds within our industry. This news is amazing and even more amazing is — wait for it! — it’s predicted that 2018 will be the BEST year yet for beauty done sustainable!

More and more consumers are turning to green beauty products because of special skin and health concerns but that isn’t the only reason. Care for the environment also ranks high among reasons for why people opt to go green. This has resulted in more green brands coming out and some established brands changing their products and practices. Win-win!

Here are a few beauty trends to look forward to this year:

More Variety

Most people think that sustainably beautiful and green products only offer “natural” colours and poorly made formulas but not anymore! Going into 2018, we’ll see a HUGE variety of colours, formulas, and finishes. Almost anything you look for, from makeup to hair care to bath products, will soon be found quite easily.

Cleansing Less

It may seem a bit backwards to some but the trend towards cleansing less is gaining popularity. From the “no ‘poo” hair method to using special sea sponges to cleanse your body instead of soap, product and water use has gone down.

Don’t get us wrong, you don’t need to go to extremes! There’s no need to stop washing your hair altogether or ditching the soap just yet. However, there’s no doubt your hair and skin WILL look better when not over-washed so give it a go.

Environmentally-Happy Packaging

Packaging has become a problem that can’t be ignored. Many companies realize this and are dispensing their products in bulk, or using special recyclable and biodegradable packaging.

DAVINES is a great example of a green hair products company that cares about sustainability. They package their products with the environment in mind.

Unisex Beauty

Often big-name companies repackage their regular formulas with a more “manly” scent and market that towards men. With more natural scents and often scentless products gaining popularity, there is no need for the distinction.

Unisex beauty products allow people to choose the right formula for their skin and/or hair, not their gender.

Green Salons & Spas

The average salon runs through a lot of water in a day and their electrical appliances run at high speed for all their clients. This is NOT good for the environment! Luckily (as you know), we’ve seen quite a few sustainable salons and spas open up over the years and 2018 should be no different.

As green sustainably beautiful products grow in number so will the salons that carry those options. After all, there’s clearly a market for it! Salons can look for more information on going green at Greencircle Salons.

Ayurvedic & Other Alternative Beauty Treatments

Ayurvedic treatments aren’t new but we’re seeing a resurgence this year. Ayurveda treats your individual dosha and other lines of energy while giving you a customizable organic beauty and hair treatment. Products and treatments are not “one size fits all” any longer, the bespoke movement is here!

Watch out world, sustainable beauty now has a HUGE market and ALL salons need to be doing their part!

Winter Hair Care Tips Everyone Should Know

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You want to do your best for your clients – after all, they are a walking advertisement for your hair studio!

So, with this cold, dry winter weather wreaking havoc on everyone’s tresses, you want to make sure you’re giving ALL your clients some advice to keep their hair in tip-top shape.

Cut Down On The Hot Tools

When your clients are in your chair, you’re likely using hot tools to blow dry and straighten or curl their hair. But it’s important to remind them that they shouldn’t be re-creating your style every day at home.

For special occasions, absolutely, but hot tools used on a daily basis, no! You see the damage that causes hair! Have a conversation about what tools they’re using at home, and make sure they’re not maxing out the heat. And of course, if they’re not using a heat protecting spray, make sure they don’t leave your salon without one!

Review Their Daily Hair Care

They’re receiving luxury hair treatment while in your hands, but probably not at home. Ask what products they’re using and upgrade them to a more moisturizing shampoo and deep conditioner if necessary. A leave-in conditioner to add extra moisture and control some static is a lifesaver for most people in the winter. Customize an eco-friendly DAVINES hair system for their hair needs.

Take a few minutes to show them how to properly shampoo and condition as well. Many people are unaware how to correctly cleanse their scalp, or apply conditioner concentrating on the ends and lengths.

Remind Them To Do A Cool Rinse

Since you’re already giving them tips on their hair washing routine, make sure they’re turning the temperature waaay down for their final rinse. Cool water seals the cuticle and prevents frizz and damage. Tell them it’s worth the 30 seconds of “brrrr” in the shower for the sake of their hair.

Dry Hair Thoroughly To Prevent Breakage

Although it’s a contradiction to tell them not to use heat tools often, remind them that hair must still be completely dried before going outside. We’ve all seen the damage that styling wet hair can do and how easily wet hair can freeze (and break!) in winter.

It may be worth discussing some second-day hairstyles so they keep washing at a minimum. Or have them wash their hair the night before so they have time to let it air dry.

Suggest A Cool Air Humidifier

What if your client is deep conditioning and cutting down on heating tools yet still has difficulty managing their dry, dehydrated, frizzy hair? It may be worth suggesting they invest in a cool-air humidifier for their home and/or office. Adding moisture back into air that’s been affected by cranking up the indoor heat will greatly help their skin and hair.

Taking a few extra minutes to help your client with their hair needs and giving a few fun tips will enhance their trust and dedication to you and will, in turn, be your best model and fan.