Here's just a few inspiring leaders in Sustainable Hairdressing.

Sustainable salons

This organisation is tackling hairdressing waste and turning it into positive repurposing. From salon waste to profits to charities! The Sustainable Salons story is so inspiring and they have a wealth of information to inspire change within your salon.
Sign up with them on their website www.sustainablesalons.org, follow them on Facebook or Instagram.

They may not be available in your area yet! But please show them you are interested!

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Paper Not Foil is a revolutionary alternative to using aluminium foil to colour hair. No Waste. Easy to Use. Super Comfortable.

Check out their website for more information. www.papernotfoil.com and follow them on Instagram.

THE POWDER ROOM

This beautiful boutique salon proves being sustainable starts from the ground up. From the building renovation, salon design to everyday beautiful hair The Powder Room is New Zealand's most inspiring salon. Winners of Sustainable Salon of the Year in the Kitomba Business Awards 2013 - 2017. They continue to inspire hairdressers and salons nationwide.

Check out their website www.thepowderroom.co.nz, Facebook or Instagram.

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This small town salon is the 2018 winner of the South Canterbury Business Excellence Award in the Sustainable & Environmental Category. Competing against other industries, organisations and businesses, why did this salon win?

‘We are passionate about hairdressing and we love to create beautiful hair! Having a sustainable approach led to the creation of bespoke waste-free techniques that are unique to each client. Being aware of our salon footprint for every service is important to us and our clients. We support brands who have sustainable practices including delivery and recyclable/compostable packaging. Being located in Timaru, Cocoon is lucky to have a motivated District Council that is dedicated to a waste-free future, they have been crucial in the support and growth of our salon becoming more sustainable.’ - Felicity Bruce

 Check out their website www.cocoonhair.co.nz, Facebook or Instagram.