I read an article recently on the National Geographic website called Green Guide about a hair salon in Manhatten's SoHo in New York. John Masters opened the "Clean Air" salon 15 years ago, before it was cool. He's getting a lot more attention these days as Living Green is in the forefront.
"People's impression of a clean-air salon was really off," Masters' says. "They would ask, 'Do you cut hair with twigs? Do you use a banana to color hair?'"
The cutting and styling tools are the same, but you won't find harsh chemicals in this salon. That also means somes processes are not done. Masters says you won't go from a 'Plantinum Blond to Jet Black'. You also won't get a perm, relaxer or manicure. You also won't get a headache when you leave your appointment from smelling the harsh chemicals.
Masters says, "The dyes are herbal-based and free of ammonia, the malodorous chemical you're smelling at typical salons."
The article explains how Masters' hair dyes differ from conventional salons. The bottom line for Masters is his shop is better for clients and his employees. What do you think? Would you up some hair processes to be healthier and keep the planet cleaner?