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What do you get when you mix a sustainability mission, ten years of impact, and a community of passionate salon pros? You get Sustainable Salons On Tour.

Wigs can be life-changing, providing confidence and a sense of normality to those affected.

Sustainable Salons is turning 10, and we’re hitting the road to celebrate a decade of impact.

In today’s world, many industries—including the hair industry—operate on a linear economy model, where products are made, used, and discarded as waste.

Meet Emma, the proud owner of Plum Studio, a salon located in Port Macquarie, making a positive impact on both the community and the planet.

The holidays are a time for giving, and what better way to spread joy than with gifts that not only delight but also help the planet?

Most Aussies agree that recycling is important, but small mistakes can dilute our good intentions. We want to do the right thing, believing that the more we recycle, the better.

Sustainability is a hot topic, and for good reason. For salons, managing waste responsibly is a big part of the puzzle.

In recent years, more employees are on the lookout for jobs at businesses that prioritise sustainability.

Sustainability is taking centre stage for Australian shoppers, who are looking beyond just the price of goods and services.

Here are some essential tips for creating a more sustainable salon, along with insights on how Sustainable Salons can help you achieve these goals.

As we step into the heart of winter, we are presented with a unique opportunity to make a significant impact on our environment - Plastic Free July

BUOY Salon Spa in Wellington, New Zealand, recently shared an inspiring chapter of their sustainability journey with us…..redeeming a Fonzarelli Scooter with points earned from the Sustainable Salons Rewards Store.

Sustainable Salons today announced a new partnership with Greener for Business to accelerate their big hairy mission of turning every salon in Australia green.

Soilz Alive is a world-first, all-natural, Australian-made soil treatment product powered by—you guessed it—hair!

Hair is nature’s coolest yet weirdest accessory. Research shows that could it power the batteries of the future!

Consumers are clearer than ever about what they want from the salons they visit. The rise of social media has elevated and echoed the awareness of the climate crisis, and environmental and community sustainability are in the limelight. Now is the time to become a sustainable and eco-friendly salon in your community, and believe me, your clients will thank you for it.

At UNA, the journey to becoming a Sustainable Salon wasn't just a choice; it was a commitment to creating a community of clients, stylists, and colourists who care about solving salon waste issues and taking care of the environment. Kelly, the proud owner of UNA, shared her insights on the impact Sustainable Salons has had on their business and the industry.

Consumers are clearer than ever about what they want from the salons they visit. The rise of social media has elevated and echoed the awareness of the climate crisis, and environmental and community sustainability are in the limelight. Now is the time to become a sustainable and eco-friendly salon in your community, and believe me, your clients will thank you for it.

In the bustling world of luxury salons, Franck Provost is stylish, sophisticated, and sustainable. With 11 locations across Australia, this well-known salon group has seamlessly integrated the Sustainable Salons program into each salon. This move aligns with their commitment to the planet and enhances their brand image and customer experience.

We’re taking the spirit of the giving season seriously. At Sustainable Salons, we’re dedicated to giving back in any way we can - to the planet and our local community.

We've made 3 short (& funny) videos with effective strategies for discussing climate with your clients.

Since 2017, Sustainable Salon's partnership with Mambourin Enterprises- an organisation dedicated to supporting people with disabilities and offering services and employment opportunities; has been a testament to what can be achieved when like-minded individuals unite for a common cause. Together, we've been working hard to Make Sustainability Reality.

Sustainable Salons recently caught up with Greg Murrell, the Director of Ryder in Auckland, New Zealand. During our chat, Ryder shared an insight into their sustainability journey with us - how their clients have responded to the Sustainable Salons program, how the Salon Directory has helped their business grow and why other businesses in the industry should follow suit.

In a world where conscious consumption is gaining momentum, Sustainable Salons takes a bold stride towards a circular economy with our latest offering - The Sustainable Salons Comb.

You're probably wondering, how does a profit-for-purpose enterprise such as Sustainable Salons engage in a partnership with a local design and manufacturing company. The answer, purpose and impact.

If soft plastics are recyclable, why are they not being recycled in Australia? The short answer is that we consume more soft plastic than we currently have the infrastructure to recycle.

Come with us on an exploration of the remarkable world of recycled products and sustainable shopping.

You may have heard about the circular economy, but what exactly is it, and how are Sustainable Salons taking action and making a real and measurable impact?

We’re still the Sustainable Salons you know and love, but we’ve spent the past year working behind the scenes to bring you a better brand than ever before.

Sustainable Salons is the official sustainability partner of the Leukaemia Foundation’s World’s Greatest Shave

Inflation is on the rise, and it is time to take action!

Styleicons recently recognised the amazing work Sustainable Salons is doing in the people space.

From April 4-6, the Sustainable Salons team attended Conference 2023 at the beautiful Q Station in Manly, NSW, with the theme ‘ Rebranding Sustainability.’ :seedling::potted_plant: Not only did we grow as a team, but we are also evolving as an organisation as we #MakeSustainabilityReality.

We sat down with Buoy Salon Spa to chat about their commitment to sustainability and their journey with Sustainable Salons.

Sustainable Salons member, DOGUE, founded in 1998, has recently celebrated their 25-year anniversary with their stores across New South Wales, Queensland and Victoria.

We’re hitting the ‘closed-loop mall’ for a spot of window-shopping into the recycled product process.

Hair clippings have been viewed as waste for too long. Their untapped potential is absolutely staggering, and here at Sustainable Salons, we’re changing the way we view and use hair clippings.

Sustainable Salons ethically and responsibly disposes of your clinic’s sharps with our Sharps Collection Containers, preventing these materials from entering landfill. Our Sharps Collection Program is the safest, most convenient and cost-effective program in the beauty and dermal industry.

Sustainability isn’t a feel-good add-on anymore. It’s critical to a thriving business.

Recycling in the beauty industry is essential for a number of reasons. Not only does it help to reduce waste, but it also helps to conserve natural resources and protect the environment. In addition, recycling can also benefit businesses by reducing costs and increasing efficiency.

At a very simple level, when dumped in landfill, valuable ponytails become wasted resources that someone who needs them now can’t access. It takes 20 ponytails to make just one wig..... so every ponytail matters!

Introducing ‘The Shampoo Collection’, the world’s first sunglasses, prescription sunglasses, and prescription glasses frames created entirely out of recycled shampoo bottles.

The ‘Purpose’ pillar of sustainability in action is all about looking at your business from your community’s perspective.

3 HUGE awards in one night were truly a mindblowing milestone for the Sustainable Salons team.

Sustainable Salons collaborated to bring to life H2Cuts, a mobile haircutting salon powered by 100% renewable Hydrogen.

Hair may be as old as the Earth, but it’s the futuristic resource we haven’t quite mastered yet. If there’s one industry that can change that, surely it’s ours.

Innovation asks for a different way of thinking and doing, so by having a dedicated team, you have the freedom to explore and push the boundaries without disrupting day-to-day operations.

As an industry so reliant on products and potions, it’s time we all band together to stir the pot on this issue.

Sustainable Salons has partnered with HaiR-3Rs, a revolutionary training program empowering salon professionals to help clients experiencing family violence by giving them the skills to recognise the signs, respond appropriately to disclosures, and refer clients to specialist family violence services for professional help.

Jam packed with new tech, clean beauty products and smiling faces from businesses that are paving the way in beauty industry sustainability, it is safe to say that Beauty Expo and ABIA’s 2022 was a major hit!

Jam packed with new tech, clean beauty products and smiling faces from businesses that are paving the way in beauty industry sustainability, it is safe to say that Beauty Expo and ABIA’s 2022 was a major hit!

Sustainable Salons values all members, no matter where you’re located, city or rural. We believe that as a collective, small ripples make big waves; and as a Sustainable Salons member, Shaun Downey Hair is passionate about people, planet and profit.

Take the time to investigate what sustainable practices will work best for your business and make real, lasting change.

Finding your purpose is a journey. For many people, the COVID-19 pandemic shifted their perspective and re-focused their priorities. Today, we're seeing people who want to live their values and want to support brands that do the same.

Greenwashing is not just a dodgy marketing practice - it's a dangerous game for businesses to play.

Companies that embed sustainability in their business practices win big. This is because today's consumer understands the value of sustainability, and their values inform their behaviour.

We've built the infrastructure around protecting people, the planet and profits so that salons can easily join and know they're contributing to a fairer, greener tomorrow.

We’re excited to announce we’ve partnered with Hair Festival, the Australian hairdressing industry’s newest major event destination, to showcase sustainable practices, insight and education across its two-day offering.

With a greater number of team members, and a vision more bold and innovative than ever, our three day conference “Championing Growth” was a major success.

Believing what you’re implementing and understanding it start to finish, creating a staff culture that accepts and advocates this, and visibly acting upon these practices in full view of your clients is the only way to satisfy (and grow!)

While the environment is a huge part of building a sustainable future, there are two elements missing in most sustainability conversations.

Be the change. When we value our planet, great things happen.

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At the beginning of 2020, it seems we accidentally made a prophecy.

We’re embarking on an insanely exciting new operations journey.

When we began the program five years ago, many people told us it wouldn’t work.

The less is more approach has really taken off.

It can be tricky navigating how best to approach those things that are normally second nature, which is why we’ve begun compiling some great content from our salon network as they let clients know the best way to ensure a safe and pleasant salon service.

To the next five years and beyond!

Sustainable Salons has once again teamed up with the Leukaemia Foundation’s World’s Greatest Shave, so when Australia bravely shaves, we save the ponytails and hair clippings from landfill.

Volunteering is just as important for YOU as it is for sustainability! Here are five reasons why, with stories from our volunteers:

Skip the plastic and #slurpsustainably like the Queen.

Here are some plastic facts to inspire you to #storesustainably during Plastic Free July.

86% of the Great Barrier Reef is polluted by microplastics that might have come from your beauty routine. Here are our favourite alternatives that work just as well, minus the plastic.

Disruption. Isn’t it interesting how this word, meaning ‘forcible separation’, was traditionally used in a negative context but is now a cool way to talk about shaking things up for the better.

We're incredibly inspired by the way our salons, their staff and loyal clientele not only embrace but also passionately advocate for a healthier planet.

Waste not, want not

Better together. There's nothing we love more than a sustainable collaboration.

Bow wow! Pups are now saving the planet. Dog fur can be used to make booms which adsorb oil spills.

Plastic plays a big part in the hair & beauty industries, and is a big portion of what Sustainable Salons collects from its salon members.

The Green Chair shows you how easy sustainability can be, and how the benefits stretch far beyond protecting our environment.