Greenest Salons In New York
Caring for your hair and the environment do not have to be mutually exclusive. While traditional salons use harsh chemicals and petroleum-based products to make their customers look their best, a growing number of New York City salons have created a welcoming and environmentally friendly space to meet the needs of eco-conscious consumers.
Throughout the city, hair salons are trading in chemical treatments for natural hair products and turning their spaces into green oases that use recycled materials, wind power and earth friendly cleaning products while creating a spa-like atmosphere that makes being green feel luxurious. Here are some of the most innovative and green salons New York City offers.
Grace Heaven
226 E. 3rd St.
New York, NY 10009
(212) 253-5490
graceheaven.com
A tiny salon with only two chairs, Grace Heaven goes out of its way to be green. In addition to using only natural products, Grace Heaven uses green cleaning supplies, recycled paper products and quadruple filters its water supply to make sure it is chemical-free. The salon even runs on wind energy, making certain even the energy spent in styling your hair does not harm the environment.
Evolution: The Green Room Salon
442 Atlantic Ave.
New York, NY 11217
(718) 222-2977
evolutiongreenroom.com
Five years ago, owner Natasha Paul set out to create a celebrity-like pampering experience for everyday folks at this Brooklyn salon. Using only non-toxic, organic products, The Green Room staff encourages its clients to embrace their natural beauty while offering a full selection of relaxing, braiding and other services in a laid-back atmosphere.
ION Studio
41 Wooster St.
New York, NY 10013
(212) 343-9060
ionstudionyc.com
This SOHO salon prides itself on its energy conservation. In addition to limiting the amount of energy used in its operations, 100 percent of the energy used by the salon is green energy. ION Studio is also aware of the amount of chemicals used to process hair, using a combination of eco-friendly, paraben and sulfate-free products at its full-service salon. The simple and sleek interior of the salon continues with the environmentally friendly theme and was custom made for ION Studios out of recycled materials.
Great Jones Spa Salon
29 Great Jones St.
New York, NY 10012
(212) 505-3185
gjspa.com
Hair clients at this NOHO spa and salon are invited to indulge in the spa's water lounge, a three-part water experience that uses steam and hot and cold baths to help detoxify the body and relax the soul. Once in the salon chair, customers are treated to mineral-based make-up and natural hair products.
Swing Hair Salon
280 E. 10th St.
New York, NY 10009
(212) 677-2008
swingsalon.com
Swing Salon uses an air purification system to help provide the cleanest air possible for its clients. A platinum member of the Lower East Side Ecology Center's EcoBizNYC, the salon also takes its commitment to the environment seriously and uses only 100 percent wind energy to power its operations. Focused on customer care and affordable eco-friendly services, Swing avoids chemicals as much as possible, using organic coloring agents and natural products in the salon.
Soho Organics
192 6th Ave.
New York, NY 10013
(212) 680-0133
sohoorganics.com
Now in its third year, Soho Organics uses only organic hair products and natural coloring at its laid-back Manhattan salon. Committed to keeping its customers informed, the Soho Organics team also lists all of its products on its website so customers can be informed of exactly what is going in their hair as well as helpful information about product safety and the difference between organic and traditional products.
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Tamar Auber is a freelance writer whose work can be found on Examiner.com.
