Sustainable Salons & TLC

Transforming the Hairdressing Industry for a Greener Tomorrow

In an era where environmental consciousness has become a paramount concern, businesses across various industries are taking steps to reduce their carbon footprint and contribute to a sustainable future. Sustainable Salons is a trailblazing company that has emerged as a beacon of sustainability within the hairdressing industry.

This article delves into the ethos and practices of Sustainable Salons and how TLC Hairdressing has embraced their innovative approach to bring green, eco-friendly hairdressing services to their clients.

Pioneering Sustainable Practices

Sustainable Salons, founded in 2015, is an Australian-based organisation that has taken a pioneering role in revolutionising the hairdressing industry by introducing sustainable practices. Their mission is to make the world a more beautiful place, not just by enhancing appearances but by also preserving the environment.

Key Initiatives:

Recycling: Sustainable Salons has made recycling a core part of their business model. They collect, recycle, and repurpose up to 95% of salon waste, which includes hair clippings, used foil, and chemical waste. The hair clippings are used to create hair booms to soak up oil spills, while foils are recycled, and chemicals are turned into clean water and energy.

Sustainable Products: They advocate for and provide eco-friendly hair and beauty products that minimize environmental harm, including cruelty-free and organic alternatives.

Electricity and Water Reduction: Sustainable Salons encourages salons to reduce their energy consumption and water usage by using energy-efficient appliances and implementing sustainable water management systems.

Community Support: They donate proceeds from recycling to charitable organizations and have a ‘Wig Library’ program, which provides wigs for cancer patients in need.

TLC Hairdressing and Sustainable Salons

TLC Hairdressing, an environmentally conscious salon, has embraced Sustainable Salons’ philosophy and seamlessly incorporated their practices into their services.

Waste Diversion: TLC Hairdressing actively participates in the waste diversion program initiated by Sustainable Salons. We have designated bins for various types of waste, ensuring that nothing ends up in a landfill. This includes recycling hair clippings, which are used to create hair booms for environmental cleanup and recycling aluminium foils.

Eco-Friendly Products: TLC Hairdressing has transitioned to using sustainable and cruelty-free hair and beauty products. This shift not only benefits the environment but also provides our clients with more health-conscious choices.

Energy Efficiency: TLC Hairdressing has installed energy-efficient lighting reducing the overall energy consumption. This not only minimises our carbon footprint but also lowers operational costs.

Charitable Initiatives: The salon actively participates in Sustainable Salons’ charitable programs. This includes donating hair, providing wigs for cancer patients.

Client Education: At TLC Hairdressing, we take the initiative to educate our clients about sustainable practices. We inform clients about our sustainability efforts and encourage them to participate in eco-friendly practices both in and out of the salon.