Sustainable salons: The eco-friendly hair stylists working towards a green future

By Alessandro Carrara | Published: 15-Nov-2022
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The salon industry still has a long way to go in terms of improving its impact on the planet. Cosmetics Business looks at five sustainable salons whose innovations are pushing environmental standards forward

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The beauty industry still has a serious issue in terms of sustainability in 2022.

Beauty businesses across the globe have been estimated to generate about 421,000 pounds of waste daily, according to research from salon scheduling platform Zolmi.

But a spotlight has often been cast on the professional salon industry when it comes to its environmental impact. Through the course of a single business day, salons can produce an immense amount of beauty waste.

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