Marrying the Metaphysical with Green Beauty

Jan 18 2020

How do you marry the metaphysical with green beauty? The first step requires a deeper understanding of what we mean when we say, “metaphysical.” Generally speaking, metaphysics is a type of philosophy that utilizes broad concepts that help elucidate our understanding of reality. When it comes to marrying the metaphysical with the concept of “green beauty,” the end result is an innovative solution that helps to reinvent the way we used to do things.

Before we dive in further, what exactly IS green beauty?

"Going green” is the practice of making lifestyle choices that are more environmentally conscious and ecologically responsible. But how does one become environmentally friendly (and ecologically responsible) when it comes to hair care? How can we treat the environment as kindly as we do ourselves? How can we create a culture of sustainable beauty in today’s society?

It’s questions like these that help to marry the metaphysical with green beauty and ultimately, our partnership with Green Circle Salons. They are the leading source in cultivating a community of like-minded individuals who want to create a more eco-friendly solution when it comes to salon waste. At its core, green beauty encompasses products that are created with natural ingredients, all the while being packaged in an eco-friendly manner to help minimize our environmental impact. The decision to reuse, recycle and develop ecologically friendly packaging solutions is how we marry the metaphysical with green beauty. It all starts with analyzing our current reality and thinking of ways to make it better for the environment.

According to a survey conducted by the Pew Research Center, approximately 75% of U.S. adults believe that we should do whatever it takes to protect the environment. This highlights a growing concern for (and desire to) keep the environment in the forefront of our decision making. Many things that ordinarily would be considered waste - paper, plastic, even human hair - can be repurposed to leave a healthier impact on the environment. The human hair we repurpose helps clean up oil spills in the ocean!

At Artemis Salon, we believe in an eco-conscious beauty regime that connects the individual and the environment.

We believe that making the conscious choice to utilize green beauty products helps bridge a connection between the mind, body and spirit. When you put good into the world, good is returned back to you.

This is why we are so proud to use products that are gentle enough to use on cancer patients, pregnant women and individuals who are prone to eczema, psoriasis or other types of allergies. Our products - exclusively Oway and Original Mineral - use only natural ingredients like lavender, rosemary and native plants. When you know what your products are made of, you can feel better about putting them on your body. And when you know how they are sourced and how they can give back to the environment, you feel even better.

We pride ourselves on being an education hub for other stylists who are interested in green chemistry and how they can go about getting started. We are continually educating ourselves on the latest green beauty products and trends. It is our hope and desire to share this knowledge with the world in an effort to cultivate a community who can continue forward with this ecologically-friendly initiative.

We’d love to introduce you to our products. Schedule an appointment with us today and connect with the goddess within.

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Sustainable Beauty and Partnering With Green Circle Salons

What is the first thing you think of when you hear the term “sustainable beauty?” Perhaps a product that is eco-friendly or biodegradable? Maybe you think of recycling? Or maybe, the first thing that springs to mind is the decision to become a more environmentally-conscious consumer? If you’re like us, then you know sustainable beauty can hold many definitions. And all of them are equally important!

At Artemis Salon, we’re proud to partner with Green Circle Salons, leaders in creating the world’s first (and North America’s only) sustainable salon solution.

Their initiative allows salons to recycle their waste. These waste products include everything from leftover hair color, aerosol cans, paper and plastic products, and even left over hair. You may be wondering: how can old hair be repurposed to help the environment? And how is that possible? Hair can absorb oil deposits in the ocean by serving as a water repellant. At Artemis Salon, the hair we recycle helps to clean up oil spills in the ocean. This is in addition to the 85% of waste we recycle, thanks to Green Circle Salon's progressive and eco-friendly initiative.

This process is just one of the many ways that salons can create sustainable beauty. Sustainability is much more than creating vegan products or cutting back on plastic; it’s about looking at the way we do things as a whole and thinking about how the process can be updated to become more ecologically friendly. Sustainability requires thinking about the long-term repercussions of our actions and how we can achieve a harmonious balance moving forward. One way this can be done is by looking at innovative ways to repurpose salon waste that can be otherwise harmful on the environment, like aerosal cans and plastic.

As a hair salon, we care about beauty, however, we recognize that beauty comes in many different forms.

We are passionate about cultivating an environment that allows us to act beautifully in terms of giving back to the environment. The truth is that there are probably tons of people who WANT to do their part to help the environment but don't know how they can get started. Or, people may not be aware of how their salon waste could be repurposed. Decades ago, repurposing hair to clean oil spills was an abstract concept; now it's a reality.

There's a common phrase that says, "change starts with a single step," and sometimes that step involves looking at the way we do things and realizing that maybe we can do better. The world has generously supplied us with an abundance of natural resources we can utilize in our products. It is our ethical responsibility to not be harmful to the environment or deplete it of its natural resources. As a result, we achieve a long-term ecological balance. When we re-examine the way we do things and push for an initiative to recycle what was once considered waste, we take the first steps in creating sustainable beauty.

If you're eager to see sustainable beauty in progress, schedule an appointment. All of our hair care products are vegan and animal-cruelty free, and 85% of our salon waste is recycled. You'll leave our salon not only looking good but feeling good about the positive impact you left on the environment.


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