Sustainable Salons

24 May

Our First Time: Auckland City Mission

Posted by: Caris Pong sustainable salons , volunteering , free haircuts , auckland city mission , the mane event , hairdressing , auckland , new zealand , hairdresser

We headed to Auckland City Mission with some generous staff from our member salons Biba and Morgan & Morgan, it was our very first time volunteering in New Zealand and we were rewarded with smiles all around!

21 Jun

Jenni Tarrant and The Invisible Homeless Project

Posted by: Caris Pong sustainable salons , fundraising , homeless , community , jenni tarrant , the invisible homeless project , toora , toora women's refuge , sustainability

Winter has settled in, and most people are pulling out the extra blankets and heaters, but our member Jenni Tarrant from Bond Hair Religion is putting them all away and swapping them for…her Holden Barina. Read on to find out why she's choosing her car over her bed.
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21 Jun

Paul's Word: Plastic Isn't the Problem

Posted by: Caris Pong sustainable salons , paul frasca , plastic , pollution , sustainability , sustainable living , planet , environmental issues , green living

In fact, Paul reckons that plastic is pretty fantastic. Surprised? Read on to find out why!
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28 Jun

Three Easy Ways to Green Up Your Coffee Addiction

Posted by: Caris Pong sustainable salons , coffee , sustainable , sustainable living , eco-friendly , coffee cups , coffee pods , coffee capsules , pollution , recycling , plastic free july

Making your daily coffee habit greener by getting rid of the plastic. No matter how you drink it - at home, the cafe, capsule coffee or beans, we have a solution as easy as one, two three!
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04 Jul

Sip, Slurp and Suck Sustainably (and Stylishly)

Posted by: Caris Pong sustainable salons , plastic bottles , sustainable , sustainable living , eco-friendly , coffee cups , plastic straws , pollution , recycling , plastic free july , reusable

After reading this, you'll know all the secrets to #SipSlurpAndSuckSustainably... and look good doing it.
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19 Jul

The city where plastic bags can land you in jail…and more outrageous plastic facts!

Posted by: Caris Pong sustainable salons , plastic free july , plastic bags , plastic packaging , sustainability , green living , beeutiful wraps , beeswax wraps , glad wrap , plastic facts

You'll never guess where it is...find out the answer and get our best tips to #storesustainably for Plastic Free July!
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26 Jul

Our plastic free beauty favourites! #sprucesustainably

Posted by: Caris Pong sustainable salons , microplastic , minimal glitter , konjac sponge , sustainable beauty , sustainability , plastic free , plastic free july , plastic free beauty , biodegradable glitter , microbeads , beauty blog

Have you ever thought about the plastics that are part of your beauty routine? They're everywhere, but they're also easy to avoid! Read on to find our best picks.
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07 Aug

5 ways volunteering helps YOU and SUSTAINABILITY!

Posted by: Caris Pong sustainable salons , volunteering , free haircuts , hairdressing , sustainability , sustainable living , sustainable , community events , community , giving back , helping hand , philanthropy

Sustainability isn’t just about the planet! Yep, you read that right. Find out how you benefit sustainability, yourself AND your business through the simple act of volunteering.
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15 Aug

SJ Establishment – On Top of the Hair and Sustainability Game

Posted by: Caris Pong sustainable salons , SJ establishment , stylist , adelaide , hairdressing , award winning hair stylist , sustainable , sustainable living , sustainability

Want the secrets to stylist success? Who better to ask than Sam James, four-time winner of the SA/TAS Hairdresser of the Year Award across Hair Expo and AHFA! With back-to-back wins the past two years and a bevy of other awards under her belt, we found out what goes on in her world and how sustainability fits in to her new Adelaide salon SJ Establishment.

20 Aug

Tender Loving Beauties - The Gift of Beauty

Posted by: Caris Pong sustainable salons , volunteering , beauty therapist , beauty industry , sustainability , sustainable living , sustainable , community events , community , giving back , helping hand , philanthropy , beauty professional , volunteer , hummingbird house , queensland , australia

Nicola Le Lievre is the owner of award-winning In Therapy beauty salon, but she still finds time to care for her community! Find out how she's changing her community, and how you can be part of her life-changing group, Tender Loving Beauties.
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