As you are most likely aware, Queensland and Western Australia have been the latest states to ban single-use plastic bags with a view to a greater move to protect our wildlife, sealife and environment. Statistics on the reduction of these bags in Queensland alone is staggering and it automatically leads to a personal stocktake of “what else can I do”?
Well, the good news is, if you are one of our beautiful clients in our styling room, you’re already doing that bit extra! By choosing our services, you are supporting our efforts to create an eco-conscious business and in turn, support our eco and ethical suppliers; Lendan, Bodyography and I.C.O.N. Here’s just a few ways of how, as a business and through our clients - as a community, we make a conscious effort towards protecting our environment:
1. Our make-up packaging and its promotional material are printed on recycled material with soy ink.
Soy ink isn’t new, it’s been in commercial use since the 1970’s, but as we move towards less reliance on petroleum based products it is certainly a winner as it’s renewable and costs less to source - soy beans only require small amounts of irrigation, minimizing the load on the environment. It is also biodegradable and easier to remove from paper in the recycling process. It’s colours are more vibrant requiring less ink than petroleum based inks to produce the same quality.
2. Products used in our styling room are vegan and cruelty-free.
Through stocking the Bodyography, Lendan and I.C.O.N ranges, our clients benefit from quality natural ingredients and the surety that comes with using vegan, eco and animal friendly products. This means that as there’s no chemicals, these products are easy on the environment as well as your skin, hair and scalp, and as they are paraben free, they let your hair hold it’s colour longer. Plus there’s no testing on animals!!
3. We actively recycle.
Everything from product packaging, to the coffee pods - we recycle it all - and if you leave with one of our goodie bags, we ask that you recycle that as well. They are stronger bags, can be used over and over, and can easily blend with your outfit of the day.
PS: Don’t forget our Winter Workshop Giveaway - we are drawing one lucky winner each month of winter to win a Workshop for you and your friends. When you attend an appointment during winter, you’re entered. The more appointments, the more entries.
Congratulations to our first winner: Tina B. from Murrumba Downs.
Visit our Promotions page to learn more.