7 Ways We Keep Our Salon Sustainable, and Why Your Hair Should Not Cost The Earth
Welcome to SCL hair salon, where beauty meets eco-consciousness. At Samantha Cusick London salon, we believe in making a positive impact on both your hair and the environment. We are committed to sustainable practices, ensuring that every step of your haircare journey is mindful and eco-friendly. From our choice of products to our energy-efficient tools and responsible waste management, we strive to create a salon experience that is not only exceptional and fun but also sustainable. Join us in embracing a greener approach to haircare without compromising on style and innovation. Step into a salon where sustainability and beauty go hand in hand, and let us help you achieve the hair of your dreams while treading lightly on the planet.
To celebrate today, the World Environment Day, here are seven ways we make our salon and your hair journey at SCL more sustainable on a daily basis.
Olivia, hair colour by Samantha Cusick London, Fitzrovia.
Luxury disposable Innovative Head Towels. Enki
In the world of luxury linens, Enki Towels has emerged as a name synonymous with unparalleled quality, exquisite craftsmanship, and remarkable comfort. The brand has gained a reputation for revolutionizing the way we experience towels, setting new standards in terms of softness, absorbency, and durability. With their commitment to sustainability and attention to detail, Enki Towels has become our preferred choice of towels for the everyday hair service.
Did you know, that Enki Towels take absorbency to a whole new level. Thanks to their advanced technology and innovative design, these towels have the ability to effortlessly soak up moisture, leaving you feeling dry and refreshed.
The fact what we love most about Enki Towels also excel in their commitment to sustainability and ethical practices. The brand takes a responsible approach to manufacturing, ensuring that their production processes are eco-friendly and minimize waste. Enki Towels also prioritize fair trade and ethical labor practices, ensuring that their workers are treated with dignity and respect. By choosing Enki Towels, we not only elevate your bathing experience but also contribute to a more sustainable future. π±β¨
2. Enhancing our Salons with LED Lamps.
It is not a secret to anyone that hair dressing salons are spaces with extensive lighting needs, from task lighting at individual stations to overall ambient lighting.
The LED lights in both SCL hair salons, provide excellent colour rendering, accurately representing the true colors of hair, and in-house products. This is vital for our stylists and clients to make accurate colour decisions and ensure consistent results. Want to hear the best part? The SCL installed LED lamps are renowned for their energy efficiency, consuming significantly less electricity compared to traditional incandescent or fluorescent lights.
At both of our Samantha Cusick Salons we choose the LED lighting to help us minimise the energy use while reducing our salon's environmental impact overall.
3. Vegan & Cruelty-Free Products. Davines.
Who havenβt heard of Davines? It is one of the SCL faves haircare brand that is known for its commitment to environmental responsibility and high-quality products. The company was founded in Parma, Italy, in 1983 and has since gained recognition for its focus on sustainable beauty.
Davines places a strong emphasis on using natural ingredients sourced from local farmers and promoting biodiversity. They prioritise the use of renewable energy and aim to reduce their carbon footprint throughout their production processes. Davines also strives to minimise waste and packaging materials, opting for eco-friendly and recyclable options whenever possible.
One notable initiative by Davines is their "Sustainable Beauty Manifesto," which outlines their commitment to creating products that are good for the planet and its people. They follow a comprehensive set of guidelines that include sustainable sourcing, ethical production, and social responsibility.
In addition to their dedication to sustainability, Davines is well-regarded for the quality and effectiveness of their haircare products. They offer a wide range of shampoos, conditioners, treatments, styling products, and more, catering to various hair types and concerns. Most of the signature products you can find in our online store! Make sure to check them out. π
Our new obsession - Curl enhancing shampoo for curly or wavy hair by Davines. Itβs time to discipline curls that succumb to frizz with this creamy shampoo to give elasticity to curly or wavy hair. The moisturising formula cleanses the hair, makes it soft and light enhancing its volume, shine and without compromising texture.
Itβs time to bring in a new era of soft, elastic and light curls that stay and donβt stray, Davines has your every need covered with this volumising and defining styling treatment.
Itβs time to discipline curls that succumb to frizz with this Love Curl Conditioner from Davines to enhance and control wavy or curly hair. Its formula makes the hair soft and light giving elasticity and volume without weighing it down. Taking the reins and delivering results, the Love/Curl conditioner delivers curls, waves and coils that are soft to the touch and fuss-free.
For hair that shines, weβre head over heels for Davinesβ OI Oil.
This ultra-luxe hair oil creates silky softness while also detangling and fighting off frizz. If your hair is looking a little thirsty, Davinesβ OI Oil is a must to transform your hair-mare to total hair goals.
4. Sustainable & Accessible Period Pads. HereWeFlo.
At both of our Samantha Cusick London salons we never run out of fab haircare products, a martini and sustainable bamboo period pads from Here We Flo. Itβs is a brand that offers eco-friendly menstrual products. They specialise in organic bamboo tampons, pads, and liners that are designed to be safe, comfortable, and sustainable.
Here We Flo focuses on using sustainable packaging materials and minimising waste. They use recycled and recyclable materials for their product packaging, reducing the demand for new resources and minimising the overall environmental footprint. By supporting ethical sourcing, they aim to promote a more sustainable and socially responsible approach to manufacturing.
In addition to their focus on sustainability, Here We Flo aims to promote menstrual health education and destigmatise conversations around menstruation. If you have been to SCL, you know that youβre fabulous and safe when your period days occur.
5. Water Saving Shower Heads.
The implemented shower heads at SCL Fitzrovia, are specifically engineered to deliver a satisfying shower experience while using less water compared to traditional shower heads.
The primary purpose of our super cool eco shower heads is to conserve water and promote water efficiency.
Less water used during showers also means less hot water consumption. As a result, eco shower heads can contribute to energy savings by reducing the amount of energy required to heat water.
Using Conserving water with eco shower heads helps decrease the strain on water sources, reduces water treatment and distribution costs, and minimises the environmental impact associated with water usage in the salon.
6. Vegan Drinks on the salon bar menu
Step into our SCL salon and experience a world of fabulous vegan drinks that will compliment your best hair experience. Indulge in the rich and invigorating Espresso Martini, a perfect blend of smooth espresso and Kahlua and vodka. Join the GirlGang with our signature martini, boasting a refreshing mix of fruity flavours of raspberry and pineapple that will make you feel empowered and ready to conquer the world. Dive into the enchanting depths of the SCL Signature Mermaid Martini, a magical mix of Cotton Candy & Champagne. For a refreshing pick-me-up, our Vegan Ice Latte is the ultimate treat, combining the creaminess of plant-based milk with a shot of aromatic espresso, and an optional vegan cream on top, perfectly chilled and served over ice. These are just a taste of the vegan delights awaiting you at our salon, where every sip is a journey into pure bliss.
Read More about the fab Summer Drinks Menu!
7. Refillable Hand Soup & Lotion. Fiils.
Last but not least, have you seen our salons' eco-friendly and incredibly pretty hand soup and lotion? That is Fiils! Thatβs a lush moisturising refillable soup & lotion packed in plastic bottles that may be used again and again, resulting in no waste on the world. Their natural and organic solutions are better for the environment and more effective on your hair and skin because they employ aloe vera as a basis, as well as botanical and flower liquids and essential oils. Fiils is a carbon neutral firm that plants a tree in their Ecologi Fiils Forest for every purchase, assisting us all in becoming carbon positive. We're obsessed with the fabulous-looking organic soup in our salons, which makes our sustainability journey simple and our clients happy.
A small change in the salon, but a far more sustainable day for our clients and our salon.β¨
Up for a far more Sustainable and Fun salon visits!
Summer is here! Are you ready to get your hair treated, hair colour refreshed and elevated into the beautiful and trendy shades? Want to get that trim or stylish cut that you wished for, or get you volume and length added with the help of the fab high quality hair extensions?
Book online for a free hair consultation with our Colour and Balayage specialists and Master Stylists and Extensions specialists and get those hair goals achieved.
