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Hair care
Use shampoo bars
Burt's Bees Rosemary Mint Shampoo Bar
Bid adieu to all those bottled shampoos by rubbing this invigorating, 99.9 percent natural shampoo bar directly onto your hair. The results? A clean, healthy scalp. Key ingredients include rosemary, coconut, and peppermint oils along with oat proteins.J.R. Liggett Old Fashioned Bar Shampoo
J.R. Liggett's Old Fashioned Bar Shampoo comes in Original, Herbal, Tea Tree & Hemp Oil, and Damaged Hair Formula. All are made with 100 percent natural oils and are free of petro-detergents, animal products, sodium Laurel Sulfate, and DEA.LUSH solid shampoos
This sweet-smelling UK-based purveyor of natural handmade goodies for body and bath offers a line of solid shampoos—choose from Karma Komba, Hybrid, Godiva, Soak and Float, Squeaky Green, and more—that are free of preservatives and sodium lauryl sulphates.Oyin Handmade Grand Poo Bar - Succulent Solid Shampoo
Oyin Handmade's Grand Poo Bar is a glycerine-rich, detergent-free shampoo complimented with various moisturizing oils and butters (namely castor, shea, and cocoa) that cleans hair without stripping it and rendering it moisture-starved.Rawganique Hemp Shampoo Bar - Lavender & Sweet Orange
Hemp in the shower? It exists (and is geared more toward savvy greensters than crusty hair farmers) in the form of Rawganique's vegan shampoo bar. It's handcrafted from various essential oils like grapefruit, aloe vera, jojoba, bergamot, and yep, organic hemp.
Choose natural conditioner
Aubrey Organics shampoos and conditioners
From the good green folks at Aubrey Organics comes this line of power-packed, petrochemical- and paraben-free shampoos and conditioners. Mix and match or stick to one variety: Blue Camomile Hydrating Shampoo & Conditioner, Camomile Luxurious Volumizing Shampoo & Conditioner, or GPB Glycogen Protein Shampoo & Conditioner.Aveda conditioners
Always at the cutting eco-edge when it comes to beauty products, Aveda offers a range of salon-quality, earth-friendly conditioners for various coif concerns. Lather up with Be Curly, Shampure, Damage Remedy, Pure Abundance, and other targeted treatments, most with accompanying shampoos.Burt's Bees conditioners
Appropriate not just for those rockin' '60s-style beehives, Burt's Bees presents five different natural conditioners that fulfill the three S's of hair conditioning: shine, softness, and strength.David Babaii For WildAid Amplifying Conditioner
This volumizing conditioner is cruelty-free and does not contain parabens, sulfates, or petroleum-derived ingredients, instead containing mineral-rich volcanic ash, white ginger, and blue algae extracts. Ten percent of the profits are donated to WildAid, a wildlife conservation organization. Also available in a hydrating formula.Desert Essence Organics conditioners
Just say yes to Desert Essence's line of lux conditioners that have no parabens, sodium laurel/laureth sulfates, phthalates, artificial fragrances or colors, silicones, EDTA, glycols, and petro-based ingredients.JASON natural hair care products
Showertime becomes a thrilling, guilt-free affair when you use JASON's range of natural shampoos and conditioners. Pick from several different lines that target different issues: Natural Salon Hair Care, Everyday Hair Care, Dandruff Control, All-Natural Specialty Hair Care, and more.Korres conditioners
These moisture-rich conditioners from coveted Greek natural beauty line Korres are free of mineral oil, silicone, propylene glycol, and ethanolamine. So what do they contain? Lather, rinse, repeat with provitamin B5, sunflower extract, acacia, almond proteins, rosemary, and much more.LUSH conditioners
This sweet-smelling UK-based purveyor of natural handmade goodies for body and bath offers five conditioners full of potent natural emollients to prevent frizz freakouts and tragic tangles: Coolaulin, American Dream, Jungle, Retread, and Veganese.MOP shampoos and conditioners
Have a mangy mop in need of some green TLC? Look to MOP's (Modern Organic Products) range of salon-quality hair care products. Choose from shampoos, conditioners, treatments, and styling products across three lines: C-System, Glisten, and the core line that includes Mixed Greens, Pear, Lemongrass, and more.Phyto conditioners
Founded over 35 years ago by Paris-based hair stylist Patrick Ales, Phyto harnessed the eco-friendly power of natural botanicals long before hair care took a turn for the green. Phyto's potent plant-based, cruelty-free conditioners contain ingredients like lemon, rosemary, and cypress oils and are packaged in 100 percent recyclable containers.Save Your World conditioners
Save Your World, a body and hair care company with an ambitious conservation mission, aims to save an acre of rainforest for a year with each product sold. Conditioners are paraben- and cruelty-free and are made with organic and fair trade ingredients like yerba maté and aloe vera.Simply Organic shampoos and conditioners
Treat your 'do to Simply Organic's four unique shampoo and conditioner treatments—Volume, Everyday, Refresh, and Moisture. Along with boasting natural ingredients like honey, olive leaf extract, and various extracts and essential oils, the company lists common chems found in hair products to avoid.
Visit an eco-friendly hair salon
Descend Salon (San Francisco)
Sure you can get a range of top of the line services at San Francisco's Descend Salon. What sets this beauty parlor apart? The use of natural products is a start. But Descend steps it up a green notch by recycling hair clippings that are later transformed into absorbent mats used in oil spill clean-up efforts.Fresh Hair Salon (Jamaica Plain, MA)
Live in the Boston area and need a bang trim or blow out? Fresh Hair offers a range of services with an eye toward the earth: natural products are used, hot water is heated by solar power, and most materials used in the salon are recycled.John Masters Organics Salon (New York City)
Described as "part basement alchemist, part organic innovator," John Masters is a leader in the natural beauty world. His 100 percent wind-powered SoHo salon is NYC's only clean air salon. All colors are ammonia-free; no other chemical treatments are offered.Juju Salon & Organics (Philadelphia)
Get your green beauty on at Philly's Juju Salon, a member of the Sustainable Business Network of Greater Philadelphia that's powered by PECO Wind. All products and treatments are nontoxic and all-natural.Nori's Ecosalon (Encino, CA)
The mission of Nori's Ecosalon? "To provide excellent services using non-toxic hair products in a 'green' environment in accordance to the principles of sustainability." Nori's is indeed on the cutting eco-edge with energy-efficient lighting, recycled denim insulation, low-VOC paints, and natural, biodegradable products used in treatments.Salon Echo (Chicago)
...Salon Eco's more like it. This Chicago hair salon and day spa boasts impressive green cred. Echo follows the LOHAS (Lifestyles of Health and Sustainability) business model, uses organic product lines, such as Aveda, and operates in a green space with recycled vinyl flooring and more.Salon La Terre (Minneapolis)
Since 1996, Salon Le Terre has been cutting and coloring the hair of greenies in the Minneapolis area. The salon abides by eco-business practices like energy conservation, the use of postconsumer paper products, thorough recycling, and contributing to local organizations like the Green Institute.Shades Hair Studio (Beverly Hills, CA)
In the 90210 and on the prowl for green glam? Shades is an ammonia-free salon owned by Susan Henry, the creator of a popular line of chem-free hair care products, survivor of ammonia poisoning, and colorist to the stars.Sprout Salon (Baltimore)
Sprout, an eco house o' beauty in Charm City, offers cuts—"from Vidal Classic to Rock Star"—and color—"from blonde to black to in between" in a green space with reclaimed wood and bamboo floors that's free of chemical products.Verde Salon (Collingswood, NJ)
In the past, New Jersey was a state known for hairstyles of considerable size. Nowadays, thanks to Verde Salon, eco-coiffures are a reality. The vision of renowned stylist Kevin Gatto, the salon boasts low-VOC paint, bamboo flooring, ENERGY STAR appliances, recycled wallpaper, and eco-friendly hair products, natch.
Choose natural shampoo
APIVITA PROPOLINE shampoos
With its humble beginnings in a Greek pharmacy, APIVITA is now a fixture on the global natural and holistic skin and hair care scene. The company's vitamin-rich PROPOLINE shampoos cater to follicle-related fixes like hair loss in both men and women and split ends.Aubrey Organics shampoos and conditioners
From the good green folks at Aubrey Organics comes this line of power-packed, petrochemical- and paraben-free shampoos and conditioners. Mix and match or stick to one variety: Blue Camomile Hydrating Shampoo & Conditioner, Camomile Luxurious Volumizing Shampoo & Conditioner, or GPB Glycogen Protein Shampoo & Conditioner.Aveda shampoos
Always at the cutting eco-edge when it comes to beauty products, Aveda offers a range of salon-quality, earth-friendly shampoos for various coif concerns. Lather up with Be Curly, Shampure, Scalp Benefits, Pure Abundance, and other targeted treatments.David Babaii For WildAid Amplifying Shampoo
This volumizing shampoo is cruelty-free and does not contain parabens, sulfates, or petroleum-derived ingredients, instead containing mineral-rich volcanic ash, white ginger, and natural coconut oil. Ten percent of the profits are donated to WildAid, a wildlife conservation organization. Also available in a hydrating formula.Dr. Hauschka shampoos
From the good doctor (Dr. Hauschka, that is) comes three gently cleansing natural shampoos: Shampoo with Macadamia and Orange (for normal hair), Shampoo with Nasturtium and Lemon (for normal to oily hair), and Shampoo with Apricot and Sea Buckthorn (for dry and damaged hair).JASON natural hair care products
Showertime becomes a thrilling, guilt-free affair when you use JASON's range of natural shampoos and conditioners. Pick from several different lines that target different issues: Natural Salon Hair Care, Everyday Hair Care, Dandruff Control, All-Natural Specialty Hair Care, and more.John Masters Organics shampoos
Looking to steer clear of hairy chemicals? Look no further than shampoos and other hair care items from John Masters Organics. Masters (a member of Global Green) abides by strict guidelines when it comes to ingredients.Korres shampoos
These six deep-cleaning, healing shampoos from coveted Greek natural beauty line Korres are free of mineral oil, silicone, propylene glycol, and ethanolamine. So what do they contain? Lather, rinse, repeat with soapwart, aloe, provitamin B5, wheat proteins, sage and nettle extracts, and much more.LUSH shampoos
This sweet-smelling UK-based purveyor of natural handmade goodies for body and bath offers six bottled shampoos full of potent essential oils: Big, Curly Wurly, I Love Juicy, Rehab, Daddyo, and Cynthia Sylvia Stout. These silicone and cruelty-free potions are made from a mix of safe synthetics and natural and/or organic ingredients.Max Green Alchemy Scalp Rescue Shampoo
Feeling flaky, itchy, dry, or oily? No worries. From Max Green Alchemy comes this scalp-remedying winner of the 2008 Proggy's "Best Cruelty-Free Personal Care Product" award. The Scalp Rescue Shampoo replaces petrochemicals, parabens, and lanolin with essential oils, vitamins, and botanical extracts, many of which are organic.MOP shampoos and conditioners
Have a mangy mop in need of some green TLC? Look to MOP's (Modern Organic Products) range of salon-quality hair care products. Choose from shampoos, conditioners, treatments, and styling products across three lines: C-System, Glisten, and the core line that includes Mixed Greens, Pear, Lemongrass, and more.Phyto shampoos
Founded over 35 years ago by Paris-based hair stylist Patrick Ales, Phyto harnessed the eco-friendly power of natural botanicals long before hair care took a turn for the green. Phyto's potent plant-based, cruelty-free shampoos contain ingredients like lemon, rosemary, and cypress oils and are packaged in 100 percent recyclable containers.Simply Organic shampoos and conditioners
Treat your 'do to Simply Organic's four unique shampoo and conditioner treatments—Volume, Everyday, Refresh, and Moisture. Along with boasting natural ingredients like honey, olive leaf extract, and various extracts and essential oils, the company lists common chems found in hair products to avoid.Terressentials Pure Earth Hair Washes
Terressentials only uses ingredients certified as organic by the USDA. The company's Pure Earth Hair Washes come in Cool Mint, Lavender Garden, Sultry Spice, Left Coast Lemon, as well as a fragrance-free variety.
Choose natural hair dye
Aubrey Organics Color Me Natural Hair Color
Aubrey Organics combines henna and indigo in a botanical-based, cruelty-free hair dye that's safe for the environment and consumers. Although labeled as permanent, the dye only coats the hair with color, as the product doesn't contain the chemicals required to penetrate the hair shaft.EcoColors Haircolor
EcoColors Haircolor focuses on nontoxic hair dye, but it does contain ammonia and other chemicals like peroxides and trace amounts of PPDs that enable the permanent color to penetrate the hair shaft. However, EcoColors has eliminated allergy-inducing sulfite-based preservatives and toxic ethanolamines.Herbatint Vegetal Semi-Permanent Hair Colour
Herbatint's Vegetal Semi-Permanent Hair Colour is a dye with results comparable to henna. The dye is not vegetable-based, despite being called "Vegetal." Although it contains no peroxides, PPDs, or ammonia, the dye does contain ethanolamines.Light Mountain Natural Hair Color
Light Mountain Natural Hair Color temporary hair dye is free of synthetic chems, preservatives, and fragrances. Because this cruelty-free dye is henna-based, it can only tint hair a shade or two darker than the natural color, and it fades slightly after several thorough 'poos.Naturtint Permanent Hair Colorants
Going gray but want to stay green? Turn to Naturtint, a line of permanent hair colorants that replaces ammonia, parabens, and other chems with soy, corn, wheat, and coconut extracts. The formula—available in 24 shades—does contain small amounts of high-grade peroxide and PPD.Rainbow Henna
Turn to Cleopatra and Clara Bow—two headlining henna users—for green guidance and check out Rainbow's range of hennas that are chem-, additive-, and pesticide-free.Saba Botanical Lustrous Henna
Containing no scalp-burning, stinky bad stuff like PPD, ammonia, peroxide, or synthetic coloring agents, Lustrous Henna from Saba Botanical is 100 percent natural. This gradually fading, conditioning formula also contains herbs that prevent hair loss.
Comments
5:28pm
i like the idea of buying big bottles of everything and using small glass bottles to refill. whether it is my shampoo or laundry detergent, it really reduces the amount of small packaging getting thrown out... if we could only get our refills at the supermarkets!
12:10pm
I just heard of a company that is launching a shampoo and conditoner that will come in aluminum cans.
You take them back to salon when empty and purchase a new can of each.
The salons will be sending those empty cans back to the manufacturer to be cleaned out and refilled. They will than be sent off to another salon somewhere else in the the country.
I spoke to the owner of the company and she said it will be incredible to have one can used at least two times, imagine three lot numbers on the same can.
The product is a high yield formula that gives you as many shampoos out of a 6.7oz can as a 17oz bottle.
It will be called Concept Vert from Prive Salon products.