WHY BECOME AN ACCREDITED
GREEN SALON?
As a Salon Owner, you train & help technicians.
The association’s
objectives are:
Promote qualified technicians and quality salons (Theoretical exam
for technicians and label accreditation for your salon). Raise general
public awareness on the many facets of this wonderful profession
and provide general public with informative articles on our website:
www.greenfriendlysalon.com
The association offers:
Visibility as a sponsor on all association advertising. www.greenfreindlysalon.com
plus a link to your website. The possibility of offering promotions
to association members; from a GREEN label to a SILVER and from
a SILVER to a GOLD label. Receive a Certified label for your salon
window where it can be visible from the public or your clients.
By supporting the
association you will provide a leadership image for your company
in your marketplace. Show your real motivation to your clients by
supporting them as well as contributing to the elevation of Eco-friendly
evolution.
WHY LABEL ACCREDITATION FOR YOUR SALON BUSINESS?
Once you’ve obtained label accreditation
for your salon business you will have the possibility of:
Gaining awareness for your salon on the association’s website,
access advertising campaigns and press relations (general public
press). Securing your salon listing among the Excellent Salons of
the United States (obtain label Accreditation).
Advertising your
business is costly, by grouping within an association, you will
benefit from the excellence of a certified green salon from promoting
your business through www.greenfriendlysalon.com
Maintain order and supplies for a commercial hairdressing
salon
Purpose
This unit standard is for hairdressers in the industry
who will assist in a commercial salon to maintain the order of the
salon. Salons credited with this label standard are able to maintain
the cleanliness of the hairdressing salon, the levels of supplies
in the salon and the laundry requirements of the hairdressing salon.
This is a core component of hairdressing practice and underpins
performance in all practical aspects of the trade.
Elements of color and performance criteria
 GREEN
LABEL: $175.00
Salons obviously require a massive amount of water to wash and rinse
your precious locks, their hair-cessories, and equipment. But some
salons have started to reduce their water consumption by mandating
water-saving practices and installing water recycling systems. So
if available, go for the option that reuses rinse water.
Although hairdryers and curling irons are not a reality, a salon
that restricts its energy use by employing energy-efficient lighting,
graywater heat recovery systems, and energy-saving equipment.
What does your salon do with the waste? Hopefully it uses Eco-Friendly
packaging made from recycled-content materials. Most importantly,
make sure the waste is recycled.
There's a lot more than sweeping going on: Methods used by your
salon to clean laundry, instruments, and building structures should
also be green. Use natural cleaning products, laundry detergents,
and pest control techniques.
Going green doesn’t need to be difficult
or complicated. Even small steps count, and what you do every day
can help keep your business Eco-Friendly. You can start your daily
operation by recycling paper and foil used for highlights. Limiting
waste (fewer towels, reduction of color products washed down the
drain, conserving water using new technology that reduces water
flow without reducing effectiveness (dual-flush toilets in restrooms).
Use organic products where possible and buying from Eco-Friendly
vendors. Choose natural shampoos, conditioners and hair dye.
 SILVER
LABEL: $500.00
After being an Accredited Green Salon for one year, and applied
the many small steps to conserve energy and manage the usage of
products; you now qualify to receive a SILVER label.
SILVER label salons require more than just conserving energy or
managing the usage of products. Silver salons need to take the extra
step to combine Eco-Friendly furniture (stations) with existing.
For example: using bamboo wood, FSC Certified Maple and Recycled
or Natural Fibers. Paint without VOCS (toxic emissions)
 GOLD
LABEL: $1,000.00
Any salon can receive the GOLD label!....
"It's important to get the message across to staff if you are
trying to be a greener business - if you have everyone involved
it makes it easier. We believe that business is not just about the
bottom line but giving something back to the community. We have
been successful in making substantial savings to salon businesses,
while promoting sustainability and positioning ourselves in the
industry as people that care."
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