1. Sodium Lauryl/Laureth Sulfate (SLS/SLES)
Sodium lauryl sulfate is a surfactant, detergent and emulsifier used in thousands of cosmetic products, as well as in industrial cleaners. It is present in nearly all shampoos, scalp treatments, hair color and bleaching agents, toothpastes, body washes and cleansers, make-up foundations, liquid hand soaps, laundry detergents and bath oils/bath salts.
Organic Color Systems offers a more natural, organic, safer alternative to fantastic permanent professional hair color. Believing in the merits of providing information about the dangerous chemicals and toxins that poison salons throughout the world, we are committed to providing useful information and clearing up the myths that provide salon professionals and consumers with a false sense of safety.
Myth: If products are at a Salon by a professional and licensed cosmetologist, they must be safe.
Organic Color Systems and Mode Salon of Seattle had a quite favorable mention in today’s Wall Street Journal. The Green Salons That Aim To Match the Real Thing discussed the emergence of Organic and Green salons and how well they are comparing and even exceeding performance of their traditional ammonia and chemical based competitors. It is so fabulous that even the media is beginning to realize that Organic Salons can out perform the ammonia and chemical based salons while being much healthier for their clients and employees!
There is a very simple principle known as “Toxins In, Toxins Out” That this video does such a fantastic job of simply demonstrating to us. While this video relates specifically to chemicals in cosmetics, the implications for professional salon products are even more profound. After watching it, please give us a call and talk to us about improving the health, safety, and wellness of your salon.
Most Americans use about 10 personal care products each day. The toothpaste, shampoo, deodorant, baby powder and other things that we routinely douse or slather on our bodies expose us to at least 100 different chemicals. Many of these, public health experts say, have been linked to adverse health effects like cancer, birth defects and learning disabilities.
There is nothing that the Food and Drug Administration can legally do about it.
But that may begin to change as two Democratic lawmakers — Reps. Jan Schakowsky from Illinois and Edward Markey from Massachusetts — introduced the Safe Cosmetics Act of 2010 today. If passed, it will be the first meaningful effort to give the FDA the teeth, tools and mandate to protect consumers from harmful products that are used by almost everyone.
Each day hair stylists throughout the world are applying dangerous and carcinogenic chemicals on the heads of their clients. Additionally, the toxins that are released into the air damage the lungs of hair sylist and other salon clients. The dangerous chemicals in hair colors are consistently tied to breast cancer and other diseases. Organic Color Systems is a solution that performs far better than any ammoniated hair color. It removes the tears and fears from the hair color experience.
Britney Spears is one of the most popular performers today. Anyone that has had the privilege of experiencing her live performances understands the high energy and commitment she conveys in every aspect of her profession. There is no wonder why she was recently named as one of the wealthiest celebrities by Forbes Magazine. Britney, like so many other celebrities, has clearly not discovered the one overwhelming fundamental concept that so many salon professionals have. That concept, quite simply, is that the benefits of Organic Color Systems is tremendous and you don’t have to destroy your hair to have great hair color with flexibility.
Coming into the summer months means longer, sunshine filled days. People tend to spend more time outdoors and everyone feels great with a sun-kissed tan. Although this added time out in the sunshine may make you feel better, without proper sun protection you can do major damage to your skin. In order to make the right choices about sunscreen and the protection you require, it is important to understand how it all works.
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The color is true, shiny, and healthy. My blondes are pastel and perfect and grey coverage is wonderful. I’m getting so many color referrals!~Kris Weyrick, Oasis Hair DesignOrganic Color Systems is far superior to anything else I have ever used. It saved my health, my profession, and totally improved my work environment.~ Maria Brown, Hair Du SoleilI had been to great stylists using only top of the line color for the past 3-4 years and all of them were damaging my hair until I found Organic Color Systems!~Felicia Medlock, Satisfied Client
The color is true, shiny, and healthy. My blondes are pastel and perfect and grey coverage is wonderful. I’m getting so many color referrals!~Kris Weyrick, Oasis Hair DesignOrganic Color Systems is far superior to anything else I have ever used. It saved my health, my profession, and totally improved my work environment.~ Maria Brown, Hair Du SoleilI had been to great stylists using only top of the line color for the past 3-4 years and all of them were damaging my hair until I found Organic Color Systems!~Felicia Medlock, Satisfied Client
