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.
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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.
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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.
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In March of 2010 L’Oreal Professional launched their “revolutionary” new professional hair color product known as INOA with great hype and fan-fair. The very name INOA, L’Oreal claims, stands for Innovative No ammonia. As with many new products launched by “Big Beauty”, L’Oreal marketed to thousands upon thousands of hairdressers from around the country and many of them jumped on board by paying extraordinarily high prices, attending countless education seminars, and beginning to use the new product on their client’s scalps with the excitement that you would only expect to see in a young child on Christmas morning. This excitement is well expected for such a revolutionary concept; a professional permanent color range that performs well and is free of all ammonia is certainly significant and definitely an innovation worth celebrating. Unfortunately, there are two problems for L’Oreal: (1) INOA’s line is not free of ammonia and the product is far from new; and Read More
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.
Read MoreJolene Eyre from the Mother Nature Network recently asked the question “Does organic hair dye works as well as conventional hair dye with ammonia?”. Find out what she learned in the video below.
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Scientists in the United Kingdom found para-hydroxybezoic acids (parabens), a chemical commonly found in hair and beauty products, in breast tumors. Their analysis of 20 breast tumours found high concentrations of the chemical in 18 samples. Parabens can mimic the hormone estrogen, which is known to play a role in the development of breast cancer.
“From this research it is not possible to say whether parabens actually caused these tumors, but they may certainly be associated with the overall rise in breast cancer cases,” says Philip Harvey, an editor of the Journal of Applied Toxicology, which published the research.
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In the past couple years there has been an increasing emphasis on educating ourselves on what it is we put into our bodies. With this new realization the trend of organics has increased and people are starting to really pay attention to things they are consuming. Nowadays with hormones in foods, toxins in the air and all around us we need to focus on what it is we need to stay healthy. Our skin is the largest organ of the human body and therefore should be the focus for using products that will improve our health. With this trend of organics we need to focus on organic skin care to protect ourselves from potentially harmful substances being absorbed through our skin.
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A team of some of the most talented professional hairdressers from around the country focused a full day on building the self-esteem of mothers experiencing a transitional period in their lives – giving them the boost in confidence necessary to re-enter this economy’s tough job market.
Organic Salon Systems, the leading provider of non-diverted professional natural salon products, sponsored an advanced professional development seminar on Sunday June 13, 2010 where 23 stylists from 17 salons from around the country attended and sharpened their skills on (1) hair color practice and theory; (2) the use of more natural, gentler, healthier, and organic products; and (3) client health concerns when using professional salon products.
