Sustainability at Prickly Pear Salon
Sustainability isn’t just a buzzword for us, it’s a commitment woven into everything we do at Prickly Pear Salon.
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The beauty industry creates 877 pounds of waste to the landfill every single minute.
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We believe every guest deserves to feel beautiful without compromising the health of our planet. From how we run our salon to the way we care for your hair, our mission is to create a space that nurtures people and protects the earth.
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Rethinking Waste with Green Circle Salons
We are proud to be a Certified Green Circle Salon, leading the way in sustainable beauty. Through our partnership with Green Circle Salons, we’re able to divert up to 95% of our beauty waste from landfills, giving everything from hair clippings to used foils and disposable gloves a second life.
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All waste is sorted in-salon and shipped to Green Circle’s facility using carbon-neutral methods, where materials are repurposed into new products and projects. From hair used for humanitarian aid to foils recycled into bicycle frames, every item plays a role in reducing our environmental impact.
To help make this possible, a small $1.50 environmental fee is added to each service, supporting our ongoing commitment to sustainable practices and a cleaner planet.
Smarter Color with VISH
Color is at the heart of what we do and it’s also where salons create the most waste. Our VISH color management system ensures precision, consistency, and sustainability, measuring every formula down to a tenth of a gram. If there is leftover color, VISH records the amount and subtracts it from the next appointment so we only mix what is needed. Extra color is recycled responsibly through Green Circle Salons instead of rinsed down the drain. The system not only minimizes waste, it also ensures you get consistent results every time you visit our eco-friendly salon in Cary.
Cleaner Water, Healthier Hair with ECOHEADS
We have installed ECOHEADS water-saving nozzles at every basin, which reduce water and energy use by up to 65 percent. These nozzles include naturally sourced antibacterial stones and red clay ceramic, which filter out chlorine and reintroduce moisture to your hair during every shampoo and rinse. It is a small switch that makes a big difference for the planet and leaves your hair feeling healthier.
Everyday Sustainable Choices
Sustainability is woven into the small details of your experience at Prickly Pear Salon. We’ve eliminated single-use cups, offering glass or ceramic mugs for coffee and tea and canned beverages for guests who prefer something cold. We utilize reusable paper towels from Marley's Monsters instead of disposables, and our space is lit with energy-efficient LED bulbs. Each choice may feel simple, but together they add up to a greener, more thoughtful salon environment.
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We choose to partner with Evo for both color and products because their mission aligns with ours. Built on truth, beauty, and justice, Evo creates honest, high-quality products that perform without unnecessary chemicals, celebrates beauty as a feeling, not just a look, and holds the beauty industry to higher ethical standards. Using Evo allows us to care for your hair while staying true to our commitment to sustainability and conscious, thoughtful salon practices.
Our Promise
When you book at Prickly Pear, you are choosing a sustainable salon in Cary that puts care for people and the planet at the heart of everything we do. From waste reduction to water conservation, our practices are supported by our guests and rooted in our belief that beauty should leave the world a little better than we found it.
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