Clean-air Hair Salon Opens in New York City

You can breathe easy at Hale Organic SalonBetween lead in lipstick and formaldehyde in hair treatments, the beauty industry isn't as glamorous as we'd hope, but one salon in New York City is hoping to clear the air, so to speak. When you walk into Hale Organic Salon in Tribeca you'll immediately notice it's different from every other beauty parlor--instead of smelling like hairspray, dye, and nail polish the air smells... clean!

The newly-opened environmentally friendly salon was founded by Joe Murray, formerly of John Masters Organics Salon in Soho, and is part of the natural hair salon movement. Essentially they use clean beauty brands, like Schwarzkopf's Essensity hair dye, that lack ammonia, artificial fragrance, and parabens. "Because we're not tied to a product line, I can go as clean as I want," Murray told Well and Good NYC. "Right now I'm talking to a woman who's making products in her kitchen, and I'd consider stocking those if they're also effective."

While the quest for more clean brands continues, unfortunately some occasions, like wedding day styling, require using hair spray and other stinky products. For such events, Hale Organic Salon has a sealed-off, well-ventilated Fume Room at the back of the salon. Clients with severe allergies and sensitivities are already flocking to the salon, and we'd imagine pregnant women would appreciate some easy breathing as well.

In addition to the eco-friendly environment, the space is also stunning, crafted with re-purposed wood, wrought iron, and French doors that act as a partition between the cutting and color areas. Any salon that has grand piano in lieu of a reception desk sounds pretty cool to us.

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