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Nancy C

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I am the owner of Shampoo Bar. It is a non toxic salon in Seattle. I have over twenty years experience in the salon business.I have taught classes, helped organize events, and performed in shows for Sam Brocato and Farouk. The focus was on styling techniques, cutting, coloring, and product knowledge. I also have a bachelors degree in Communication Studies from Seattle University. I love art and creating. I also love to help people. I tried working in the corporate world, but hated it! It made me realize how much I love working in an industry that is creative, fun, builds relationships, and helps people to feel good about themselves. A fabulous new hair style can be the catalyst to making other positive life changes. I have seen it happen many times and it is wonderful to watch!
April 30

Toxic Ingredients in Shampoos and Conditioners

 Well, it is starting to happen.  A few professional beauty companies are waking up to the fact that consumers want healthy and safe hair care products.  I have been a stylist for over twenty years.  I use and sell Pureology brand products.  They contain no sulfates, DEA, or MEA.  Sulfates not only strip the color from ones hair, they also pollute our environment.  Other ingredients to avoid are DEA and MEA.  They are believed to be carcinogenic, cancer causing chemicals.  Your skin is the largest organ of your body.  It absorbs these toxic chemicals into your system.  We live in an increasingly toxic world, so why add to it?  Protect yourself and our environment.  Only buy products that are free of these ingredients.  You will also find that they actually work better.   Also, remember you can always check out  Material Safety Data Sheets.  Farouk, a progressive professional beauty company, has them available on their website.  It is good to keep companies honest.
 
I recently spoke to the president of a multimillion dollar beauty distributorship about this issue.  He said that that it is huge and the companies that do not change are going to be left behind.  Once consumers are educated they will demand their products come without cancer causing chemicals and environmental hazards.   The question now is:  Do you know what is in your products?  If not, then I advise that you find out. 
You can find more information on non toxic products and services on our website WWW.shampoobarsalonandretail.com.
 
 
 
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