A growing number of young people are finding ways to live a more sustainable lifestyle. According to a recent survey, 73 percent of people between the ages of 15 and 23 are willing to pay more for eco-friendly products so they can do their part to save the planet. Not only are they choosing natural and organic food, but they’re also investing in green cosmetics, skincare, and hair care products, as these don’t contain harmful ingredients and are better for your health and wellbeing.
If you’re thinking about changing up your beauty routine for the better, consider adopting an eco-friendly hair care routine. Not only will you enjoy having healthier and fuller tresses, but you’ll also be taking active steps to care for the environment. Here are some easy and sustainable ways to care for your hair.
Shampoo only two to three times a week
One of the easiest and most sustainable ways to care for your tresses is to cut back on shampooing, and just wash your hair two to three times a week. Most people use as much as 30 gallons of water when they’re shampooing and conditioning their hair in the shower, so cutting back can significantly reduce your hair care footprint and help you to save water. Moreover, health experts say that shampooing your hair too often can lead to a dry scalp and frizzy, dehydrated hair, so only wash your hair if you want to get rid of styling product build up, or after messy tasks or a sweaty workout. In between washes, rinse your hair with clean water to get rid of dust, or only use an easy-rinse conditioner on days that you don’t use shampoo.
Embrace a low maintenance hairstyle
Having long hair means that you probably spend a lot of time and product to keep it in good condition. If you want to have a greener hair care routine, consider switching to a shorter or low maintenance hairstyle. For instance, if you’re tired of spending an hour flat ironing your long hair, consider going to a stylist and letting them cut your hair into a shoulder length bob; then embrace your hair’s natural wavy or curly texture.
Other low maintenance hairstyles to consider include the pixie cut, the chin-length bob, and hair that’s colored close to your natural shade with no artificial highlights.
Color your hair with vegan hair dye
If you want to have a better hair care routine without giving up your hair dye, don’t fret. Instead of using conventional dyes, why not use vegan or eco-friendly hair color? These dyes don’t contain ammonia, which can dry out your hair and harm the environment.
Moreover, the color payoff is the same as regular dyes, so you can choose a permanent vegan dye to hide gray hair, or use a temporary natural dye to brighten or deepen your existing color. Alternatively, you can use natural products to tint your hair, such as henna.
Natural henna has reddish orange tones, so it’s good for those with red or auburn hair. Meanwhile, strong coffee added to leave-in conditioner makes a good DIY dye for those with darker hair. Black tea is also ideal to enhance the deep tones of dark hair, while chamomile tea is best suited for blonde hair to make it brighter.
Switching to a natural hair care routine can help you get the healthy, beautiful hair that you’ve always wanted without harming the environment. Try these tips to green your hair care routine, and do your part to save the planet.
About the author; This article was written by guest author sara zipf.
