Phthalates, Triclosan, parabens, musks, formaldehyde – perhaps you’ve been warned to keep an eye out for these allergens, carcinogens, and hormone disruptors found in many beauty care products. This is easy enough to do when reading labels in the aisle at the drugstore, but what about when you go for a facial or to have your hair done at a salon?
Fortunately, many local salons are also aware of the toxins found in beauty products, and are making an effort to use organic and non-toxic products for the health and safety of their clients, as well as their employees. While there are no set standards to qualify an “organic” salon, the following Maine salons carry product lines free of harsh chemicals, provide services that use naturally-derived products, and/or offer safer alternatives to traditional treatments like waxing and dying. Talk to your stylist beforehand, and feel good about both your look and your health.
Maine Natural Hair & Skin
142 High St, Ste 225, Portland
207.400.5262
mainenaturalhairandskin.com
Organic Beauty Salon
50 Park Road, Westbrook
207.415.4611
organicbeautymaine.com
Organic Roots
545 Westbrook St, S. Portland
207.799.2995
organicrootsme.com
Parlour
137 Kennebec Street, Portland
207.773.9717
parlourorganics.com
Pura Vida Day Spa
138 Maine Street, Brunswick
207.725.1233
puravida-dayspa.com
Rheal Day Spa
453 Main Street, Rockland
207.594.5077
rhealdayspa.com
Salon Burke
490 Congress Street, Portland
207.773.3100
salonburke.com
The Well Bee
253 Main Street, Yarmouth
207.847.3455
thewellbee.com