Waste
Warriors
2023 Winners
Congratulations 2023
Waste Warrior Winners
Vish offers many benefits to salons and stylists, but when you boil it down to the core, one of our main benefits is eliminating waste in the salon industry and the communities in which those salons are located.
Each year we gather all the data to determine the top six salons and stylists in North America and the United Kingdom with the lowest waste. Using ‘waste cost per service’ as the core metric, Vish identifies who is using the least amount of color to complete services, tracking waste as a percentage of the service as well as the dollar amount of product wasted. Waste Warriors are celebrated for their dedication to their craft and their commitment to promoting sustainability and waste elimination.
The Waste Warrior Awards celebrate the top salons and stylists that are dedicated to their craft and their commitment to promoting sustainability and waste elimination.
How to Achieve Waste
Warrior Status
Vish reviews the metrics of each salon and stylist to determine the top five salons and top five individual stylists of the year. Using ‘waste cost per service’ as the core metric, Vish identifies who is using the least amount of color to complete services, tracking waste as a percentage of the service as well as the dollar amount of product wasted. Elite Waste Warriors are celebrated for their dedication to their craft and their commitment to promoting sustainability and waste elimination.
#1 Waste Warrior
Performance Rating: Average Waste Cost per Service - $0.29
ABOUT KA’TON SALON
When Andi Ka’ton opened Ka’Ton Salon nine years ago, sustainability was at the forefront. As one of the only clean-air salons in the country, Ka’Ton Salon is organic, chemical-free and cruelty-free. They only stock products with recycle-friendly, minimal packaging, and they take steps to recycle and repurpose all of the waste possible in the salon. Ka’ton believes in maintaining a personal and eco-friendly sustainable stanch with high end finishes and services.
“Every single salon, every seat, every stylist produces too much waste. Vish makes reducing waste in the salon accessible for everyone and proves that technology and the environment can work together.”
#2 Waste Warrior
Performance Rating: Average Waste Cost per Service - $0.31
ABOUT HEAD CASE HAIR STUDIO
Head Case has been named in the Top 200 salons for the past two years and continues to win Best Salon in Keller, TX, and Best Salon in Tarrant County year after year. Head Case Hair Studio is also a Certified Green Business with Green America. It continues to find ways to give back by planting trees with One Tree Planted and yearly fundraising for its local Humane Society by giving away free services for dog and cat food donations. We focus on improving the world by encouraging sustainable beauty while giving the best possible experience for our clients and hair family.
“Being sustainable has helped create a culture in our salon that allows us to focus on something greater than ourselves. We thrive on being sustainable and could not imagine being any other way.”
#3 Waste Warrior
Performance Rating: Average Waste Cost per Service - $0.31
ABOUT FLOW SALONSPA
Flow Salonspa is located in the heart of Historic Downtown Chestertown, across from the beautiful Fountain Park. Our 2,600 square foot building, built in 1909 is a comfortable blend of history and trend. Our mission is to push the boundaries of beauty with our extraordinary products, exceptional service and dedication to our guests’ well-being.
#1 Waste Warrior
Performance Rating: Average Waste Cost per Service - $0.07
ABOUT APRIL PRICE
@april_price
April Price has been a cosmetologist since early 2006. She just celebrated 15 years at Annastasia Salon, awarded Top 100 Loreal Salon in America this year for the 5th year in a row! During her career she has been certified master in cutting and hair coloring, as well as a platform artist for Alterna and the Italian style team with Framesi. April is certified in a variety of services including Bellami extensions, Brazilian Blowout treatments, wigs, special FX makeup for photo and film. She loves being able to serve people, build relationships with guests, and being creative. April also shares her talents and experience by training many of the new talent as they join our team. Outside of the salon, April facilitates transformational programs and enjoys a multitude of hobbies. “I just love to make a difference with people and create art with any type of medium!”
#2 Waste Warrior
Performance Rating: Average Waste Cost per Service - $0.11
ABOUT DAVID KING
@dkingdoeshair
David has been at Feel Good Hair since 2009, he specializes in color formulation and cutting. “I believe that communication and honesty are the foundation for every service, I get to help someone love their hair and I couldn’t ask for a better job.”
“As someone who enjoys the outdoors and nature it matters to me the impact that I have on the world, being able to reduce waste is just a small step towards a more sustainable future for the industry that I love.”
#3 Waste Warrior
Performance Rating: Average Waste Cost per Service - $0.11
ABOUT MANDI FITZWATER
Mandi has been a cosmologist for over ten years, all of them with SoZo Hair Salon and Spa. She joined the SoZo team right after cosmetology school. Outside of the salon, Mandi is married and has two young children that keep her busy.