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Congratulations 2023 Waste Warriors

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 the United Kingdom and North America with the lowest waste.
Using ‘waste cost per service’ as the core metric, Vish identifies who is using the least amount of colour to complete services, tracking waste as a percentage of the service as well as the pound 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.

Congratulations 2023 Waste Warriors

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.

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 colour 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.

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Top Salons in North America

#1 Waste Warrior
Ka'Ton Salon Performance Ranking
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
Head Case Hair Studio Performance Ranking
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
Flow Salonspa Performance Ranking
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.

April Price - Annastasia Salon
#1 Waste Warrior
April Price Performance Ranking
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!”

David King - Feel Good Hair
#2 Waste Warrior
David King Performance Ranking
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.

Mandi Fitzwater - SoZo Hair Salon and Spa
#3 Waste Warrior
Mandi Fitzwater Performance Ranking
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.

Top Salons in the UK

#1 Waste Warrior
Karine Jackson Sustainable Hair Performance Ranking
Average Waste Cost per Service - £0.21

ABOUT KARINE JACKSON SUSTAINABLE HAIR

Karine Jackson has run her eponymous salon in Covent Garden salon for 18 years alongside an active industry presence; in 2017 she was elected President of the Fellowship for British Hairdressing having previously served as Chancellor. Winner of London Hairdresser of the Year in 2007, she has also won the Fellowship Consumer Image of the Year in 2011, Most Wanted Hair Trend in 2015, Colour Expert and Hair Heroine in the Hair Magazine Awards 2018, been shortlisted for Most Wanted Colour Expert three times and in 2009 was shortlisted for Men’s Hairdresser of the year. Passionate about apprenticeships and recruiting young people to the industry as well as organic hairdressing, she has appeared on Woman’s Hour, The One Show and has a regular presence in the press. She was the first London salon to be awarded Certified Sustainable and as a long advocate of organic colouring and hairdressing at her west end salon, Karine has built her business around ethical values without compromising on performance or trend. Her single use plastic-free salon provides a refill service for shampoos and conditioners, offers Vegan refreshments for her clients, and uses Vegan-friendly brands including Organic Colour Systems.

 

We as humans have been so thoughtless and decadent towards our planet, I ask the question would you treat your home like this. We need to be leaving this planet in a state so our next generations will have the same luxury we have had the privilege of having.

Lisa Hauck Hair & Beauty
#2 Waste Warrior
Lisa Hauck Hair & Beauty Performance Ranking
Average Waste Cost per Service - £0.39

ABOUT LISA HAUCK HAIR & BEAUTY

Lisa Hauck Hair & Beauty is located in Haverstock Hill, London. They are proud winners of the NHF (National Hairdressers Federation) ‘Britain’s Best’ competition – best environmentally friendly business finalist.

An unpretentious boutique salon with a friendly and highly skilled team who make their guests feel important, giving all the care and attention needed to leave feeling confident and happy. 

Their vast experience allows them to offer expert advice and ideas on all things hair, beauty, nails and various holistic treatments. From celebrities to the girl next door, Lisa Hauck Hair & Beauty give every one of their clients the same individual and bespoke service. 

They embrace a holistic approach, combining the latest techniques with the old-world charm and cosiness of their salon. Their team members are trained to the highest standard in the full range of services offered.

Knowledge, passion and skill! That is what Karine Jackson believes in and that is what they do!

 

In a time like this where recources are quickly used up by a fast growing population, we have to be sustainable. It is about respect to the planet and the future.

The Cutting Rooms
#3 Waste Warrior
The Cutting Rooms Performance Ranking
Average Waste Cost per Service - £0.45

ABOUT THE CUTTING ROOMS

The Cutting Rooms was established in 1987, by salon owner Mel Taylor, and was soon one of the top-rated salons in Wigan town centre.

They pride themselves on delivering quality hairdressing to all their clients, using the very best quality products on the market.

They invest in ongoing training with all their team, and are proud to have been given a 5 star rating by the independent “Good Salon Guide” since 2005.

 

The Cutting Rooms has been open since 1987. We have built our reputation on delivering quality hairdressing, using the best quality products and delivering great and friendly service to our clients, and always investing in great training for our team. Over the years we have become more engaged and aware of the impact our business has on the environment and on the planet.

Simon Hall - Karine Jackson Sustainable Hair
#1 Waste Warrior
Simon Hall Performance Ranking
Average Waste Cost per Service - £0.09

ABOUT SIMON HALL

@simonhall79

Simon trained at Toni & Guy over 20 years ago whilst also working as a makeup artist, and has been at Karine Jackson for 17 years. Now a colour specialist at the salon, who is passionate about colour corrections. Simon has undertaken a year-long course for advanced colourists on the Fellowship for British Hairdressing’s Colour Project. He has educated for Organic Colour System in Europe, Sweden, and across the UK, and appeared on stage at salon international London and Pro Hair Live in Manchester.

 

It’s fantastic to be recognised as a Waste Warrior. It’s important to all of us at the salon that we keep colour waste to a minimum to sustain profitability. We charge for colour, so dispensing only what we need is good for our clients as well as the planet.

Lucy Bone - Jodie Young Colour Bar & Salon
#2 Waste Warrior
Lucy Bone Performance Ranking
Average Waste Cost per Service - £0.24

ABOUT LUCY BONE

@lucy_jodieyoungcolour

Lucy is based in Newquay, Cornwall. She has been a stylist since 2020, starting her apprenticeship at Jodie Young Colour Bar during Covid. She is now a level 2 qualified stylist and has been working on the shop floor ever since. Lucy expresses her creativity through her work at the colour bar and enjoys the look on her client’s faces after a job well done.

 

I am passionate about colouring and using Vish has made it easier to formulate and reduce waste after each service.

Sharise Sweeney - David Youll Hair
#3 Waste Warrior
Sharise Sweeney Performance Ranking
Average Waste Cost per Service - £0.24

ABOUT SHARISE SWEENEY

Sharise has been a stylist for over 20 years and is currently a stylist at David Youll Hair. She is based in the U.K, on the coast in Devon.  Sharise is passionate about hair and enjoys being creative. She still loves the industry as much now as she did when she started at 15 years old . 

 

I’m absolutely thrilled to be a 2023 Vish Waste Warrior finalist and love using the Vish system to save money for my customers and salon.

Waste Warriors Archive

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