Sustainable Westport applauds Artistex Salon & Spa – our most recent Sustainable Superstar! The salon, which is celebrating its 25th anniversary this year, has a long-standing commitment to sustainability. “Salons have gone under the radar in terms of how much waste we create for a long time. We need to do better – and we can,” Salon Owner Odete Dasilva shared. Artistex is leading the way, serving as a model for other salons and spas in the area. “Salon waste at times is senseless and, in some cases, preventable. We are committed to operating as an environmentally sustainable business while providing clients with traditional, natural, and organic product solutions.”

Odete’s commitment to sustainability isn’t new. For over two decades, Artistex has made a significant impact on waste reduction by opting for biodegradable/recyclable metal foil alternatives instead of traditional metal foils for hair lightening. “Many clients don’t realize the damage metal causes to the hair and afterward how it contributes to toxic byproducts and waste from the recycling of metal foils contaminated with hair color or lightening products. Over 20 years ago, I found a better foil alternative that doesn’t contribute to toxic waste and provides the client with a less brassy result, often brought on by metal foil. I have been using it ever since. A simple change resulting in a win-win for both our earth and the client,” Odete explains.

In addition, Artistex Salon & Spa is a certified Green Circle Salon, participating in a program that helps offset emissions and recycle up to 95% of beauty waste. Previously unrecoverable materials like hair clippings, foils, excess hair color, aerosol cans, and color tubes now find new life. Through Green Circle, Artistex repurposes salon waste that used to go to the trash, like hair clippings (used to create hair booms that help absorb oily toxic waste) and unused hair color waste (which is separated and used to create clean fuel).

And it doesn’t end there. For those seeking waste reduction solutions at home, Artistex offers a convenient Hair Product Refill Station. Customers can purchase Goldwell hair care products by weight, bringing their own containers, and actively reducing plastic waste while saving money.

“We are proud to operate as a sustainable business,” Odete shared. It’s not just about offering organic and natural product options, it’s also about responsibly consuming, disposing of, and recycling chemical/service waste to maintain our commitment to sustainability.”

THANK YOU, Artistex Salon and Spa, for being a Sustainable Westport Superstar!