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SEARCHIn just one year, the Green Beauty Community has grown to 1,600+ members, 400+ pledge salons, and 40,000 students accessing its Sustainability Guidebook. Here’s how a grassroots idea became a national movement for sustainable beauty.
Publisher's NoteGrateful for leaders like Daniel Johnson who continue to inspire our professional beauty community. It’s been tremendous to watch the Green Beauty Community Foundation and the cause that Daniel, Hannah, and their team have brought to our professional beauty industry. I first met Daniel in 2022, and he’s one of those rare individuals you instantly connect with, he's smart, passionate, and rooted in family and legacy.At last spring’s Beauty Changes Lives event in Chicago, Daniel shared he was pursuing a 501(c)(3). Having gone through the process myself twice for two organizations where I held board positions, I know how challenging—but rewarding—it is. When someone like Daniel, so passionate and committed reaches out and asks you to pledge, you simply know it's the right thing to do.I hope you'll join me in celebrating this organization's success along with us, it's pretty amazing!Angela ReichPublisher, MODERN SALON, SALON TODAY, NAILS, BARBERING TODAY, and MODERN Spa & Wellness
One year ago, the Green Beauty Communitybecame a 501(c)(3) nonprofit. What started as a grassroots network has sprouted into a growing movement of beauty professionals who believe sustainability should be the industry standard—not a niche.
Education that travels with professional beauty industry
Sustainability Guidebook (with Pivot Point International). Over 500 direct downloads to date. Now inside Pivot Point’s learning portal, making it available to 40,000+ beauty students nationwide (with additional access internationally).
Webinar Series — GBC Live. More than 30 sessions since launch, with salon owners, educators, chemists, and brand leaders. Topics range from closed-loop color management and foil recycling to inclusivity, sustainable pricing, and communicating impact.
Turning intention into action
The Green Pledge. 400+ salons have committed to five sustainability actions, receiving a certificate, badge, and turnkey marketing kit.
Green Artist Collective (GAC). Announced April 2025, with a goal of 40 events in the next year, reaching 1,000+ professionals and targeting 1,000 lbs of plastic diverted.
Green Salon Impact Micro-Grant Program. Pilots begin this fall to fund grassroots educators and local community classes.
A community that amplifies
Digital Platform & Directory. 1,600+ registered users and 132 salons/businesses listed.
Social Reach. 19,300 Instagram followers plus growth on LinkedIn and email—spreading credible education and showcasing real salon examples.
"This community has given me not just resources, but a network of support…" — Kimberly Loomis
"This community has given me not only resources and guidance but also a true sense of belonging." — Kayshaun Brooks
"The GBCF gave me the clarity, education, and guidance I needed…" — Sophia James
"Their mission has reminded me that beauty and eco-consciousness are deeply connected." — Victor Scotti
"The Green Beauty Community is such a refreshing and inspiring space." — Emily Wiens
Scale the Green Artist Collective to more regions with consistent quality and reporting.
Expand the Micro-Grant Program based on pilot learnings.
Continue building practical, non-gatekept education salons can implement immediately.
Publish a transparent year-end impact snapshot with participation and diversion metrics.
We are a nonprofit dedicated to making sustainable beauty the new standard through education, resources, and community action.
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Ulta Beauty has announced its partnership with Black Beauty Roster to launch the pilot of All Textures Certification (ATC). The new program is aimed at addressing gaps in education within the beauty industry and raising the level of skills and guest satisfaction for all.
Mireya Villarreal, founder of From Chair to Boss™, is bringing together beauty industry leaders for a new one-day educational event designed to help salon professionals strengthen the business side of their careers. From Chair to Boss Live! will take place September 28 at the Hilton Oak Brook Hills Resort & Conference Center in Oak Brook, Illinois.
Salon owner, tech founder, and educator Universe Walker will bring her signature workshop, The Art of Dry Cutting, to Brooklyn on July 20, offering stylists a chance to deepen their understanding of shape, movement, texture, and dry cutting.
As part of our ongoing commitment to sharing resources that help beauty professionals stay informed, we thought it was worth introducing our audience to The Chatter and the unique perspective it brings to industry conversations.
Celebrating 60 years in haircare, Dippity-Do is honoring its styling heritage with its Girls with Curls collection, a reimagined Light Hold Gelée inspired by the brand's original 1965 styling gel.
Covet & Mane has expanded its Pro Color System with the launch of Color Boost Drops, completing what the company says is the first professional color system engineered specifically for hair extensions.
The 2026 Beauty Changes Lives Legacy Award has been awarded to Sam Villa for his trailblazing contribution, advocacy and mentorship that has profoundly transformed and elevated the professional beauty industry.
CND is relaunching its SHELLAC system with a new CND Visible Light Lamp, updated packaging, and an expanded shade offering.
Curl Cult founder Janine Jarman, a hairstylist, salon owner, educator, and product creator, is opening a community investment round that gives hairdressers and clients the opportunity to own a stake in the company they helped grow.
The night honored the artists and collections shaping the future of professional beauty during PBA NAHA 2026.
The ultra-lightweight, handle-free dryer is designed to reduce wrist strain while delivering powerful performance behind the chair.
Aura Salonware is proud to announce its 2026 scholarship recipients. This first-time scholarship in partnership with the Professional Beauty Association awarded three different scholarships to support beauty professionals at every point in their professional journey.
SalonCentric has announced its expansion into Alaska, marking the distributor’s presence across all 50 states and bringing additional access to professional beauty products, education and business support to licensed salon professionals in the region.
The 2026 Faces of Sola Visionaries encompass industry leaders driving innovation and meaningful change on their own terms.
Though their Astronaut of Hope collection of brushes and clips, ERGO Styling Tools raises $33,000 to support HairToStay, the first and only national nonprofit dedicated to making scalp cooling treatments affordable for cancer patients.
