Because you can have beautiful hair without damaging the planet, Altesse Studio shares its tips for a greener hair routine. And among them, the boar bristles brush is a must!
Use a brush made from boar bristles, the eco-friendly hair ally
For an eco-friendly hair routine, start by replacing your plastic brush with one made from boar bristles, like the brush in the Prestige Altesse Studio collection. What's in it for you?
- Because it's made from boar bristles 1st cut. In addition to being natural and biodegradable, boar bristles help distribute natural oils from roots to ends for nourished, shiny hair. We also offer vegan detangling brushes made from 93% biosourced nylon fibers.
- Because it's made in France: the carbon footprint derived from transport is much smaller than a brush made elsewhere in Europe or Asia, for example.
- Because it's made entirely by hand: our craftsmen use 19th century manufacturing techniques. The result is responsible production that requires less energy.
- Because its handle is made from a sustainable, 100% natural component: olive wood. No trace of plastic or harmful substances on the horizon for this eco-friendly brush.
- Because it's so robust, it's guaranteed for life and can be passed down from generation to generation. No more brushes that break at the slightest knock or plastic pins that warp!
Did you know? Altesse Studio has been awarded the "Entreprise du Patrimoine Vivant (EPV)" label, recognition by the French government of its exceptional expertise.
Opt for natural hair care products
Surfactants, parabens, silicones... The list of chemical ingredients harmful to both humans and the environment is long. And yet, they are present in the majority of "classic" hair products available on the market. For an eco-responsible hair care routine, opt for products formulated with biodegradable ingredients of natural origin. Do you color your hair? If you want to do something for the environment and for your health, choose plant-based colorants and avoid ammonia, resorcinol and PPD (paraphenylenediamine, a highly allergenic chemical) wherever possible.
Space your shampoos for a greener hair routine
According to the Institut National de Consommation, a 4-5 minute shower uses 30-80 liters of water. But when you wash your hair, water consumption tends to increase (and so do your bills). This is even more the case when you apply a conditioner and/or mask. The right thing to do for the planet? Space out your shampoos. I promise: your hair and scalp will thank you too. And for good reason: washing your hair less frequently - at a rate of 2, maximum 3 washes per week - helps to rebalance natural oils production and restore healthy hair.
Altesse Studio tip: to ease this transition to less frequent washing, brush your hair twice a day with a boar bristles brush to aerate the scalp and distribute natural oils throughout the hair.
Go for eco-friendly hair accessories
If we can limit the presence of plastic in our cosmetics packaging, an eco-friendly hair routine also involves hair accessories. For example, we opt for hair clips and bobby pins made from cellulose acetate (a material manufactured from wood shavings and acetic acid), or scrunchies and headbands in organic cotton or made from fabric scraps. There's no shortage of alternatives for keeping up your style while protecting the planet!