We’re back!
Sometimes fighting the good fight can be exhausting. Even with so many people supporting us, there are still many who don’t want to accept the reality we work so hard to bring awareness to. We are so thankful to all of you who have stood by us. Continue reading
Join me this Monday, February 23rd for Woman’s Voices for the Earth’s: “Detox your booth” webinar!
Formaldehyde, toluene, phthalates. These are just a few of the toxic chemicals you may be exposed to if you work in a hair or nail salon. This exposure could be harming your health.
For example, studies show that salon workers have a higher risk of certain cancers, neurological disorders, and miscarriage than people in other jobs!
Join us to learn more about the chemicals you may be exposed to in the workplace, tips for reducing your exposure, and ways to raise your voice for healthy salons! Continue reading
Dawn & colleague Natalija backstage at Dr. Oz
Recently I had the opportunity to serve as a guest on the Dr. Oz Show about the dangers of Keratin Hair Treatments! It was an exciting day, but it also was very informative to viewers. Continue reading
Hi everyone! It’s Dawn here, wanting to share some information on our latest advocacy endeavors!
Last month, I had the pleasure of being a guest on the weekly internet radio broadcast, Politics Beauty, on Blogtalk Radio to talk about toxic chemicals in salon products. The show is hosted by Tamara Johnson, a previously licensed nail technician, and the broadcast is specific to licensed beauty professionals in our country. Politics Beauty serves as a “voice in legislation” for licensed beauty professionals and as a means to connect the beauty industry to the legislative process affecting licensing, rules and regulations.
Listen in as we talk about Continue reading
#1- Pretty Toxic’s Best of the Worst Awards!
Not only is this the top post of 2013, it’s our most viewed post of all time!
Thank you all so much for entering our very first giveaway –
“The Pretty Toxic Happy Anniversary Contest!”
We can’t think of a better way to celebrate our one year anniversary than to Continue reading
When you think of Jennifer Aniston, you often picture her amazing hair. Noted sometimes for wearing long, beachy waves or smooth shiny strands, her hair stands out as being coveted by the masses.
Recently, Aniston was seen sporting Continue reading
Exciting news from the Environmental Working Group – the Skin Deep Cosmetics Database is now an App for your phone!
Now the site that allows consumers to rate and review the safety of 80,000 personal care products is on-the-go once you download the new App. Check out products before buying and know if what you are about to put on your body is safe for you to use.
Very few people have the luxury of waking up wanting to go to work each day, but I am one of those fortunate people. I’ve been a hairstylist now for twenty years and still to this day…. I love what I do!
It’s an incredible feeling being able to transform how a person looks and feels about themselves. We build connections with clients when they sit in our chair, it’s a place for them to relax, they feel safe and trust us.
It’s important for us to always learn new techniques and stay on top of the latest trends. When I heard of a new service that Continue reading
Welcome to the “Pretty Toxic Happy Anniversary Contest!”
You’ve been there from the start, reading about our journey across the miles, to the steps of Capitol Hill and beyond. You’ve read our blog entries, clicked our links, shared our news articles, engaged with us on Twitter and Facebook, and helped us in our fight for safer cosmetics.
You’ve been proactive, signing petitions and spreading the word. And most of all, you’ve been supportive. And we want to thank you! Continue reading
A Less Toxic Approach to Hair & Beauty
Untangling the Beauty Industry
beauty through balance & nature
An "over-exposed" hairstylist's journey to a less toxic lifestyle
Untangling the Beauty Industry
Untangling the Beauty Industry
Untangling the Beauty Industry
Pretty Toxic 