How We Serve
Our Focus is to Provide Information and Education
On Running a Sustainable Salon & Spa
What's it like to be a member of the National Association of Eco-Friendly Salons & Spas™?
To be a member of the NAEFSS is to be part of a community of environmentally friendly, socially responsible salon and spa owners. We provide a place where members can go to get information on new products and technology while discovering the proven methods of those existing. It is a place to learn and share ideas, to get direction and acknowledgement.
Why Join Now?
Green and sustainable business practices are not just a trend, they are a necessity. Customers are becoming selective about who they do business with. They are demanding companies and organizations embrace the green movement and operate their businesses responsibly and in harmony with the environment.
Joining our association is the first place to start. You will find information specific to the salon & spa industry concerning operations, build-out and maintenance. We will interview product pioneers as well as new comers who provide products and services to fit your needs.
You will be provided with information and methods to apply green strategies beyond home recycling. The founder of the NAEFSS has developed The Salon & Spa Sustainability Model standardized and suited for the salon and spa industry. This Model contains eleven areas of concentration and is the core foundation in developing the association. Members going through the certification process receive a discount.
One on One coaching is an added option for those who want to devise an individual sustainability plan. Call or e-mail to see how The Salon & Spa Sustainability Model applies to your individual business. Members are also eligible to receive discounts on Coaching fees.
You will experience a fellowship with other sustainable business owners. Members will communicate with like-minded business owners in the Member's Forum, sharing success stories and searching out answers to common concerns.
You will save Money $$$ By implementing just a few green business practices you will realize substantial savings from lower operating costs.
Stop feeling bad! This is a "Glass Half Full" membership! We are not organized to point fingers or criticize others. We realize ours is an industry that uses a lot of resources and produces a lot of waste. We are dedicated to help each and every individual salon and spa work toward a greener lifestyle.
Receive recognition for outstanding performance! Consider third party certification as a means to show your commitment and outstanding performance in the area of environmental responsibility.
Our Guiding Beliefs and Values
Environmental Responsibility is not an option. Scientists from around the world have been warning us of the drastic impact global warming will take on the earth for over 30 years. They warned of extreme weather changes such as heat waves, floods, and droughts. They cautioned us that many ecosystems will be in danger of extinction. We have all seen or experienced dramatic environmental changes, and know it's time to step up.
Education, Dedication and New Technology go hand in hand. We believe that education is the key to making small changes, dedication is the key to keep making changes that make a difference and new technology will help us sustain a profitable business complimentary to improving the earth's eco-system.
We greatly value shared ideas and creativity. Everywhere you look salon and spa owners are sharing their knowledge and creativity through mentoring, speaking engagements and trade magazine interviews. We all bring our own unique talents to the industry and sharing brings us the best gratification.
Our approach is to offer information and education in many forms. Different members need different things. One size does not fit all, but all members have a dedication to becoming eco-friendly in common. By joining our membership you will receive a monthly on-line news letter containing interviews from experts in the many diverse areas of owning a salon and spa.
It is our purpose, not only give you the education, but also the source of where to find the products and services you will need to successfully turn GREEN! Our Source Guide contains names of companies offering products and services that involving operations, build out and maintenance.
Communication is the key to success! We encourage communications concerning your struggles and successes. If you are struggling over any sustainability concepts, or have other questions or concerns, chances are others are too. E-mail your questions and we will post them on the web site, under the Member's Forum. If you have had great success with a new concept in sustainability practice, the Member's Forum is the place to share.
The National Association of Eco-Friendly Salons & Spas is the place to be and be seen. Our unique association offers you a place to be a part of a growing community of business owners who care about the environment they live and work in. It is a place to go and keep up with new technologies, products and services that affect our industry. It is a place where you can share you ideas and insights and feel good about being part of an organization that gives 5% of its profits to environmental causes.
Toot your own horn! Coming in 2010, NAEFSS will add the Eco-Friendly Salon / Spa Search tab. Customers will be able to put in an zip code of their local area or the area they will be visiting on vacation to find an Eco-Friendly Salon/Spa near them. The list that pops up will contain the Salon / Spa name, Membership Status, Level of Certification if applicable, and link to their website.
Now that you have a better idea about how we serve, our philosophy and approach, go to the Benefits of Membership page to learn more.
