We love celebrating the power of clean beauty formulas every day of the year, but there’s something particularly inspiring about the holiday season. Maybe it’s the focus on gratitude, or perhaps the slower pace of wintery weather – regardless, we’re more passionate than ever about the impact of sustainable beauty!
Are you thinking about impact these days, too? If you’re looking for meaningful, sustainability-oriented changes to make in your routine this season, clean hair care is a fabulous place to start.
From holiday shopping to accessorizing to hair health, here are nine ways to create a green and clean beauty routine.
Tips for Sustainable, Eco-Friendly Beauty Routines
Get inspired by clean beauty’s impact
You might be asking yourself: what difference do clean hair formulas make? Put simply, clean hair formulas matter because they transform hair health with minimum risk to the planet’s wellbeing.
Take Neuma’s clean beauty products — everything in our collection is free from synthetic and toxic chemicals, produced and shipped with eco-friendly packaging, and supports critical initiatives like Trees For the Future and 1% For the Planet.
Unfortunately, very few hair care companies can say the same! We avoid harmful ingredients and practices others don’t, ultimately reducing the amount of damaging chemicals released into the environment.
The best part? Your hair benefits, too! Clean beauty increases moisture retention, nourishes the scalp, promotes hair growth, and protects sensitive skin.
Now that you’re feeling inspired to make some changes, here’s what we recommend!
Challenge yourself with no-heat styling
Saving energy does more than lower your energy bill. Every light switch flipped, every unplugged device, and every heat-free hairstyle is a step toward reducing carbon emissions.
But don’t worry — we’d never expect you to give up the joys of stylish hair. Instead, swap the blow dryer for the Neu Styling Air-Dry Shaper!
This effortless formula enhances natural hair texture while adding body, control, and shine. Apply it on damp hair, use your hands to shape it to your liking, and enjoy the artful, stylish air drying results.
Prioritize moisture with a hydrating hair mask
Have you ever found yourself buying product after product to tackle a hair issue without noticing any results? We’ve all been trapped in that loop, but unfortunately, each purchase contributes to the perils of over-consumption — think unrecycled plastic, landfills filled with microplastics, and emissions from production.
By investing in one powerful, clean beauty treatment over a series of drugstore formulas, chances are high you can repair your hair woes much faster. We’re strong believers that when it comes to hair health, less is more!
Because many hair issues can be traced back to dryness, we always recommend our award-winning Neu Moisture Masque. It restores hydration balance, protects against heat and environmental damage, enhances softness, and boosts shine — everything you’d want from a hair formula.
When it comes to clean beauty and hair health as a whole, less is more. Your hair and the planet will thank you for making the switch!
Try a protective hairstyle at night
Similarly, better protecting your hair between washes and styling sessions can reduce electricity consumption, water usage, and the number of products you buy.
One easy way to do this is to try a protective hairstyle while you sleep, like braids, twists, updos, or bonnets.
Between this step and the revitalizing finish of our Re Neu Dry Shampoo in the morning, you’ll feel far more in control of your routine and, subsequently, your product usage.
Audit your products, recycle empty ones
Of course, you’ll have to invest in new hair products at some point! But before shopping for your next favorite clean beauty formula, take some time to comb through your collection of products. Think of it as a mid-winter spring cleaning!
What haven’t you used yet? What can be given away to friends or family? What’s worth buying again? What should be thrown away?
If it’s time to toss a product, look for recycling symbols. If it’s Neuma, it’s recyclable – just be sure to rinse the bottle before saying goodbye!
The same process applies to makeup. While digging through your vanity, remember that it’s far more sustainable to salvage your current products than invest in new ones. For example, clean your makeup brushes and beauty blenders instead of throwing them away!
When your cosmetic collection feels like a clean slate, you’ll feel much more empowered to reign in your beauty routine.
Wrap your gifts sustainably
The holidays often come with mountains of wrapping paper waste, but it doesn’t have to be that way! Sustainable gift wrapping is a stylish, planet-friendly way to make your gifts shine.
Instead of traditional wrapping paper, try using:
- Recycled kraft paper for a rustic, chic look.
- Fabric wraps like scarves or cloth napkins that double as part of the gift.
- Repurposed materials such as old maps, newspaper, or magazine pages for a creative twist.
Add natural accents like pinecones, twine, or dried flowers to elevate your presentation while keeping waste to a minimum. These small touches go a long way in reducing environmental impact and making your gifts feel truly special.
Craft DIY holiday hair accessories
Again, a clean beauty routine doesn’t mean sacrificing style. If you’ve been eyeing a new accessory but don’t want to make an unsustainable purchase, consider crafting it yourself!
For extra sustainability points, use old clothes for your DIY projects. That old dress you were ready to get rid of might be the perfect pattern for a big, beautiful hair bow!
Improve your vanity with LED lighting
Next time you’re cleaning your bathroom or vanity, take a minute to check the lightbulbs. If they’re not LED, swapping them out for eco-friendly versions will significantly reduce your energy consumption – especially if you like to take your time while styling.
Give the gift of planet-friendly beauty products
Finally, consider spreading the word about the impact of clean beauty through holiday shopping. After all, who wouldn’t love receiving the gift of healthy, happy hair?
This year’s collection of Holiday Gift Sets makes clean beauty gifting easier than ever.
- The Re Neu Gift Set ($76, valued at $129) is perfect for sustainability enthusiasts.
- The Neu Moisture Gift Set ($76, valued at $132) is ideal for people struggling with dry hair.
- The Neu Volume Gift Set ($76, valued at $128) is for anyone in need of bouncy glam.
- The Neu Repair Gift Set ($84, valued at $148) is for those in need of a hair reboot.
Get ready to be everyone’s favorite gift-giver this year!
Congratulations — you’re now ready to enjoy a cleaner, greener holiday season.
We’re always sharing our latest sustainability hacks on Instagram (@neumabeauty) and TikTok (@neumabeauty), so follow along for more from the wide world of clean beauty. See you there!