The Aveda brand is known around the world for its high-end beauty products and commitment to sustainability. All Aveda products are formulated using natural ingredients for the health of their customers and the environment – and since 2021, they have also been 100% vegan. This commitment to plant-powered products has led to industry-leading innovations – but why the switch? What’s the big deal about vegan hair products?

Inspire Greatness Aveda Institutes offers beauty school programs at campus locations in Denver, CO, Provo, UT, Avondale, AZ, Tucson, AZ and the metropolitan area of Phoenix, AZ. Here, we explain why we emphasize vegan products in our courses.

Deeper Nourishment

Vegan hair products like those produced by Aveda avoid using artificial ingredients like silicone, sulfates, and parabens. All these substances offer surface-level benefits at the cost of creating brittleness and buildup, especially when used over time. By eliminating them, beauty product manufacturers can provide deeper nourishment while keeping hair healthier for longer. As a replacement, they prioritize plant-derived ingredients such as:

 

  • Coconut
  • Sea buckthorn
  • Aloe vera
  • Jojoba oil
  • Tea tree oil
  • Chamomile
  • Shea butter

 

Many of these ingredients are rich in vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants – all of which are great for hair. They hydrate, reduce inflammation, and help the hair and scalp recover from the dryness created by artificial additives. They also purify and clean away build-up. Your clients’ hair will feel softer and look glossier and more vibrant as a result.

Diverse Applications

To formulate an effective vegan hair care product, manufacturers must pay close attention to ingredients and carefully analyze the properties of each. This results in an in-depth understanding of each ingredient’s benefits and how best to combine them to achieve the desired outcome.

This careful precision is why vegan products are so widely diverse. By customizing the formula, manufacturers can design a product to suit nearly any hair type or texture, from fine to 4C. They’re also excellent for achieving a particular goal. If you’re looking to add volume to thin hair, strengthen roots while eliminating dandruff, or moisturize while enhancing curl, you’ll have an easier time finding a vegan product that accomplishes your goals.

Environmentally friendly

Not only are vegan products better for hair, but they’re also more ethical to manufacture and use. Most shampoos and conditioners are formulated using industrial-grade chemicals, which are challenging to make and store. Processing is lengthy and prone to creating harmful emissions, and many of these chemicals are toxic – meaning an accident may lead to significant environmental destruction.

In contrast, vegan products are made using natural ingredients. The plants they are derived from are mindfully cultivated to minimize their environmental impact. Processing is done in small batches to ensure freshness and safety, which also reduces the storage requirements and the risk of a harmful spill. In addition, Aveda takes lengths to lower its energy use and greenhouse gas emissions. Sustainable practices like these allow you to use these products guilt-free.

Cruelty-Free

Finally, vegan products are cruelty-free. By definition, vegan manufacturing must exclude all ingredients derived from animals. This includes gelatin, beeswax, lanolin, shellac, oleic acid, and more.
These materials are derived from animals that are frequently kept in inadequate conditions. By prioritizing vegan products, you can avoid these ethical concerns in your salon.

Moreover, Aveda products are not tested on animal subjects. Animal testing was a necessity for much of beauty manufacturing history. Now, however, other options exist. Cell and tissue cultures, advanced computer programming, and mathematical models allow companies to ensure a product’s safety without testing on animals. Leaping Bunny certifies all beauty products that eliminate animal testing from their manufacturing process, making it easy to identify products that are truly cruelty-free.

Student Training in Vegan Hair Products

These and other benefits are covered in the programs provided by Inspire Greatness Aveda Institutes. In the spirit of the Aveda brand name we wear, we train all students in the use of vegan beauty products. Our curriculum includes the health benefits, environmental impact, and hands-on experience with hundreds of clients, so students can be fully informed when selecting products in their future cosmetology  hairstyling  and barbering careers.

Students also gain the benefit of a complete Aveda education. We’ve won multiple nominations and awards at the North American Hairstyling Awards (NAHA), which is often called the “Oscars of Hair,” and our students have the opportunity to participate in photoshoots, hair and makeup shows, fashion shows and more. Graduates are prepared for success wherever they apply, with diplomas that are recognized everywhere.

Start Your Beauty School Education

To learn more about vegan health products and their benefits for hairstylists, enroll for training at Inspire Greatness Aveda Institutes. Our programs are available at locations in Denver, CO, Provo, UT, Avondale, AZ, Tucson, AZ and the Metropolitan Area of Phoenix, AZ. For more information about how we are helping students prepare for successful careers, contact us today.