There are ways to go green in your “getting ready” routine. Below are just a few tips for anyone looking to save energy and money in personal care.
- Use natural light for makeup application or hair styling, instead of a lighted cosmetic mirror. If you prefer an illuminated mirror, use one with battery-operated lights.
- Unplug all those tools, such as heat-styling appliances, which can draw energy even when in the “off” mode.
- Swap out tissues and other paper products with a soft cloth that can be laundered. You’ll reduce paper trash and conserve paper products.
- Wash your hair less. Replacing one regular shampoo wash per week with dry shampoo saves 500 liters of water per year.*
- Air dry your hair. Or use the hair dryer’s “cool” setting to blow dry your hair; it takes more energy to heat the hair dryer’s air.
- Take showers instead of baths. Also consider setting a timer for your shower – shorter showers save more energy.
Turn off bathroom exhaust fans 15 minutes after showering, and learn other ways to
save water around the house.
Make Your Own No-Sew Scrunchie
Recycle some fabric and make your very own hair scrunchie, without needing to sew!
Learn with this short video on
YouTube.
*According to botanical hair care brand Klorane.