About
When Anne Hall moved to Montclair, New Jersey two years ago, she brought with her a passion for hair and skin care, a belief in organic products and living and 25 years of experience in the salon industry.
“Life unfolds,” explained Anne, who opened Salon Organic's doors in November after owning and operating an award-winning Aveda salon on the historic island of Martha's Vineyard in Massachusetts for eleven years. “There were changes that happened, and I went with them.”
One of the changes that's affected the salon industry is the overwhelming demand for organic products and services, a demand that Anne is happy to oblige to. A Dr. Hauschka-certified esthetician, she is also one of the few salon owners in New Jersey to carry Organic Colour Systems by Herb UK, a specialty non-toxic hair color line with a growing audience, as well as other organic haircare products, including a non-toxic nail polish line, mineral makeup and aromatherapy. “I wanted options that were less toxic,” said Anne. “I started exploring, and found that natural products were more effective than conventional products.”
In addition to a host of services – advanced hair cutting techniques, reflexology and Dr. Hauschka facials - Anne's specialties include color correction and blonding. Known on Martha's Vineyard as an expert in these areas, her clients are now driven to her through local referrals – and the word is quickly spreading.
“I think, in general, the [salon and spa] industry is going green. People are more sensitive to the chemicals in the environment – it was one of the reasons that drove me to this [organic] lifestyle in the first place,” Anne explained. “I think conventional salons will continue to add natural and organic products and services, and that more organic salons will pop up. It's what people want.”
As an advocate of an eco-friendly lifestyle, Anne is a member of a local farm co-op and utilizes pubic transportation as much as possible. She also believes in the necessity of a balanced lifestyle, citing membership of a handful of spiritual communities and participation in meditation and yoga.
“I want to present the best 'me,' my best self, for my clients,” said Anne. “I care about my body and the climate. I realize our path is continually unfolding. I value life.”
