Vancouver’s Number One Green & Eco-Friendly Salon!

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December 18, 2009 by Nicole S. | Comments (0)

We recently had a chance to visit the wonderful Erin Shum from She to Shic, Vancouver’s number one green & eco-friendly salon! From pedis to blow-outs, this is a one-stop destination to fulfill all your needs! It’s fresh and clean atmosphere mixed in with its friendly customer services, makes She to Shic’s Kerrisdale’s hottest destination.

She to Shic was created by a mother and daughter duo. Describe how that experience has been.
Fun and full of crazy new discoveries about each other! Mixing new trends with traditional values.  Definitely learning about each other strengths and weaknesses and how we can utilize it to build awareness to our unique concept of a beauty lounge.

What makes She to Shic unique from other beauty salons? (Please discuss your eco-friendly aspect here)
From interior design to the products we use are all organic, eco friendly, and/or natural.  Design aspect with my dear friend and architect Wai Lui we really focused on the low volatile organic compound paint on the walls, treatment of our custom millwork, recycled glass countertops, low energy efficient lighting, and use of our natural skylight.  As for our products, we are carrying an exclusive organic line of lotion from Hawaii, vegan nail polish collection bottled in recycled glass, bamboo towels to pamper our clients because of the sustainability of bamboo, hair blow out using organic hair products that is so natural that the bottle itself is post consumer resin and designed by a cancer patient.  We also pride ourselves in that we sterilize all our tools with the autoclave which is rare for any salons/spa to have.  Even our business cards are printed on recycled paper and cornstarch ink!

What do you love most about having your own business?
This is a fun question, when I first started I thought I would have unlimited access to the services or be the first to try the new and latest products but surprisingly that is not what I love most.  What I absolutely love most is meeting new people and getting to know each one of our clients and building a lasting friendship.  I especially love meeting their children; I have a soft spot for all children.

Who is your biggest cheerleader?
I don’t have one in particular but more like every person that I meet has been my cheerleader.  From the electrician that installed my chandelier, to my product distributor, to the Kerrisdale Business Association, to my dearest friends and family they have cheered me on through so much whether it be their knowledge, suggestions, feedback, and ideas.  I am so thankful to have such a broad range of cheerleaders giving me tips on things that no one person or group can give. I love how every person that I have met so far has inspired me.

What’s your indulgence?
Getting cozy on the couch with a fabulous glass of wine and dessert while watching movies with my mom! We love food and laughing!

Where to Find:
www.shetoshic.com
2315 West 41st Avenue
Vancouver, BC V6M 2A3, Canada
(604) 269-3003

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Twitter -  @ShetoShic

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