The Net Zero Salons Programme launches to help salons in the UK and Ireland through the process of becoming a Net Zero business

26^th January 2023, London – L’Oréal and Net Zero Now, the climate action platform, have partnered to develop an industry-first initiative, the Net Zero Salons Programme – to enable hair salons to embark on the journey to Net Zero, open to salons across the UK and Ireland.

The Net Zero Salons Programme guides salons through the process of calculating, tracking and reducing greenhouse gas emissions through tailored carbon reduction plans, with the ultimate ambition of certifying as a “Net Zero Salon”. Developed by Net Zero Now in partnership with L’Oréal, as well as involving peer reviews and input from across the industry, the programme is based on a salon-specific roadmap and tool for measuring, tracking, reporting and reducing greenhouse gas emissions. 

With approximately 31,000 hair salons up and down UK high streets, salons play a significant role in the beauty economy. Data from the initial Net Zero Salons Programme pilot estimates that the average salon appointment produces 3.1kg of greenhouse gas emissions per year. In line with Science Based Targets, the programme aims to empower salons and clients alike to play their role in taking carbon reduction action and recommends that salons on the programme work towards a benchmark of 2kg per salon appointment. If all salons in the UK achieved this 2kg benchmark, the industry could remove approximately a third (33 per cent) of its greenhouse gas emissions. 

Client habits and expectations on sustainability are evolving: recent L’Oréal surveys found that nearly half of British women (45 per cent) said they made more sustainable choices in 2022 than in previous years, and when looking more specifically at salons, 43 per cent wanted to see their salon doing more to be sustainable, and nearly a quarter (23 per cent) said they now expect a beauty or wellness service provider to be committed to reducing their environmental footprint.

The programme aims to make the journey to becoming a “Net Zero Salon” accessible for all salons by providing personalised and actionable recommendations; from switching to renewable energy and becoming more energy efficient, improving waste treatment and management, reducing water consumption and heating, to incentivising employees with ride to work schemes or encouraging public transport options. The programme is open to salons in the UK & Ireland who can discover more and sign up to the programme now:  www.netzero.salon

Simon Heppner, Co-Founder, Net Zero Now said: “We are very excited to introduce this industry-first roadmap and tool for the salon sector in partnership with L’Oréal. This programme is open to all salons, empowering the whole industry to play its part in tackling the climate crisis and meeting the growing expectations of consumers and employees. We know this programme can help salons to be even more efficient by reducing energy and water consumption which we hope also brings more business resilience for the future. With Net Zero initiatives now live in hospitality, accountancy, tech services and salons, we’re providing tens of thousands of small businesses with the tools they need to take their first steps on the road to Net Zero.”  

Adam Reed, Adam Reed London, hairdresser & salon owner said: “I am delighted to be one of the first salons to be part of the L’Oréal and Net Zero Now ‘Net Zero Salons Programme’. Sustainability is something that is incredibly important to me as an individual and as a business leader – and it is something that both my team and clients actively ask about and want to see us taking action on. 

“I have been embarking on my salon’s sustainability journey for some time and new tools like the programme protocol are invaluable for our sector. The tool has helped me to understand where I am at on my journey by calculating and tracking, and then importantly, has helped me to accelerate with a personalised reduction plan and making my salon business more resilient for the future.” 

 

Millie Kendall OBE, CEO British Beauty Council said: “Now more than ever – especially post pandemic – salons play an essential role on our British high streets and local communities; with the power to not only inspire confidence and promote wellbeing, but to be an advocate for positive change – not only from a business perspective but extending to influencing consumer habits on important topics such as sustainability. This new Net Zero Salons Programme, coupled with L’Oréal’s new educational offerings to help up skill hairdressers on sustainability, is really empowering the salon sector to play its role and take action.”

Leading names in the salon industry, including Adam Reed (London), Trevor Sorbie (Manchester) and Linton & Mac (Scotland), were amongst the 17 salons who enrolled on the Net Zero Salons Programme pilot to help develop this industry-first actionable salon carbon footprint tracker and roadmap. 

The Net Zero Salons Programme is part of L’Oréal Groupe’s wider 2030 sustainability roadmap, L’Oreal For The Future, a set of measurable targets on climate, water, biodiversity and natural resources. As part of this roadmap, L’Oréal is committed to supporting its partner salons – and the wider industry – to adopt more sustainable business practices through its Hairstylists for the Future programme. This already established programme, has been developing innovative solutions to support salons across environmental pillars such as waste, through a partnership with the Green Salon Collective and water, providing solutions for responsible water use and lowering water consumption with the new L’Oréal Water Saver, a showerhead that uses jet-fusion technology to significantly reduce a salon’s water consumption at the backwash, which is set to roll out in spring 2023. 

Image provided by Shahira Allen (@afroglory_), who forms part of the No7 Beauty Company Creator Collective

No7 THE UK’S #1 skincare brand1 REVEALS the revival and global APPETITE for British beauty brands and expertise.

• No7 reveals its iconic products have been flying off the shelves in the US with two day creams sold every minute² 
• On average, women in the US buy from a British beauty brand 24 times a year³
• Still a firm favourite at home, No7 is also the number one skincare brand at Boots⁴
• The brand’s famous line of Age-Defying Day Creams including Protect & Perfect, Lift & Luminate and Restore & Renew continue to be its best-selling products on both sides of the pond⁵
• 196% increase in searches for ‘British Beauty’ in the last quarter as a result of the ‘Platinum Jubilee Effect’⁶

No7, the UK’s No1 skincare brand¹, has supported women’s skin for generations with 87 years of skincare science. Its iconic products sell once every two seconds in the UK⁴. Now, the rest of the world has discovered the products taking pride of place in millions of homes across Britain with two of its iconic day creams flying off the shelves in the US every minute².  

In a first of its kind trans-Atlantic beauty report, it seems that ‘Brit Beauty’ is on its way to a cult-status like the previously loved French Pharmacy and K-Beauty Brands. On average, women in the US buy from a British beauty brand 24 times a year, with 1 in 10 US women describing British beauty as ‘game-changing’³. Two-thirds reported that they would happily buy from a British beauty brand in the future with the impressive scientific innovation and reliable results of products being cited as the two biggest contributing factors³. The survey of 2,000 women in the UK and US respectively also explored the different beauty habits in each market and found that British women spent an average of £130 on beauty and skincare products⁷ per year compared to their North American counterparts at $221 (£182)³.

“Our beauty industry is now worth around £30 billion to the UK economy” adds Millie Kendall O.B.E, CEO of the British Beauty Council. “Global consumers value the craftsmanship and quality of British beauty brands that have a trusted and reputable heritage, something we’ll see continue as we approach the celebration of the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee. It’s fantastic to see brands like No7 trailblaze British Beauty globally with accessible innovations.”

Results of a new instrumental skin hydration study showed No7’s Age Defying Day Creams hydrate better than moisturizers that cost 10x more⁸, something which has wowed skincare shoppers in the US with No7 Restore and Renew Multi Act Day Cream and No7 Lift & Luminate Day Cream performing as the two top selling products in the US⁵. In a side-by-side comparison, No7’s Lift & Luminate Triple Action Day Cream, specifically, hydrated better that the #1 day cream on the market.⁹

No7’s Skincare Expert, Dija Ayodele adds, “The innovation coming out of the UK is fantastic and British brands like No7 are spearheading accessibility and the democratisation of beauty. With the sky rocketing cost of living, it couldn’t be more important for shoppers to find the latest skincare innovations and ingredients in their local retailers at amazing value. The rise of Brit Beauty is also paving the way for smaller independent British brands to be recognised on a global platform. 

No7’s Pro Derm Scan service is the latest scientific innovation from the brand. Founded in 1935, No7 is committed to making premium skincare and cosmetic products inclusive, accessible and affordable for everyone. From initiatives such as its CIBTAC endorsed Skin School training programme for No7 Beauty Advisors, to its industry-leading Creator Collective initiative that aims to tackle misinformation in skincare and cosmetics in the influencer space, No7 continues to lead the way in accessible clinical beauty. 

KEY FINDINGS FROM THE No7 BRIT BEAUTY RESEARCH… 

Source: Kantar Total Market | 52 w/e 26th December 2021 | Boots No.7 Value Share of Mass Female/Unisex Skincare

² Two No7 Day Creams sold every minute in the US. Average sales from all US retailers between 2^nd May 2021 to 30^th April 2022. 

³ Consumer survey data of 2,125 US women commissioned by No7, 6.05.2022-11.05.2022

⁴ Based on Boots sales value data 52 weeks ended 16/04/2022

⁵Based on value of sales from all US retailers between 2^nd May 2021 to 30^th April 2022.

⁶Searches of ‘British Beauty’ according to Google Trends, comparing searches from 27^th February-5^th March 2022 to 8^th May – 14^th May 2022.

⁷ Consumer survey data of 2,025 UK women commissioned by No7, 6.05.2022-11.05.2022

⁸ Based on US Facial Moisturizer IRI unit sales data, 52 week ending Jan 2, 2022

⁹ Based on US Facial Moisturizer IRI unit sales data, 52 week ending Jan 2, 2022

No7 Pro Derm Scan with Claudia Winkleman and Tess Daly

No7 Pro Derm Scan service will launch in Boots stores from 6^th April 2022, enabling free access to dermatologist-grade device, available nationwide for the first time.

No7, the UK’s number one skincare brand^[1], today announces the launch of Pro Derm Scan; a game-changing new diagnostic service which will give customers the ultimate in personalised, accessible skincare and cosmetic recommendations. The new No7 Pro Derm Scan service uses a hand-held diagnostic device which analyses both skin condition AND skin tone. This technology combined with the expert advice of the No7 Beauty Advisors, is the first and only service of its kind to be available nationwide, providing free skincare analysis for Boots customers with a dermatologist-grade device.

No7’s Pro Derm Scan service will enable UK shoppers to understand their skin better and make the right decisions for their skincare and cosmetics routines based on scientific analysis of their own skin, providing confidence that they are purchasing products tailored to their specific needs and concerns. The launch follows research conducted by No7 on 2,000 UK women which found that 75 per cent of women only use a third of their skincare and makeup with a further 86 per cent confirming they have bought a skincare product only to try it and find it doesn’t suit their skin.

Tried and tested on over 6,000 No7 customers in the UK over a three-month trial period, the award-winning cutting-edge technology has taken six years to develop and is a result of a partnership with Canadian tech firm FitSkin® with the assistance of Prof. Rod Hay, Consultant Dermatologist. The technology, powered by Fitskin®, captures images of the skin at 30 times magnification and uses machine learning technology to evaluate the results, to aid No7 Beauty Advisors in recommending the best skincare and cosmetics products and regime. The No7 Pro Derm Scan device was developed with a team of PhD colour scientists at the former Kodak colour lab in Rochester, NY, to provide simultaneous analysis across both skin condition and skin tone. This allows customers to not only find suitable skincare recommendations with the help of an expert advisor, but also accurately shade match foundations to their own skin tone.

No7 Pro Derm Scan and Claudia Winkleman

Suitable for all skin tones, No7 Pro Derm Scan recreates the controlled setting of a scientific laboratory to analyse skin, providing highly accurate images and measurements. The tool is designed to deliver high-resolution scanning that can detect subtle changes to the skin and skin features smaller than 0.02mm (five times smaller than a human hair) before they become apparent to the naked eye.  It uses a wealth of scientific research and expertise to analyse the results of the scans and provide the customer with personalised skin scores for key skin measures. Twenty million skin areas are analysed per scan, to provide scientifically validated analysis of skin tone and four skin parameters: fine lines and wrinkles, pores, oil balance and hydration. To date, the device has been granted four international patents, with 16 patents pending.  

Kirandeep Sandhu – No7 Global Skincare Innovation Manager comments, “No7’s Pro Derm Scan service is a game-changer, bringing skin analysis technology with a human touch to the high street. Through a personalised consultation with our No7 Beauty Advisors, No7 consumers will be able to see their skin like never before, understand how their skin is performing, and receive expert advice on the right skincare and cosmetics products and regimes for their skin. We are delivering a significant step-change in consumers’ experience of skin diagnostics and their understanding of their own skin, by continuing to bring even more personalised services to consumers, underpinned by our scientific credibility and skin expertise.”

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¹ Source: Kantar Total Market | 5 w/e 26th December 2021 | Boots No.7 Value Share of Mass Female/Unisex Skincare

²2000 UK women surveyed | CensusWide | March 2022

No7 Pro Derm Scan and Tess Daly

How it works

The Pro Derm Scan device has three key functions – a hydration sensor, a magnification lens, and multispectral-lighting. These functions are essential in order to conduct skin and skin tone analysis above and below the skin’s surface while working on all skin types. 

• HYDRATION SENSOR: the highly accurate capacitive sensor measures hydration above and beneath the skin’s surface providing an accurate measure of the water present in the top layers of the skin.
• MAGNIFICATION LENS: the 30x magnification lens detects skin features five times smaller than a human hair. It is 1000 x more powerful than the human eye.
• MULTISPECTRAL-LIGHTING: it is built with 12 LED lights, including cross-polarized lights (which see beneath the skin surface) and blue/UV lights which are used to illuminate skin consistently from scan-to-scan, creating a precise lighting environment. This means store lighting does not impact the results at all.

The 15-minute No7 Pro Derm Scan consultation involves skin analysis using the dermatologist-grade device

followed by personalised product and regime recommendations from the expert No7 Beauty Advisor. The service is available in 459 Boots stores nationwide and appointments can be booked online at https://www.boots.com/no7-pro-derm-scan from Wednesday 6^th April 2022. No7 customers can also rediscover the secret to amazing skin with the reassurance of the No7 challenge; try the products for four weeks and if you don’t love the results you get your money back.  

No7 Pro Derm Scan is the latest scientific innovation from the brand. Founded in 1935, No7 is committed to making premium skincare and cosmetic products inclusive, accessible and affordable for everyone. From initiatives such as its CIBTAC endorsed Skin School training programme for No7 Beauty Advisors, to its industry-leading Creator Collective initiative that aims to tackle misinformation in skincare and cosmetics in the influencer space, No7 continues to lead the way in accessible clinical beauty.