They can’t just leave us alone, can they
Climate change is a much-needed conversation that a lot of people are now having — not just in school or during a policy meeting, but in the unlikeliest of places, like your barber’s or hairdresser’s chair.
I remember during my teenage years how important the barbershop was to me and how excited I would be to go. Not just because I’d be looking super fresh and clean after my cut, but because of the conversations I would have in there or the people I would meet. (snip)
New research out of the U.K. is now proving this to be true, especially when it comes to climate change. The study, published in Humanities & Social Sciences Communications, reveals that hair salons or barbershops are the perfect hubs where climate conversations and action can take root and spread.
But why? Because your hairdresser or barber has something most people don’t: your trust.
I just go there to get my hair cut and get out. That’s it. But, this is Cult World
Imagine if these hairdressers or barbers started having conversations more consistently about climate change and sustainability. Would their clients listen? Researchers put it to the test and the results were outstanding.
Researchers placed simple eco-tips on salon mirrors across the U.K., and 73% of clients said they would be down to change their hair care habits. Some said they would switch to eco-friendly products, and others said they would follow the tips given, like one about shampooing less.
The conversation around climate change and sustainability doesn’t always need to be protested or forced upon someone. Sometimes it just needs a mirror, a chair and someone you trust enough to listen to.
Yeah, that sounds like it’s being forced on people.
There are over 61,000 hair and beauty businesses in the U.K., and the U.S. has well over 1 million. Imagine the environmental change that could happen if even a small percentage of these shops became safe havens for conversations about sustainability.
How soon till the British government forces this on UK citizens?
