My Journey to Becoming a Low-Tox Hairstylist

If you had met me a few years ago, you probably wouldn’t have described me as a “low-tox” anything. I was a passionate hairdresser, driven by creativity, obsessed with results—and doing my best with what I knew at the time.

But everything changed the day a close friend sat in my chair and told me her hair had broken off after a colour service.

It was one of those moments that rocks you to your core.

At first, I took it personally. I felt defensive. Embarrassed. Hurt. But deep down, I knew there was truth in what she was saying. That moment cracked something open in me… and I’ll forever be grateful that it did.

I Took a Hard Look at What I Was Using

I started digging into the ingredients in the products I was using every day—on my clients and on myself. The shampoos, colours, treatments, and sprays I thought were “professional” were actually loaded with harsh chemicals, synthetic fragrances, silicones, and hormone-disrupting toxins.

I felt sick.

This wasn’t the standard I wanted to stand behind.

And it definitely wasn’t the kind of legacy I wanted to leave.

I Realised the Hair Industry Had Normalised Toxicity

We’re taught that stinging eyes, dry hands, respiratory issues, and constant chemical exposure are “just part of the job” in hairdressing.

But the truth is, that’s trauma to our bodies. That’s inflammation. That’s nervous system overload.

And once I saw it, I couldn’t unsee it.

I Started Making Small, Conscious Changes

I swapped out my colour line. I researched low-tox, ammonia-free options and made the shift to Original & Mineral—a brand I now trust deeply and use religiously. I introduced scalp rituals and nourishing treatments that focused on healing, not just styling. I reworked my whole philosophy around hair.

I also detoxed my home. My kid’s shampoo. My own makeup. Even the air fresheners I used in the salon.

It was a total lifestyle shift, not just a professional one.

Low-Tox Isn’t Just About Ingredients—It’s About Energy

This journey taught me that low-tox isn’t just about what’s in your products—it’s about the energy you’re creating.

The energy you carry.

The environment you invite people into.

I started creating a salon space that felt like a sanctuary—calm, grounded, connected.

Because your nervous system matters just as much as your hairstyle.

I Became a Holistic Hair Therapist

As my curiosity grew, so did my education. I began learning about scalp health, hormonal imbalances, detox protocols, breathwork, and cycle syncing. I saw firsthand how emotional trauma can show up in the hair. How a scalp massage can help regulate someone’s nervous system. How the right product at the right time can support not just your hair, but your healing.

Now, my chair isn’t just where you come for a cut or colour. It’s where you come to reconnect—with yourself, your body, your energy, and your intuition.

This Is My Why

I became a low-tox hairstylist because I wanted to create a space where people could feel safe, supported, and seen.

Where their hair was treated with reverence.

Where their health was prioritised.

Where they could walk away feeling more like themselves—not just more styled.

And if this journey resonates with you, you’re not alone.

Whether you’re a client, a fellow stylist, or just someone starting to question the norm—I see you.

And I’m here to walk this low-tox path beside you.

With love,

Becc Watts

Holistic Hair Therapist & Founder of The SOL Trader Collective