LBA | Hairstylist for the Future | Learning Plan

Level: Foundation (For all – from new to experienced)
Investment: FREE

Who is the ideal student?

• Salon Owners & Managers committed to reducing overheads and environmental impact.
• Eco-conscious Hairdressers eager to adopt sustainable habits behind the chair.
• Salon Teams ready to lead the green transition and inspire their clientele.

Course Description: Lower your salon’s environmental impact with this practical sustainability guide. Learn how daily activities like blow-drying and heating water contribute to emissions, and gain high-impact steps to reduce your carbon footprint. Access the Net Zero Salon Initiative and master how to communicate your eco-friendly practices to attract modern, planet-conscious clients.

Learning Objectives: To understand the connection between salon carbon emissions and global warming, and master practical steps to minimize your carbon footprint while driving green salon operations.

Skills Covered:

• Carbon Literacy: Understanding how daily salon energy use impacts global warming.
• Eco-friendly Salon Habits: Implementing small, daily shifts in water and energy usage to reduce waste.
• The Net Zero Initiative: Navigating the framework of the Net Zero Salon Initiative to track your progress.
• Green Communication: Pitching and sharing your sustainability values to inspire clients and boost loyalty.

Your Instructor: L’Oréal Business Academy Education Team
Global experts dedicated to business growth, salon excellence, and sustainable industry innovation.

Learning Style: Online Self-Learning (Videos and Learning Modules)

Pre-requisites: None

Certification: Digital Participation Certificate available upon completion.

LBA: HAIRSTYLISTS FOR THE FUTURE - WATER

Master the art of water conservation and learn how to make every drop count without compromising the luxury backwash experience.

Level: All Levels
Investment: FREE

Who is the ideal student?

• Eco-conscious salon owners looking to reduce utility costs and environmental impact
• Stylists wanting to implement sustainable behaviours at the backwash
• Teams seeking to integrate "green" technology into their professional service

Course Description: While the backwash is a client favourite, it is also the most water-intensive area of the salon. As part of the Hairstylists For The Future programme, this module focuses on transforming your water usage. Explore the global challenges of water demand and discover practical, small actions your team can take to reduce consumption. Learn about the innovative L'Oréal Professionnel Water Saver technology and master the art of communicating your sustainability efforts to inspire and engage your clients.

Learning Objectives: To understand the environmental impact of salon water usage and to implement technical solutions and behavioural changes that significantly reduce consumption.

Skills Covered:

• Water Conservation: Practical techniques for more efficient rinsing and cleansing
• Beauty-Tech Innovation: Understanding the L'Oréal Professionnel Water Saver
• Sustainability Communication: How to share your green commitments with clients
• Operational Efficiency: Reducing salon waste and utility demand
• Resource Management: Understanding global water challenges in a professional context

Your Instructor: L’Oréal Business Academy Team
Strategic experts dedicated to elevating salon performance through sustainable and ethical business practices.

Learning Style: Online E-Learning

Pre-requisites: LBA Hairstylists For The Future: Introduction is recommended.

Certification: Digital Participation Certificate available upon completion.

LBA: HAIRSTYLISTS FOR THE FUTURE INTRODUCTION

Take the first step in your salon’s sustainability journey and discover how to lead a greener, more responsible professional business.

Level: All Levels
Investment: FREE

Who is the ideal student?

• Salon owners committed to reducing their environmental impact
• Stylists wanting to understand sustainable professional practices
• Eco-conscious teams looking for practical "green" salon solutions

Course Description: Welcome to Hairstylists For The Future, L’Oréal Professional Products’ dedicated sustainability programme. This introductory e-learning serves as your essential guide to taking positive action in your salon. Explore our three core pillars—Water, Waste, and Carbon Footprint—and discover why sustainability is vital for the future of the professional hair industry. Learn how to implement impactful changes that benefit your business, your community, and the planet.

“Sustainability is the future of professional beauty. Mastering these three commitments allows you to lead with purpose, ensuring your salon thrives in a more conscious world.” – L’Oréal Business Academy.

Learning Objectives: To understand the core commitments of the Hairstylists For The Future programme and identify practical ways to integrate sustainable actions into daily salon life.

Skills Covered:

• Water Conservation: Techniques for reducing salon water usage
• Waste Management: Mastering professional recycling and waste reduction
• Carbon Footprint: Understanding and lowering your salon's energy impact
• Sustainable Leadership: Communicating your "green" values to clients
• Industry Ethics: Understanding the future landscape of professional hair

Your Instructor: L’Oréal Business Academy Team
Strategic experts dedicated to elevating salon performance through sustainable and ethical business practices.

Learning Style: Online E-Learning

Pre-requisites: None

Certification: Digital Participation Certificate available upon completion.

At L'Oréal, we're here to support you and your team 

on your salon's sustainability journey

From colour tubes, to aluminium foil and hair – creating hair transformations can come with a surprising amount of waste.

The Hairstylists For The Future E-Learning Plan is your guide to help you take positive sustainable action.

In this module, we'll explore the unique waste challenges faced by hair salons and uncover ways to turn those challenges into opportunities.