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By ALLIE MYSZKA
Let’s think about your skincare and beauty routines for a minute. How many products do you use? From face wash to nail polish and everything in between, most of us have at least a dozen—if not more—products that we use every single day.
By now, it’s no secret that many of those products contain ingredients that can be toxic to your skin and body. If you’ve considered making the switch to all-natural skin care and beauty products, you know it can be overwhelming at first! Fortunately, Nashville has plenty of locally owned businesses that focus on natural and organic beauty. Whether you need to ask questions about natural skincare or you just want to treat yourself to a guilt-free pedicure, check out these local, natural beauty businesses in the Music City.
Poppy & Monroe
604 Monroe Street, Nashville
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Located inside a historic house in Germantown (complete with a pink door!), Poppy & Monroe was one of the first salons in Nashville to offer non-toxic, waterless manicures. But that’s not all they offer! With a team of more than ten experienced practitioners, Poppy & Monroe gives you the best in natural nail services, skincare, sugaring, brow and eyelash enhancements and professional makeup artistry. They’re committed to using natural and environmentally friendly products, including Aila, a line of non-toxic nail polish that’s based right here in Nashville.
FACE
2235 10th Avenue South, Nashville
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With a focus on intensive skincare, FACE has an impressive menu of signature facials that benefit any skin type. They even have a facial designed specifically for men, along with a beard conditioning treatment to keep your beau looking beautiful, too. FACE also offers brow and lash services, microdermabrasion, dermaplaning, and advanced chemical peels for those looking to take the best possible care of their skin.
Lemon Laine
1900 Eastland Avenue, #102, Nashville
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If you’re into DIY skincare but you still love having high quality products, too, Lemon Laine is the place for you. Book an appointment at the oil bar, which was developed with the help of Nashville-based brand, Clary Collection (visit Clary Collection’s website here). Lemon Laine’s selection of products offers the best in clean, high-end skincare and beauty products, and the East Nashville store is set up to be interactive so that customers can test, touch, and smell each product on the shelf.
Pure
1200 Clinton Street, Suite 10
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Pure is more than a salon or store—it’s an experience. They offer natural hair, skin, and makeup services, but they also have massage in their Marathon Village location. If you’re in need of a day-long pampering session, Pure is a great option for one-stop beauty treatments and a relaxing, customized massage—all using sustainable, non-toxic products.
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