7 Purifying Plants to Detoxify Your Salon

If the idea of an eye-catching new salon plant didn’t grab your attention, just wait until you hear about the detoxifying benefits of these indoor air-purifying plants! For a plant to make our list, it must meet the following requirements:

  • Hard to Kill
  • Eliminate Common Salon Air Pollutants
  • Aesthetically Pleasing Salon Decoration

In case you are wondering which airborne chemicals decrease salon air quality the most, we made this handy chart for you below:

5 Most Common Salon Air Toxins
INGREDIENT FOUND IN FACTS
Formaldehyde Permanent Straightening Treatments, Keratin Treatments, Nail Polish, Nail Polish Hardeners Known Human Carcinogen
Ammonia Hair Color, Perm Systems, Window Cleaners, Floor Waxes Corrosive, damages cells upon breathing, swallowing or skin contact, Respiratory Irritant
Benzene Hair Colors, Plastics, Pesticides, Detergents, Synthetic Fibers Known Human Carcinogen, especially Leukemia
Trichloroethylene Hair Extensions Glue, Lace Wig Glue Long term exposure causes liver, kidney and skin damage

Best Indoor Air Purifying Plants for the Salon

Peace Lily

Eye-catching and easy-to-care for, Peace Lily’s would look beautiful in a salon of any size. Their elegant white spathes and low maintenance care routine, make them an all-around all-star plant to have on display at the salon.

Removes

  • Formaldehyde
  • Trichloroethylene
  • Benzene
  • Ammonia

This Plant Prefers

  • Low light or medium, indirect sunlight
  • Evenly moist soil
  • Weekly watering

Aloe Vera

This healing succulent has multiple uses in the salon. It removes formaldehyde and benzene from the air, but it’s soothing gel can come in handy when you get the occasional hot tool burn. Tip: Our tribe of holistic hair stylists love to mix freshly cut aloe into fruit water for an extra kick of Vitamin E, or on clients with sensitive scalps!

Removes

  • Formaldehyde
  • Benzene

Care Tips

  • Bright sunlight
  • Water sparingly

English Ivy

These mesmerizing, vine-like plants can make a striking statement in any organic salon. Not only does it remove benzene, formaldehyde and trichloroethylene, it removes airborne mold and feces. Yes, feces. So, don’t be afraid to put English Ivy in your salon restroom.

Removes

  • Benzene
  • Formaldehyde
  • Trichloroethylene
  • Mold

Care Tips

  • Bright, but not direct sun
  • Keep soil moist, not soggy
  • High humidity

Azalea

If you prefer a pop of brightly colored blooms for the salon, look no further than azaleas! This evergreen plant can thrive in salon without direct sunlight and even eliminates formaldehyde from the air. However, you’ll want to opt for greenhouse azaleas, as they’ll be able to survive indoors.

Removes

  • Formaldehyde

Care Tips

  • Moist soil
  • Avoid direct sunlight
  • Prefers cooler temperatures

Spider Plants

The Spider Plant’s name is as interesting as its namesake but it’s actually really lovely! With its unique look, you can hang it up or place it on counters – just make sure it doesn’t get too much direct sunlight.

Removes

  • Formaldehyde
  • Xylene
  • Toluene

Care Tips

  • Bright to moderate light
  • Slightly moist soil
  • Weekly waterings during summer

Bamboo Palm

The Bamboo Palm is exotic and captivating in appeal with its gorgeous patterned palms. Caring for this plant requires minimal effort. Just water the plant when the soil is dry, prune dead ends and you are all set.

Removes: benzene, formaldehyde, trichloroethylene, xylene and toluene

Care Tips

  • Indirect or filtered sunlight
  • Medium to high humidity
  • Evenly moist soil

Gerbera Daisies

The Gerbera Daisy is hard to resist as they come in so many different vibrant colors. Brighten and enliven any space with an arrangement of these pretties. These will last weeks too if you provide it with adequate lighting.

Removes

  • Benzene
  • Formaldehyde
  • Trichloroethylene
  • Xylene
  • Toluene

Care Tips

  • 6 hours of daily sunlight
  • Allow soil to dry between waterings