My journey to find a vegan hair color system began with PETA's Leaping Bunny website. They listed a wonderful new product based out of the U.K. called Organic Color Systems. Not only is it organic and cruelty-free but also vegan! The problem was finding a salon that offered this compassionate color line. After some internet research, I came across the name of Tina Hoffman who was listed as a Regional Organic Educator. And guess what? Her salon Hair Sanctuary is located right here in Napa. I called her immediately and have been a client ever since. When I was a platinum blond, the system lightened my hair to exactly the shade of blond I wanted and now that I am a redhead it colors my regrowth and gray perfectly too! The biggest benefits (besides the humane side) is that when the product is rinsed from my hair it smells like flowers and herbs instead of toxic chemicals. It has been so much kinder to my scalp, my hair, the planet and animals. Partly because of the mildness of the products (no carcinogens, no ammonia, etc) there are an extra step or two in the coloring process. This means that you cannot be in a hurry. Just sit back, drink tea, relax and leave feeling beautiful on the inside and out! Tina also uses all organic styling products and many of them are vegan too. And she, of course, is a beautiful person inside and out! read more