by Cindy Kessler

Created on: November 29, 2009

In the world of beauty products, hair color sits on a pedestal all its own. No other beauty product can gives a person a new look faster than hair color. If you were looking for an animal friendly hair dye ten years ago, you would have had only one or two choices. Today there are animal friendly products available for home use as well as hair care salons that deliver high quality service to those of us who seek out animal and eco-friendly products and companies.

Thanks to PETA (People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals) and their great website a quick search provides products and companies that are animal friendly. First we'll take a look at products you can purchase and use at home.

Only one of the many hair color products filling aisles and displays in local supermarkets, drug and discount stores has earned a listing on the PETA website -" Revlon."

Revlon hair color is animal friendly and can be purchased in good conscious by the community of people who care deeply about this issue. This company provides rich natural color that will match or enhance every hair color.

If you're looking for something bright, perky and punk Manic Panic is a great animal friendly pick. Since they are free from animal ingredients they are also vegan. Manic Panic has been around for years and used by the general public and celebrities who are looking for a startling, powerful color. With names like Vampire Red this is the company that provides a fun and quirky hair color for adventurous spirits. Check out their website www.manicpanic.com

Natural hair color has been around since 3400 BC in the form of henna dyes. The PETA website lists one company as animal friendly. Lush henna hair coloring products use the world's finest hennas. Take a look at this company on www.lush.com

There are two hair care giants who care deeply about the world we live in and proudly profess they are animal friendly companies. Color is available only in their salons.

Paul Mitchell was the first hair care company to publicly oppose animal testing. They have created aerosol products that meet stringent VOC standards and harvest botanicals without harm to the eco-system. The Paul Mitchell hair color system provides beautiful, head turning color with natural conditioners. Available only at Paul Mitchell Salons, find one near you at www.paulmitchell.com

Aveda states their mission is to care for the world we live in, from their products and ways they give back to society. Cruelty-free is a major part of their mission and company. Their color will provide gorgeous, natural shades. Check their website for locations.

www.aveda.com

Using hair color and products that are animal friendly takes a bit of work but the knowledge that your routines do not cause harm to the environment or animals makes a big difference to the world we all share.

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