At Salon Aponte in Monroe, beauty is more than skin deep—it’s a philosophy rooted in wellness, sustainability and style. Owner Nancy Aponte has built her reputation on delivering cutting-edge trends in color, cuts and styling while prioritizing non-toxic, eco-conscious products that protect both clients and stylists. Whether it’s precision highlighting, a transformative cut or a custom balayage, every service is infused with clean beauty principles.

Aponte’s dedication to safer salon practices began with a pivotal moment early in her career. “I was applying color when the ammonia fumes went right into my lungs,” she recalls. “I knew instantly it wasn’t safe.” That experience set her on a mission to transform her salon’s offerings—gradually swapping out traditional formulas for organic, cruelty-free and low-VOC products.

Today, Salon Aponte features vegan and environmentally friendly brands such as Current Hair Care, which harnesses reef-safe marine ingredients, and Neuma, a California company that plants a tree for every product sold. They also carry RPM (Relief, Protection, Moisture), a pharmaceutical-grade CBD line designed to support hair, scalp and skin wellness.

The salon recently introduced Calecim, an advanced hair growth system powered by a proprietary complex derived from ethically sourced stem cells. Clinical studies show this groundbreaking treatment reduces follicle inflammation by 30 percent, increases hair count by 14 percent, thickens shafts by 16 percent and boosts follicle density by 15 percent—with no side effects.

Aponte and her team take a whole-body approach to beauty, offering guidance on why clean products matter and how they can enhance health over time. “Our goal is to enhance natural beauty while protecting our health and the planet,” she says.

New clients receive a goody bag with rebooking incentives and gifts. Online shopping for safer hair care is available at Shop.SalonInteractive.com/store/salonaponte.

For more information or to make an appointment, call 203-261-2838 or visit SalonAponte.com. Location: 838 Main St., Tollgate Plaza, Monroe. See ad, page 11.

Salon Aponte - 838 Main St, Monroe, CT

At Salon Aponte we specialize in offering safer, non-toxic organic based hair color and skin care, working with eco-friendly companies. We also offer natural decorative cosmetics and nail... Read More »