Business Details
Eco-Friendly Hair Salon in Sandpoint, Idaho
Fifth Element Hair Studio is a conscious, holistic, and sustainable boutique salon located in downtown Sandpoint, Idaho. Our mission is to accompany and enhance your hair journey while prioritizing your health and environmental responsibility. Our experienced team approaches each guest individually, tailoring services to your lifestyle and desires to help you achieve vibrant, authentic hair. We are committed to using the cleanest, greenest low-and-non-toxic products, creating almost zero waste, and operating as a certified Green Circle Salon.Our artists specialize in natural textures, full-spectrum color, dreadlock maintenance, and mindful cutting, combining technical expertise with intuitive energy work. With over 20 years of combined industry experience, we focus on fostering relationships, inspiring confidence, and promoting well-being through personalized hair care. Our space in the Cedar Street Bridge Public Market offers a welcoming environment where creativity, sustainability, and community intersect.
Services
Haircuts
Color Correcting
Balayage
Dreadlock Maintenance
Scalp Treatments
Highlights and features
- We specialize in non-toxic, sustainable hair care with 20+ years of combined stylist experience.
- Our stylists offer personalized consultations for color, cuts, and holistic hair health.
- We use cruelty-free, chemical-free products that prioritize client and environmental safety.
- Certified members of Green Circle Salons, recycling 95% of salon waste.
- Located in a vibrant downtown market with a focus on local community partnerships.
Associations and certifications
- Green Circle Salons
What people say
Absolute magician with hair color
Incredible, mindful stylist
Best cut ever had
Attentive and skilled
Amazing stylist with great vibe
Services
Color Correcting
Specialized color correction to transition back to natural tones or embrace grey. Our stylists address complex hair color challenges with low-maintenance solutions. Services focus on recovering hair health while achieving desired shades through ammonia-free, non-toxic formulas.
Balayage
Custom balayage techniques create natural, lived-in highlights using eco-friendly dyes. Artists apply color freehand for seamless gradients that enhance natural texture. Services include maintenance plans for long-lasting, low-effort results.
Dreadlock Maintenance
Professional dreadlock services including tightening, styling, and health assessments. Our specialists use gentle methods to maintain loc integrity while promoting growth. Services cater to all stages of loc development with personalized aftercare guidance.
Mindful Dry Cutting
Dry cutting techniques tailored to curly and fine hair textures. Stylists enhance natural patterns through precision shaping without water distortion. Services include styling education for maintaining results at home.
Scalp Treatments
Custom scalp detox and exfoliation treatments using plant-based ingredients. Services target buildup removal, circulation improvement, and follicle health. Formulas exclude sulfates and synthetic additives for sensitive scalps.
People
Sarah Marshall
Founder & Intuitive Holistic Hair Artist
20-year industry veteran specializing in natural textures and full-spectrum color. Creator of Fifth Element Hair Studio's holistic approach, blending creativity with sustainable practices. Focuses on empowering clients through personalized hair journeys.
Maja Fagras
Intuitive Holistic Hair Artist
13-year stylist with expertise in short haircuts and ritualistic cutting. Combines technical skill with energy work to enhance client well-being. Specializes in lived-in color and styles that reflect individuality.
Bethany Bentson
Holistic Hair Artist
18-year professional offering mindful dry cutting and refresh color services. Focuses on low-maintenance styling solutions and facial waxing. Prioritizes client education for at-home hair care maintenance.
Questions
What makes your salon eco-friendly?
We use non-toxic products, partner with Green Circle Salons for 95% waste recycling, and implement sustainable practices like zero-waste packaging and energy-efficient operations.
Do you offer consultations before services?
Yes, some services require initial consultations to discuss goals, hair history, and product preferences for personalized results.
Are services priced differently for men and women?
No, all services are priced based on time and complexity, not gender.
How do I book an appointment?
Appointments are scheduled exclusively through our online booking site. Phone or email inquiries will be directed to the booking platform.
What hair types do you specialize in?
Our stylists work with all textures, including curly, fine, thick, and transitional hair, using techniques tailored to each client's unique needs.
