Our Favorite Local Vendors and Partnerships in North Hills

At Craft Collective Salon Group, we believe great business starts with great community. Behind every beautiful cut, gloss, and event is a network of local makers, sustainable brands, and small businesses who share our values of creativity and connection.

Our salon is a collective in the truest sense of the word, a hub where beauty meets collaboration. From eco-friendly product suppliers to independent artists and boutiques, these partnerships make every client experience feel more personal, ethical, and authentic.

Here’s a closer look at the local vendors and creative collaborators who help us bring the North Hills community together through beauty.

1. Why Local Partnerships Matter

When you choose local, you’re doing more than shopping small; you’re investing in your neighbors, your economy, and your environment.

Partnering with local vendors allows us to:

• Support small business owners and their craft.

• Keep money circulating within North Hills.

• Reduce carbon footprint by shortening supply chains.

• Celebrate diverse creative voices that make our community unique.

It’s not just about products, it’s about purpose. Every brand we work with shares our commitment to sustainability and authenticity.

2. Eco-Friendly Haircare Brands We Love

Sustainability is central to our mission. We partner with eco-minded haircare brands that align with our Sustainable & Eco-Friendly Salon North Hills initiative.

Some favorites include:

• Oway, Organic formulations in recyclable glass bottles.

• Davines, B Corp certified, carbon-neutral production.

• Kevin Murphy, Recycled ocean plastic packaging.

• Innersense Organic Beauty, Plant-based and cruelty-free.

These brands help us deliver exceptional results without compromising the planet. Every time you book a service or buy a product, you’re contributing to a cleaner, greener Pittsburgh.

3. Floral & Botanical Partnerships

We work closely with local florists to keep our space fresh and inviting. Seasonal arrangements from Bloom North Hills and The Fern Studio add a touch of nature to our salon and events.

Each installation is sourced sustainably and rotates with the seasons, spring wildflowers, summer greens, autumn dried arrangements, and winter evergreens.

These floral artists bring texture and color into our space, reminding clients that beauty exists in the details.

4. Local Coffee & Refreshment Partners

A salon visit should feel like self-care from start to finish. That’s why we partner with local cafés to provide our signature coffee and tea bar.

Our favorites:

• Commonplace Coffee, Pittsburgh-roasted, ethically sourced beans.

• Adda Coffee & Tea House, Fair-trade teas and local pastries.

These small partnerships turn your appointment into an experience, one that feels as warm and welcoming as your favorite coffee spot.

5. Local Jewelry & Accessory Designers

Beauty doesn’t stop at hair; it’s the whole look. We collaborate with independent designers like Wild Lark Studio and Luna Metalsmith Co. to curate rotating collections of handcrafted jewelry and hair accessories.

Clients can shop these pieces in-salon during their appointments or at our Style & Support charity events [link to charity-events-craft-collective].

Every purchase supports local artisans and adds a finishing touch to your new look.

6. Small-Batch Candle & Home Fragrance Makers

Scent sets the mood for every salon experience. We partner with local candle makers like North Country Wicks and Pittsburgh Pour House to create custom-blended aromas unique to Craft Collective.

Each season features its own signature fragrance, crisp herbal notes in spring, warm amber in autumn, and cozy spice in winter.

These small details turn routine appointments into multi-sensory experiences our clients love.

7. Event & Charity Collaborators

Our partners extend beyond retail; they’re our co-hosts in community impact.

During events like Cuts for a Cause and Style & Support, local bakeries, musicians, and vendors join us to raise funds for charity.

Past collaborators include:

• The Cheesecake Fairy, donating desserts for fundraisers.

• Steel City Sounds, provides live music at community events.

• North Hills Makerspace, donating raffle items for youth art programs.

These partnerships remind us that when creatives unite, everyone benefits.

8. Sustainable Partnerships & Green Circle Salons

Through Green Circle Salons, we recycle up to 95% of our salon waste, from foil and color tubes to hair clippings used in oil spill cleanups.

Our suppliers share that ethos too. We source biodegradable towels, energy-efficient tools, and eco-certified color lines from local distributors.

Each partnership reinforces our promise: luxury and sustainability can, and should, coexist.

9. Creative Collaborations with Local Artists

Our salon walls double as a gallery. We regularly feature work from local painters and photographers through our Artist Showcase Series.

These rotating exhibits add vibrancy to our space and give artists visibility in front of hundreds of guests each month.

In return, our stylists often collaborate with these creatives for photoshoots, editorial projects, and charity events that blend art and beauty seamlessly.

10. Pop-Up Events & Vendor Markets

We regularly host Seasonal Pop-Ups featuring local vendors, boutiques, and food creators.

Clients can browse artisan goods while enjoying mini services like gloss refreshes or braid bars. These events are a fun, casual way to shop local, meet makers, and discover new favorites right inside the salon.

(See also “Hosting Charity Events at Craft Collective” for how we tie these events to community fundraisers.)

11. How We Choose Our Partners

Every brand we work with undergoes a simple but meaningful vetting process. They must:

• Be locally owned or Pittsburgh-based.

• Use ethical, eco-friendly practices.

• Align with our values of connection and creativity.

We seek partners who prioritize craftsmanship over mass production, businesses that put heart into what they create.

12. The Impact of Local Partnerships

Supporting local vendors creates a chain reaction of good.

It helps build resilient communities, inspires new entrepreneurs, and keeps North Hills vibrant and creative.

We’ve seen these partnerships grow into friendships, and friendships into movements. That’s what makes our work so rewarding; it’s not just about style; it’s about substance.

13. Looking Ahead: The Craft Collective Marketplace

In 2026, we’ll launch the Craft Collective Marketplace, an in-salon and online platform featuring our favorite local vendors.

This initiative will allow clients to shop directly from partner brands year-round, further strengthening North Hills’ creative network.

We’ll also feature monthly “Vendor Spotlight” interviews on our blog, so you can learn the stories behind each brand.

Shop Local, Shine, Together

Every time you visit Craft Collective, you’re supporting a web of small businesses that make North Hills extraordinary.

You’re not just booking a salon appointment; you’re voting for sustainability, craftsmanship, and community.

Stop by to explore our current local partnerships, attend a vendor pop-up, or shop our artisan retail shelf.

Together, we’re keeping beauty local and authentic, one collaboration at a time.