By Opening a Spa and Giving Away $160,000 to Charities…….
Kiehl’s Spa
Kiehl’s………a beauty junkie’s dream store if ever there was! Whenever I find myself in the neighborhood of 13th and 3rd, a visit to the flagship store is a must. Founded 160 years ago, it is a NYC institution! What began as an old-world apothecary store has turned into a beauty mega-brand. The flagship store pays homage to its humble beginnings. The chandeliers set the tone and transport you back in time. You can see Kiehl’s (www.kiehls.com) incredible journey with a time line that shares the Kiehl’s story, complete with original bottles, pictures, historical events, and new product launches.
Their products are formulated with the most unique natural ingredients in the world. Their line encompasses skin care, hair, body, make-up, scent, baby and a men’s line. The white-coated staff are all extremely knowledgeable. They perfectly exemplify Kiehl’s belief of combining customer service, with education about their products and finding the right fit. I tend to vacation at extreme temperatures, and a trip to Kiehl’s before a trip is a must to stock up on products have been proven to work at -40 to over 100 degrees (there’s a reason you see pictures of the Mt. Everest climbers with their Kiehl’s products!) A visit to Kiehl’s allows me to drool at the motorcycles, (some of the best vintage bikes ever!), grab a snack at the bar, get refills on my favorite products (Crème de Corps has been all over the globe!), and leave armed with some samples of things to try.
Kiehl’s was bought in 2000 by L’Oreal, mainly because there were so many orders they needed to expand to keep up with demand! Prior to L’Oreal, Kiehl’s advertising was mainly word of mouth. L’Oreal has remained true to Kiehl’s and respected their decision to remain a company with old-fashioned values. Why fix something that isn’t broken!
This July, Kiehl’s will be opening it’s first-ever spa. Spa 1851 will be located at 157 East 64 Street and can be reached by calling (888) SPA-1851. The spa which is set to open mid-July, will have a separate entrance, a men’s grooming lounge, and have three treatment rooms. It will feature Kiehl’s products, and there will be treatments for skin, hair and body. Keeping with Kiehl’s commitment for the environment, it is eco-friendly. For those of us who love Kiehl’s products, it surely will become a mainstay!
Kiehl’s also has a long standing commitment to philanthropy. Make sure you check out www.kiehlsgives.com and help them distribute $160,000 among 24 charities around for the world. View the short videos from Kiehl’s Global Ambassadors, (Julianne Moore for Children, Pharrell Williams for the Environment, Scissor Sisters for Aids Research) and vote for the cause that means the most to you. Keep going back and vote until August 31, 2011. It’s a wonderful way to help them celebrate their 160th birthday!
Excellent products, outstanding customer service, commitment to philanthropy-there is a reason Kiehl’s is 160 years young!
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