Celebrity skincare specialist comes to Halstead

9:16am Friday 9th May 2008

Yesterday Vogue magazine, today Halstead.

Ole Henriksen, who treats the skin of A list Hollywood stars,today visited Halstead's High Street.

Mr Henriksen, 57, was the guest of beauty boutique Vainglorious, and visited for a champagne reception tonight at Halstead's Bull Hotel.

Mr Henriksen, who was born in Denmark, got his first job in skincare at the Helena Rubenstein make-up counter in Selfridges, London.

He launched his first spa in 1975 in Beverly Hills, and now owns outlets worldwide.

His first ever celebrity guest was singer and actress Barbara Streisand at his 11th floor Beverley Hills shop.

Although he has treated Charlize Theron and Kylie Minogue, Mr Henriksen remains tight-lipped about them, describing his job as similar to a doctor, who knows his client's secrets.

He said: "For me, being in the business of skincare and beauty I am there for everyone. I never judge people."

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