Between the cult of Noma and the new Nordic diet, all eyes have been on Copenhagen’s thriving food scene of late. But beyond its innovative restaurant culture, the Danish capital is also emerging as a burgeoning beauty mecca. With the city’s Fashion Week kicking off today, what better time to explore its restorative spas, organic salons, and holistic apothecaries? For a list of essential destinations, we called on supermodel (and former Miss Denmark) Helena Christensen, who was raised in Copenhagen and continues to visit regularly. “Danish beauty is very natural,” she explains of the national preference for a more wellness-minded approach. “We live on islands surrounded by the ocean and nature is very inspiring in our routines. Women here seem to value a healthy lifestyle in general.”
Here, Christensen opens up her little black book—and shares the local product she loves best.
THE CUT & COLOR
“I go to two different places for my hair, one being Mono on Sankt Annæ Gade. It’s in a historical area of Copenhagen called Christianshavn, which is where I live. The salon is small, personal, and very cozy—and they do great color. Also, it’s next to my favorite little coffee store in the city, Sweet Treat. The other salon, Zenz, is in a wonderful part of Copenhagen, right in the center, on Grønnegade. They only use organic hair color and have their own great line of natural products, including a beautiful oil called Deep Wood No. 99, which I use in my hair and on my body.”
“I go to two different places for my hair, one being Mono on Sankt Annæ Gade. It’s in a historical area of Copenhagen called Christianshavn, which is where I live. The salon is small, personal, and very cozy—and they do great color. Also, it’s next to my favorite little coffee store in the city, Sweet Treat. The other salon, Zenz, is in a wonderful part of Copenhagen, right in the center, on Grønnegade. They only use organic hair color and have their own great line of natural products, including a beautiful oil called Deep Wood No. 99, which I use in my hair and on my body.”
Salon Mono
Sankt Annæ Gade 5
+45.32.96.97.98
Sankt Annæ Gade 5
+45.32.96.97.98
Zenz
Grønnegade 36
+45.33.32.03.29
zenz.dk
Grønnegade 36
+45.33.32.03.29
zenz.dk
THE FACIAL & MASSAGE
“I go to Amazing Space at the Hotel d’Angleterre. It’s the most wonderful spa—beautifully decorated and very peaceful, with the loveliest treatments. They make these delicious smoothies when you arrive and have their own range of really great products—very efficient face masks and serums, all with a heavenly scent. I’ll see anyone who is available. It’s also a spa and massage destination, so you can book a half-day and get everything done. Afterward, you walk away glowing.”
“I go to Amazing Space at the Hotel d’Angleterre. It’s the most wonderful spa—beautifully decorated and very peaceful, with the loveliest treatments. They make these delicious smoothies when you arrive and have their own range of really great products—very efficient face masks and serums, all with a heavenly scent. I’ll see anyone who is available. It’s also a spa and massage destination, so you can book a half-day and get everything done. Afterward, you walk away glowing.”
Amazing Space
Hotel d’Angleterre
Hovedvagtsgade 3
+45.33.33.82.33
amazing-space.dk
Hotel d’Angleterre
Hovedvagtsgade 3
+45.33.33.82.33
amazing-space.dk
THE BEAUTY APOTHECARY
“I like Matas, as they have all the basic items you need. For organic beauty products, I go to Natur Poteket, a wonderful store full of the most divine items. They also carry herbs, food products, and juices—all of highest quality.”
“I like Matas, as they have all the basic items you need. For organic beauty products, I go to Natur Poteket, a wonderful store full of the most divine items. They also carry herbs, food products, and juices—all of highest quality.”
Matas
Various locations
matas.dk
Various locations
matas.dk
Natur Poteket
Torvegade 36 and 1400 København K
+45.32.57.27.75
naturpoteket.dk
Torvegade 36 and 1400 København K
+45.32.57.27.75
naturpoteket.dk
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