NEW YORK, June 25, 2012 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- In honor of Bastille Day (July 14) and in recognition of the Tour de France (Jun. 30 – Jul. 22), Guerlain Spa inside the Towers of the Waldorf=Astoria invites you to celebrate all things French for the month of July.
Far from the monuments, cinemas, cafés, luxury shops and clipped horse-chestnut trees that line the famed Champs-Élysées, Guerlain Spa will let New York residents and visitors experience the best of France without leaving Manhattan. Our Joie de Vivre treatments – featuring both new and signature Guerlain French-inspired facials, massages, manicures and pedicures – will help make this year's La Fête Nationale and Le Tour de France one of your most memorable yet.
"As one of the oldest and most respected fragrance and beauty houses in the world, the Guerlain name is almost synonymous with French lifestyle," said Spa Director Angela Portella. "It just seemed a natural fit for Guerlain Spa to celebrate two of France's biggest celebrations of the year with all the stateside Francophiles."
As always with Guerlain Spa, guests will enjoy simple yet elegant French touches in our redesigned Grand Salon: red roses from Ode à La Rose, a dedicated rose purveyor in the Parisian tradition; sultry, classic French jazz from the '30s, '40s and '50s, evoking the glamour of the era; a selection of beverages and small tastes that vary by time of day, including a selection of cheeses, handmade tartines, dainty, nearly weightless Ladurée French Macaroons, and carefully selected French wines; the Culture Library, curated with exquisite art books and international magazines; and our private spa suites featuring heated tables, luxurious linens, cashmere throws and down covers, gender-specific amenities, and charging stations for all manner of personal communication devices.
Finish your stay with The Final Touch, a complimentary post-treatment makeup refresher or dusting along with garment steaming and shoe-shining that leaves our patrons ready to head out and celebrate.
Our Joire de Vivre treatments include the following:
French Manicure/ Pedicure
In addition to receiving a classic French manicure or pedicure from one of Guerlain Spa's expert nail technicians, guests will also enjoy gentle exfoliation, cuticle repair, hydrating hand or foot massage and immaculate lacquer application. Each treatment nourishes and conditions hands and feet to perfectly highlight their delicate beauty. Manicure with French Polish: $50, Pedicure with French Polish: $60.
Orchidée Imperiale Facial
The exclusive Orchidée Impériale firming massage, repeated three times by alternating deep massage sequences with softer relaxing ones, will act on the muscles of the face, neck, décolleté and the upper part of the back. Under the action of precise movements, the muscles are stimulated, the facial contours redefined. Nourished with three different masks, the skin is immediately smoothed thanks to the synergetic effect of the cream, the iconic product of the Orchidée Impériale range, and the high-technology of the new Longevity Concentrate. All the signs of aging are corrected more quickly and more intensely. The skin recovers a perfect finish: supple and velvety, with a natural glow. 140 minutes. Cost: $475.
Abeille Royale Expert Treatment – 80 min
Initiate your face to the high performance of this expert "lifting" and firming treatment that distills its infinite life source within the skin for a smoother and firmer face. The initial "microdermabrasion" is followed by a special 6-minute massage with warm plant infusions to immediately purify the skin and stimulate the firming action. After an in-depth diagnosis, each wrinkle is targeted with the technical application of Abeille Royale Youth Serum. Born from the exceptional repairing power of bee products, this unique serum with Pure Royal Concentrate promotes the key mechanisms of the healing process within the skins to help repair wrinkles and tissue firmness: $295
Tour de France Massage
Ideal for athletes, the Tour de France Massage is a combination of Deep Tissue Massage – with its slow, firm strokes and deep finger pressure that perfectly address muscle pain and tension – and Lymphatic Drainage Massage – which detoxifies the lymphatic system and releases tension patterns to relieve the sensation of tired legs. Cost: $195 for 50 minutes or $265 for 80 minutes.
French Wax
Guests can opt for either a standard bikini wax ($45), or French wax ($50), depending on their preference, given by our experienced waxing staff.
These offers are available through July, and are subject to availability. For more information and to book any of these special offers or a luxurious facial or massage, visit www.GuerlainSpas.com or call 212.872.7200.
In January 2012, Guerlain Spa announced an extraordinary new spa experience focused on anticipating guests' needs and delivering impeccable service with superlative attention to detail. The re-imagined Guerlain Spa is an en-suite spa environment with expansive treatment spaces and personal bathing lounges allowing for complete privacy, customization and indulgence.
In this new chapter, Guerlain Spa returns the spa experience to its classic glamour with the addition of discreet yet highly impactful touches, from personalized playlists and epicurean indulgences to anticipatory amenities and The Final Touch, a complimentary post-treatment makeup refresher along with garment steaming, shoe shining and fragrance application.
ABOUT GUERLAIN SPA
Located on the 19th Floor of The Towers of The Waldorf=Astoria, with a dedicated entrance at 100 East 50th Street in Manhattan, Guerlain Spa is ideal for a regular indulgence or a special occasion, serving New York residents and those visiting the city. For information and reservations, visit www.guerlainspas.com or call 212.872.7200. Connect with Guerlain Spa on Facebook (www.Facebook.com/GuerlainSpaNYC) and Twitter (www.Twitter.com/GuerlainSpaNYC).
ABOUT GUERLAIN
In the world of fragrance and beauty, The House of Guerlain has one great reputation—one of unparalleled devotion to luxury, sophistication, and elegance complemented by unprecedented excellence that has been handed down from generation to generation.
Guerlain was founded in 1828, when Pierre-Francois-Pascal Guerlain opened his first boutique in Paris. Trained as a doctor and chemist, he enjoyed immediate success thanks to his revolutionary work, which led to many innovative "firsts." Guerlain was the first to create scientifically based skincare and to sell Kohl eyeliner and mascara. Then in 1840, he introduced the very first lipsticks. Even years later, The House of Guerlain continued this tradition of "firsts" by introducing Terracotta, the benchmark for all bronzers, and Meteorites, the first product to incorporate colored pearl to create luminosity and even out skin tone. Add to its oeuvre more than 700 fragrances (several of which are considered to be among the masterpieces of perfumery), and the Guerlain name has become internationally recognized as a symbol of artistry, superlative quality, impeccable style, and ultimate grace. To learn more on Guerlain, please visit guerlain.com.