Ole Henriksen
Ole Henriksen | |
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| Born | May 4, 1951 Nibe, Denmark |
| Occupation(s) | Skincare expert, cosmetics entrepreneur |
| Known for | Creator of cosmetic products, founder of Ole Henriksen skincare brand |
Ole Henriksen (born May 4, 1951, in Nibe, Denmark) is a Danish skincare expert and creator of cosmetic products. He currently lives in the United States.
Early years
Henriksen was raised in Nibe, Denmark. Following a difficult upbringing, he journeyed to Indonesia, where he developed cystic acne. During his time in Jakarta, an aesthetician named Lagita treated him with plant-based remedies, which ignited his passion for skincare. Subsequently, Henriksen relocated to London to pursue studies in skincare and cosmetic chemistry before moving to the United States.
After spending a year in San Francisco, Henriksen launched his inaugural spa in Los Angeles. A profile featured in The Los Angeles Times helped him draw a celebrity clientele, turning his spa into a sought-after destination for notable figures. He personally experiments with natural ingredients to create his product lines.
Business
Henriksen’s spa on Sunset Boulevard in Los Angeles operated for thirty years, catering to numerous Hollywood stars and elite clients. In 2013, he transferred ownership of the spa to his employee, Vance Soto.
The Ole Henriksen skincare brand is headquartered in Van Nuys and is available in more than twelve countries, having received several accolades. After selling the brand to LVMH in February 2011 for an undisclosed amount, Henriksen continues to serve as the company’s Creative Director.
Personal life
Henriksen divides his time between his home in the Hollywood Hills and a residence in Copenhagen, Denmark, where he lives with his husband, Laurence Roberts. The couple wed in 2008, shortly before California’s Proposition 8 suspended same-sex marriages. In 2011, Henriksen was honored as the first male recipient of the Grevinde Danners Ærespris, a Danish award recognizing contributions to women’s and children’s rights. He received this distinction for openly discussing past abusive relationships prior to meeting Roberts. Henriksen became a naturalized citizen of the United States in 2014. In 2017, they purchased a property in Copenhagen where they have resided since 2018.
Public appearances and television
Henriksen attracted renewed public interest with his 2007 television program Ole Henriksen's Hollywood on Danish TV2, where he invited six prominent Danish men to experience treatments at his Hollywood clinic.
In 2014, he was featured in the Danish documentary Jeg vil være Ole Henriksen (I Want to Become Ole Henriksen), which followed journalist Ole Juncker as he sought to adopt Henriksen’s optimistic outlook and demeanor.
Beginning November 6, 2019, Henriksen starred in TV2’s series Ole elsker Danmark (Ole Loves Denmark), chronicling his journeys throughout Denmark.
Additionally, he provided the voice for the Marine Park speaker in the Danish-language version of Finding Dory.
Discography
Henriksen appeared on the track "Dope" by Danish duo PULS, which peaked at number three on Tracklisten, Denmark’s official singles chart, in 2011.
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| Year | Song | Peak | Album |
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| 2011 | "Dope" (PULS feat. Ole Henriksen) | 3 | PULS EP Platin |