Established in 1962 by Peter and Alice Thiel, Peter's Salon & European Spa was among the first Philadelphia-region businesses to offer complete and true European day spa and salon services. Although the Thiels since retired, leadership of Peter's transferred to their son, Michael, and the salon is still all about providing complete personal attention to every guest.
"Our parents were an ambitious, forward-thinking couple that immigrated from Europe. They spread passion about beauty to everyone," says second-generation co-owner Michael Thiel, who manages the salon/spa with his sisters Christine, Suzanne and Karin.
Michael started working at Peter's while attending high school. He even met his future wife, Carol, when she interviewed for a job at the salon. "We've been working together for 36-plus years," he smiles, about the co-owner.
Christine, Suzanne, Karin and Michael are actually third-generation hairstylists, starting with their grandparents on their father's side; two now also have daughters as fourth-generation stylists.
"My wife operates and manages our barbershop, which was started by my grandfather--she's keeping his legacy alive," adds Michael.
He says every service, product and technique is meticulously selected and combined with expertly trained, experienced personnel. Many of Peter's professionals have been there for 10 to 15 years, some beyond 30 years.
"Christine and I competed in hair competitions. She won national and international awards, becoming the youngest person to ever judge the World Championship of Hairdressing. Our team has the same philosophy of providing exceptional customer service with outstanding technical skills. We support ongoing education so they can be at the top of their game and offer clients the best in hair and skin care. It's an ever-changing industry and it's important to educate our clients as to what's best for them," explains Michael.
"We pride ourselves in being a business where everyone is treated as a friend. It's a very comfortable and inviting environment. The spa was created by my mother, who felt it was the future of the salon industry to incorporate skin and body care as part of overall health and wellness. Our spa is much like our salon in that it's warm and professional, with an emphasis on each individual's specific needs," he says.
One of the latest additions to Peter's spa services is microchanneling, a treatment to eliminate fine lines, wrinkles and acne scars.
One of their color lines uses aloe and ingredients that are much healthier for both clients and stylists, Michael says, adding that an emerging trend is to add more texture to hair.
In the classic elegance of two spacious floors within a 11,500-square-foot salon and spa, this beauty and wellness oasis is a local retreat for its clientele.
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