Birchbox Local Offers Beauty Samples and Services in NYC!

If you're in New York City this week, stop by Birchbox Local--the only way to experience the fab monthly subscription service that helps you find products you'll love--live and in person.

During Fashion Week, Everything She Wants got an preview of the first ever Birchbox store inside the Chelsea Market (75 9th Avenue), where beauty gals can purchase products curated from editor and customer favorites, and enjoy hair and makeup touch-ups and stylin' manicures from brands like stilla, Jouer and Color Club, and expert brow shaping from Benefit.

Guests can also create their own customized Birchbox for just $15!

Sign up on the Birchbox Local site to guarantee a service, but reservations aren't required. Hours of operation are 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. today (Sept. 12) and then from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. or 9 p.m. through Sept. 16.

Get expert brow shaping from Benefit.

Birchbox bestsellers for sale.

Birchbox sample wall.

Photos by Tracy E. Hopkins

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