
Ikesaki Cosméticos is a landmark beauty retail giant in Brazil, originally founded in 1964 by Hirofumi Ikesaki in São Paulo's Liberdade neighborhood. Pioneering the self-service or "supermarket" model for beauty products, the company has grown into a chain of hypermarkets that are a primary destination for both beauty professionals and the general public. The Galvão Bueno location, the original store, is renowned for its vast, multi-level selection of over 15,000 products, including cosmetics, hair care, nail supplies, and professional salon furniture. Ikesaki is highly regarded for its comprehensive offerings, also providing technical courses and workshops for professionals, solidifying its reputation as a pillar of the Brazilian beauty industry.