Zenith Supplies

Amazing selection ! I came here looking for supplies to make lotion bars. Got everything I needed and was home making my bars before I knew it! They turned out amazing! I think this is my new favorite place to shop:) great customer service.

After reading the Unilocal reviews I was a bit worried to go to zenith but I’m glad I did. The staff was super helpful and took the time to help me my entire time at the store. I would revisit next time in seattle

This store had all the supplies I needed and everyone was just really cool. Thank you for being in business.

This is a supply store but they also have items for meditation and yoga. It’s a nice place to check out. The first thing you see when you walk in are crystals displayed inside a case. As a zero waster I love that they have oils and other liquids in bulk along with powders. An array of bottles in different sizes, shapes, and colors are available for purchase along with various closures. I bought a black pump for a 12 oz bottle I already had so that I can make a hand soap and I also bought an amber roller bottle I will use for essential oils. Other items for sale include mini and larger statues, mala beads, Yoga mats, incense, incense burners, scarves, candles in glass jars, salt lamps, candle holders, candle making tools and ear candling supplies.

Upon reading other Unilocalers’ reviews, I realize I’ve not utilized Zenith Supplies’ to its fullest extent. Every time I come here, it’s to replace the last buckwheat neck pillow that I’ve nuked with my microwave with one that’s as expensive as the last one I’d purchased. And I may possibly be the only person who’s buying these pillows on a consistent basis at Zenith — the place is far better known for crystals, aromatherapy, candles… all the things that Seattle is known for in all of its harem-​pant, crocheted and macramed goodness.
While I’m not an expert on the products that Zenith sells here, this store seems to be a mega mart of alternative healing. Located right in a large premises right on Roosevelt, not far from Whole Foods, Zenith offers everything one might need for massage therapy, calming down, and general wellness (after the sticker shock of the prices wear off, and you need some smelling salts to revive your senses). There appears to be a comprehensive section of aromas, supplies for making candles, jewelry, crystals, and massage needs, right down to the tables.
I’ve not had much contact with customer service, which other Unilocalers have complained about. Nobody has ever asked me if I needed help — everyone pretty much leaves me alone, and since I’m there for a neck pillow and not to fulfill my hard core wellness needs, I try to stay out of people’s way.
The store hasn’t changed its layout or selections since I began visiting years ago, which is a plus, as the last thing I need is to be staring at a bunch of Benwa balls where the neck pillows used to be. There’s also plentiful parking on the side and main streets. However, the same old layout of the store and general vibe of the place wouldn’t entice me to return… unless I overheat another neck pillow.

Lost my business. As someone shops there regularly their customer service has always be mediocre but driving nearly an hour to get there and only blocks away but due to construction had to take detour called and told them the quantity of bottles (100) I needed and asked if they could get them ready as I was only a few minutes away and was told «I close in one minute but you can come tomorrow we open at 10 am» I was supporting the local business but I will get my supplies elsewhere and even pay more money to be treated like a person and not with an attitude or as if I am bothering them whenever I had a question. You don’t like your job not my problem you continue to treat people like crep and your business will go to crap. They only got a second star for prices.

I spend nearly $ 200 a month at this store and love everything about it – everything that is, except for the staff. I’ve been shopping here for almost a decade and every single time I enter the store, if the tired-​looking, young-​ish blonde girl is working, I turn around and leave. She is always and inevitably rude to me and everybody else in the store. The last time I made the mistake of shopping during her shift was the last time I’ll ever do that again. I asked to see one of the jewelry trays from under the counter. She got the tray out for me and that was the extent of her customer service skills. She left me there to figure out what was what and then reprimanded me loudly from across the store for trying on a piece, rolling her eyes and telling me like I was a child, «you can’t try on jewelry», like everyone is just supposed to know that.
Since she’s been working there so long, I imagine she’s a manager or something by now but I can’t imagine how that could be possible. The other employees in the store are generally at least helpful, and one guy is actually kind. But I would shop there a lot more and spend a lot more money if I felt better about the energy in the store. And considering that it’s a store for Energy Professionals, I can’t imagine how they can continue to have this woman working in the store who drags trails of bad energy around her everywhere she goes.
It’s too bad there’s not another comparable retail option for energy and bodyworkers in the Seattle area because I would gladly take my business elsewhere.

This is such an amazing rescource! I love all their oils… and healing crafts. The staff is super knowledgable and are always willing to help me with all my projects so they turn out safe and nontoxic. Last year I used their soap recipe to make soaps for everyone in my family. It was grand clean fun… and everyone loved them. Oh and I haven’t even talked about how great their prices are! I can’t find bulk cheaper. I tell so many heaIers about this sacred space. I’ve been reading some of the other reviews… and I have to say… retail is a hard job. It’s hard to be on all the time and make everyone happy. I am so thankful for this small busniess. If you use your eagle eye and open your heart… you can clearly see this is a store about healing.

This store is affordable with a great selections. Generally when I shop I hardly ask questions. Usually figure things out on my own just fine. I enjoy buying the extra items needed for my small business at Zenith’s without much questions to the sales staff. When I do have a question I avoid the young lady who comes off rude and condescending. I am not into extremely bubbly people who come off fake when shopping, but customer service without a rude smirk, funny looks to other staff members would be nice when spending money. The other staff members seemed very helpful and willing to answer questions when needed. Still a great store. Would love to give more stars.

Succinctly:
Great variety of items — poor customer service.
If you need massage supplies, soap/​candle making supplies, info on alternative healing, etc… Zenith has what you need. The question is, will you be lucky enough to get a staff member that will help you if you need it?
I was regularly buying supplies for a massage business here and stopped because I had too many service issues with the staff: rude service (from some people) when in the store, incorrect postings of business hours — no apologies when I asked about it… the final straw was the manager being incredibly rude to me when I asked for a duplicate receipt for reimbursement.
I recommend going elsewhere if you need assistance.

I went to this store to purchase some crystals and candles. They have a huge selection – larger than most of «case items» ie larger, more expensive globes and things. They also have a section if salts, lotion supplies etc. the reason for the one star was the service. The cashier acted like it was a privilege that I was allowed inside and did not converse with me at all while ringing me up. I had to correct her on pricing (she entered it wrong from the price tag) and when I tried to compliment her on her knowledge of stones, she roller her eyes at me. In addition, no one greeted me, asked if I needed help, or asked if I was ready to pay. I had to actively engage them the entire time. I was with a group of people whom spent over 100 dollars total, it wasn’t like I just came in for one cheap item. I will be taking my business else where.

I went in to buy cucumber oil because I wanted to add it to lotion. As they were preparing the bottle, the 2 guys working there talked about me, wondering why anyone would want to buy fragrance oil when it is essentially «toxic waste.»
I left without making a purchase. I had no idea that fragrance oil was toxic waste. I wish I’d asked why, being aware of this fact themselves, they were selling it in the first place.

This place is incredible!!! Half the stuff they have I had been buying online for 2x the cost. Here, I get to meet friendly faces who know WTF they’re talking about, and I can walk out of the store THAT DAY with all the stuff I need! Beautiful shop, lovely people. I wish they would carry SLES, pure aloe, and cocoa butter in bulk… unless I missed it. Will be there again and again and again.

Zenith is great for carrying essential oils that neither Tenzing nor Dandelion carry, such as galbanum. (No really, that’s the name of the oil.) Zenith is also handy for selling its oils at various sizes – as close to «try before you buy» as you can get.
Zenith also carries synthetic fragrance oils, and this is a good thing because not every plant and flower can be successfully captured as an essential oil. Love the smell of cucumber? Then you will be grateful to see it in the synthetic lineup. Appreciate the smell of pure geranium? Then you, my friend, are in luck.
Zenith is my go-​to store for bottles and pipettes. Then I cleared the store out of the latter in my quest to create my own fragrance. But I still occasionally stop in for a bottle of fractionated coconut oil. And as soon as I am able to crack the formula for Aveda makes their carrier alcohol for essential oils, I will return to Zenith Supplies for the necessary ingredients.

Finding Zenith Supplies is just another example of how Unilocal has made my life so much easier. I’m not even kidding.
I wanted to make a simple Castile Soap, but in order to do that, you have to use Lye.
And you either have to order Lye on-​line, and pay out the tuckus for shipping fees because it’s a dangerous chemical (blah blah blah) or you scrounge around hardware stores looking for drain opener (Roebic Crystals) and pay out the tuckus because it actually works as a drain cleaner.
So after Googling like a mad person, and contemplating hitting up Professional Plumbing Supply Stores, I found Zenith mentioned in passing on a Unilocal Discussion board. And there, my dear friends, is where I found Lye for $ 8 for 16oz.
It’s a medium-​sized store with weak-​sauce hours (11 – 6 everyday, so coming from Renton post-​work mid-​week is not happening), but they have SO MUCH COOL STUFF.
From a hundred essential oils, every actual oil (coconut, almond, etc.), additives for candles, and soaps, professional massage equipment (AKA stuff that I want for me), crystals, super-​super-​fun containers, and a pretty knowledgeable staff.
I know that the other reviews have all hinted that the staff isn’t super nice, but they’ve actually been really cordial and knowledgeable, and even offered to call me to let me know when they would be receiving their lye (and they did!)
I’ll be back, I mean. I’ve already been back three times, and it’s been less than a month.

If you ever are like, «Hey, let’s make some beard oil, maybe some weird perfume…» on a Sunday afternoon, just go to Zenith and you’ll be elbows-​deep in jojoba oil by sundown, wondering which weird forest scents to mix together and then force on your friends via tiny bottles plugged with droppers.
This place is like, halfsies hippie mecca and the other halfsies body care warehouse. Bins and bins of exotic salts and chips of stuff to melt and mix with other things and then put on your bod and feel like one of Paris Hilton’s special small dogs. A wall of essential oils, tubs of lotions, bases for essential oil emulsions and mixes, and a million billion different containers for whatever you might be thinking of making.
On top of this, there’s a huge corner full of massage supplies if you’re into that. If you’re not, the opposite corner is full of self help books, tarot cards, and incense of varying qualities, scents, and weirdly-​worded packaging. They have jewelry, mysterious beads, and those beautiful bowls that make, like, the most meditative sounds of all time when you strike them, like at the end of yoga class.
The prices are tough but fair, and the staff are chill and seem really happy to be working there and not at all like their ability to smell has been blown out like a candle. They’re open every day! Just make something, with oils, for a friend.

So helpful! Could hang out all day. Staff was so helpful helping me select essential oils to make diffusers for holiday gifts! THE BEST!

Note: I am not reviewing the products in the store or the items, this review is for their customer service, if they believe in such a thing.
I went to this store because a friend recommended i buy lavender water there, she told me they sell things in bulk which was convenient for me. I went there and the minute i entered the store i am greeted by «we are actually closed» with «get the hell out of the store tone»; well if you were actually closed why is your store door still open!!! Regardless, i looked at her like do you want me to leave? it was an awkward moment after which she asked if i needed any help, i told her i just came for lavender water and my visit will not take long. She pointed out where i can find them, with a gesture in her hand. I went there got the bottle, filled it and then asked for a spray pump which i couldn’t find anywhere close (i was so nervous asking for help). Another staff member came for my aid with a pump and led me to the cashier, she cut the tube so that it fit my bottle and then after paying i noticed it was not a spray pump, it was more like a crème pump (the one you squeeze). I told the person, is there a chance i can get the spray instead, because you don’t usually squeeze water out of a bottle, YOU SPRAY IT! She looked at me like i just killed someone in her family and said «You’re very welcome to buy one». I was shocked!!! I can’t say any good things about my experience in that store, except that they seem to carry a lot of interesting stuff.
This is for the manager/​owner: I wouldn’t have minded leaving the store if your staff asked nicely. I have never experienced such horrible customer service. I am probably coming back to the store because i like the whole concept of the store and the products you carry, but maybe you should give some training to your staff about how to welcome customers.

My child decided that crystals and stones were the coolest thing. Since this was a relatively new thing for me, I wasn’t sure where to get any (besides caves). After going to another store, we were referred to this one.
The first thing I remember when walking in the store was being blown away by many different scents. I’m sensitive to certain types of fragrances, so it wasn’t pleasant. After I looked around a bit, I realized why the smells permeated my atmosphere. Lots of folks get their supplies there to make lotions, soaps, and creams. It made perfect sense. The selection of supplies to make all that stuff seemed pretty good — everything from scents to additives to packaging.
The second thing I noticed, as promised, was a glass case that contained many different types of crystals and stones. Score! That day was around Easter and I was looking for goodies to put into Easter eggs as I don’t support much of the candy in the egg thing. I found some great deals — nice stuff without breaking the bank. That day, we picked up amethyst, hematite, and tiger’s eyes, just to name a few.
I enjoyed browsing around and thought the staff was very helpful and very nice. I appreciated the conversation we had while we were there. I’m definitely open to going there again.

I stopped in for my first purchase today. I knew the store existed, and browsed their website several times. I just wasn’t sure exactly what they had in store vs ordering bulk from the selection online, so for my first purchase I bought online from a different site.
After walking in today I regret the online order for my soap and candle making supplies. Although the cost was similar, the online stuff had $ 70 worth of shipping! I also like the fact of just walking into a store and selecting scents and materials you will use. There is a variety of oils, homeopathic remedies, wicks, molds, etc.
Parking though was not the easiest. Similar to finding parking on the ave near UW. The people working there were super nice and although it didn’t seem completely busy there were lots of staff around. I didn’t need to hunt someone down to ask a question. I will be back for more!