Derma Nature

Her own salon, that's what Anne-Marie de Meij wanted right from the start when she became a beautician. After completing her training at the age of 21, she immediately started her own business. "As my own boss, I can decide how long I spend with a client. I schedule appointments with plenty of time, because I don't want to rush." At Derma Nature, you can go for a standard facial treatment, as well as eyelash and eyebrow tinting, waxing, pedicures, and manicures. "For me, it's mostly about providing a pleasant experience and a moment of relaxation. I enjoy working with my hands. I used to love nothing more than taking care of my friends' faces or hair." Anne-Marie works by appointment, typically two days a week. She combines the salon with her job at a bakery. "The combination is so enjoyable because of the variety. Contacts in the bakery are more fleeting, while in the salon, I spend more time with someone. For some, as a beautician, you're also a kind of confidant to have a good conversation with. And sometimes, people just don't want to talk at all and want to enjoy the silence. Everything is possible.