“When I wake up in the morning, I first meditate in bed for ten minutes to start the day calmly and consciously. Then I jump in the shower and when it comes to products, I keep it very simple. If it smells nice, that's enough for me. I don't wash my hair every day, that's not necessary. At the moment, I use CHI shampoo, which is very good for my curls and also accentuates them nicely. After showering, I use products from my own beauty line. I cleanse my face with the milk, as it is nice and soft. After that, I often use the Essential Cream, which has a beautiful pearlescent shine, so you actually don't need anything else.’

“I finish my makeup quickly because I have a nice, smooth skin. Therefore, I only use a bit of mineral foundation powder from Ariane Inden as a base. I also use a blush and eyeshadow from the same brand. I think it's a good brand because the texture is very nice, it applies easily, and the color has good pigments. For my eyes, I always use bright colors that go well with my dark skin. I don't always use mascara. I'm not as much of a mascara freak as most women are.”

“I started my own product line because I noticed that many people need to work on anti-aging. I have a dark skin myself and most people with dark skin look younger. However, the skin is very thin and just as vulnerable as white skin. So yes, dark skin can also get wrinkles. The secret lies in proper care. I wanted to develop products that have a lot of moisture binders as ingredients. Together with a laboratory in Germany, I embarked on the process and we searched for the best ingredients. It took some searching because not everything matches with the moisture binders. In the end, it worked out and within 7 months, a product range was on the market. I am very proud of that. I immediately started using it during treatments and the feedback from customers has been very positive. The Ultimate lift, a day cream, receives a lot of positive reactions because you see immediate effects when you let it work on the skin.‘

“In the street scene, I find eyebrows very important. They determine the shape of your face. Well-groomed eyebrows are beautiful, and I pay enough attention to them by plucking and occasionally touching them up with powder. Dutch women can still learn quite a bit about eyebrows. Sometimes I see women walking by and my hands itch to do something about it.”

“I have several perfumes at home, but my favorite is Basic by Ariane Inden. It smells so good that every woman should have it on her vanity. It’s a very romantic scent that is somewhat on the heavier side, but still smells nice even in the summer. I also have a fragrance from Prada that is very floral and light, and for the rest, I am a fan of all CHANEL fragrances.”

“Actually, all the treatments in my salon are focused on anti-aging. The most frequently asked question from customers is how to make them look six to ten years younger. That is what I strive for. Sometimes you can achieve that with the right products, but sometimes you need equipment for it. With meso equipment, for example, you deliver vitamins directly into the skin. My star treatment is the professional treatment. It’s a short but powerful treatment that makes the customer walk out looking radiant, well-groomed, fresh, and rested. The result is a kind of new skin. Unfortunately, I can't achieve a younger skin for everyone, because you can't erase wrinkles on a 70-year-old woman. My tip is to start applying products as young as possible. You will really benefit from that.”

“Apply a rich caviar cream before going to bed at night. Sounds very chic, but the ingredients can really do the work they are meant to do at night. And with this cold weather, it’s really not a luxury. You wake up with an incredibly soft skin. Also smart if you don’t get many hours of sleep in a night.’

“My lip balm from Estée Lauder and hand cream from Medex. I hate dry hands and dry lips, and for my work, it’s also nice to have soft hands. Nail care is very important to me. I believe that nails say something about your personality. I can’t always paint my nails because I spend a lot of time in water with my hands. In my free time, I really love the colors from OPI. The bright colors are so cheerful.”