MEET OUR TEAM
meet our team
Get to know us
MEET OUR
AMAZING NAILTECHS
All the nailtechs work on a freelance base at LAKWERK. Working as a freelancer means they all have their own unique style and expertise. Come for a classic or go wild with some of the latest nail trends in pop-art, minimalistic or extensions, LAKWERK will create a look that is as unique as you are.
Read and discover the style of each nailtech at LAKWERK and find out which nailtech suits your style the best.
We set quality as a high standard and therefor make sure all the nailtechs are trained regularly and keep up to date with the latest trends.
Amira van den Bos
- NAILTECH @ CENTRUM
Amira was a happy costumer at first. She came every 3 weeks for the coolest nail designs. Thats where her love for nails started. She decided to go for the Bootcamp and now, a couple of months later, she became a Nail Tech! She’s up to date with every trend, and loves everything that shines & sparkles
Ariadni Kalemis
- NAILTECH @ OUD ZUID
- NAILTECH @ CENTRUM
Ariadni is a creative soul who has loved to create nail art from an early age. After years of other careers she followed her passion and became a nail tech after all. She loves bright coloured designs, patterns, and she creates little pieces of artwork on your nails whilst making you feel welcome.
Catya PONCIN
- NAILTECH @ OUD ZUID
- NAILTECH @ CENTRUM
Catya is inspired by vibrant colours, abstract patterns and story telling nail art. After following the bootcamp at Lakwerk she gained the skills that brought her the confidence to take her nail art to the next level and she decided to become a professioNAIL nail tech. Catya loves a challenge and her priority is to make sure your natural nails are handled with care.
Denice-anna van den bosch
- NAILTECH @ OUD ZUID
making your experience at lakwerk a good one, is her top priority (together with transforming your nails, obviously). if either you’re here to sneak away from the chaos and want to give yourself a moment to relax, for a fun time or to get something off your chest; she’s open to anything & looks forward to getting to know you a little bit better at every naildate.
DANA TAVERNE
- NAILTECH @ OUD ZUID
Dana Taverne gets her inspiration from fashion. She watches fashion shows and follows the latest trends which she then turns into great stylish nails. She does not shy away from a challenge and is very driven in her work. She always ensures that you leave the salon with a big smile and fleeky nails which gives her the best feeling.
DENICE DORENBOS
- NAILTECH @ CENTRUM
FUNKY, FLASHY AND GROOVY! TOGETHER WITH DENICE YOU’LL CREATE YOUR OWN UNIQUE STYLE, THAT WILL IMPRESS YOUR FAMILY, FRIENDS AND COLLEAGUES. DENICE WORKED IN VARIOUS SECTORS LIKE MEDIA EN RETAIL BUT FOUND A PASSION FOR NAIL-ART. CHIT-CHAT AND LAUGH WHILE HAVING AN ASTONISHING HAND TRANSFORMATION!
Roos Langeweg
- NAILTECH @ CENTRUM
Roos have always been working in de beauty industry but nails and nail-art is what she loves doing the most. She can really put her creative side in there. Her inspiration comes from home interiors, colours and prints. She would never bounce away from a challenge and can’t wait to turn your nails in something beautiful!
Catharina van der Lans
- NAILTECH @ OUD ZUID
One of Catharina’s inspiration points are the cult film scene and Asian culture. Her love for high streetwear fashion became her main inspiration in creating nail art. She has great eye for detail and will go out of her way to make your ideas come to life & create magic on your nails!
Jessica Tolstra
- NAILTECH @ OUD ZUID
Jessica has been in love with beautiful nails form the day she can remember. She is very happy that she has turned her hobby into her profession. Jessica is always up to date when it comes to the latest nail trends. She likes a classic single colour but her all time favourite is an animal print. Jessica is always up for a conversation while making your nails eye candy!
EEFKE DE BONT
- NAILTECH @ OUD ZUID
Eefke de Bont her creativity runs through her veins. She is a self taught nail tech that is ready for any fun challenge you give her. From single color to art, she will make sure you leave happy and in perfect nail shape. “A perfect nail will leave them asking”
CHIARA PIERIS
- NAILTECH @ OUD ZUID
EVER SINCE CHIARA CAN REMEMBER, BEAUTIFUL AND WELL GROOMED NAILS MAKE HER HAPPY. AND NOW SHE WANTS TO SHARE HER HAPPINESS WITH YOU AND MAKE SURE YOU WALK OUT OF THE SALON WITH A BIG SMILE! BECAUSE YOU ARE HER BIGGEST NAIL PRIORITY! BRIGHT OR PASTEL, NUDE OR DARK, YOU ARE MORE THAN WELCOME!
CYNTHIA SCHUCKMANN
- NAILTECH @ OUD ZUID
BECAME A NAIL(ART) ADDICT AFTER FOLLOWING LAKWERK BOOTCAMP. SHE WORKED FOR 6 YEARS AS A RESTAURANT MANAGER, THAT’S WHY SHE KNOWS HOW TO TREAT HER CUSTOMERS. SHE WILL LISTEN TO YOUR WISHES AND WILL ADVISE YOU IF NEEDED. SHE GET’S INSPIRED BY YOUR INFORMATION AS WELL SEASONAL INFLUENCES AND TRENDS.
EVIE PLOEGER
- NAILTECH @ CENTRUM
Evie has always been a nail-art lover! Ever since she was 13 years old, she practiced all kinds of fun designs on her friends' nails. After a few years of working and studying Art & Design, she fell back in love with nail-art. This is when she started the LAKWERK bootcamp! After her last class, she was sure of it: this is what she wanted to do for a living.
HANNE KELDER
Describes herself as a sparkly, colorful bottle of fun! Always thought she didn’t have a hobby, well guess what.. she made her job out of it! Next to doing what she likes the most, nails, she’s also a hair and makeup artist! She loves to be creative with colours & lines! Give her your hands and you’ll leave the salon with the most sparkly feeling!
NIKKE BUIKHUISEN
- NAILTECH @ OUD ZUID
Having loved all things nails since the age of 16, she transformed her passion into her profession. With a history in hospitality & corporate life, she has been taking care of customers for over a decade! From the perfect single colour to beautiful nail art, her goal is for you to enjoy your treatment & bring a smile to your face every time you look at your nails!
Noortje Metsemakers
- NAILTECH @ OUD ZUID
Noortje had an amazing time at the Lakwerk bootcamp, since then she’s been obsessed with nail art and has constantly been trying to improve her work. She loves making art on such a small surface as clean, crisp and detailed as possible. She uses bold lines and bright colours to create her drawings.
Evy Brattinga
- NAILTECH @ OUD ZUID
Ever since Vy was little she loved everything to do with nails. However, Vy never thought she would do something with nails as her job. But here she is, working as nailtech at Lakwerk. She likes to choose a design together with her customer that fits him or her the best. She loves minimalistic nail art but she can also go all out with an extreme design.
ZOLA OTTENHOF
- NAILTECH @ CENTRUM
ZOLA OTTENHOFF HAS BEEN A NAIL-ART ADDICT SINCE FOREVER AND ALWAYS HAD A LOVE FOR THE TECHNIQUES AND SKILLS USED. SHE HAS BEEN WORKING IN FASHION AND DECIDED IT WAS TIME TO SWITCH GEARS AND AMP UP HER CREATIVITY. SHE TAKES INSPIRATION FROM FASHION SHOWS AND FABRICS, AND LOVES TO COMBINE PRINTS AND COLORS TO CREATE SOMETHING UNIQUE AND BEAUTIFUL.
- NAILTECH @ OUD ZUID
EVER SINCE CHIARA CAN REMEMBER, BEAUTIFUL AND WELL GROOMED NAILS MAKE HER HAPPY. AND NOW SHE WANTS TO SHARE HER HAPPINESS WITH YOU AND MAKE SURE YOU WALK OUT OF THE SALON WITH A BIG SMILE! BECAUSE YOU ARE HER BIGGEST NAIL PRIORITY! BRIGHT OR PASTEL, NUDE OR DARK, YOU ARE MORE THAN WELCOME!
- NAILTECH @ OUD ZUID
BECAME A NAIL(ART) ADDICT AFTER FOLLOWING LAKWERK BOOTCAMP. SHE WORKED FOR 6 YEARS AS A RESTAURANT MANAGER, THAT’S WHY SHE KNOWS HOW TO TREAT HER CUSTOMERS. SHE WILL LISTEN TO YOUR WISHES AND WILL ADVISE YOU IF NEEDED. SHE GET’S INSPIRED BY YOUR INFORMATION AS WELL SEASONAL INFLUENCES AND TRENDS.
- NAILTECH @ OUD ZUID
Amira was a happy costumer at first. She came every 3 weeks for the coolest nail designs. Thats where her love for nails started. She decided to go for the Bootcamp and now, a couple of months later, she became a Nail Tech! She’s up to date with every trend, and loves everything that shines & sparkles
- NAILTECH @ CENTRUM
- NAILTECH @ OUD ZUID
Ariadni is a creative soul who has loved to create nail art from an early age. After years of other careers she followed her passion and became a nail tech after all. She loves bright coloured designs, patterns, and she creates little pieces of artwork on your nails whilst making you feel welcome.
- NAILTECH @ CENTRUM
- NAILTECH @ OUD ZUID
Catya is inspired by vibrant colours, abstract patterns and story telling nail art. After following the bootcamp at Lakwerk she gained the skills that brought her the confidence to take her nail art to the next level and she decided to become a professioNAIL nail tech. Catya loves a challenge and her priority is to make sure your natural nails are handled with care.
- NAILTECH @ CENTRUM
After Christy did the bootcamps at the Lakwerk Nail School she became even more obsessed with nails and nailart. From that point on, she knew it and wanted a new career as the new Lakstar at Lakwerk! She loves creative things like bright colours, animal prints and her all time favorite has to the french mani!
- NAILTECH @ OUD ZUID
Dana Taverne gets her inspiration from fashion. She watches fashion shows and follows the latest trends which she then turns into great stylish nails. She does not shy away from a challenge and is very driven in her work. She always ensures that you leave the salon with a big smile and fleeky nails which gives her the best feeling.
- NAILTECH @ OUD ZUID
Ever since Déjà remembers she has been obsessed with nails and loves doing them! Her love for beautiful nails grew out to be one of her passions and she took a masterclass with us at the LAKWERK Nailschool! Right after she knew that this is what she wants to do all day! Besides making your nails look pretty with a single colour or minimalistic nail art she also loves doing pedicures to make your feet look sparkly again!
- NAILTECH @ CENTRUM
making your experience at lakwerk a good one, is her top priority (together with transforming your nails, obviously). if either you’re here to sneak away from the chaos and want to give yourself a moment to relax, for a fun time or to get something off your chest; she’s open to anything & looks forward to getting to know you a little bit better at every naildate.
- NAILTECH @ CENTRUM
Funky, flashy and groovy! Together with Denice you’ll create your own unique style, that will impress your family, friends and colleagues. Denice worked in various sectors like media en retail but found a passion for nail-art. Chit-chat and laugh while having an astonishing hand transformation!
- NAILTECH @ OUD ZUID
Ever since Vy was little she loved everything to do with nails. However, Vy never thought she would do something with nails as her job. But here she is, working as nailtech at Lakwerk. She likes to choose a design together with her customer that fits him or her the best. She loves minimalistic nail art but she can also go all out with an extreme design.
- NAILTECH @ CENTRUM
an inquisitive perfectionist in training with the best nailtechs. Besides school I am working on nails 24/7. In a short time I got my degree in nail technician and followed a masterclass at Lakwerk. Now it is time to become a LAKWERK girl.
- NAILTECH @ OUD ZUID
Having loved all things nails since the age of 16, she transformed her passion into her profession. With a history in hospitality & corporate life, she has been taking care of customers for over a decade! From the perfect single colour to beautiful nail art, her goal is for you to enjoy your treatment & bring a smile to your face every time you look at your nails!
- NAILTECH @ OUD ZUID
Noortje had an amazing time at the Lakwerk bootcamp, since then she’s been obsessed with nail art and has constantly been trying to improve her work. She loves making art on such a small surface as clean, crisp and detailed as possible. She uses bold lines and bright colours to create her drawings.
- NAILTECH @ CENTRUM
Evie has always been a nail-art lover! Ever since she was 13 years old, she practiced all kinds of fun designs on her friends' nails. After a few years of working and studying Art & Design, she fell back in love with nail-art. This is when she started the LAKWERK bootcamp! After her last class, she was sure of it: this is what she wanted to do for a living.
- NAILTECH @ OUD ZUID
Christy is known for her sweet presence and her love for nail art. After some years finding her passion she became a Lakstar at Lakwerk. A treatment with her will give you sparkly beautiful nails and happy vibes. From a perfect pedicure or a BIAB treatment this girl will hook you up.
- NAILTECH @ CENTRUM
Zola Ottenhoff Has been a nail-art addict since forever and always had a love for the techniques and skills used. She has been working in fashion and decided it was time to switch gears and amp up her creativity. She takes inspiration from fashion shows and fabrics, and loves to combine prints and colors to create something unique and beautiful.
- NAILTECH @ OUD ZUID
- NAILTECH @ CENTRUM
After years of working in the medical field, Nathalja decided to follow her passion and do what she really loves. Nails nails nails! This has been a hobby for 12 years. She is open to all your crazy colourful ideas but also loves to do a classy look. It’s important for her to make you feel welcome and comfortable in her chair, as it’s a form of selfcare. She hopes to meet you soon!
DO YOU WANT TO BECOME A NAILTECH AT LAKWERK?
We’re Always Looking For Talented Nailtechs. Please Send Your Motivation & CV To hi@lakwerk.com
“LAKWERK is de perfecte plek om mijn creative ei te droppen.”
LAURA JANSENNAILTECH - CENTRUM & OUD ZUID 
MEET OUR MANAGEMENT TEAM
Each and every day our salons are filled with the most amazing and professional nailtechs who will become your nails’ best friend. Behind the scenes, there’s a team that work their asses off to make all this wonderfull shit happen.
LAKWERK is always busy with innovating, optimizing and refreshing the brand.
- FOUNDER / CEO
Jessica Scholten is one of the first fashion nail technicians in the Netherlands. Since 2010 Jessica has worked for leading national and international magazines as Vogue, Harpers Bazaar, W magazine, Glamour, ELLE & teamed on shows during fashion week in London, Paris, New York & Milan.
- FOUNDER / CEO
Saar Koningsberger is a Dutch multi-talented TV host, actress and online creator. Fashion, trends and personal appearance have always been an inspiration throughout her life. Nails are an essential element of her style and a means to channel her creativity and express her love for design.
- SALON SUPERVISOR
Marieke Born is a all-rounder-do-it-all, from fashion to graphic design, to painting a wall. Now she finds her happiness in making your visit at Lakwerk a really good one! Ask her anything, happy to help you out!
- MANAGER @ NAILSCHOOL
Kelsey is de LAKWERK nail school manager. Met jarenlange ervaring in het particuliere onderwijs en verschillende kanten van uiterlijke verzorging en fashion weet zij precies wat er nodig is om onze nail school op een unieke manier te laten knallen. Zij gaat altijd voor dat beetje extra en wil dat jullie, naast de geleerde vakkennis, ook geïnspireerd en vol energie de deur uit gaan. Dat je een beetje heimwee krijgt naar onze heerlijke nail school en terugkomt om jezelf steeds verder te ontwikkelen. Samen met Jessica en onze educators brengt zij de LAKWERK nail school naar the next level. Wij blijven naast de experience ook de inhoud en het aanbod continu vernieuwen en uitbreiden.
JESSICA SCHOLTEN
- FOUNDER / CEO
Jessica Scholten is one of the first fashion nail technicians in the Netherlands. Since 2010 Jessica has worked for leading national and international magazines as Vogue, Harpers Bazaar, W magazine, Glamour, ELLE & teamed on shows during fashion week in London, Paris, New York & Milan.
SAAR KONINGSBERGER
- FOUNDER / CEO
Saar Koningsberger is a Dutch multi-talented TV host, actress and online creator. Fashion, trends and personal appearance have always been an inspiration throughout her life. Nails are an essential element of her style and a means to channel her creativity and express her love for design.
FAYE VEUGELERS
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ASSISTANT STOREMANAGER
@ OUD ZUID - SOCIAL MEDIA MANAGER
Faye is raised in Spain, and brought the sunshine with her to LAKWERK. She is a go-getter, and will do her best to create memorable moments. She is keen on motivating others to help them lift themselves to their highest level. Faye gets inspired by all the creative minds within LAKWERK.
MAAIKE OSINGA
KELSEY REINDERS
- MANAGER @ NAILSCHOOL
