These days, a simple manicure is not enough. If you spend a few minutes scrolling through your Instagram explore page, you’ll see tons of incredibly detailed, design manicures. Want one of your own? Book an appointment at Lakwerk, Amsterdam’s first nail art salon. Though any of the nail techs are terrific, there’s truly nothing like an appointment with founder and nail art wiz Jessica Scholten.

This is a luxury beauty store & top quality spa, all rolled into one. Living in, or visiting, a city, can wreak havoc on your skin, so it’s essential to have a good facialist on speed dial for skin emergencies. When you want to look as fresh as a Dutch tulip, book a facial at Babassu. We particularly like those done with Natura Bissé products. Mention second location in Oud-Zuid

We don't know what it is, but the Dutch always seem to look incredibly healthy. Glowing skin, fresh tans, lean, lanky figures. While we won't be able to BE Dutch, at least now we can look Dutch with the help of Dany Diop, a fab skincare clinic in the Museumkwartier.

For all of the ‘broodjes’ we eat here in Amsterdam there are surprisingly few really fantastic bakeries. But fear not: there is one that we think may even be better than any Parisian boulangeries. Levain et le vin is a wonderful bakery & wine shop that sells gorgeous loaves of sourdough bread & exciting & unusual natural wines. Did we mention it’s adorable too?