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In a petite, tucked-away haven in Ōrewa, Melissa Giddy is fulfilling her passion for beauty, “making other women feel good about themselves, the natural way”.
Melissa, who grew up in Ōrewa, qualified as a beauty therapist with Honours in 2009. After working as a legal executive and medical receptionist, and years as a busy stay-at-home mum of three, she realised she had “unfinished business” and decided to return to beauty.
“My family is my absolute number one priority, and I still wanted to put them first, but do something that gave me the flexibility to do that.”
After temporarily renting space in a hair salon, she secured premises in Bakehouse Lane which with her husband’s help have been transformed into a sanctuary.
Amid calming scents and soft music, Melissa offers facials using only natural ingredients and products to nourish the skin from within, as well as waxing, tinting and mini manicures. When visitors leave feeling relaxed, revived, their skin glowing and happy, “I know my job is done”.
Clients hail from all stages of life. When it comes to mums, being one herself, “I know that just having time out for yourself is special, and vital for our physical and mental wellbeing”.
“Bliss” was Melissa’s nickname growing up, given to her by a close family friend. As she works alone in her little salon, ‘Just Bliss’ was the perfect name for the new venture.
“It’s just me here – clients know they’re going to get me every time. And it’s my goal that, by the time they leave, ‘bliss’ will be what they feel.”
Business Directory: Just Bliss Beauty
