Somiklinikken: where simplicity meets precision

By Maria Sødal Vole

Located in the charming city of Sandnes, south of Stavanger, Somiklinikken is a peaceful sanctuary focused on helping customers look and feel their best. The sleek, luxurious clinic offers a range of treatments tailored to the needs and wishes of each client.

Since opening its doors in the centre of Sandnes in 2020, Somiklinikken has earned a reputation for providing effective treatments with natural results. “We’ve been very well-received here. Our customers come from Sandnes, Stavanger and other cities around Norway – people are willing to travel quite far for good results,” says Katarina Hammer, Somiklinikken’s owner and manager. “We’re grateful to have clients that trust us, and we’re so happy to get such great feedback from happy customers!”

Somiklinikken: where simplicity meets precision

Treatment. Photo: Studio Wiig

The spacious clinic features seven treatment rooms and a team of experienced beauty therapists and technicians, each specialising in different areas of expertise. The diverse team of cosmetic nurses, aestheticians and skilled technicians offer a wide range of services such as laser hair removal and tattoo removal treatments, permanent makeup, waxing, laser treatments, microneedling, microblading, brow and lash treatments, and much more.

“Our lives can be so busy and stressful. I think a lot of people have a real need to disconnect and relax – to be pampered in a peaceful space,” Hammer says. “We put a lot of effort into the customer experience. We want clients to feel that they’re well taken care of from the moment they step through our doors. This is an oasis of calm where they can shut out the world and have some time for themselves.”

Owner and manager Katarina Hammer. Photo: Alexandra Borsuk

Enhancing natural beauty with aesthetic expertise

Before any treatment, the clinic conducts a free, non-binding consultation with the customer to assess their individual needs and offer guidance on the best type of treatment. “Having a good dialogue with our clients is important to us. The initial consultation is key to getting a comprehensive overview of the client’s needs and wishes, and to be able to advise on how we can best help,” says Hammer.

Part of the clinic’s philosophy revolves around enhancing customers’ natural beauty and helping people feel good about themselves without excessive cosmetic intervention. Hammer explains that as the years go by, we may experience loss in pigmentation, such as losing colour in our lips, losing definition in our facial structure and eyebrows, and other signs of aging. Making subtle enhancements in these areas can be highly effective while preserving the client’s natural look.
“I don’t want to make too many changes to people’s appearance – I believe less is more and specialise in achieving natural-looking results,” Hammer says. “Sometimes this industry takes cosmetic intervention too far, and my customers appreciate a light approach that yields refined and authentic results.”

Photo: Silvana Czajka

Somiklinikken only offers treatments, products and techniques that are high-quality and provide safe, effective treatments with well-documented results. With 12 years of experience in the industry, Hammer has cherry-picked the skilled members of her team. “Competency and confidence in what we do is paramount. Having highly qualified, experienced practitioners alongside top-notch equipment are key factors for achieving good results,” she says.

Within the Nordics, Somiklinikken is one of the most experienced clinics when it comes to removal of older permanent makeup. In fact, the clinic has one of Norway’s top experts in the field. As with all treatments and procedures, the team values creating a natural feel that will harmonise with the client’s appearance.

Photo: Silvana Czajka

“An important part of our job as professionals with plenty of experience is to guide customers on what will suit them. Sometimes a client may have expectations that aren’t realistic or want treatments that won’t look good. In those cases, it’s important to be honest and transparent. We need to communicate clearly and manage expectations along with being mindful and intentional with the treatments we offer each client,” Hammer says.

Photo: Silvana Czajka

Keeping up with innovation

According to Hammer, the skincare industry is dynamic and constantly evolving, with exciting new products, equipment, and techniques emerging. “We’re passionate about following the latest developments, both in Norway and internationally, and keeping up-to-date with new research,” she says.

The team continually takes on advanced training and specialised courses to expand skills, deepen knowledge and enhance expertise, and regularly attends industry events and conferences to keep up with trends and innovations. “We’re always learning,” Hammer says. “We want to get the best possible results for our clients, so we’re particularly interested in result-oriented treatments with demonstrable effects.”

Treatments can be booked using the clinic’s online booking tool which shows all available appointments. The clinic can also accommodate customers who would like to come at a specific day and time with advance notice.