54 Years of Beauty: Amarillo’s Merle Norman Studio Finds a New Home

Amarillo is full of many businesses, and a good majority of those businesses are locally owned. It's a milestone when they are open for over a decade, but when they surpass the golden milestone, you know it is a great business and deserves all the patronage we as residents can give it.

A 54-Year Amarillo Legacy

One locally owned business that has been keeping the citizens of Amarillo looking beautiful and adorned with makeup and skin care is Merle Norman. While you can find several Merle Norman stores in Amarillo, this one stands out because it has been open for 54 years.

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Merle Norman on Soncy has been an Amarillo staple for over five decades. The owner, Evelyn Van Deventer, has kept this business running with expert beauty advice and great customer service.

This Merle Norman store has been open for 28 years at 2812 Soncy Rd.  Before moving to Soncy, the store called Westgate Mall home for 16 years. Writer's Note: I had my ears pierced at their mall location. I did pass out on them, but that's what I do when getting my ears pierced.

Why Merle Norman on Soncy Is Moving

However, the store will be moving to a new location soon. Not long ago, we shared with you that Bath and Body Works was opening a standalone store outside of Westgate Mall. This location is the same as Merle Norman's currently locaiton, 2812 Soncy Rd.  According to Facebook comments on that post, a family member stated that the owners of the building would not extend Van Deventer's lease.

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Where to Find Merle Norman Next

All is not lost. Merle Norman on Soncy is not closing. They are moving. They are moving to a new location at 7606 SW 45th. They will be located between Westgate Computers and the Drunken Oyster.

How You Can Support This Local Business

They expect to have the new store open in June. Make sure you support this local business that has been serving Amarillo for 54 years.