On Wednesday, December 17, Nada Talhamé opens the doors of her confidential beauty space in Beirut. Conceived as a private salon, this venue brings together exceptional cosmetics, bespoke advice, and a holistic vision of style around an original concept.
For nearly ten years, Nada Talhamé has been developing a singular approach to beauty, true to her background and her vision of style. A recognized designer, she understood early on that fashion does not stop at clothing. As early as 2016, she introduced cosmetics into her fashion boutique, convinced that makeup, skincare, and hair care are integral parts of the total look. It was a forward-thinking intuition at a time when only major fashion houses such as Chanel or Dior had already integrated beauty into their universe.
Unlike these brands, Nada Talhamé does not seek to impose a single cosmetic line or confine her clients within one brand narrative. Her ambition lies elsewhere: bringing together, in one space, the best of each international house. She imagined a demanding selection, conceived as true curation, where each product is chosen for what it does best—and only for that.
Within this space, one finds the iconic blushes, foundations, and false lashes from Huda Beauty, Tarte’s highly acclaimed concealers, targeted skincare lines by Ole Henriksen, as well as essentials from Paula’s Choice and Drunk Elephant. Recognized bestsellers—sought after and sometimes unavailable on the Lebanese market—are gathered under one roof. An international, refined selection, entirely curated by her, selected by Nada Talhamé.
Yet the true difference lies not only in the brands on offer, but above all in the approach. Where conventional cosmetic spaces favor brand logic and encourage purchasing everything within a single range, Nada Talhamé claims complete freedom. Advice is personalized, precise, and tailored to each individual. An Erborian concealer for a specific skin type, an IT Cosmetics foundation for its SPF and skincare dimension, a targeted product to answer a particular need. Here, the product serves the skin—never the other way around.
Bespoke beauty, far from brand diktats. © Nada Talhamé
This philosophy is also reflected in the organization of the space itself. Located upstairs, the showroom is deliberately confidential, almost domestic. One enters as if into a private living room. You sit down, have a coffee, exchange. Far from commercial bustle, the space evokes a contemporary boudoir—soft, intimate—where time slows and listening becomes central. A beauty space comparable to Sephora in its diversity of brands, yet the opposite in spirit, conceived around experience and expert guidance.
Open for three years, the space continues to evolve. Three years is not long for such a specific concept. Each year it refines itself, expands, and gains depth. Wednesday, December 17 fits into this dynamic: an invitation to discover or rediscover the venue, to meet its universe, and to understand an approach to beauty grounded in knowledge, experience, and made-to-measure care.
This vision is inseparable from Nada Talhamé’s career path. Originally trained as an architect at ALBA, she turned to fashion design and pursued her studies at ESMOD Paris. She then honed her expertise within prestigious houses such as Christian Dior, Charles Jourdan, Elie Saab, and Chanel. In 2004, she returned to Beirut to found her own haute couture line, blending technical rigor with a “glamorous rock” aesthetic.
A recognized creator, lecturer at ESMOD Beirut, and style consultant, Nada Talhamé has established herself as an influential figure on the Lebanese creative scene. In 2007, she opened her first loft-style showroom in Tabaris, remaining faithful to a simple philosophy: combining design excellence, quality materials, and deeply personalized service.
Her long immersion in the beauty world now allows her to envision what comes next. After exploring, testing, and understanding products from around the world, Nada Talhamé has been working for the past two years on the creation of her own cosmetics brand. A project still discreet, deliberately slow, and developed with rigor. For her, legitimacy cannot be declared—it is built over time, through experience and a clear vision.
On Wednesday, December 17, this beauty space becomes a place of encounter and dialogue, reflecting its creator. An invitation to discover another vision of beauty, shaped by time and bespoke care.
Wednesday, December 17 – from 12:00 pm to 8:00 pm
Address: Upark, Palace of Justice Street, Achrafieh (Soho)
Block C – Apt 2C-2
Upark 1289
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