Our story
2020
An increasingly strong presence on the Belgian and international market.
As a business, Nadine Salembier now has a presence in more than 25 countries. Whether in beauty salons, parapharmacies, wellness centres or beauty and make-up schools, the effectiveness of Nadine Salembier products means they are always attractive and appreciated.
An increasingly strong presence on the Belgian and international market.
As a business, Nadine Salembier now has a presence in more than 25 countries. Whether in beauty salons, parapharmacies, wellness centres or beauty and make-up schools, the effectiveness of Nadine Salembier products means they are always attractive and appreciated.
2018
Death of Nadine Salembier, founder and CEO of the company.
Despite her death, the company retains its 100% family-linked management structure. Her son, Luc, and grandson, Gilles, provide the continuity needed in managing the “Beauté & Vie” salons and “Nadine Salembier” cosmetic products. The company’s watchword: to be and remain the true artisans of your beauty.
Death of Nadine Salembier, founder and CEO of the company.
Despite her death, the company retains its 100% family-linked management structure. Her son, Luc, and grandson, Gilles, provide the continuity needed in managing the “Beauté & Vie” salons and “Nadine Salembier” cosmetic products. The company’s watchword: to be and remain the true artisans of your beauty.
2016
Opening of the private “Univers Balnéo” centre in Comines-Warneton
This private space welcomes clients 7 days a week, from 10.00 am to 10.00 pm
for 2-hour sessions (option to add 30 minutes) for groups of 2 to 6 people.
Opening of the private “Univers Balnéo” centre in Comines-Warneton
This private space welcomes clients 7 days a week, from 10.00 am to 10.00 pm
for 2-hour sessions (option to add 30 minutes) for groups of 2 to 6 people.
2013
Awarded the title of Patented Supplier to the Royal Family of Belgium
This is a major event for our company, which also celebrated its 50th anniversary in 2014. A wonderful coincidence! Much more than just an award, this Royal appointment becomes a leitmotif for the years ahead, reinforcing our vision of the profession: to be, and remain, “the true artisans of beauty.”
Awarded the title of Patented Supplier to the Royal Family of Belgium
This is a major event for our company, which also celebrated its 50th anniversary in 2014. A wonderful coincidence! Much more than just an award, this Royal appointment becomes a leitmotif for the years ahead, reinforcing our vision of the profession: to be, and remain, “the true artisans of beauty.”
2001
Export of the Beauté & Vie concept
Malaysia, Morocco, Thailand, Syria, Tunisia: so many new partners won over by the Beauté & Vie concept.
Export of the Beauté & Vie concept
Malaysia, Morocco, Thailand, Syria, Tunisia: so many new partners won over by the Beauté & Vie concept.
1997
Nadine Salembier Diffusion Ltd opens new premises
Spacious, modern offices located in Comines, in the same building as the “Beauté & Vie - Comines” salon.
A clear signal for all staff: the beauty salon is at the core of our business.
Nadine Salembier Diffusion Ltd opens new premises
Spacious, modern offices located in Comines, in the same building as the “Beauté & Vie - Comines” salon.
A clear signal for all staff: the beauty salon is at the core of our business.
1992
Creation of the concept of the “Beauté & Vie” salon
Drawing on her experience gained in Belgium and abroad, Nadine Salembier starts developing her own beauty salon concept. The basics are simple:
1. Quality products and treatments
2. Hands-on care
3. Treatments blending beauty and relaxation
4. Visible results from the very first session
Creation of the concept of the “Beauté & Vie” salon
Drawing on her experience gained in Belgium and abroad, Nadine Salembier starts developing her own beauty salon concept. The basics are simple:
1. Quality products and treatments
2. Hands-on care
3. Treatments blending beauty and relaxation
4. Visible results from the very first session
1986
The menu of treatments expands
Nadine Salembier receives training in other care techniques in Asia and Canada. She returns from Japan with the Semi-Permanent Make-up technique, hitherto unknown in Europe. She offers this revolutionary technique exclusively to her many customers.
The menu of treatments expands
Nadine Salembier receives training in other care techniques in Asia and Canada. She returns from Japan with the Semi-Permanent Make-up technique, hitherto unknown in Europe. She offers this revolutionary technique exclusively to her many customers.
1980
Nadine Salembier treatments exported
Switzerland, Hong Kong and Canada become the company’s first three export customers. Nadine Salembier provides personally training for all her new colleagues.
Nadine Salembier treatments exported
Switzerland, Hong Kong and Canada become the company’s first three export customers. Nadine Salembier provides personally training for all her new colleagues.
1973
Third beauty salon opens
Nadine Salembier decides to take the next step and open an outlet in Brussels in the chic “Louise” district, alongside luxury boutiques and upmarket hotels.
Third beauty salon opens
Nadine Salembier decides to take the next step and open an outlet in Brussels in the chic “Louise” district, alongside luxury boutiques and upmarket hotels.
1972
Range of cosmetic products developed
This range of products is used exclusively in Nadine Salembier centres. Inspired by Nature, the power of plants is put to work treating everyday skin problems
Range of cosmetic products developed
This range of products is used exclusively in Nadine Salembier centres. Inspired by Nature, the power of plants is put to work treating everyday skin problems
1968
Second beauty salon opens
The response is so great that Nadine Salembier opens a second beauty salon in Mouscron, Belgium. The first hydrotherapy treatments are now added to the menu. A revolution at the time, a number of “For Him” treatments appear.
Second beauty salon opens
The response is so great that Nadine Salembier opens a second beauty salon in Mouscron, Belgium. The first hydrotherapy treatments are now added to the menu. A revolution at the time, a number of “For Him” treatments appear.
1962
First beauty salon opens
During her 5 years spent working as a nurse in Central Africa, Nadine Salembier develops a passion for caring for people – and more particularly for beauty treatments.
Eager to make a living from her passion, she opens her first beauty salon in Comines-Warneton, not far from the border with France and Flanders. The treatments most in demand at this stage are limited to waxing, hand and foot care and facials.
First beauty salon opens
During her 5 years spent working as a nurse in Central Africa, Nadine Salembier develops a passion for caring for people – and more particularly for beauty treatments.
Eager to make a living from her passion, she opens her first beauty salon in Comines-Warneton, not far from the border with France and Flanders. The treatments most in demand at this stage are limited to waxing, hand and foot care and facials.
1932
Nadine Salembier is born in Comines-Warneton, a town bordering France.
A shepherd’s daughter, Nadine works on the family farm until age 18, where she develops her total dedication to animal welfare.
Nadine Salembier is born in Comines-Warneton, a town bordering France.
A shepherd’s daughter, Nadine works on the family farm until age 18, where she develops her total dedication to animal welfare.