Business & Entrepreneurship
Nadia Riasat
Founder & CEO, Ria Signature Salon & Academy
Ria Signature Salon & Academy

Biography
Nadia Riasat is a beauty entrepreneur, professional makeup artist and educator based in Peshawar. She is the founder and CEO of Ria Signature Salon & Academy, combining beauty services with professional skills training and entrepreneurship.
Her areas of work include makeup artistry, bridal makeup, skin care, hair treatments, salon management and beauty education. Since 2019, she has created free educational beauty content online, sharing practical knowledge with aspiring beauty professionals.
As owner and head of her institute, Nadia leads its technical and vocational education and training work. Her institute is registered with NAVTTC under reference NAVTTC-3(4)NIRC-24-2044. This is an institutional registration, not a personal professional qualification.
She received an Excellence Award at the Women Business Excellence Awards 2026 from the Sarhad Women Chamber of Commerce and is a member of WCCIPD.
Through her salon, academy and online teaching, Nadia supports women’s skills development, access to learning and opportunities for employment and enterprise in the beauty sector.
Areas of expertise
- Makeup artistry and bridal makeup
- Beauty education and skills training
- Skin care and hair treatments
- Salon management
- Entrepreneurship
- Women’s professional development
Engagement interests
Speaker · Panelist · TV / Radio · Podcast / Webinar · Mentor · Trainer
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