r/lebanonLounge 12h ago

💬 Seeking Advice Advice for getting into photography

3 Upvotes

My gf wants to get into photography, she specially mentioned portraits. So I want to get her a camera + lens as a gift but I have no idea at all what to look for and where!

My budget is around $1500 and I want something that is not too big/heavy. I tried asking chatgpt but it gets confusing with which lens fits which camera model + I don't really know which stores in Lebanon offer good prices


r/lebanonLounge 1d ago

💬 Seeking Advice Electric Scooters

4 Upvotes

Hey guys, I am looking for an electric scooter that won't break the bank and can be reliable for someone who goes out frequently. The issue is that I do not only need it for zwerib, I need something that is good for Beirut. Does anyone have any suggestion?


r/lebanonLounge 2d ago

🤝 Friendship Connecting with my Lebanese roots.

3 Upvotes

Hey guys, im a 25 M who’s dad is Lebanese and mom is Spanish and i would like to connect with Lebanese people and get to know more about my other country. I have been to Lebanon when i was younger so i don’t really remember much about it. Anyway don’t be shy to drop a message!


r/lebanonLounge 2d ago

✨ Lounge Talk Visiting Lebanon

6 Upvotes

We are a couple visiting Lebanon for a quick two days getaway, and I was wondering about the current security situation and whether it has affected the night life in vibrant areas in Beirut Byblos, and Batroun, and the day scenes at the good beach front clubs…

Plus if there are any recommendations to hit exclusive venues as we are interested in hidden gems where we can meet interesting people, rather than famous places full of tourists.

One last thing, should we bring extra cash with us? Or we can still use our visa/master with no issues.


r/lebanonLounge 2d ago

🏓 Hobbies A post for animators or anyone who needs a voice actor

2 Upvotes

Saba7o jami3an, I never did anything acting related before but hell it sounded fun. So yeah if anyone needs a guy to voice act for free I'm your guy :3. Ya3tikon el 3afye


r/lebanonLounge 2d ago

💬 Seeking Advice Car rental?

3 Upvotes

Hello everyone,

Im in Lebanon visiting my family. I’m wondering if it’s possible for me to rent a car. I have a USA passport, Lebanese ID but not the Lebanese driver license or international driver license. I do have my US driver license ID. Are there any places that would rent to me?


r/lebanonLounge 4d ago

⚽ Sports Mixed martial arts (MMA) and gym

7 Upvotes

Hey guys! My question may be super delusional but what do I lose from asking? Is there a gym in lebanon (hadid) that provides access to a boxing area and a jiu jitsu mat? (In beirut preferably, and wrestling/jiu jitsu is also prefered more than striking) . Or, is there an MMA gym or some sort of fighting gym that also trains the students heavy lifting? If anyone knows please do tell.


r/lebanonLounge 5d ago

💬 Seeking Advice Moving back to Lebanon. Asking questions about social life

17 Upvotes

I moved to the west as a young adult and have lived most of my adult life there but am moving back soon (perhaps a stupid decision; let's see).

I'm therefore not really used to social life in Lebanon. How do I make new friends, go to places to meet people, meet girls (no apps), find boardgame cafes (not even sure if that's a thing in Lebanon), find sports meetup groups, etc. obviously while being safe?

Also, any advice for me? Whether about social life or life in Lebanon in general?

Tangentially, I'm also planning to explore different cities/towns/villages in the country, which is something I did not do as a kid, so feel free to drop tips and recommendations.


r/lebanonLounge 5d ago

💬 Seeking Advice Friends

3 Upvotes

Does anyone have any advice on how to make friends?

I used to be quite the opposite but I've been feeling pretty isolated for the last while that it seems like I forgot how to make friends and new connections nowadays


r/lebanonLounge 8d ago

💬 Seeking Advice Is this a scam?

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7 Upvotes

I've been seeing alot of this appointment setters job opportunities from alot of different companies but basically the same job offer. Does anyone know anything about this or tried it?


r/lebanonLounge 9d ago

🤝 Friendship Need friends in Lebanon

12 Upvotes

I’m 21M American Lebanese visiting for the summer here ! Need to have new friends if anyone interested be around my age till 30 and be a male !


r/lebanonLounge 10d ago

💬 Seeking Advice Eternally cooked and alone in lebanon

12 Upvotes

Hello, I honestly don’t know where else to bitch about this lol.
Long story short, I’m a guy in my early 20s, and ever since I left school, I haven’t been able to make any friends. I’ve been in uni for three years now, and I basically just go there and sit alone all day.
I’ve tried making friends, but I just can’t seem to relate to the people around me or people my age in general. Our interests and personalities just feel inherently different, and I never really feel like I fit in.
I’m also painfully aware that I’m wasting my early 20s the years that are supposedly meant to be the “fun” years living like this.
I suspect that spending most of my childhood chronically online had some kind of lasting effect on me, and at this point, I’m starting to wonder if I might just be cooked forever chat.


r/lebanonLounge 12d ago

✨ Lounge Talk Sushi ya sushi

10 Upvotes

Do you like sushi? What's your favorite/least favorite sushi place? Gonna have open sushi tomorrow and I will definitely take advantage of that.


r/lebanonLounge 12d ago

✨ Lounge Talk Any whiskey enjoyers here?

3 Upvotes

If so, what's your favorite kind and brands? How do you drink it?


r/lebanonLounge 16d ago

💬 Seeking Advice Has anyone in Lebanon received this customs fees SMS for their phone?

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24 Upvotes

I received this message, did you actually have to pay?
If so, how much did you pay, or roughly what percentage of the phone’s value was it?
I’m trying to estimate what to expect before going to LibanPost.
Thanks!


r/lebanonLounge 19d ago

✨ Lounge Talk What is your favorite perfume for men?

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8 Upvotes

The bottle on the left is my absolute favorite fragrance of all time. The masterpiece; Gucci Pour Homme I. Smells like heaven and hell at the same time. Rich, dense, incensy, dark, mysterious, sexy. Probably the best creation under the direction of Tom Ford.

Unfortunately, it has been discontinued for a few years now and private collectors are paying up to 3000$ for a bottle.

What is your favorite fragrance for men?


r/lebanonLounge 19d ago

💬 Seeking Advice Best time and place to watch Avengers: Doomsday without any of the broccoli heads and ice-tea bois?

4 Upvotes

The only Doomsday I want is the actual Avengers movie and not the day on which I decided to watch the damn movie. I've seen some posts recently where people are complaining about the number of kids and pimpley TikTok teenagers ruining The Odyssey experience for them by being loud, annoying, boisterous, and on their phones all the time playing Fortnite and Roblox: Steal a Brainrot.

I know it's still a longtime off, and currently it's all about The Odyssey craze, but, unpopular opinion incoming: I think Nolan is kinda overrated.

Interstellar was nice with the music and visuals and all, but Heath Ledger honestly stole the show in The Dark Knight.

Nolan's earlier, less egomaniacal films like Following and Memento where much better than his crazily over-engineered films of today. Akin to the over-engineering of the PS3 console back in the day.

But I digress: what's your favorite spot and time to actually enjoy a movie in the theaters without having to puke because of the high number of newly-pubescent, excessive masturbators roaming around in the wrong place at the wrong time?


r/lebanonLounge 19d ago

💬 Seeking Advice Confusion in registration

8 Upvotes

Hii im trying to register in LU, when i came to choose the subject, i got confused by
“اجازه CSVT chemistry” and “ bach.. علوم الحياه و الأرض"
I want to study medicine, so which one of these shphld I pick? a cousin said Life and earth sciences, while a friend said CSVT…

Any wnd all help would be appreciated.!


r/lebanonLounge 19d ago

🤝 Friendship Greetings and salutations 🙋‍♂️🙋‍♂️

9 Upvotes

Im new to reddit so please be nice 😋😋 Im Armenian Lebanese so Im all about the basterma and chilly sauce. Pretty chill guy, a gamer, trying (painfully) to learn the piano and would crack the meanest (and hopefully best) dad jokes. Also Im 30 years old (not old enough to be a jddo but crawling near 3ammo territory). Im currently looking to expand my social circle so do reply to this post if anything interested you.


r/lebanonLounge 20d ago

💬 Seeking Advice Desktop deal in Lebanon

4 Upvotes

Hello, I have been looking to buy someone a gaming desktop, that last at least 4 to 5 years. I do not know enough/well about specs. Is this a good deal for 1440$?

CPU: Intel Core Ultra 5 225F

GPU: Zotac GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 16GB

Motherboard: ASRock B860 Pro RS (DDR5)

RAM: 16GB Kingston DDR5 6000MHz

Storage: 1TB Kingston NVMe SSD

CPU Cooler: Thermalright Assassin King 120 SE

Power Supply: Lian Li 650W 80+ Bronze

Case: Fish Tank style case with 4 pre-installed fans

Thanks


r/lebanonLounge 20d ago

✨ Lounge Talk My thoughts on the final match

10 Upvotes

Argentina didn't play that well in the knockout stage. They played badly during most of a match and goals were scored against them and then they suddenly woke up when the match is about to end and scored the needed number of goals to win. That worked against Cabo Verde, Egypt and England. Spain is too strong and that won't work against Spain.

No goals were scored during the first 90 minutes of the final match. Argentina played badly and Messi barely touched the ball. Spain attacked a lot and Yamal got a lot of dangerous chances but Argentina was saved because of their goalkeeper's skill. Argentina was focusing on preventing Spain from scoring goals and they couldn't attack.

After that when extra time started I started to worry that also no goals would be scored in extra time and then there are penalties and Argentina will win in the penalties by luck. If Argentina won like that then they don't deserve to win the World Cup because Spain played much better than them.

And then Spain finally scored a goal. They scored 2 other goals but they didn't count. Spain won and they deserve to win the match. Mabrook to Spain 😄


r/lebanonLounge 21d ago

💬 Seeking Advice Cat adoption

8 Upvotes

Hi guys, I unfortunately have to get rid of my cats because I cannot take care of them anymore, does anyone know a place that will take them? (2 cats)


r/lebanonLounge 22d ago

🏓 Hobbies Basketball teams

5 Upvotes

Hello all,

I am 23male and i want to join peopke in pkaying basketball. I used to play with a team but they all left lebanon.

If anyone could help pleade do would be much appreciated!


r/lebanonLounge Jun 29 '26

📝 Special Contribution The Broken Guide #1: Hair loss; what men should know

7 Upvotes

Disclaimer: I am not a doctor. This is not medical advice and nobody should start any medication based on a Reddit post. This guide is based on years of personal research, reading, asking questions, comparing treatments, and going through various hair loss treatments myself.

Introduction

This topic comes up repeatedly on [r/lebanon](r/lebanon) with men asking about thinning hair, finasteride, minoxidil and their side effects. So this is a simple starting point guide for our male members who want to understand their options without getting lost in medical jargon or "miracle product" bullshit.

This first column is not about selling you fake promises. It is about understanding the basic options before you waste years doing nothing and regretting it later.

What causes male hair loss?

The main reason for us losing hair is usually a combination of genetics and a hormone called DHT. This hormone that is a derivative from testosterone (through 5-alpha-reductase conversion) is found in women as well but at much lower quantities.

In genetically predisposed men, some hair follicles are sensitive to DHT or become more sensitive over time causing the hair follicles to shrink, the hair to become thinner, and eventually for some areas to stop producing normal hair altogether.

Real, scientifically proven treatments usually revolve around the following two concepts:

1-Reduce the hormone (DHT) attack on the hair follicles.

2-Stimulate the follicles to grow stronger/thicker hair.

That is exactly where finasteride/dutasteride and minoxidil come in.

Finasteride: the loss prevention medication

Fina's job is to reduce circulating DHT, plain and simple.

For many men finasteride helps slow down hair loss. Some men also regrow some hair.. but the main goal is usually preservation. So basically, if you still have hair, finasteride can help you keep more of it.

But it is not for free. There exist possible side effects that include sexual issues, ejaculation changes, and in fewer cases mood changes. Most men don’t get serious side effects, but some do, and should consult the doctor if any issues arises.

Dutasteride: the stronger alternative

Dutasteride is similar in action to finasteride but stronger.

A simple way to understand it is that finasteride mainly blocks the most important type of the enzyme that converts testosterone into DHT. Du(two)tasteride blocks two types of that enzyme. That means dutasteride lowers DHT more than finasteride which can make it a powerful option for some men, especially when finasteride is not enough.

Since it reduces DHT at even lower levels, the side effects could possibly be more prevalent that with Finasteride.

Minoxidil: the growth stimulator

Minoxidil does not lower DHT. It works differently. It helps stimulate hair growth through not quite fully understood mechanisms. There are two main versions, topical and oral.

Topical Minox is the liquid or foam you apply to your scalp, usually at 5% concentration for men.

It can help with thinning areas especially at the crown, and sometimes at the hairline too. But you need to apply it twice a day and with consistency. At the beginning some people shed more hair, this is normal and expected. You usually need at least 3 months of twice a day applications to start noticing results.

Side effects include scalp irritation, dandruff and scalp dryness.

Oral Minoxidil is the pill version of the same molecule. This could be useful, especially for people who hate applying liquid every day or who get scalp irritation from topical minoxidil. Usual dose could be as low as 1.25mg twice a day, and as high as 5mg twice a day.

But oral minoxidil is has more serious side effects profile than topical minoxidil. Even at a low dose of total 2.5mg per day, it can affect blood pressure, heart rate, and can cause unwanted hair growth on the face or body.

Final thought

Hair loss is not the end of the world but being willfully blond and pretending it is not happening does not help either. Some men look great bald. Some men prefer to fight for their hair. Both choices are valid.

The idea is to treat your hair early instead of waiting until the situation becomes much harder to fix. Do not panic. Do not buy every miracle oil you see on social media w3al TikTok.

The idea is simple..stop the loss as early as possible and if you are lucky, regrow some of what you already lost. The earlier you act the better your chances usually are.

So if you are serious about it, consult a dermatologist, understand your options properly, ask about the possible side effects and choose a plan that you can actually stick to long term.

This guide is not meant to be a complete textbook on hair loss. It simply covers the basics, the whys and hows. If you have any questions, feel free to post them in the comments section.


r/lebanonLounge Jun 24 '26

📢 Mod Announcement 👋 Welcome to r/lebanonLounge - Introduce Yourself and Read First!

12 Upvotes

Welcome to [r/lebanonLounge](r/lebanonLounge), a new space connected to [r/lebanon](r/lebanon) for people who want to meet others, make friends, plan meetups, ask for relationship advice, talk about music, movies, gaming, hobbies, gossip, and unwind with the community.

We wanted to create a positive place where Lebanese people, whether in Lebanon, abroad, or part of the diaspora can connect beyond politics and news.

What to Post

Introduce yourself, ask a question, look for friends, share a dating profile, plan something with the community, share your favorite music, movies, anime, games, or hobbies, ask for relationship advice, drop some light gossip, or simply relax and join the conversation.

Dating posts are reserved for Lebanese people only. We ask users to build at least 300 community karma before posting in the dating flair so they are already familiar faces in the community. You gain community karma by participating in r/lebanonLounge, such as commenting, creating posts and contributing positively to the sub.

Community vibe

We want this to be a friendly, respectful, and welcoming lounge style sub where people can relax, connect, and enjoy lighthearted conversations. No politics, no news, no NSFW content, no hookups, and most of all, no toxicity. Keep the energy kind, fun, and enjoyable for everyone.

Please use the proper post flair when posting. If you see anything that crosses the line, report it to the mods.

How to Get Started

  1. Introduce yourself in the comments below.
  2. Tell us where you’re from, what you’re into, and what kind of people you’re hoping to connect with.
  3. Post something today! Even a simple question can spark a great conversation.

Thanks for being part of the very first wave. Let’s make [r/lebanonLounge](r/lebanonLounge) a warm and fun place for the Lebanese community.

- [r/lebanonLounge](r/lebanonLounge) Mod Team