Dyana Nematallah – one of the salon’s leading hair stylists and make-up artists fashioned the hair style for this tribute to Alexander McQueen. Check it out!

Check out behind the scenes footage from the 2010 Rebecca Moses Show. All photos by Alex Berg.

Happy New Year from the Yves Durif Salon at the Carlyle! We are looking forward to 2011, as we bring our guests and friends new products, new accessories and a new space!

We introduced Intelligent Nutrients products at our salon in the Fall of 2010, and they continue to fly right off the shelves! Our bestsellers include the Harmonic Shampoo & Conditioner, Essential Oil Aromas, Hair Balm and Styling Gel. Our Intelligent Nutrients Destress Express Treatment was even featured in Vanity Fair’s Beauty Blog!

As for new beauty tools, Yves is thrilled to introduce his new line of brushes, which are the perfect complement to the famous and functional Yves Durif comb. We carry three sizes to match any and all lengths of hair. Need a Valentine’s gift for your honey? Stop by the salon to pick up one of our gift sets that includes a comb and the brush of your choice.

To accessorize your nourished and pampered tresses, we now have an array of stunning hair accessories by Colette Malouf! From dazzling flower clips to sparkling hair pins; chic headbands to no-snag elastics, Colette’s designs are sure to please our guests. Ask any of our stylists to show you the perfect adornment for your hair!

And don’t forget your nails! We now carry SpaRitual nail polish in a number of both trendy and classic colors. This formaldehyde-free polish dries quickly with high shine, and the Sparitual Handprint Hand Creme and Solemate Organic Foot Balm are so luxurious. Our staff loves it, and we know you will, too!

Now that we’ve got you covered from head to toe–literally–we look forward to expanding our salon space here at the Carlyle this spring. Please stay tuned for updates along the way, and don’t worry-our salon schedule and services will not be affected by the change!

A final note: Yves will be on vacation from January 22nd through January 29th, returning Tuesday,February 1st.

As always, thank you to our friends and guests! We wish you the happiest of New Years!

Bonjour!

We were thrilled to be featured on MSNBC’s Morning Joe with Mika Brzezinksi and Joe Scarborough this May.  Our clients Mika and Joe sent their producer, Louis, and their intern, Alex, for personalized makeovers.  We had a wonderful time filming this segment, and we can’t wait to visit Morning Joe again in the future!  Click on our link below to watch the clip!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pp9xky4srLE

Bonjour Mes Amis!

We’re so excited to tell you about a wonderful event the Yves Durif Salon supported on Thursday, April 15th, 2010.  The 2010 WINGS Women of Discovery Awards was a night to celebrate the accomplishments of 12 remarkable women explorers and to learn how their ground-breaking research is enhancing our understanding of the world today.  Our very own Patti Vaccaro has been a contributor to the WINGS WorldQuest organization for over 3 years and was thrilled to style the organization’s Executive Director, as well as the award-winners for the special night.  Yves styled Ms. Uma Thurman, who hosted the evening’s ceremony.  Take a look at the photo below!

Bonjour!

On Thursday, May 20, 2010, I was thrilled to attend the DIVAS Shop for Opera event with my good friend and client, Amy Fine-Collins. All proceeds from the evening help fund the design and creation of costumes for productions at the New York City Opera.
Guests at the event browsed new and vintage clothing donated by a long list of fabulous designers, while I enjoyed a cocktail and good conversation with friends. See the photos below!

Bonjour!

We are so excited to be featured in Vanity Fair’s beauty blog today!  This article explains my theory of the egg/oval and makes it accessible to all of the beauty blog’s readers, as well as to my existing clients.  You’ll even find photos of Hollywood stars with my personal illustrations of how their look might be improved once my egg/oval theory is applied.

But, rather than fill this blog post with words, we’ll have you read our article instead!  Allez! 

http://www.vanityfair.com/online/beauty/2010/05/is-there-such-a-thing-as-a-perfect-haircut-yves-durif-thinks-so.html

Hello friends!

It’s a wonderful week to enjoy New York, and I’d love to share with you some of the things we’ve been up to in the city.  We learn about these activities through our unique, stylish and about-town salon guests, so thank you for all of the great ideas everyone!

First, we are excited to share that we are on Facebook!  Check our page out under “Yves Durif Salon at the Carlyle Hotel”, and please become our fan.  We  plan to use this page as a central meeting spot for our fans to read about what is happening in our salon, as well as what we are doing out in the city. 

Next, let’s talk restaurants.  This week, one of my clients intoduced me to the best kept secret of Italian restaurants, Emilio Ballato, located at 55 E. Houston St between Mott St. and Mulberry St.  The authentic atmosphere, delicious wine and divine food made this one of my favorite dining experiences in New York thus far, and I’ve lived here for quite some time now!  Try the octopus, the tripe and the broccoli rabe with fresh italian sausage–c’est magnifique.

And of course, I must talk to you about music!  Tonight I’m headed to see Massive Attack (www.massiveattack.com) at Terminal 5 (www.terminal5nyc.com).  This band is great with the perfect combination of beat, sound and dance.  Last week, I was lucky enough to see Charlotte Gainsbourg (www.charlottegainsbourg.com) at Webster Hall (www.websterhall.com).  What an amazing show!  At the end of the night, I stuck around to let the crowd clear out, and who do I see??  Ms. Jane Birkin, a woman so fabulous they named an Hermes handbag after her. 

And don’t forget art!  Our guests have told us about so many exhibits that are open right now–we’re not quite sure when we’ll find the time to see it all.  Here’s our to-see list in case you have a chance to take a look.  You can tell us all about it next time you’re in the salon.  If you’re strolling around Chelsea, try the Monet exhibit at the Gagosian gallery (555 W. 24th St.) and the Lust exhibit at the Santorelli gallery (110 W. 26th St.).  Both promise to be incredible and a bit off the beaten path from NYC’s major museums.  If, however, you’re interested in an afternoon at the Met, try the newest Picasso exhibit or American Woman: Fashioning a National Identity at the Costume Institute.   We’re also hoping to catch the Big Bambu installation on the roof, but get there early if you want to get in!   

And what is my favorite accessory to wear while doing all of these New York things?  Olivier Durbano cologne, of course!  All of these unisex fragrances are amazing, but I enjoy the Cristal de Roche the best.  Let me know what you think! (http://www.fragrantica.com/perfume/Olivier-Durbano/Cristal-de-Roche-Rock-Crystal–6079.html). 

Mes amis, I hope you enjoy New York as much as we have this week!  Please let us know what you’ve been up to, as well.  We love trying new things in our radical city.

A bientot,

Yves

Bonjour!

It’s spring in New York, which means summer and its inevitable humidity are waiting just around the corner to wreak havoc on your gorgeous tresses.  Though we can’t always fight the effects of nature, there are a few things you can do to keep your hair looking and feeling good–even on the hottest days.

The first thing I’ll suggest to you is to work with your hair’s natural texture.  We know nothing looks better than a salon-style blow-out, but when it is humid outside, even the most skilled fashionista may have trouble getting her locks staying frizz-free.  If you have curly hair, put down the flatiron!  Straight-haired ladies, leave the rollers unplugged! 

Instead, invest in one good product that will work against humidity to unlock your hair’s natural instincts, balancing style with climate.  For curly hair, choose a product that separates and adds dimension.  We love Profound Beauty’s Desert Sand.  It’s a cream and gel mix that encourages your hair to behave as if it’s in the desert, adding fullness and texture unaffected by humidity.  For straight hair, try a lightweight and moisturizing priming spray that will protect hair from UV rays.  We recommend Profound Beauty’s Priming Spray.  Its alcohol-free formula smooths the cuticle and creates a good foundation for the au naturale look.  If you need a bit more sleekness, try the Linear Serum, which smooths and adds shine to free-flowing styles.  (www.profoundbeauty.com)

Apply a healthy amount of product to damp hair, and either air dry or lightly blow dry your hair to set the style.  Too much thermal styling in hot weather can increase the damage to your hair and leaves you looking unnaturally coiffed in the dead of summer.   

If you absolutely must have a salon-style blow-out (we know it’s hard to resist!), leave the hard work to a professional.  Come in to our salon or give us a call anytime, and we’ll be happy to accommodate your needs.

Let us know what you think!  If you have any questions or comments, please leave them here on the blog–we’d love to make this a discussion!

A bientot,

Yves