A native of France, Yves began an impassioned career as a hairstylist at the age of seventeen. Charming and talented, Yves secured a coveted spot at the renowned Jacques Dessange Salon, quickly achieving recognition by winning the "Premier Apprentis de France" award. Stints in Paris and Montreal followed and in 1983 Yves moved to New York to join the team at the Bruno Dessange Salon on Madison Avenue. When Jacques Dessange opened his flagship Park Avenue location in 1991, Durif followed as Style Director becoming one of the most sought-after stylists in New York.

In November 1997, Yves Durif opened the doors to his namesake salon nestled in a landmark brownstone in New York's Upper East Side. The Yves Durif Salon is a quiet haven showcasing the whimsical charm of its owner. Integrated color and styling facilities support Durif's philosophy that rapport between stylist, colorist and client is essential to a truly personal and harmonious style.

A master with scissors, Yves uses French cutting techniques to achieve a distinctive, sexy style for each client. He has garnered the trust and loyalty of a discerning, sophisticated clientele ranging from downtown sytle-setters, CEO's, socialites, celebrities and artists to elegant Upper East Siders.

Beautynewsnyc.com calls Yves "an artist", one of the fashion world's best stylists. Yves talent has been featured in American Salon, New York Times, Elle, Marie Claire France, Travel & Lesiure, Harper's Bazaar, In Style, Vanity Fair, W Magazine, Cosmopolitan, American Salon, Breathe, MTV, E!'s Fashion Emergency, CNN, and A&E. The book Hairstyle, authored in 1995 by Amy Fine Collins, was dedicated to "Yves Durif, who finally made me feel like my hair was my own."

As a talented and down to earth beauty expert, Patti Vaccaro has mastered her craft of styling with over 15 years of experience. Entrusted with the locks of several famous clients, including socialites, models and celebrities Patti cuts, styles and beautifies with such ease.

Patti has worked with Yves Durif since 1992 and joined his namesake salon in 1997, when it opened. She has represented the salon across the country appearing in hair shows and educational workshops. Besides her in-demand schedule at the salon, Patti often styles for runway shows during New York’s fashion week, weddings and photo shoots. Her versatile approach to styling has been featured in Marie Claire, Salon News, Maviology Food and Wine and BeautyNews.com. Patti is also the hairstylist for Wings World Quest.

Dyana attended Savannah College of Art and Design and majored in Art history and design and has worked backstage at Rodarte, Betsey Johnson, Gianfranco Ferre.

She is one of our wedding specialists and many brides have commented on how she is able to bring about a theme or idea that they had not entertained to complete their special event. With her background she is able to propel them into a romantic, classic, modern, or glamorous fantasy.

For inspiration, she relates to things in historical paintings, likes Retro makeup, the Victorian period and1940’s pinups.

Her mental image of makeup is that skin should be flawless; luminescent.

She is the creator of THB hair accessories and her designs can be seen in Interview, Women’s Wear Daily and Teen Vogue.

With over 15 years experience, David Johnstone’s expertise is achieving professional color with ease and patience. He is natural at working with the client to find just the right affect.

His collaboration with Yves Durif brought about his weapon of choice, “balayage”, thereby creating more sophistication in color; Johnstone seamlessly takes his clients where they want to go.

His loyal clientele include fashion models, socialites, media and publishing executives, artists and authors.

Trained in Europe, early on, at both Vidal Sassoon and Toni and Guy salons, Kim returned to the United States and started with CBS” The Early Show” ,where she has styled the tresses of Maggie Rodriguez.

Kim has had the opportunity to work with Katie Lee Joel, Hannah Storm, Dr. Jennifer Ashton, and Amanda Holden from American Idol (British),Heidi Klum, Charlie Sheen, Patricia Heaton, Rita Wilson, former President Bill Clinton and former First Lady Laura Bush.

You can also see Kim’s work in the pages of Allure, Cosmopolitan and More Magazine

She juggles her hectic schedule at CBS’ The Early Show and as a colorist/stylist at the Yves Durif Salon.

Originally from Vietnam, Emily is the specialist at Yves Durif at The Carlyle that you simply must not pass over.

Whether it is a manicure, pedicure or waxing she has the light touch that is so vital to her craft, and an extraordinary rapport with her clientele.

With her affable demeanor, attention to detail and keen eye for choosing the perfect color, Emily is in high demand and has been the request for celebrities and our high profile clients.