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Yves Durif's illustrious career began in Paris at the age of 17 inside of the celebrated Jacques Dessange Salon. Through passion and persistence he won over the hair and hearts of his clients and mentors and quickly became a sought after artist. At 30, he made his move to New York City where he met Bruno Pittini, artistic director at The Bruno Dessange Salon. Yves and Pittini quickly formed a bond and he often credits Bruno for helping him realize exactly what makes a haircut "work".

In November 1997, Yves Durif opened the doors to his namesake salon nestled in a landmark brownstone in New York's Upper East Side. In 2008, he moved the salon to its current location at The Carlyle. Over the past 40 years, Yves has garnered the trust and loyalty of a discerning, sophisticated clientele ranging from outré style-setters, to CEOs, socialites, celebrities, artists and elegant Manhattanites.

Yves' talent has been featured in a number of print and online publications including: The New York Times, Elle, Marie Claire France, Travel & Leisure, Harper's Bazaar, InStyle, Vanity Fair, W Magazine, Cosmopolitan, Yoga Journal, Fashion Pulse Daily, MTV, E!, CNN, MSNBC and A&E. Beautynewsnyc.com calls Yves "an artist, one of the fashion world's best stylists". His celebrity clients include Joe Scarborough and Mika Brzezinski of MSNBC's Morning Joe, fashion's muse Daphne Guinness and foremost yogini Elena Brower.

Yves' time in this business has given him a unique perspective on the underlying aspects of beauty and the perception of self. In his free time, Yves is a dedicated yoga and meditation practitioner, as well as an educator and mentor to stylists across the US. With his blog, Yves hopes to bring his readers into the world of haute couture hair and beauty for real people with real lives.

For more information on Yves Durif and his salon, please visit http://www.yvesdurif.com.

Blog Entries by Yves Durif

Beauty Under One Roof

(0) Comments | Posted May 4, 2013 | 5:44 PM

Bonjour mes amis!

It has been some time since we last discussed the process of achieving your desired personal look. I'd like to start today's session with a little audience participation. By a show of hands, how many of you visit a variety of salons to care for...

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And the Best Hair Award Goes to...

(0) Comments | Posted March 18, 2013 | 2:40 PM

Awards Season has come and gone and while most people focused on "who wore what," I was staring at hair.

Like most years, there were lots of elegant updos, sleek, straight hair and "old Hollywood" waves. All are classic styles that will keep a starlet in the good graces...

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New Year, New You

(0) Comments | Posted December 11, 2012 | 10:19 AM

Don't reinvent the wheel! If it isn't broken, don't fix it!

So many women are afraid to change their "perfect" look because they feel that others will think they're being fake, crazy or decadent. But, it shouldn't be so. Think of how boring life would be without reinvention: Madonna is...

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Getting Bolder With Age

(0) Comments | Posted October 11, 2012 | 6:21 PM

In the worlds of fashion and beauty, being "old" and "getting older" are frightening concepts: Models are encouraged to retire at 25, women start Botox at 30 and men buy Ferraris at 50. Bottom line, youth is envied and coveted like a freshly unwrapped Birkin. Don't get me wrong, I...

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The Long and the Short of It

(0) Comments | Posted August 31, 2012 | 10:18 AM

When we first met, we discussed how to approach your "first date" with your new stylist. In our second meeting, we spoke about what to expect from your first visit to the salon. This time around I want to talk about how you wear your hair. Often, people view their...

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The Hair Doctor Is in: Consultation Is Key

(2) Comments | Posted May 17, 2012 | 6:06 PM

Bonjour mes amis!

Last time we met we discussed how you should approach your "first date" with a new stylist. This time I want to discuss what to expect from your new salon and some "dealbreakers" that you shouldn't tolerate... now, let's go, we have an appointment!

Every new stylist-client...

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Our First Date

(1) Comments | Posted January 20, 2012 | 12:21 PM

As a hairstylist and salon owner, I spend a lot of time observing interactions between hairstylists and clients. Regardless of gender, the best stylist-client relationships begin much like courtship. I may be going off the beaten path here, but stay with me. Your hairstylist is responsible for creating or enhancing...

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