In 1940, in Tbilisi, the capital of Georgia, Yana Yusupidi’s mother Emma started her beauty salon. During this time she developed the line of natural beauty products which would be used for decades to come.
In 1971, Yana began to work for her mother, learning about her business as well as her skills and techniques. This would continue for twenty years until the family immigrated to the United States in 1991. At this time, Yana began to work as a cosmetologist in New York City.
Starting in 1994, Yana opened her own herbal beauty salon using the methods and recipes which had previously been created by her mother. In 1996, Yana introduced her daughter Helena to her business, passing the tradition of family beauty secrets to a third generation.
Located at the edge of Greenwich Village and SoHo in Manhattan, Yana’s unique products and invigorating salon offer health and luxury from “half a world away, yet right around your corner.” Her salon has been featured in Vogue, Lucky, Jane, Nylon, Time Out New York and New York Magazine’s, Best of New York 2008.
Yana uses herbal and hypoallergenic ingredients. Her products contain no alcohol, mineral oils, artificial fragrances, or any other chemicals. Yana believes in treating different skin conditions according to skin type and seasonal factors, giving each client specific, personalized care.
Some of her clientele include: Sarah Jessica Parker, Marisa Tomei, Paula Cole, Daphne Rubin — Vega, Joey Arias, Patti Smith, Cecily Brown, Rachel Feinstein among others.
