There are salons, and then there is Zanya.

Since opening its doors in 2004, Zanya Spa Salon has redefined beauty and wellness in Lambertville with a vision rooted in artistry, precision, and an unwavering devotion to craft. Founder Zanya Gissler brings more than three decades of world-class experience — from her early training in Boston and New York City’s legendary Bergdorf Goodman Salon to her years as a sought-after freelance hair and makeup artist represented by an agency.

Her resume is nothing short of dazzling: runway work for designers like Michael Kors, Geoffrey Beene, and Zac Posen; editorial credits in Vogue, Allure, Glamour, and Harper’s Bazaar; advertising campaigns for iconic brands from Bloomingdale’s to Harley-Davidson; and a client list that includes stars like Heidi Klum, Cindy Crawford, Kathleen Turner, and Brooke Shields. With that kind of pedigree, Zanya could have stayed in the world’s fashion capitals — but instead, she chose to bring her vision home to the river towns.

When she planted roots here, it wasn’t just about opening a salon. It was about creating a space that felt like an artist’s studio — soaring ceilings, loft-like energy, and a team that operates more like a collective than a staff. Here, every detail matters: from the way an apprentice learns to offer a guest a drink, to the dedicated specialists who spend years mastering their craft.

Step inside and you’ll sense it immediately. This isn’t just a salon appointment — it’s an editorial-level experience, elevated by a team whose professionalism is unmatched. Guests are welcomed into a world where artistry meets hospitality, where a haircut or facial is as thoughtfully designed as any runway moment, and where every stylist and esthetician is both a creator and a caretaker.

For Zanya, the meaning is simple yet profound: it’s the privilege of working every day among people who are passionate, skilled, and deeply committed to their art. Like the lofts of SoHo that once inspired her, Zanya Spa Salon is a place where beauty becomes something more — an elevated, enduring expression of style.

Read our full interview with Zanya here!