our story
Our Lambertville, NJ team of over 50 spa and salon technicians, assistants, and managers look forward to providing our clientele with award-winning salon styles and spa treatments.
Opening in 2004, Zanya Spa/Salon has set the standard for excellence for both salon and spa in Lambertville, New Jersey. The 10,000 square foot Salon and Spa, nestled along the Delaware River in the historic LaceWorks Factory Building, prides itself in providing the ultimate guest experience through education, consistency and the anticipation of needs.
First conceptualized by stylist Zanya Gissler in 1996, the 4-chair salon was originally located in New Hope, Pennsylvania. Gissler, having worked in New York City as a hair stylist and makeup artist for over 15 years, fulfilled the area’s need for a chic salon with a fashionable edge. After moving across the river to New Jersey, the new location not only gained a significant amount of square footage, but also expanded its service menu, offering every imaginable indulgence for the mind, body and spirit.
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The full-service oasis maintains its reputation as one of the best salons in the nation, earning numerous accolades including Salon Today’s Top 200 Fastest Growing Salons in America each year since 2005, Best of Philly 2005 and the Spa Wish Gold Symbol of Excellence.
Zanya Spa Salon also serves as the ultimate escape for locals and tourists alike.
“Raising the bar of what’s not just acceptable in life, but what’s required to live fully is essential in all aspects of living; in your style and your well being”.
— Zanya Gissler
Zanya Gissler
Founder
Zanya Gissler has worked in the fashion and beauty industries for over twenty six years. Her areas of specialization include makeup and hair styling for commercial bookings – editorial, advertising, catalog and fashion shows.
In addition to her many editorial credits, Ms. Gissler has done hair and makeup for celebrities including Heidi Klum, Cindy Crawford, Kathleen Turner, Randy Quaid, Tina Louise, Melanie Smith, Lee Radziwill, Blair Brown, Michael Kors, the Gypsy Kings and Brooke Shields. She has also worked for the following designers at their fashion shows: Michael Kors, Albert Nippon, Carolyn Rhoem, Geoffrey Beene Furs, Steve Fabrikant, Claude Montana and Gianfranco Ferre, Angel and Devil and Zac Posen.
Her advertising work includes the following clients: Harley Davidson, Romans, Linens & Things, Alby, Lefkoff Bridal, Chadwick’s of Boston, Silhouettes, Anheuser Busch, Talbot’s, Elite Petite, Lerner’s, Carmela Sutera, Filene’s, K-Mart, Jasmine Bridal, Casual Corner, Mercantile, New Hampton, Bloomingdales, Fendi, Michael Kors, Hect’s, Woodward & Lothrop, Chessborough-Ponds, Neiman Marcus, Popular Club, Target, Macy’s and Bravo.
Ms. Gissler has also worked as a stylist in the following salons: Boston: John Dellaria; New York: Gad Studio, Sergio Valente at Bergdorf Goodman, Beauty at Bergdorf Goodman, and Suga at Bergdorf Goodman; New Hope: Zoli.
Ms. Gissler’s work has been featured in major fashion magazines, including Glamour, Taxi, US Bridal Guide, W, Health, Vogue, Vogue Patterns, Aret, Mademoiselle, Good Housekeeping, Family Circle, McCall’s, Women’s World, Esquire, New York Woman, In Fashion, Self, Allure, Details, Aspire, Lears, L.A. Access, Working Mother, Modern Bride,Woman’s Day, Espanol Harper’s Bazaar, The New York Times, Redbook and in local publications such as Nouveau and Bucks.
Zanya Gissler is represented by Zanya Spa Salon, Lambertville, NJ. Her portfolio is available upon request.
you are why we do what we do.
Providing you with the best possible experience every time you walk through our doors is our primary focus. Because of you, we seek out the most cutting edge products, services, technology, equipment and training. You have chosen to entrust us with your beauty and wellness and we take that trust very seriously.
Our salon operates on the European Level System along with departmentalization.
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This system measures the experience and years of dedication.
Technicians at higher levels are more often educators, teachers, and lecturers. However, all of our artists work with confidence because of their passion for excellence and extensive education. Our team is educated in the most advanced methods with a strong emphasis on services and client consideration.
In keeping with the values of the world’s top salons and spas, our technicians are either Colorists or Stylists, Estheticians or Massage Therapists. We encourage our technicians to explore what they are truly passionate about and master their specific craft
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