YAFFA ZHAV- CEO + INNOVATOR
HER PASSION IS INSPIRATIONAL
HER KNOWLEDGE IS POWERFUL
HER DRIVE IS EXTRAORDINARY
A BEAUTY VISIONARY. AN INNOVATOR. A LEGACY OF EMPOWERING CLINICS TO SUCCEED.
In the ever-evolving Australian beauty industry, few have demonstrated the passion, resilience and innovative spirit of Yaffa Zhav.
For more than 35 years, Yaffa has built her career around one simple belief:
“Take your passion and make it happen.”
From salon owner and skincare innovator to device creator, educator and industry leader, Yaffa has continually challenged convention to develop solutions that help beauty professionals deliver better results—and build stronger businesses.
FROM HUMBLE BEGINNINGS TO INDUSTRY INNOVATOR
Yaffa’s story began in Israel, where she served two years in the military, rising to the rank of Sergeant.
In 1979, at just 21 years of age, Yaffa made the courageous decision to leave her family behind and begin a new life in Australia, speaking only limited English.
With determination, vision and an entrepreneurial spirit, she established her first beauty salon in Adelaide. Her passion for beauty soon evolved into something much bigger—a lifelong commitment to innovation, education and empowering others to succeed.
BUILDING A BEAUTY BUSINESS WITH PURPOSE
Zhav International is an Australian-owned company that develops, manufactures and distributes advanced aesthetic technology and professional skincare for beauty clinics, med-spas and skin professionals.
For more than 35 years, our mission has remained the same:
To empower beauty professionals with innovative, results-driven solutions that improve client outcomes while helping clinics build stronger, more profitable businesses.
That philosophy remains at the heart of Zhav today.
Our purpose extends far beyond supplying equipment. We’re committed to helping clinics stand out in an increasingly competitive marketplace, while responding to the growing demand for effective, non-surgical aesthetic treatments and professional skincare solutions.
In the 1990s, Yaffa launched YZ Derma Skincare, developing a professional skincare range centred on active natural ingredients, high-performance formulations and results designed to integrate seamlessly into professional treatments.
Today, YZ Derma remains an important part of the Zhav vision—combining professional skincare with advanced treatment technology to create a complete approach to skin health and anti-aging.
RECOGNISED FOR INNOVATION AND EXCELLENCE
Over the years, Zhav International has grown into an Australian-owned world-class high-tech beauty technology and skincare company that supports industry professionals nationally.
Yaffa’s commitment to innovation has been recognised through a number of industry achievements, including:
- 2026 Australian Small Business Champion Awards – WINNER, Best Beauty Product/Innovation
- ABIA Wholesaler of the Year – 2024
- ABIA Finalist – 2025
- 2025 Australian Women’s Small Business Champion Awards – Finalist, Best Beauty Product
- 2026 Australian Good Design Awards – Nominated
These achievements reflect more than awards—they represent Yaffa’s ongoing commitment to innovation, education and the success of the professional beauty industry.
A NEW ERA IN NON-SURGICAL ANTI-AGING
Yaffa’s pursuit of innovation eventually led her beyond skincare and into the development of advanced aesthetic technology.
Recognising an opportunity to rethink traditional approaches to non-surgical facial treatments, Yaffa invested years into research and development and collaborated with local award-winning engineers to bring her vision for the ZHAV Dynamic Lift™ + Moisture Testing System to life.
The result is a world-first, intelligent treatment platform that combines advanced facial muscle stimulation with personalised skin hydration analysis.
Designed to provide therapists with greater insight into each client’s skin condition, the system enables treatments to be tailored to individual needs—creating a more personalised treatment experience.
Harnessing scientifically proven technology, the ZHAV Dynamic Lift™ + Moisture Testing uniquely integrates microcurrent and faradic current to target both superficial and deep facial muscles at an optimal intensity of 500-800uA.
Unlike heat-based treatments, this advanced system delivers a complete “gym workout” for the face and neck, mirroring the way we tone our bodies. To further complement this machine, it boasts versatility with Blue + Red LED Light Therapy that can be used simultaneously with the manual lift mode, as well as a smart design that incorporates a unique HANDS-FREE feature.
The combination of treatments is endless. It is a non-invasive alternative to cosmetic surgery, it delivers unparalleled anti-aging results, visibly lifting and firming the skin in just one session.
The result is an innovative, all-in-one, hands-free treatment platform, proudly designed and manufactured in Adelaide, South Australia.
MORE THAN A MACHINE. A NEW APPROACH TO SKIN FITNESS.
For Yaffa, the ZHAV Dynamic Lift™ represents more than a technological innovation.
It represents the next chapter in a career built on questioning what is possible, finding better solutions and giving beauty professionals the tools to succeed.
From a young woman arriving in Australia with limited English, to an award-winning Australian beauty innovator—Yaffa Zhav’s story is one of passion, courage, determination and an unwavering belief that innovation can create opportunity.
EMPOWERING CLINICS TO CREATE BUSINESS SUCCESS
Unlike many suppliers who focus solely on selling equipment, Zhav International goes beyond selling machines—they create business SUCCESS. We provide comprehensive education, practical training, marketing resources, business mentoring, and ongoing support that enable clinic owners and therapists to maximise the value of their investment.
We believe that when our clients succeed, our business succeeds.
Our comprehensive training program covers both practical and theoretical aspects of beauty treatments. Additionally, their exclusive online ‘Therapists Hub’ provides partnering clinics with training videos and marketing materials to enhance their business potential. Excitingly, Zhav International is also launching a National TV Campaign, where all generated leads will be directed to eligible participating clinics—an unmatched opportunity for clinics looking to elevate their business and drive success.
Yaffa understands that business growth goes beyond innovation—it requires support and accessibility.
“When purchasing equipment, it must be time-efficient, cost-effective, deliver results and provide a high return on investment,” says Yaffa, emphasising her practical approach to business.
That’s why Zhav International offers flexible financing options. Clinics can choose a solution that fits their busienss model making cutting-edge technology attainable for businesses of all sizes.
There’s no doubt that Zhav International’s ZHAV Dynamic Lift™ + Moisture Testing is revolutionising professional treatment services with its high-value, safe, and time-efficient technology. Clinics embracing the ZHAV Dynamic Lift™ are transforming their business models with “skin fitness” programs, fostering long-term client loyalty and significantly boosting revenue. The ZHAV Dynamic Lift™ + Moisture Testing sets a new benchmark in results-driven anti-aging solutions.
For aspiring entrepreneurs, Yaffa offers a simple yet profound piece of advice: “Never give up, no matter how challenging life gets.” Her journey serves as an inspiration, reminding us that with passion, resilience, and innovation, anything is possible.
