Kapu was great! I used the Groupon voucher for a full balayage/highlight and was so happy with the result! Also definitely recommend getting the hair toner even though it's a little extra. She is my go-to hair artist in LA now :) Check out her instagram Kapuree and website (linked on there) for more of her work! read more

Kapuree - Kapu was great! The photos speak for themselves. She is my go-to hair artist in LA now! - Hair Salons Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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Kalpana is simply Amazing! She saved my nightmare over-processed blonde broken damaged thinning hair! No bleach as I requested- just light color - bolyage and a 4 1/3" haircut. We both were almost crying how great it came out considering we both were so worried! I am hooked and highly recommend "Kapuree" for any hair needs! So professional and attentive! So happy I found her! read more

It took me a year... but I finally got the courage to let a new stylist touch my hair since moving here to LA. I did a lot of research and had a couple of options, but chose Kalpana's Kapuree Salon based on location (10 minutes away from my place in WeHo), price (Groupon deal for $115: haircut and balayage) and seeing her raving reviews. I have absolutely no regrets! I swear, Kalpana reversed time and made me at least 5 years younger and gave me that extra " va va voom, she got money" look. She did such an amazing job getting my dark Asian hair to lift and toned to a more ashy/cool color ($40 extra for the toner, but so worth it). She also gave me a layered haircut which brought my limp dead hair back to life. I ended up paying $205 with tip because I loved it so much, but that price is still extremely reasonable compared to how crazy balayage prices can be for worse quality. Kalpana also was so nice and came in on a Sunday to work me in her schedule. Not to mention, the couple of hours it took to get my hair done went by so quickly because of how much I enjoyed her company. 10/10 would recommend! read more

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Let's talk about how awesome Kalpana is. I went in with a Groupon for a full or ombre highlight coloring and cut, all for $99, which I got discounted at $79 (retails for ~$300 at her salon, so great deal even without the discount). I have done groupons for hair before and been disappointed, so I wasn't expecting much, and I decided to ask for something pretty straightforward and came prepared with a picture so there wouldn't be any confusion. She honestly went above and beyond my expectations, and I will definitely be coming back for everything I want done from now on. She is absolutely amazing. After I gave her a picture of the coloring I wanted and a loose idea of how much I wanted cut off, I let her take the reigns and make the little decisions (I ended up opting in for an extra $40 for toner, which I was fine with to not have orange hair), and it turned out excellent. I have super thick hair, which I don't trust to just anyone, so I really mean it when I say she did a great job and knew exactly how to handle my hair. And she is super nice to boot. She greeted me with a hug as soon as I met her, and answered all the questions I had about how the different processes worked and what I should be doing to take care of my hair, and I can tell she is very passionate about what she does. Love love love her and would definitely recommend to anyone who needs a stylist. read more

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Thank you so much Kalpana for giving my hair a gorgeous make over! I love it! Highly recommend her! read more

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Short version: Went in for a trim and it turned out so badly I had to get my hair re-cut at a different salon. Long version: I bought a Groupon a few weeks ago and was excited because I enjoy trying out new hair stylists. I figured I'd check out Kalpana and if I liked her work I would visit her regularly. She was able to get me in at 11am on a Saturday on fairly short notice (a few days before) so that was nice. I had to wait about 15 minutes for her to finish up with another client, but that wasn't a big deal to me. When I sat in the chair I told her I just wanted a trim and I wanted to keep the length of my hair. I also said I'd like my layers added back in since they had mostly grown out, and I also needed my bangs trimmed. This is the regular cut I get whenever I see a new stylist, same instructions and everything, but Kalpana managed to give me the worst hair cut I've ever experienced. She asked if I wanted a blow out but I said no because I was going to the gym later that day. I have gone to other stylists and gotten my hair cut wet without a blow dry and it turned out fine, so I wasn't concerned. Kalpana showed me the portion she wanted to cut and I said that was fine because it looked to be about 2 inches. In actuality she took off about 4 inches. When I got home after my hair had air dried, I was looking in the mirror and it looked like one side was longer than the other. Just to be safe, I straightened it and it was indeed about an inch longer than the other side. My friend checked out the back and said it was pretty jacked up, so I texted Kalpana (after calling and leaving a message) explaining to her that the layers weren't blended and the haircut seemed uneven and asked if we could fix it. She texted me back a day and a half later saying "When can you come in? I'm unavailable Saturday". There wasn't an apology or anything, so I ended up deciding not to go back to her in fear that she would mess it up even more. I went to a different stylist who took pictures for me and said I should ask for a refund because it was so bad (see photo). I ended up texting Kalpana a photo of the haircut she gave me and told her I was really disappointed and I would ask for a refund, but I bought it through Groupon. Her response was "Good for you! Yeah ask Groupon for a refund." I though that response was rude and unprofessional, so I decided to leave a review warning others. I was surprised the whole situation went down like this because I had checked out her yelp reviews before buying the Groupon. After re-reading the reviews, I noticed most of the bad reviews have been customers who wanted a trim with layers and weren't getting anything added on top (highlights, blow outs, etc). This tells me Kalpana only cares about the customers who are getting hair cuts with added costs. I could have turned into a regular customer, but her lack of attention to detail and bad attitude turned me away forever. I would highly recommend new customers stay away. read more

Kapuree - This is the "trim with layers" Kalpana gave to me. I had to get it re-cut at a different salon. - Hair Salons Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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I had such a great experience with Kapu last Friday. I work till 6pm every day and she was kind enough to accommodate my work schedule and penciled me in for a 7:30pm appointment on a Friday night. I felt bad that I failed to tell her my hair was super long, so as soon as I walked in, we both knew the appointment was going to last several hours. She was such a champ and we both left satisfied with the results. For months I thought my hair was unrepairable, but Kapu did a fabulous job bringing it back to life. I showed her several pictures of what I envisioned my hair color to look like and she mimicked it almost perfectly. Kapu is very kind, sweet, patient and definitely knows what she's doing. We chatted throughout the entire process and she was very honest with her prices and her procedures. She kept offering different techniques that she felt would make my hair look even better. I was very pleased when I left that night. The cut, the color, and the experience were all well worth the 3 hour appointment. Thanks Kapu! I'll see you soon!!! read more

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I love Kalpana. She is the only person I have been going to for my hair for the past five years. Well, I cheated once & deeply regretted it... I used to be one of those Asians who would lighten their hair, but it made my hair look like a haystack. Kalpana accommodated to my preferences for the first few years, but my hair was getting more and more brittle. She recommended that I go darker. I initially hated the idea of dark hair because it intensifies my resting b--- face... But she made it work. Haha. I love how my hair currently looks more natural and I do not have to maintain it as much. Did I mention that it looks healthier? :) She's also an expert when it comes to eyebrows! She can do it freestyle and they always look so perfect. Threading hurts, but she makes the pain worth it. She's amazing. read more

hate leaving poor reviews, giving 2 only for the pleasant conversation. So, for one, I purchased a Groupon. Called / texted to make an appointment - only didn't get a response until days later to finally set it. Day of, she's late. Again, had sweet conversation and understood my hair is pretty long - so to touch up a balayage is a lot of work. Except she insisted I needed to rebleach it. Obviously I want to keep my hair as healthy as possible, but she's the expert so I trusted her. Btw charged me an extra $90 on top of the Groupon. I gave it a week, two weeks, and now nearing a month, assuming that the toner she had used has all washed out - my hair has never looked SO blotchy and uneven. It's the worst it's ever looked and all I wanted was a touch up. But what she did instead is comb through another layer of bleach that didn't level out evenly between my natural hair and the hair that was already bleached from a previous balayage. Hoping she'd fix it, I reach out for an appointment. Again, days to respond to my text before it got set. She asked to reschedule twice, so I just thought screw it - she'll probably only make my hair even worse. Clearly doesn't care about fixing her mess or about customer satisfaction...shmeh. read more

Kapuree is so great. I want to lighting my hair, I showed her a picture and she took the time to give me what I want it giving me so many advices. She is so nice and interesting and she totally got what you want from an hair salon: time to relax, conversation and getting out satisfied! Totally worth it and recommended it! read more

KAPU! She is an angel. our story is great. Seven years ago, my bushy eyebrows and I were walking down Melrose when I saw a place called "Thread." I had only heard of threading eyebrows before. It sounded painful and exotic. And I wanted to try it. When in Rome, I went in and met Kapu right away. I explained to her that although my eyebrows appear unruly, I do like that they are big and thick. And I knew one day, because I can predict the future, that thick/bushy eyebrows would be in style. Her and I immediately got along great. She said she totally understood what I meant by just cleaning up a little bit and not taking much off. I have trust issues with both my hair and my eyebrows, because I have gotten horrible services before. I trusted her. There is something about her calm, professional nature that made me feel at ease right away. Of course, threading will always feel a little bit painful, but it's quick and the results are great. Only takes about five minutes and it costs $15 cash. Make sure to tip your threader. I highly recommend her. She had moved on from Thread to her studio at her house. I followed her everywhere she went. She's been now at Salon Republic for a few years. It's very convenient, parking is validated as long as you are under an hour I think. Maybe it's two hours. I always enjoy going to that complex because there's a lot fun things to do. You can get a massage, go see a movie, go grocery shopping at Trader Joe's, get a spray tan and a protein shake at Body Factory...Etc. But those are just a few examples. I hope you enjoy Kapu. She is a darling and she has great services. She also does hair and she is amazing. I was sitting next to a client of hers who went from long brown hair to a short, platinum blonde Bob. She's pretty incredible. Do yourself a favor and go to this wonder woman. read more

Kapuree - Nothing but brows my friends! - Hair Salons Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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Kapuree is probably the best hair stylist I have ever went to. She really knows how to cut hair. She is always professional and responds quickly to messages. read more

I found Kalpana through Lifebooker and so happy because I've found my new stylist! My highlights look amazing, she also fixed a bad previous dye job so the appt. lasted much longer then expected but she was very polite about it and was able to reschedule her next appt. I left looking and feeling great and plan on returning soon to get my eye brows thread! Highly recommend Kalpana! read more

I have sooo many positives to share! Kapuree is a salon inside of Salon republic; STE 3. 1. QUALITY QUALITY QUALITY. She is definitely celebrity level colorists and brows! AND the cut was fantastic; I'm just so happy about it! She is also super knowledgable about all hair and seems to genuinely have my hairs best interest in mind. She taught me how to shape my brows and how to better care for my hair without pushing sales. 2. Flexibility. She will totally work around your schedule and come in on off days if you need. 3. Conversation. She is so great to talk with and super comfortable atmosphere. She is so polite and friendly. I am definitely looking forward to going back for my hair but also to hang out. She's fun! 4. TIP! Try and find parking on the street because underground parking can get expensive if you are getting full highlights, cut, blow-dry, and brow shaping. They do validate but her work is very much quality work and therefore takes a bit of time. I was there for 3.5 hours for all of it and it went by soooo fast. I'm soooo happy to share this girl with you! I've always gone to a new person every single time and am so pleased to have found somebody passionate about my hair! And I feel like I've made a friend :) read more

I've had my hair colored ombre at three different salons and Kapu did the most thorough job of anywhere I've been. I asked for it to be subtle for work and she did exactly that-- it's professional and classy while still being fun. Kapu also cleaned up a dreadful cut that I got at another salon. I came home and my husband says to me: "You look really pretty!" On top of giving me a great cut and color, Kapu is also just a really cool person to talk to. I'll definitely be going back! GETTING THERE: Kapuree Salon is located in Salon Republic on the second floor of the mall at the southeast corner of Sunset and Crescent Heights. Parking is expensive, but Salon Republic will validate for up to 1.5 hours for parking in the underground garage. read more

Kapu is a MASTER at natural, sunkissed highlights. I came in for ecaille highlights, cut and color and loved the results. The final color was so flattering and even though she lightened my hair, when I left it felt much healthier, not over-processed at all! The tone was perfect and so well-blended. She definitely understands the art of subtlety when it comes to hair. My hair was very damaged before I came in, but I wanted to keep the length so she expertly cut my layers, still managing to keep the length pretty long. She was also very sweet and lovely to talk to. Overall, I think she's phenomenal as a hair dresser, however I didn't give 5 stars because: 1 - my hair took 4.5 hours... which she explained was because my hair wasn't lifting properly since I've used box dyes in the past. So, I do appreciate that she wanted to make sure it was done correctly, but this seemed too long. 2 - When I've gotten highlights in the past, usually this includes the price of a toner, but this was an additional charge. Also, not her fault, but be advised parking in their building is expensive. It ended up being $19.50 with validation! read more

KALPANA IS AWESOME! End of story. She's SO accommodating with your schedule-- and with my schedule (and like most of yours that is all over the place), that means the world!!! She took me on a FRIDAY night! Awesome. On top of that, Kalpana is super sweet! My boyfriend decided to drop by and they chatted endlessly about India and southern Asia-- it was great! I didn't feel as guilty subjecting him to staring at me in foils. And her work? Fantastic! I got full highlights and they're awesome! She did a great job...the color is exactly what I wanted and I have no doubt I'll be going back to her. Try Kalpana out. You won't regret it!!!! read more

I keep loving Kalpana!! She's such an amazing hairstylist and threader. She takes her time with you... something that many cosmetologists lack nowadays. She's very gentle, precise, and has great attention to detail. Despite me moving all the way on the other side of the country, I ONLY go to her when it comes to getting my brows done back home. Very lovely lady, couldn't be happier with my results! ...and very pretty too! read more

I found Kapuree through Lifebooker. I came in for a Brazilian Blowout and left absolutely ecstatic! I have extremely unruly hair so I've been getting a Brazilian every 3 months or so. I'm definitely coming back to Kapuree because she did such a professional job. She took the time to get every single little hair. Most people I've gone to either miss the underneath of my hair near my neck or the baby hairs around my face. She did an absolutely lovely job. Not to mention, she's incredibly friendly. I'll definitely make my way back soon. read more

I purchased a deal through lifebooker (cut, highlights, blow-out) -- and it was my first time trying a new hair stylist this way and I was super pleased with the results :-) It was my first time getting highlights too - I decided to try for ombre highlights & after looking at the natural colors in my own hair, Kalpana was able to create a beautiful natural "sun-kissed" ombre highlights on my virgin Japanese stubborn hair! I had a wonderful experience with Kalpana - she was so sweet and spent so many hours working on my hair. I got the best sun-kissed ombre highlights and a great trim to go with it! After blowing it out - she even spent time curling the ends to make it look super glamorous! She is also great with Asian hair in terms of cut/color!! I also love the fact that I could text her to schedule my appointment & she was also so flexible with time - which is perfect for my work schedule. I will be back - and have already told friends about her :) Thank you Kalpana! read more

I really like her. Kapu is very nice and she makes you feel comfortable. I was looking someone who can dye my hair in ombre and she did it amazing. Hair after coloring healthy and do not split. I will definitely come back!!! She is the best read more

I loved her. She's so sweet and even shared some coconut water with me (which isn't cheap!) We chatted as if we've known each other for years, too. And even when we weren't gabbing away, it was comfortable. She really makes you look beautiful and knows color well. She matched my old highlights perfectly and even other hair stylists I know complimented them and asked where I got them. I got a Lifebooker deal and can't wait to go back! read more

Came here with my burnt, overly processed hair. I was so pleased with the results. Kaplana was so sweet, and has great conversation, time flew! My hair wasn't the best to work with but she did such an amazing job. read more

Found Kalpana through Lifebooker, saw the great reviews on Yelp and decided to give her a shot. I have to say that I am beyond impressed with her skills. You can tell that the woman knows what she is doing. I have the classic black asian hair that can easily turn orange in a blink of bad dye job. Kalpana listened to my concerns and quickly put them to rest, correcting the botched ombre job that I walked in with into a beautiful subtle warm ashy brown ombre masterpiece. I am beyond thrilled with the results and I will be recommending her to everyone I know. read more

Kapuree - Ombre by Kapu - Hair Salons Near Me - Los Angeles, California

I love it here!!! I have been going to Kapuree since 3 years for various services threading, waxing and hair cut. She does a great job with shaping your eye brows. I have sensitive skin and she does threading less painfully. I am also very particular with my hair and she patiently listens to my needs and does a great job at the end. I highly recommend her. read more

I walked in for threading (no appt) after hearing about her on groupon. She was finishing someone's blow out and told me she'd be 5 minutes. She was extremely warm and definitely new her trade. She used several different types of thread for certain areas of my face that were more sensitive. I've had threading several times in the past, and never had someone as thorough and painless. I know some people avoid this type of hair removal because they hear it's so painful. I'm telling you she was amazing...my eyes ALWAYS water whenever I've had threading done in the past. I didn't shed one tear, people...seriously. Check her out...my face is as smooth as a baby's tush! I will be sharing my new little secret with my friends...Kalpana is the truth! read more

I've been going to Kalpana for over 10 years, and I can't believe it's taken me this long to write a review! She does the best blonde color I've ever had. I've even moved out of state and keep coming to her. She keeps my hair healthy and it never breaks after coloring it. Also her brow skills are fierce! read more

I made an appointment and she was able to fit me in the same week. I knew it was last minute because it was December around the holidays, but Kapu was so friendly and professional. She gave me the most perfect ecaille highlights, roots retouch, haircut and blowout. Kapu also took her time to get my hair done right and after four hours, my hair was beautiful, silky, flowly and full. I was extremely content. I would definitely recommend my friends and family to see Kapuree at Salon Republic - Hollywood Hills. I also can't wait to go back. Thank you! read more

I've been going to Kapu for 2 years now and can't imagine ever going to anyone else. Here are the many reasons I absolutely love her: - she is meticulous about her work. If I'm not happy with it, she's not happy with it. She won't let me leave the chair until she knows I am completely satisfied with the outcome. - Her work is AMAZING! -She indulges me when I decide to do blue at the end of my ombré. (Side note: I don't think I have ever had so many compliments on my hair in my life) - She's so easy and fun to talk to, which is a must when you're with someone for hours at a time. I will always trust my hair is in good hands when I go to her. Even when she tells me things I don't want to hear. My hair is thin and damaged from years and years of coloring and she is honest with me about when it's time to give my hair a break and let it repair itself and when it's ok to color it again. Love her still after 2 years. read more

Kapuree is a one stop shop for all your beauty needs! I've been going to Kapu for over two years now, she does all my threading, waxing, hair cut and glazing. She is very good at listening to my needs while making sure I achieve the best look that's right for my face/body type, hair texture, etc. She truly understands beauty. Kapu comes highly recommended. The location is convenient too with free underground parking and at the base of the Hollywood Hills, it's convenient for both Valley and Hollywood/Bev Hills-surrounding areas. Very affordable and friendly!! Need I say more? read more

Where to begin, Kapu is by far the most amazing threader in the world! She saves my eye brows every time! I've moved neighborhoods and I still make the 30min transit to come see her! I love her and her upbeat personality! She's Amazing! My eye brows get so many compliments each time! LOVE LOVE KAPU! Tell all your friends! read more

Kapu is the Tiger Woods of eyebrows. And, her prices are amazing. And, she's a lovely person. Thank you, Kapu, for making my brows look gorgeous, even though they're a challenge since they tend to be uneven, and for remembering without me telling you how I like them and that I colour them when I get home :) She's fantastic. That is all ;) read more

This was my first ombre and she did a great job - got lots of compliments on my new hair color. She gave me a great recommendation on what color to choose and took her time explaining what she was doing. (I had a groupon for ombre, but the touch up on covering root and taking out previous hair color was extra thing I had to do - additional $80) The best part is Kapu; she is kind, real and a great conversationalist. It was one of the most fun hair appointments :) She made me feel very comfortable. Thank you Kapu! FYI - Parking came out to be $15 with validation( bleach out previous color, color, haircut, and styling can take a long time) so plan accordingly. read more

Kapuree - Ombre by Kapuree - Hair Salons Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Kapu is so great, I'm giving her a second review! I forgot I gave her a review the first time I went to her. I went back to her recently and she fixed what one stylist did to my hair. And now, I love my hair so much, I can't believe I was so unhappy with my hair for as long as I was! I love the tones, the highs and lows, the cut, everything! I'm having so much fun with my hair these days and it feels great!! Plus, Kapu is the friendliest and so sunny, she's great inside and out and you will enjoy your time with her :) read more

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The best. I've been to fancy salons across New York and LA, and none compare to Kapuree. She delivers exactly what you want 100% of the time. I've been going to Kapuree for years now. She has my absolute trust and loyalty. read more

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First things first, PLEASE DO NOT COME TO THIS PLACE! When I came in, the lady asked me to blow dry my own hair because she was tired and had a long day. I understand she had pain in her hands but I, too, was tired from work. If I am paying for this service, I don't expect to help the person actually dye my hair. She had me help her fold and pass her the tin foil paper and I honestly just wanted to get my hair dyed (I had no idea I was going to be an assistant). Then, she started saying that my hair would probably not take in the brown coloring (started blaming my hair). I paid the extra $ to get the color I wanted and in the end, the work was AWFUL. It was the worse balayage I had ever seen. Multiple types of brown in my hair (dark, light, medium) and it just looked so bad. I was so embarrassed coming out of the salon that I just tied my hair up. I told her I liked it to spare her feeling but the next day I let her know that I didn't like it and asked if she could redo it. The day that I was supposed to come in to redye, I texted her asking if it was too soon to redye (it was only 4 or 5 days after the first dye). She didn't reply to any of my text and never even confirmed the appointment (unprofessional), so I asked if I could book an appointment in 2 weeks so that I wouldn't damage my hair (still no respond to that). The NEXT day, she text me and says that I am rude for not showing up to an appointment she never even confirmed. I got mean text from her and it's just not okay. I still asked her if she could please redo my hair and I have not gotten a response. PLEASE DO NOT COME HERE! There are a lot of other salons with really amazing people, I would HIGHLY suggest you don't come here. read more

Great place, and I am very happy with my highlights and cut Amazing and natural blond highlights LOVE it!!!! I will def come back next time. read more

Kapuree - Love, love and love my new highlights - Hair Salons Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Kapu is AMAZING. i went to get my eyebrows threaded for the first time ever. i have had bad experiences getting my eyebrows waxed and i had to fill in one more than the other to try and even them out. i went to Kapu & she informed me the process of how my eyebrows will be growing and where it needs to grow & when she finished, i was astonished. my eyebrows looked way more evened & had such a perfect shape. i'm rating my experience a five because i couldn't be any more satisfied with the outcome but also because she made my visit very enjoyable. she's very funny and easy to talk to and made my first time threading experience a big plus, (which also helped with my nervousness). a m a z i n g overall read more

Its been two weeks since I had my first balyage done with Kalpana, and I swear, I love my hair more and more each day. Its looks so freaking good! I found her on Groupon and having never done a balyage, I decided to give this a try. First off, Kalpana was very communicative. I described what my hair was currently like at the time and sent her a pic of what I wanted (Chrissy Teigen's hairstyle). She was very honest: it would take more than one session considering I had very dark, untreated brown hair. I really appreciated this because it gave me realistic expectations going in. I arrived on time to my appointment, and she wasted no time getting started. We had three hours ahead of us. I asked for only one thing: to make my hair the lightest possible look. I trusted her choice of hair color. The end product is simply amazing. Its sun kissed and natural. It makes my otherwise meh-looking tan skin also sun-kissed. Seriously, I use to look like the worn-out mother, but I now feel like a new woman. read more

Overall did a noce job on my mother but cut her front bangs too short for her liking. She is very nice and pleasant person and on time for the schedule. Would use again but would definitely be very specific as to the length read more