Five. Hundred. Dollars. Take that, rewind it back. This is what my first trip to Lukaro cost me ... and being that my first trip to Lukaro was my first salon experience EVER, how was I supposed to know that this wasn't perfectly standard? Given that my mom is a brilliant hairstylist in her own right, I never set foot in a salon for the first 20 years of my life. When finally there came a time when I wanted to make a drastic change in my appearance, it happened to involve color -- which was the one thing my mom didn't consider herself proficient enough in to risk on my precious little head. No Fantastic Sam's for me, though... nope. My then manager was insistent that I use her stylist (incidentally, also Brooke Shields' stylist) at a place called Lukaro, in Beverly Hills. Now, Lukaro was a tad intimidating for me, to say the least. In fact, even if I hadn't been a complete hair salon neophyte, I'm pretty sure Lukaro still would have been pretty intimidating. For starters, everybody in here is either drop dead gorgeous or rich enough to fake it. And then I walked past Keira Knightley on my way up the stairs. Wow, maybe Fantastic Sam's would've been an easier place to get my feet wet, after all..? Yikes. So here I am, in Lukaro of all places. Pretty much holding onto my mom's sleeve, 20 years of life be damned. I put on my Jedi Robes (you know that's what they are) and waited until Jessica was ready for me, which didn't take long. When we finally got started on the big transformation, I quickly learned another truism of your time in the salon: you're forced to make awkward conversation, on pain of deafening silence. I was... not so good at this. Yikes again. First she took my obscenely poofy white afro and put foils in it, which was a surprisingly lengthy process. Once that was done, I sat under the heater... where my scalp turned into a flesh hibachi. Not so pleasant. Time for a shampoo! I definitely chalked up a solid $400 of my $500 bill at the shampoo bowl. How, you say? Well, I can't imagine what else at Lukaro could've cost half as much as the boobs in my FACE while they were shampooing my hair. And in front of my MOM, no less!! Ugh, man! Talk about mortifying. Er, moving right along... back to Jessica to check the color -- she gave the OK, and moved in with the shears. This part took practically no time at all: chop, chop, CHOP. After thoroughly flat-ironing my hair, I looked... well, kind of like Hillary Clinton, but with a little punky wax we were in business! It was EXACTLY what I wanted; I was elated! [*UPDATE: Added 'Before & After' pic*] So elated that I didn't even go postal when they gave me the bill. Not including the stylist's and her assistant's tips, the damage came to the aforementioned $500. This included the color (which was the most expensive phase at $300), the cut ("only" $100) and their recommended Kerastase shampoo/conditioning products (another $100). WHEW, that's a lot of money! I tried to fathom the amount of money I must have saved over the course of my young life by avoiding salons entirely, up to that point... Again, I had no frame of reference, so this didn't strike me as entirely out of the question. Unfortunately, my 2nd visit didn't really turn out so well, rendering my then fairly long hair pretty much fried for the next 6 months. I decided Lukaro wasn't really for me, after that. Still, it wasn't until MUCH later before I realized how badly Lukaro had been ripping me off -- I mean, come on, even without product, $400 for a cut and color? On a GUY? There's absolutely no justification for that. I've gotten better work done at equally prestigious salons for $150, and that is really ALL any guy should be paying for his hair. Sure, nobody else throws in the extra $350 worth of tittays, but... read more

Don't bother 'combing' Greater L.A. for a top-notch salon... Beverly Hills' Lukaro is the salon to go to in Southern California for a high quality cut and style in a very relaxing and beautiful atmosphere. Lukaro, which is named for its founding stylists LUke, KAtia, and ROna, really captures the essence of simple, natural style with a flawless, precision cut. I frequented Lukaro for 3 years when I was in L.A. and the 400-mile jaunt to my preferred stylist Marzia Johnson (one of the founders of Zindagi in San Francisco) was not quite convenient. While a regular customer of Katia's, Lukaro moved addresses and finally landed in this beautiful location. In addition to having one of the best haircuts of your life, you can soothe your senses in this Mediterranean-like setting. The stylists have semi-private rooms and nooks -- which eliminates the chaotic feel oft found at bull-pen styled salons. I do have some questions as to if Katia is still there, since their website now lists only Luke and Rona as the founders and namesake. While writing this, I looked up their website and I must say that it SCREAMS L.A. attitude! Ironically they tout their lack of pretension all the while name-dropping and otherwise oozing pretension. Their website aside, as a client, I was impressed that the salon was on the lesser side of attitude and pretension for L.A. even though they do have a 'celebrity' following -- to which I can attest is true. Many a time, Debra Messing was having her hair styled by Luke while Katia styled mine. So perhaps you'll get as good a giggle, snort, and eye-roll as I did when reading these excerpts from their site: 'You are invited to visit a favorite celebrity stop noted for its warms and lack of pretentiousness. Enjoy cappuccino and the luxury of personalized service as you indulge in the tranquility of Beverly Hills' most celebrated salon. Welcome to Lukaro; a salon noted largely for capturing the L.A. experience and cultivating fame... Lukaro is the salon of choice for a multitude of A-list personalities including Debra Messing, Lucy Lu and Brooke Shields. But Lukaro does much more than simply cut, color and style celebrity hair. At Lukaro, celebrity looks are literally born. It's routine for a Hollywood producer to call up and announce he's sending a star over for a new look.' ...Nope, no pretension there! read more

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So i went in to get my hair balyage and i feel like the lady should of put way more highlights in my hair and higher up..everyone that seen my hair said it look like a grown out balyage. read more

Lukaro Salon & Spa - Skin Care Near Me - Beverly Hills, California

I love this salon. It's very charming and inviting. I have been seeing Kana for my highlights and cut the past few years! Hands down does the best job and is so accommodating! I always get multiple compliments on my hair after seeing Kana! read more

The owner reached out to make this right which I appreciate. I hope to have a better experience the next time I'm there!

Love this Salon! Alicia always takes the best care of me. I really like how peaceful it is inside and how great I feel getting my hair done by the best! I have never had a complaint from this salon. It is perfectly placed in Beverly Hills with a discrete location that everyone is sure to enjoy. read more

I've been going to Kana for over 7 years and was elated when I found out she was moving to Beverly Hills (from Santa Monica)- but honestly, I would have followed her to the Valley (gasp!) if she moved out that way! She is known for her cuts & color (specializing in Balayage & Ombrè). Check out her on Instagram: HairbyKana. You will not be disappointed! read more

I don't recommend. Why do these people call me sweetie and honey? It is so fake and degrading. And please don't kiss me you don't love me or like me. This is a business. I do have a name. My brown hair was highlighted. It came out gold. I asked for light brown highlights. It dried out and clumps of hair fell out. Not for the price I paid. Now I have to grow it out because I am afraid any more hair color and I will go bald. I gave one assitant a $5 tip. She had the nerve to look at me and say is that it? This place is wrong on all levels!!! read more

I was referred by a friend and have been coming to see Kana for years. Absolutely wonderful to work with, patient, and detail oriented. I love the results every time and will not go elsewhere! read more

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This is probably the worst-run salon I have ever experienced! Booking staff is inefficient and discourteous. Waiting is always part of 'an appointment time'. Salon on 2nd floor so always hot in summer despite ac; cramped area. Can't speak for stylists other than Luke and Rona, but I just cannot understand the hype with regard to their abilities, more so pertaining to Rona. Too much ado about nothing special in terms of her color even for a simplistic color situation. In fact, her application for me was so unacceptable that I had to get my color redone. Too much chattiness: I went there for expert hair styling, not to look for a best bud. I was expecting professionalism in ability and behavior but it really didn't happen. With so many options of hair salons/stylists in that area, this one is definitely not preferable. read more

Nikki gave me a quick beautiful blowout I needed after noticing my air B and B didn't have a blow dryer. I, myself, am a stylist and always bring one but I thought for this short trip I'll be fine because they usually have them. Of course that one time!! My hair was washed and ready to dry and got a fair price I walked into blown before that and they were charging $70 to blow dry my already washed and prepped hair. Thanks Nikki! read more

If you are looking for a great colorist Jill is the one to ask for!!! She gave me amazing highlights and definitely knows what shes doing. She also does amazing blowouts so ask for her if you wanna do a blowout. And Robert is amazing with eyebrows, he is worth every penny! read more

Lisa Cavalone is THE BEST COLORIST this world has to offer. I went from blonde, to black, to red, and she got my hair back healthy, and its never looked better. I constantly get complimented on my color and cut. Greatest WAX- Lana! I have been getting waxed for 4 years, and I was astonished on how good she was. If I were to rate every other wax a 5 , she would be a 10. She also does AMAZING FACIALS! read more

I am the type of person who would cry after every haircut I got, and since moving to Southern California it has been impossible for me to find someone that I can trust to do a good job. Lisa just gets it. She listens and knows what she's doing. I have always played it safe with my hair but recently cut it down to a long bob and there is no one else who I would have trusted to do it. Not only is she amazing at her job, as people have already mentioned, she is 100% there for her client's beck and call and is always so accommodating. Really, the best. Thank you Lisa!!! read more

Elina did my hair color and she had her hands full. I had been getting highlights somewhere else and they were getting really out of hand. My head resembled a checker board. But Elina took the time to fix my base color with high lights and low lights. It has now been over a month and I am still getting compliments. Thanks to her!!!! read more

I have absolutely fantastic hair, as you can tell from my profile picture :) and as such I take my relationships with stylists extremely seriously. Quantifying things, I have had more long-term boyfriends than hairstylists. I have entrusted Stephanie with my locks for the past five years or so (her former colleagues at Lukaro before that), and Stephanie is flat-out AMAZING. She's extremely well-trained, and has an artist's eye for detail and composition. At her recommendation I also get a treatment of non-permanent conditioning "clear coat" with some gold flecks in it to seal the cuticle, which is a miracle for taming frizz-prone hair. While there's always a little confusion over what to call my "clear coat" at the front desk when I book my appointment, and I still have trouble finding the entry door on Beverly after 10 years (!), everyone's nice and helpful. As for the salon itself, clean and beautiful, and with its second-floor, greenery-filled atrium setting, RELAXING!! Use the "2 hour free parking" Beverly Hills public garage next to Williams-Sonoma. read more

Luanne is hands down a hair GENIUS. She is the girl with the golden scissors!!!! It has taken me many many years and many different cities to find a colorist/stylist as amazing as her. Luanne just GETS it! Extremely versatile and dedicated to her art, Luanne is extremely thorough and committed to nothing but hair Excellence! She always goes the extra mile and is so amazing at creating beautiful, multidimensional gorgeous color and styles that last. It is rare these days to find a stylist like this. Tremendous talent and skill, i consider myself so lucky to have found her. I am in my early twenties, and being in the entertainment field, it has been hard for me to find a stylist that gets the look that what I want and what I want to achieve. Not only does she get it, Luanne just NAILS IT every single time... A true artist in every capacity! Furthermore, I have never worked with a stylist who has such passion and talent for her craft, and truly cares about her work so much! Plus, she is a genuinely amazing person. I won't let anyone else touch my hair! As a natural brunette who had dyed my hair black, I now have platinum white blonde hair that looks amazingly healthy, has high shine and strength. Beautiful healthy blonde color and tone. She is a hair miracle worker!!! Whether it's color, cut, styling- you won't know what your hair has truly been missing out on until you go see Luanne. Whatever look you're trying to achieve- edgy, tame, fashion forward, high fashion, or maintenance- she CAN and WILL nail it every time!!! She does it all! You have to see this for yourself. If you're looking for an amazing stylist for the long term- Luanne is your girl! read more

I went here to get my hair colored by Luanne and she did an amazing job! I couldn't be happier with how it looks. It's been about two weeks since she dyed it and there is no fade in the colors. If you want fun colors go to Luanne! read more

Lukaro Salon & Spa - Skin Care Near Me - Beverly Hills, California

Click your heels three times and you are Cinderella at Lukaro's Salon and Spa. The atmosphere is intimate, healing, personable and transforming. Lisa the receptionist greets you with her infectious, warm, embracing personality. And, then if you are wise enough you will book your hair with Katya, the magician with the imaginative scissors. Prior, you may want to close your eyes to the stars as you get a memorable facial with Cyndi. Cyndi will have your skin and soul counting the stars as you walk out with gratitude instead of simply gazing upon them. The team is wonderful and once you become a client, you will never leave. Welcome to the Magic Kingdom, at this salon, you will feel like a fairy Princess or Prince.... read more

This place is sooooo good. Marcos is the best there is. I trust no other person on earth with my hair read more

Lisa C. is not only an awesome lady but also one of the best colorist in town. She can work magic! I've been going to her for over 2 years and her cuts and color don't disappoint. Yes, it's pricey but it's seriously a worthwhile investment to get something totally natural looking. She took me from dark brown to a golden summer brown in 2 hours and she killed it! Have never gotten so my compliments on my "natural" color. read more

Have been getting cut and color from Luanne and couldn't be happier with my results ! My hair is healthy and looks amazing ! Highly recommend! read more

I love Anna at Lukaro Salon! I met her at an event in Chicago where she styled my hair. I have been going to her for my hair cuts ever since. She does such a great job on my hair that I find myself getting my hair cut much more often than I used to. I am addicted now, but at $95 a pop, I need to keep myself under control. The salon offers a "Weekend Blowout" or something like that. On Fridays, you can stop in for a $35 (I think) blowout. There is a public parking garage a couple doors down. read more

Love my new style with Joseph. Kindly advised me that I didn't need the more expensive treatment I had scheduled & did something way more fabulous instead. Above & beyond service with a fun vibe. Well done! read more

I've been coming to Lukaro Salon for over twenty years and I don't like going anywhere else. Luke and Rona are family to me. They treat everyone so well and are simply fun to be with, on top of their brilliance with hair color, cutting and styling. Their assistants are always top notch - going through years of intimate training along side the pros. The support staff is awesome. They definitely know what they're doing. That's why so many celebrities work with them. I don't use any of the other services, so I can't speak for that part of the business. The atmosphere though is beautiful. Like stepping into a Mediterranean luxury hideaway. Overall it can be pricey, but I don't like to trust any other hair care and beauty pros. It's definitely worth every penny. read more

I have been going to Rona for eight years and have never looked back. I first went to get my hair back to blonde after a disastrous five months as a brunette (subpar dye job from a salon in Pasadena). Rona got my hair looking natural and beautiful again with just two visits and did so without damaging my hair. Rona is a master colorist and is worth every penny. I once had someone else try my base and it just wasn't right. You can tell Rona that you want a more summery look, want to "winterize" your color, or just want to switch things up, and she always gets it just right. She's a perfectionist, and she had the clientele to prove it--it's likely that the best hair you see in magazines has been done by her. Luke is also an amazing stylist. You know when you sometimes get a haircut, and then you have to wait a few weeks until it's grown out to the way you originally wanted it? Never happens with Luke--perfect every time from day one. Yes, it's a bit more expensive; yes, you sometimes have to wait. But you wear your hair every single day, and it is 100% worth the investment. read more

I had my second facial with Lorna and as before, exlempenary service! A tad on the pricey side when compared to London, but I wouldn't go anywhere else. The time, precision and care make it all the worthwhile. My skin looks and feels so fresh and alive. Highly recommend coming here for a top notch facial by someone who knows what they're doing! read more

I've been going to Kana for a few years now and I always trust her judgment when I'm unsure of a specific style of balayage that I want. She gets that I like to come in a couple of times a year to change my hair according to the season so when I come in she's always welcoming and patient with me. I made a mistake and tried to cut corners a few months ago by going to someone less expensive, but that was a huge mistake! I came crying to Kana and she fixed my green highlights and made it ashy blonde how I originally wanted it. She definitely knows what I like, you just have to show her a picture and she gets the job done! read more

I don't usually write reviews, but I had to ensure that others know what they are getting into when they see Katia. I had been working with Katia about how I like my hair and what styles I think it'd most suited for me based on my hair type for a year (and the hairstyles that I hate) and she had been okay. Recently, I came in with beautiful long silky hair, and came out with the SAME haircut I spent a year growing it out. It is too short and I can't style it. She was my hairstylist at the time I struggled growing out my hair! She forgot the styles that would be most suited for me! I hate my haircut and now I am struggling again to grow it out. The worst part is I can't even put my hair in a pony tail to get me over the horrible haircut stage unless I hairspray my entire head ;( If she can't remember, maybe it'd be best to keep a chart on a client similar to a doctor's chart. Lukara Salon isn't for me nor you unless the above review is appealing to you! read more

I am a stylist in the SF Bay Area and have worked closely with with Allie Tureaud and had the pleasure of her doing my haircuts color and extensions for over two years. Since she has relocated I haven't even thought of having anyone else touch my hair. I have waited for her to come here or me go there to get my hair done. I've seen her many creations on different hair types and am so impressed with her consultation and execution skills. No question about it, she is one of the most talented stylist I've had the pleasure of working with. read more

Melanie was my hair dresser at Lukaro for about two years. She is an ABSOLUTE sweetheart and cute as a button! She has gorgeous hair- I, on the other hand, do not. This review is meant to hopefully help someone who might have my same problem!! My hair is very fragile and thin and it's been bleached blonde for about 5 years. It breaks off... it's horrible. I know it's difficult to work with and to make it look good! So I don't completely blame Mel. However, after two years my hair was breaking upwards and was a horrible.. HORRIBLE brassy color. Mel had been doing a lift which just ended up turning my natural mousy-ashy-brown hair practically Orange. After two years and a mullet haircut from this sweet girl.. I knew I had to find another hairdresser. (seriously, you don't cut one layer at cheekbone length all around and leave the other shoulder length when your client has the amount of hair of a six year old. I'd think that's just common sense!) Also- my friend went to Mel for the two-year time that I did. My friend has gorgeous, thick, healthy hair. She was not impressed with the dye job she received either and ended up looking elsewhere. Again, the color was brassy and her hair seemed to be damaged. I went to a different Salon in Beverly Hills and paid up big time to get my hair done by a neil-george protege. She took one look at me and was shocked at how horribly my hair looked with my complexion. It literally made me uglier. I wore my hair up for months. She convinced me to dye my hair brown for the sake of saving the little amount of frazzled hair I had left. I guess the bottom line is- hairdressers do not always know what is best for your hair. You need to either go to a REALLY experienced professional, or you need to know exactly what you want. My opinion? Hairdressers go to school and complete apprenticeships. I honestly don't understand how they can't tell you what tone and color your hair should be to bring out your best look. AND this review is from the view point of a blonde. I can't speak for Melanie's skill on brunettes or cutting thick hair. read more

*LOVED* my haircut here. Wonderful, relaxing environment, upscale but not snooty at all. Park in the free lot by Williams-Sonoma, and the salon is right next to the Ron Herman store. read more

LISA has color corrected the shit out of my hair, all the while keeping it healthy. That's not even the best part--I can text her at 10pm in hysterics about my roots and she will squeeze me in 72 hours later. She is so thorough for getting me in and out in an hour and half for FULL HEAD highlights, base, and gloss. Go to her and you will not be disappointed! read more

I've been going to Robert for almost 4 years and he always does an amazing job! Nobody can beat him when it comes to eyebrows. Although I don't get to go too often due to my schedule, Robert is always sweet and remembers me, we have a good chat and I'm out in 15 minutes! I always walk out feeling beautiful. I pay about $50 every time I go but it's SO WORTH IT. I've gotten a $10 eyebrow job before and it was a total disaster, and they took twice as long as Robert does. Ladies it's true, you get what you pay for read more

Luanne is amazing. She goes the extra mile in making sure I walk out every time looking like a million bucks. She takes the time to ask questions, double check her work and oversee the process from start to finish. Not only is she an accomplished colorist and stylist, she is an amazing make-up artist. The full package. As as redhead, she can cover my grey without making it pink and when I walk out the compliments start flowing. I can't say enough good things about her work product and her as a person. If you are looking for someone who cares for you as her client, who is skilled and creative and who is amazingly funny and a family person, Luanne is your person. read more

I was recommended to Luanne from Lukaro Salon and I had the best experience ever! I walked in with my hair unevenly bleached with green tint from elsewhere and Luanne worked on my hair until there was no sign of that evil green tint on my hair! She is really the best I highly recommend her. Her work ethic is AMAZING! read more

Lukaro Salon & Spa - Hair colored and cut by Luanne she is the best, highly recommend! - Skin Care Near Me - Beverly Hills, California

Dre' has been my hair dresser for almost two decades. She always gives me the color and style that I want! Marlena is perfect for eyebrows and make up!! Even, my kids love going here! read more

BEST HAIRCUT EVER!!!! I have very long, thick hair that I've grown out for years. I have a fear of haircuts because every time I get oneI leave upset...they've either cut off too much or added layers/angling I didn't want. Recently my hair got to the point where it was screaming for a cut so I found Lukaro's salon through a friend. I was really nervous going in but my stylist LUANNE LANNUCCI was AMAZING. She took the time to really figure out what I wanted in a haircut, how I style my hair, if wanted to accentuate my curls or not....everything. So thorough and caring. Luanne was not only an amazing stylist but a really sweet, fun person. I cannot recommend her enough!!! If you need a haircut get an appointment with her. I am so happy with my cut. Also FYI on the same side of the street as Lukaro's, about 2 doors down, there's a free parking garage. Make sure to go there...it will save you quite a bit of cash. read more

Amazing salon experience with the BEST: Luanne Iannucci Donahue!!! Amazingly talented and a perfectionist! Perfect match!!!!! Thank you!!!!

Dear Angelenos and those looking for a fantastic salon, I followed Luanne Iannucci to Lukaro, as she is the only person I want to touch my hair. I was so pleasantly surprised by the spa-like atmosphere of the salon, which can generally smell strongly of hair chemicals and appear aesthetically unpleasing. Upon entering Lukaro, one takes a mini vacation from Los Angeles into a tranquil, jungle hideaway. The sunshine, trees and plants, waterfalls and raw brick give the experience of visiting a quiet, jungle oasis, and it smells like it too. But most importantly, I want to leave with a hairdo that's a cut above the rest. I have very long, thick, curly blonde hair. Luanne gives me a cut and highlights that work with my physical features, hair-type and keep with the current styles. Few are as dedicated and passionate about their work. She is never sissor-happy, so long hair is safe with Luanne. The color Luanne so patiently and thoroughly applies works perfectly for me, natural in color and texture. I am always so happy with Luanne's work, a true artist in giving each of her clients their perfect hair. read more