Kapuree

I LOVE my hair! Kalpana is absolutely AMAZING! I walked into Karpuree (inside Salon Republic) after 6 months since my last appointment at a different salon — and came out the happiest I have ever been! I had a couple of ideas in mind, mainly wanting to hide my gray hair that has been peeking its ugly head and Kalpana listened and gave her opinion in a totally professional way. Needless to say, I eventually told her to go for whatever she pleased because everything she suggested made sense and kept true to what I initially envisioned. Kalpana is a joy to be around and very down to earth. I highly recommend her!

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!

First off, a little bit about myself. I’ve never been one to enjoy going to a salon or getting my haircut period. (Yes I was one of those kids in the salon). I’ve cut my hair myself on countless occasions due to lack of trust with hair stylists.
I found Kalpana through the lifebooker and couldn’t be happier with my discovery. I went in for a highlight, cut and style. Not only is Kalpana amazing at what she does but she also genuinely one of the sweetest people I’ve met. You know you’re in good company when you are able to talk for over 2 hours.
I have never colored my hair and getting highlights was somewhat ‘adventurous’ for me and something I was slightly nervous for as a turnout, since I don’t really know how my hair responds to color. Kalpana was super calm and assured me of the right approach and color. I have never had such an amazing experience and I am so in love with my fresh cut and highlights! Thank you so much Kalpana! I’m sending everyone to you, you rock!
Side note: If you manage to get an appointment with her before 4pm there is free street parking! Otherwise parking in the building can add up if you’re going in for more than a haircut. :)

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

KAPU IS THE BEST!!! I’ve been seeing her for over a year now, and I am a repeat client for my hair and eyebrows. Love love love her.

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!

Kapuree dyed and cut my mom’s hair and did my eyebrows. She did a phenomenal job with my mom’s haircut and dye job, I’ve never seen my mom’s hair shine so beautifully. I’ve always had uneven eyebrows and haven’t gone to any places that have done them justice (instead they’ve always made them worse). Kapuree was the first person I’ve been to that has made them even! She is also a generally sweet person! Definitely recommend if you need your hair or eyebrows done!

I found Kapuree on living social and I’m really glad I did! She gave me a haircut and the most beautiful, natural looking balayage highlights! This is the first time I have colored my hair at all in years and years, so I was a little nervous, but she did a great job of listening to what I want and keeping it subtle. She is also very kind and professional. Definitely recommend her!

Kalpana did an amazing job color correcting my hair. She is a true artist and works with you to achieve the look you want. I absolutely love my haircut and highlights!

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.

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 :)

I am very picky with my fine and long brown hair. I have given up on highlights since I was little, having had too many people destroy my hair. I am Persian, and no one seemed to ever get my highlights to look natural with my tan skin color, until now! I got Ombré, a cut and blowout through Groupon and only decided to due to the amazing reviews she has had. I am also extremely picky about my haircuts because everyone always chops my hair off. My hair grows very slowly, so I like to keep it as long as possible. She listened to all of my concerns and the result was incredible. I’ve gotten so many compliments since my hair transformation.
Not to mention, she is the ultimate Eyebrow Master. I have been threading my eyebrows for years at various places, and no one– I repeat no one– has ever made them look this good. I looked like a new person walking out of her salon!
Best of all, Kapu has the best costumer service. She makes you feel like you’re at home, and is incredibly warm and welcoming. I know that I can always come to her for any of my beauty needs or concerns. I already set up an appointment with her to do my Brazilian Blowout. I am excited because she understands my hair unlike others. I’ve gotten my keratin treatment before at another place and it didn’t work. She knows what works with my hair and what doesn’t, which is why I trust her with anything!

I absolutely adore Kapuree — as a hairdresser and as a person! She is so skilled at her craft, and a super funny, nice and friendly person as well.
My first appointment with Kapu was in January after having a horrific experience at another salon. She was able to completely transform and fix the mess another stylist created. I just went back in October — that’s how amazing she is. My color was vibrant for nine months!
I had my color refreshed and toned (ombré on naturally brunette/​auburn hair) and a trim and blowdry. I know if I go in and have a question or need some direction, I’ll get an honest and educated answer… many people don’t care enough to take the time.
I recommend Kapu to anyone who asks about my hair, and to anyone who mentions that they need a service done. I started out desperate for color correction, and have found a great stylist who I know I can trust. I’ll be a customer for years to come… thank you Kapuree!!!

I so LOVE Kalpanna! She saved me and saw me last minute and I truly feel I was meant to go to her. I love my hair! I got full highlights and a cut and my hair is gorgeous! My guy in NYC does Cher’s hair, ok? Kalpanna is in his league and then some! Just go to her. I was worried and taking a chance based on all these amazing referrals and now I see why everyone raves. SHE IS AWESOME and adorable and kind… I could go on. Thank you beautiful girl for making me feel beautiful again!!!

I always go to Kapuree! I am very particular about my hair and don’t let just anyone take care of it. I always leave the Salon with beautiful hair. Kapuree is attentive meticulous and pleasant and her prices are absolutely reasonable. I’m her number one Fan!

This was my first ombré 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 ombré, 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.

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.

Kapu is INCREDIBLE!!! She’s so friendly and nice to talk to.
Most importantly she made my hair look the best it has ever looked in my life. I am not hyperbolizing here. I have had SO many compliments on my ombré color. I won’t trust my hair with anyone else now.
Great cut. Great color. Great service. Great price.
Love her!!!

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 ;)

My hair used to be boring. Long and straight, with the same color that I’ve had for the past couple of years (no matter how many times I dye it, it fades to the same shade within a month or two). I needed professional help. And, a trim.
I decided to try something new and found a deal on Lifebooker for a highlights (ombré, full, or balayage), haircut, and blowout package — for only $ 65! But what if the salon’s ratings were low? I looked up Kapuree on Unilocal… 4.5 stars? I was so ecstatic, I messaged my friend to purchase the package too so that we could go to the salon together.
I made an appointment for a Thursday at 3PM with Kalpana. By the way, if she doesn’t pick up the phone, then send her a text! She’s a fast responder. I wish some of my friends took after her…
When my friend and I arrived at Salon Republic, we went straight for room 3 (Kapuree), and found Kalpana inside! Since the process for each of us was going to be long, no time was wasted! First, she asked us what we wanted, then gave some suggestions. I could tell that she really cared about the well-​being of our hair, since she advised against some of our color choices. The last thing a client wants is fried hair, yanno? Frying is for food.
I decided to get my roots touched up (+$ 60) in addition to getting slight ombré highlights. Kalpana suggested that we both get our hair toned as well (+$ 40). I put complete trust in her, and went with it. Then she started to work her magic.
Here I will emphasize how caring, funny, and especially, TALENTED, Kalpana is. She is a wonderful converser, and has a great sense of humor. She has such an amiable personality, we talked like close friends! When I complained about how hungry I was but could only have vegetables and fruit because I was in the process of after care for my juice cleanse, she offered me an apple to eat. It was probably the kindest act I’ve ever received from a hair dresser. She even turned on some music for us on Pandora, and let me borrow a phone charger cause my iPhone was dying.
Back to the hair: my locks are now beautifully colored and trimmed. The ombré effect isn’t all up in your face, but it’s noticeable enough… just the way I wanted! I’m seriously SO HAPPY. My friend’s hair is gorgeous as well, and so are her newly threaded eyebrows! We were so pleased with the results that my friend made an appointment to do a conditioning treatment in 2 weeks. And I’m planning to tag along with her to get my out-​of-​control brows threaded. I’ll say it again, Kalpana has some serious skills with hair dye, scissors, and thread.
We ended up leaving around 8PM, and a few minutes later, I received a text from Kalpana telling us how much she enjoyed working on our hair and thanking us. It was the cherry on top to the great service we enjoyed for 5 hours.
So, yeah. In short, if you want radiant, alluring hair, go make an appointment at Kapuree. You won’t regret it.