salon capelli

Kalanit is a DevaCurl Certified stylist and this woman is a magic maker with scissors. She is sweetly courteous, has a keen sense of aesthetics, the sensibility of an artist, she listens to what you need and want as far as your hair, your lifestyle and your ability to style (or not style) and above all she is gentle and non-judgemental. For decades I kept my head almost shaved because once I left Southern CA, I could not find a stylist willing to work with me and my quirky hair needs. I got one dry cut in Stanford, CA and after that heinous hack, I was leery of having anyone touch my hair, wet or dry, and spent a long time wearing hats, buns and 80s rocker bandanas to hide the disreputatable state of my locks. Kalanit works with extreme focus on your hair and sees you as a whole person, not just a 'head' but having her give a cut is not a silent, tense, high drama experience. If asked, she will give you a straight and honest opinion about your hair (cut as well as color) and she is straight forward without being abrasive, snarky or even remotely rude. She's a traveler, a gourmand and an all 'round bon vivant so conversation is continuously lively and there's always a lot of laughter. While she is in total scissor control, she will still ask your permission before using any hair spray, fluffing (or 'opening,' as she calls it) your hair and your comfort and well being are always first with her. She does not ever push products. I loved that the first time she styled my hugely unkempt mane because the DevaCurl line makes my head itch to the point where I have wanted to rip my scalp off. Kalanit's cuts actually even look good wet and when air dried or diffused, for me it's almost like the late Richard Avedon blessed my scalp and strands with a magic wand that makes me look still like me yet somehow so much better. Her cuts grow out as nicely as when I first leave her chair, which initially tempted me to go longer than every 3 months between appointments. Nope. Bad move. Kalanit cares that your hair is out in the world, representing her and Capelli Salon. You will never leave her chair looking like your room mate cut your hair PLUS your hair will look just as good on days two, ten, and twenty as it did on day one of the cut. Am I nuts about my stylist? HELL YES! Kalanit rocks!

I was lucky to have my first ever deva cut with Kalanit, and it was the best experience because she heard me out, and did her thing, at the same time educating me about the condition of my hair and how I can keep it hydrated, moistured and bouncy. The cut looks amazing, and all the curls are super. After washing, conditioning, and styling, Kalanit told me exactly what I needed to do in order to keep my hair healthy and frizz-free and voluminous. I really loved the entire experience because it was rejuvenating but also so informative. Kalanit was very welcoming and has such a bubbly personality that just puts you at ease because cutting your hair can be a nerve-wracking experience for some of us, but Kalanit definitely reassured me and I am so so happy with the results.