Capella Salon

Capella Salon was founded in 1995 and is run by Shai Amiel and Nicole Amiel. According to the salon, its goal is to meet each client's needs by pinpointing what makes that person distinct. The salon describes its offering as premium service delivered by highly skilled stylists; that characterization is the salon's own.

Services are grouped into Haircuts & Style and Color. Haircuts & Style covers cuts, updos and curl work, including curl by curl cuts, a dry version of the curl cut without the wash and style for repeat clients, and a detangle, cleanse, hydration and curl set priced by the hour. Color covers color, highlights, balayage and corrective color, and corrective color begins with a consultation. Prices are starting prices and vary with hair density and length.

Visits have a few set expectations. Guests such as spouses, children or friends cannot come along because seating is limited. Clients have a 10-minute grace period for lateness; arriving more than 15 minutes late means rescheduling and losing the deposit. Cancellations need 48 hours' notice, and food and drinks are not allowed on the salon floor.

For curl appointments, clients should arrive with freshly washed, dry, tangle-free hair that is not straightened and has no oils or greasy products. Hats, clips, headbands, ponytails, buns, twists and braids should be left off. Missing these curl prep steps means rescheduling and losing the deposit.

Esthetician and beauty services are listed under Beauty by Shani, and skin care is offered by skin care experts. The salon and Shai Amiel have been featured in publications including InStyle, Essence, People, Teen Vogue, Naturally Curly and VOGUE, according to the salon.

The salon aims to tailor each visit to the individual client's hair and needs, based on what makes that client unique.