José Eber Plano

The salon was founded by José Eber, a French native who moved to Los Angeles and opened the Beverly Hills flagship. He has worked in hair for more than five decades and is credited with setting trends through the 1970s, 1980s and 1990s. The salon describes him as one of the most recognized trend setters in the industry and as a pioneer of the urban retreat salon concept.

His hair care products have also been sold on the Home Shopping Network.

Located in Beverly Hills, this flagship site brings together skin treatments in a dedicated center, upscale cosmetics application, a nail salon, a cafe, and a private room. The business gives support to charitable organisations that work on behalf of women and children. The Beverly Hills location may accept beauty professionals who want to work outside standard hours, provided they give advance notice. Requests to rent a chair or a room are directed to the manager by email.

Starting prices run from $50 for an intense conditioning treatment to $600 for a haircut with the founder, and extensions are priced on request. Hours are Monday 10am to 6pm, Tuesday through Saturday 8:30am to 6pm, and closed Sunday; the front desk handles appointments at (310) 858-4000. Sale and clearance items and liquid products cannot be returned, and returns are arranged by emailing the manager with the reason, supporting images if any, and the tracking number.

The founder personally chooses stylists from applicants around the world, and the salon describes its work as suited to both simple touch-ups and full makeovers.

The salon describes its concept as an urban retreat.