About Capelli Salon
& Day Spa

Some people find themselves destined for a certain path in their life. Such is definitely the case for owner and operator of Capelli Salon & Day Spa, Francine Leone.

Francine is a third generation hair designer and stylist. It all started with her grandparents, Lina and Joseph Vescovi who arrived in New York City from Northern Italy in the early 1950's. In New York, they opened their own beauty salon, which they operated for 30 years before retiring to Pleasant Hill, MO. Francine was always found in the shop, handing her grandmother rollers and hair clips, helping her grandfather wash towels and run errands, and practicing her craft on anyone who was willing (in most cases, her baby dolls!) It was simply in her blood. Francine's family members, many of whom work in the industry, have also taught her much about the business.

Francine, as a child, washing her baby doll's hair while in her grandparent's New York salon.

After high school graduation, it was time for Francine to venture out on her own and get the formal training that she would need to make her passion a true career. She attended Vintage Academy of Hair Design in Napa Valley, California. Learning and growing with her craft, she later went to work at the exclusive Copella Salon in the middle of wine country, as well as other salons. To date, Francine has over 20 years of experience and continues to work hard to learn new techniques and further her business education.

Eventually, Francine decided to make her home in Ottawa, Kansas. She and her late husband, Bryan, decided to buy a beautiful building in the downtown area, renovate it from top to bottom, and then open Francine's own salon and day spa. This was truly a dream come true for her. Together, they put their hearts and souls into making Capelli's Salon & Day Spa a truly beautiful, relaxing retreat for their clients. None of this could have been possible without the help of Francine's Aunt Kathy and Uncle Guido, who served as an incredible support system during the entire process.

Today, the salon features a Tuscan-inspired decor with unique touches of whimsy and grandeur around every corner. And in order to memorialize Francine's family history, they have prominently placed a beautiful crystal chandelier, belonging to her grandmother, in the middle of the salon. It serves as a constant reminder of where she's come from. After all, it was simply destiny.