Reminder that you need to call or text to book an appt. I tried calling the W salon and they told…read moreme she wasn't available and tried to book me with another stylist. Call her directly at (808) 221-335. I usually text and she'll call me back. She's the best.

My hair has always been notoriously difficult to cut and style, but Maja Whitesell completely nails…read moreit every single time. I just had a general idea of what I wanted (to beat the summer heat) and she went above and beyond my expectations. She's also the absolute sweetest soul! I cannot give her enough high praise. Trust me, she's the best in the biz.

Bridget is most amazing!! I've been coming to her since 2008. She has always done great work for my…read morewhole family. Today she shaved my head as I had my first chemo treatment yesterday for breast cancer. She helped me to start the donation process for my hair by cutting it in ponytails and banding at the ends. She is the best!

I love the Hair Box ... totally look forward to my standing appointment every three weeks to…read moremaintain my cut & color with Bridgette ! She is a "one woman" show and so it's nice & relaxing to just enjoy her sweet personality, relaxing space, and her full attention on your hair ! She is consistently on time, follows the strictest covid procedures and I always leave happy with my hair!!! My husband and daughter also go in about every four months too ... we are all fans ! Thank you Bridgette !!!

My absolute favorite! Love, love, love her work! My family has been going to her for years, and…read moreshe's very experienced in hair treatment and styling. She's never let me down! The vibe is always so welcoming, and she makes you feel completely comfortable. Highly recommend!

I agree with my boy Dustin N.- this is a great place to cut your hair! Tracey is sweet, she cuts…read morewell, and the price is nice. While I was preggo she took good care of my hair. I like that she always made sure it is cut the way I want it by asking questions and confirming that I'm sure that I like it. My friend goes here for cut and color often and it's always very nice!! Just FYI she doesn't shampoo the hair so just come with a clean head of hair! I no longer live across the street from Tracey's so I stopped coming:-(

When you find a hair stylist that you're comfortable with, you follow that hair stylist wherever he…read moreor she goes. Sounds familiar? We all have gone through hair stylists that have cut our hair too short or styled our hair in a manner that were not happy with. But when others compliment your hairstyle and you feel good how you look, thank your hair stylist. My go-to hair stylist has been Hair by Nora for the past 12 years. After graduating from Trendsetters Beauty College in 1979 in hair styling and hair design, Nora Kawakami started working at Noriko's Beauty Salon in 1980 as a shampoo girl and soon afterwards, a hair stylist. Nora left Noriko's to open her own self-employed hair styling business in 2009. With the help of family and friends, she set up her business at her home, renovating her car garage into a beauty salon. She worked long hours, 10 hours per day, to establish her business. She did haircuts, hair styling, coloring, highlights, perms, and eyebrow shaping for individuals, as well as for proms, weddings, and special celebrations. She worked alone, without any employees. Nora is now semi-retired, working limited hours, only on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays from 8a to 12noon. She accepts referrals only and does not take any walk-ins. She no longer does proms, weddings, and celebrations. I first went to Noriko's about 2008 to have my hair styled with another hair stylist, following my co-workers who were going there on a regular basis. After Nora had started her own business, I decided to go to Nora for hair styling in 2009 and have been with her ever since. I feel very comfortable with Nora, as she knows my hair and is creative enough to try different styles, knowing my likes and dislikes. She is a proponent of taking care of your hair so that your hair is healthy. And her goal is to make her customers feel comfortable with her and physically transforming them outwardly, which then turns to inward transformation that bring confidence to them. She feels very rewarded if she is able to do this with her hair styling skills. I've found Nora to be very personable, friendly, and always smiling. She's a good listener and tries to accommodate you with your hair ideas, and yet will tell you otherwise based on her expertise in hair styling skills. She is passionate about her job and wants the very best for you. Her cuts are precise, as she finds a style that is a good fit for you. While you may bring in a picture of a hairstyle, she also considers your hair texture, color, lifestyle, and if the style properly frames your face structure; and if she doesn't think it will work, she will tell you so. She has a good eye as to what looks appealing to you and is passionate to have you gain confidence by having the right style. Love to see her clients' "before" and "after" photos. Nora is adept in scheduling her clients, as she's able to work on other clients at the same time, e.g., while you're waiting for your color to set, she'll be cutting another person's hair. Her timing works well, as I've never had to wait for any long periods of time when she is working on someone else. She does a thorough job shampooing and conditioning your hair, even including a nice neck and scalp massage to get all those stressed kinks out. Her clients are one big happy family, as she will introduce one client to another if both of you are there at the same time. Great way to meet new people! And you'll be sure to meet her mom and husband. And one of the benefits of working out of your home is that her two cute dogs are in a little fenced area by her side. Nice that they're partly outdoors and how they love to see Nora's clients come and go. Nora has cosmetics (she has a good mascara) and shampoo items that she believes in if you're interested in buying, but she will not push for you to buy them. In fact, she won't even mention them unless you ask about them. Covid restrictions were adhered to, as she required everyone to use the hand sanitizer that she provided when they arrived, wear face masks the entire time you were there, and have social distancing with chairs strategically placed while you were waiting. Nora's home is in Pauoa Valley, where she grew up. Free street parking is available in this residential area, as well as her concrete slab fronting her garage. One of the reasons why I love going to her is that I also grew up in Pauoa Valley, and that her business is straight up on the same street as my childhood home. Although I didn't know her in my younger days, we have mutual friends who grew up in the area and went to the same schools. Brings back a lot of good memories when I pass by my childhood home, homes of childhood friends, Booth Park where we used to play, and Pauoa Elementary and Kawananakoa Intermediate schools that I attended. I always look forward to my visits at Hair by Nora every six weeks. As she nears her retirement, I will surely be in a quandary as to who will take her place.

My family has gone to Nora for years....she cuts my dad's hair, my sister's hair, my mom's hair, my…read moregrandmother's hair, and my hair....there are others in the family that got o Nora, but the list would be too long. She was previously working at a salon off of school street and ventured out to start her own business...thanksfully, she is located in Pauoa Valley, which is centralized and off the main traffic routes. Her salon is actually in her garage, which seems weird at first, but makes total sense. She has a pretty full service salon and does an amazing job with men's and women's hair cuts. I enjoy growing my hair out and then donating it. It's fun and has a good use for my hair. My hair was just above my butt and yesterday I went to vist Nora and asked her to cut it all off. She made sure my ponytail was tight and actually let my husband do the "chopping" 16 inches....gone. I was able to talk with her about styles and what I was thinking, and for the first time since I was 5 years old, I have bangs. She did my hair so nicely, and the best part is...it self styles and I don't have to do anything other than wash and conditioner. I move my bangs forward and the rest of the really short cut falls into place, no product needed....I hear from my friend (who is much more stylish than me) that it is a sign of a superior cut. :) Nora also does hair styling. She did my hair for my wedding....and all my bridal party. She was fast and our hair looked great. My sister preferred to have her hair half-up and that looked amazing too. She let my make-up artist come and work in her garage too so we could do it all in one location. So great! I'm so grateful to have someone who can help me through my major "hair-moods" in my life. A haircut doesn't seem like much to some people, but I have to wear it on my head every day.

I always struggled with finding a hairstylist who will be able to cut curly hair. I was nervous and…read moreskeptical going in, but I knew the moment I walked in she was a pro. The way she would talk about my pattern and my layers already told me that she knew what she was doing. First, she dry cut some of my curls. Then she washed, massaged, and straightened my hair, then cut some more of it while It was straightened to make sure it had an even finish both ways. she also gave amazing advice on how to keep my hair healthy. All of that was included in a 120 price which is a price you cannot find anywhere else. My hair turned out amazing straightened, and I know once I turn it back to curly it will look even better! Curly haired girls this is the place to go!

Yes, yes! I should have listened to my hair stylist, I shouldn't have bleached my curly hair for a…read moretemporary look, and I definitely shouldn't have gone to an untested salon where the stylists hardly spoke English... Live and learn, the HARD way!!! Anxiously awaited my appointment with Monique. She was ready, confident she could correct the bleached blond heroin addict look I was trying to hide... Monique was true to her word, color corrected the mess I was stuck with since May 2024, and SAVED my curly hair! Hallelujah, I look better than normal, didn't go bald, and I'm eternally grateful. No more spur of the moment "try me" messes for me! Monique is my girl!!!

What can I say about Rattiya @ Rattiya's Hair Salon, she took over the shop when the previous…read moreowner/hairstylist, Keo moved. Although I do miss Keo, I have been going to Rattiya since. Rattiya is very nice, has a cute accent, and very experience, she knows what she is doing She has been at her shop for 4 years now and has over 20+ years experience. She is super BUSY, best to make an appointment and also ask for quote or how much she charges before you start. I usually plan ahead and call Rattiya for my appointment but during this past weekend, I really needed and an emergency haircut and happen to be in the area, She was very busy and luckily could squeeze me in but with a wait of course. I observed 2 more customers walking in but she couldn't take them, she had a color in process along with with men's haircut. Her prices varies. For ex. when I had my color retouch and haircut last month my total was $125. She did mention her prices were going up. For men's haircut it is $20. Rattiya is located on Maunakea Street, ( between Wing Ice ream and flower shop) her little shop is so organized & clean, she has about 3 salon chairs, only Rattiya does it all, she does not have a assistant. She has nice plants, flowers displayed, hair products, accessories for sale, credit cards accepted. If are lucky to score few street parking in front. Well, next for me is highlights and the next haircut and I will ask my hubby if he wants to go here for his haircut, Yep. we will be back!

My mom, sister and I frequently go here. She's always welcoming. Today, my sister got short haircut…read morewith layers and I got a jellyfish hush-cut. I would recommend her for highlights and coloring as well, since that's what my mom goes in for as well.

When I arrived at the salon (I arrived early) all the beauticians were busy, including Jeanne. I…read moretook out my book and read until Jeanne was ready for me. The lady who had her hair done before me looked absolutely lovely and she looked happy with the results. Jeanne didn't have to ask what I wanted because she knows. She keeps a file card on us so she knows what we want (unless we want to divert to something different) so there's no chit chat about what I want. Considering how little hair I have it always surprises me how much of it ends up on me or the floor. . Love the results, as always. Mahalo, Jeanne. You can't ever retire because I'll follow you home.

Just FABULOUS My hair looks so lovely…read moreJeanne gave me a perfect perfect cut Many many levels above other stylists staying abreast of treating various ethnic hair types. knowledge of African African hair mixed hair. My family trusts her, my hapa teenage son requested Jeanne for his curly hair care. I get compliments after each visit. Today Jeanne gave me an EXCELLENT HAIR CUT and I really enjoy the bounce and true improvement to the health my hair. Jeanne improved my appearance. My hair is beautiful and I keep enjoying what I see in the mirror with her Fabulous cut ! I love it! It is not easy finding a stylist with updated knowledge and experience with African American hair in Hawaii Jeanne is the one!

Q. You know what's harder than finding parking at the beach on a Saturday?…read more A. Finding a great hairstylist. Particularly one who knows how to cut naturally curly hair. For my fellow curly/wavy hair sisters or *anyone* looking for a great cut or color, I highly recommend Hair by Janeth. I've gone to many well reviewed stylists, but if they don't know curly hair, the many different types of curl patterns and end up cutting your hair as if your hair is straight, it will end up looking like a V in the back, frizzy, thinned out at the ends and won't do your curls any justice. Janeth, who is also a military wife, made all the difference in the world. My hair has so much more volume, shine, more defined curls that you would've thought I had a cut, color and perm. Nope...just a cut from someone who knows the curly hair game. Couldn't recommend her more!! PS. Her address has since changed, she is now located in Pearl City.

Janeth does it ALL! I have been going to her ever since I moved to the island and so glad I found…read moreher! Not only does she slay my haircuts (I am super picky about my haircuts too), she also kills it on my color and hair extensions! It is so hard to find a stylist that can do all of these things AND is good at it as well. She is also super fun to be around and makes the appointment so fun!