Yesterday I arrived early for my appointment with Devin. I took a seat and watched him as he…read morefinished up a guy's shave and haircut. Watching Devin reminded me of an artist finishing up a painting. Circling around, knowing different lighting would reveal missed spots, Devin would swoop in and touch up all around the beard and head. I thought what pride in perfecting his work. If you take pride in your appearance, particularly your hair, you want someone who shares those values. It's easy to book an appointment with Devin. I usually park at Sam Sato's and just walk upstairs.

There I was, fresh off the plane for my first time in Maui from the mainland. On top of that, from…read morethe worst pandemic lockdown county in the United States: Contra Costa County; Known for it's shady dealings of underground hair salons and barbershops. I was desperate for a haircut as I have resorted to cutting my own hair in these dark times for the last year. Yelp was skimpy in reviews for good barbershops which dampened my morale for my search. I did a bit of shopping and a young man working at a Volcom store had one of the freshest looking mid fades with neat scissor cut on top I had ever seen. I pressed this man for a clue. Anything to rejuvenate my search for a lead.. He not only supplied a name, but he also gave me an Instagram account to follow! This was key in solidifying the booking of my appointment: Kauai Paa @styledby_paa Nestled at the top of a staircase, The Empire Maui, is a clean barbershop with a brotherly, island vibe. Kauai is highly personable and asks all the necessary questions to give your best preferred look while paying very close attention to detail. He took his time and he clearly wanted to get my cut right. I left the shop feeling like a million bucks. I highly recommend getting a haircut here.

We had such a great experience at UpperKutz Maui thanks to Michelle! She did my son's haircut…read moreexactly the way he wanted it, and he left the chair smiling from ear to ear. Michelle was super patient, detail-oriented, and made sure to listen to what my son asked for. You can tell she really cares about getting it right and making her clients feel good. We'll definitely be back to see her again -- highly recommend Michelle if you're looking for someone who knows how to work with kids and deliver exactly what they ask for!

I was told to go to Danny. he does black people's hair. My coworkers hair looks fresh.read more

Been going here for 34 years. Always great work and service. Better to call and book an appointment…read morebecause they fill up fast.

Fantastic shop! Very clean and nice shop! I asked for a skin fade with a number 8 on top and got…read morewhat I wanted. It was truly a skin shave!

Lisa cut my layered style perfect! So good it is way past the time to cut it again, and still looks…read moregood! Thank you Lisa! I coming back soon!

Yikes! Other day I checked in online and drove over. I was walking in the door and before 1 foot…read morecrossed the threshold the girl from the back left chair who was cutting someone's hair yelled at me, "we are booked for the reset of the day". I said, "oh, I have an appointment" and she immediately said "no you don't". Uhhhh, what?!? There are about 7 people including other customers in the salon all who are now staring at me... so I said "I checked in online, would you like my name?" and she said "no we are booked!" It was so rude and embarrassing that I said "you know what, I did have an appointment but I will just go somewhere else, thanks". She rolled her eyes and went back to work. I went to the Maui Mall Super Cuts and had a really welcoming and nice visit. I live a few blocks from the Maui Lani location but after this interaction I will certainly being driving across town to the Maui Mall location, they mo' bettah for sure.

My Go To Hairstylist for the 6 years has Brian Lacey. He is the only Hairstylist that ever knew…read morehow to manage my hair. I have very curly hair so it can be very difficult to work with. Since being in my 30's, he is the only hairstylist that I just trusted with my hair. He makes me look lovely and neat each time that I see him and his salon is a complete oasis where you feel so comfortable and relaxed. I definitely recommend going to see Brian! Aloha nui, Melissa Soto

Brian has been doing my hair for years! He does an excellent job and I followed him when he left…read morehis old place into his new location. His prices are reasonable and I'm always happy that he lets me know if my hair needs a trim or conditioning. I leave the salon with soft silky hair and love it!

I want to say thank you to the Manager Val for reaching out to me to make things right…read more She and the gentlemen working both touched up both of my boys hair!

Horrible service, walked in and wasn't even greeted. Ginger was rough and had a bad attitude the…read morewhole time. Would not recommend this place at all. Zero aloha. All of them need attitude checks and a lesson in customer service.