I wouldn't even give them a star if i could. 1st off the customer service is TERRIBLE!!! went in to inquire about my daughter getting some pink highlights.. the older lady called the other female to come answer my questions, she made this face that seriously made me Wanna slap the fckn shit outta her and said she would have to lighten it.. umm yes I do know that! She said I don't Wanna do it ok that's fine lady but don't be fckn looking at my daughter the way u did and make the comments u did.. It's people like this that run business and have no customer service,who don't Wanna make a little girls wish come true... honestly they look like they hate their job.. most salons I know will go above and beyond to make customers happy.. this place is terrible I mean explains why they never have much customers everytime I come around. read more

My boyfriend likes to come here to get his hair cut and eye brows waxed.... I just follow him to get my eyebrows and upper lip waxed once in a while. My personal experience with waxing, I do not like waxing but gotta get it done because I'm naturally hairy due to my blood culture. Anyways, today I personally told her i wanted my waxing thinner and she gave me her personal advice and just plucked a little off... as for waxing my lip it was great one on each side and was done! Just the way I like it rather than multiple times waxing on a side. Would I come back yes, I'd just tell them how I'd like it prior to the waxing read more

Ronni is Great and does a really decent man's haircut. My hair is spaghetti thin and she layered and tamed it into a civilized work of art. Half the shop is Barber and the other half salon. read more

I personally didn't think salons and such weren't worth it, but I was proven wrong throughout my visits to this one. They go above and beyond! read more

I've been coming here for the past year now for haircuts and always enjoyed my new hair. Thank you Rose!

I've been coming here for years. I enjoy coming here and always leaving satisfied. Rose has been doing my hair for the past couple of years. I only trust Rose doing my hair (from hair color to haircut). I no longer have to explain to her as she just knows what I want done with my hair. Rose has a great personality and always been so gracious. I've also recommended her to my coworkers and family members and they all have great experiences with her. If you're planning to come to this place, please ask for Rose and let her know I sent you . read more

Je was awesome!! They squeezed me in and I was not disappointed. Recommend if you live out on the west side swing by check them out in Waipahu.. read more

I haven't been to first hair cuttery in a long time. Randy is a cool barber! He's very friendly! He made my haircut look super cool and made me look handsome! Lydia did my eyesbrow waxing. She's awesome! I give this place a thumbs up for who evers needs a haircut! I definitely will come here again! read more

I used to go here for many years and it was simply the best. Lee and Kim gave great haircuts. It seems like they sold the business. There's Filipino ladies running the business. My haircut was done by a complete amateur who didn't know what she was doing. She even gave me a rat bite and she nicked my frickin ear. I will be searching for another barber from now on. read more

I've been coming here for years to do my eyebrows. This place is still the best & most affordable place to do my eyebrows. They are very quick & always so friendly! I did cut my hair a few times in the past & I realized they always go a little shorter than I told them to but luckily I'm the type to say "hair is hair & it'll just grow back". But just a tip, cash only IF your transaction is under $20.00. read more

I honestly forgot to give a review for this place a long time ago, but I still remembered them and this place just crossed my mind. I'm in the mainland now and it's so hard to find a place where I can get my haircut and color done. When I was thinking about a place that was affordable and nice I automatically thought about this place. When I do come back to Oahu and think about where I want to color my hair, I'll come back here! I recommend coming to this place because they're so nice and welcoming and affordable compared to other salons. read more

Great service! I was only suppose to get my hair colored but my hairstylist curled ad styled my hair for free! Everyone is nice in here too and Jackie is very good. Shout out to Jackie and Lee for taking these pictures read more

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Gave them 2 stars in consideration during this time due to covid I understand there's not much staff available to do certain services, BUT I waited for 40 or more minutes to just get my eyebrows waxed and I even booked an appointment. They serviced my boyfriend first for his haircut and I waited on the side for them to service me. I counted the time and about 30 minutes I started to get agitated, I noticed they had 4 staff members that could've told me that I had to wait for the employee who was cutting my boyfriends hair in order to get my service done but no one talked to me, instead I felt disregarded and at the end I walked out. My boyfriend was happy with his haircut but I'm still in disbelief at this salon, I would've given them a one star but I'm taking in the fact that right now is a hard time for every small business owner. read more

Excellent service and friendly staffs. I really recommend this place to anyone who needs a haircut, hair color and waxing :)

Typical Asian hair salon: -Ask for 2 inches off, cuts off 6 inches -No set prices, they charge what they want read more

Just went in for haircut. Thanks Lee! (Found out they made 45 years today...happy anniversary First Hair Cuttery!)

First of all the sign outside that says $16 something is not the real price. DO NOT COME HERE!! I used to come here when I was a child and since I've been wanting to cut my hair since I came back to Hawaii, I've been looking for a good low cost hair salon. This place showed up on yelp and I thought I'd go walk in. They told me that the price outside isn't accurate. So I was like okay. I started off with long layered hair and wanted to go short, but I only wanted 2 inches off. For layered it's $35 and for straight cut it came out to $20. So I was like okay, I'll just straight cut it. The lady that did my hair was rude. I gave her a compliment on her hair and all she said was "ya it's layered" in a rude way. She had bad service. I don't know her name but she has long brown hair and is young. The only time she was nice was when I gave her a tip. I Wouldn't recommend this place and I see why people don't come here. When I went in the workers were just sitting and watching no customers at all. read more

I've been going to Mr. Kim since my days in the army, when he worked at Schofield's barber shop. Needless to say, he's been cutting my hair for over 30 years. Not sure if having the same hairstyle for all of those years is the greatest fashion statement, but he is the only one that cuts my hair consistently and correctly every time. read more

See Anna when you go here. She takes time and I've never had to "re-touch-up" my hair when I get home. She cares. A haircut for a man, a simple cut with all the goop to make you look sharp and ready to take on the crowd or a meeting, etc. is $13. I use to go to Avada at Ala Moana for my cuts and pay $60 Anna is just as good, though no massage or washing. Tip 25%. That's $3. That's a really fair tip and brings your total to $16 for the best on Island. Avoid Super Cuts, Avada, and the other high-priced places on Island where it's hit-or-miss on a good cut. With Anna, you're sure to get a "Super Cut" and walk out so proud you can leave your hat at home. If you find my review useful, and it should be... see Anna... please select a button below. "Mahalo nui loa" (Thank you very much in Hawaiian). -Joe read more

People here are very nice and professional I love going here. I have 3 kids and they love going here I always go to miss Lee she's really good read more

The hairstylist was really nice, the was a bit of a language barrier so i didn't quite get what i wanted but that's ok. One thing to note, they do not automatically wash your hair. i was super surprised when i requested a haircut and that was literally all i got. i went on a wash hair day thinking that it would be washed and cut. learn from my mistake :) read more

Korean ladies are nice and friendly. They do what you want them to do. Got my hair relayered and highlighted my hair and i love the outcome of it. The lady that did my hair did some curls for free and it came out really nice. Too bad I wasnt going anywhere after. I am definitely going back there. Cleanliness 4 Friendliness 5 Price 4 Service 4 Overall 4 stars read more

Hard to find a great haircut at this price. The staff is super friendly and gave me great haircut

My Boyfriend just got his hair cut there...wasn't really impressed. The price was really cheap so i guess you get what you pay for? They did a pretty messy job on the back of his neck and his sideburns. but I should be glad that they kept the cut itself pretty even and no rat bites :D I think we will have to clean up the back of his neck and sideburns but for the $13.00 price i guess it was ok... read more

I used to go here more regularly because they usually do a good job of cutting my Asian hair nicely and quickly. It also wasn't that crowded and it's pretty cheap. However, there is one barber there who I really don't like getting. In the middle of my haircut, she should walk away and chitchat with a coworker for a minute or two. She doesn't hesitate to answer the phone when it rings, and I'm just sitting in the chair waiting for her to finish. I'd let it go if it didn't happen almost every time I got her, so I only go if I'm in the area and happen to need a haircut. I'll skip out if I see that barber too. read more

They r really good for Asian woman hair. I used to go town to get my hair cut but it's closer. No massage or anything but quick n easy. I come here 5,6 times now all my friends love my hair. But my husband tried his hair cut he didn't like it. There r 3-5 hair stylist inside. Everybody good i just got one lady's name Jackie she is good. But there is one lady usually by the shampoo stand, she wasn't that good:( read more

One of the ladies that cut my hair was having a bad day I think cause her face seemed mad. While she was cutting my hair I asked her if she could make it shorter, then she replied; "that's why I asked you before" I got mad, but didn't say nothing, I just laughed silently. At the end, I went to pay, I only had my card though. It was another different lady cashing out then the one that cut my hair came and they talked in their own language for a while and then she said it was ok, so when they handed me the receipt I put $0 as tip. And then the receptionist said; "you can put tip" so I replied; "I could but she didn't do good job, look". I showed her my pointy hairy sides. She didn't clean it, only made it pointy. Then she gave me my copy receipt slamming it on the counter saying, bring cash next time. I got so mad. Never ever going again. Never. These were two different ladies acting mean and unprofessional. I didn't do shit but tipping them $0 cause her attitude read more

This place is good for haircuts for kids and adult basic cuts. The people are friendly and the service is good. They take their time cutting your hair and listen to how you want your cut to look. My parents have been going to this location since it opened and also bring the grand children here too. read more

Really nice and friendly staff. I always go to Jackie for my hair coloring/highlights or haircuts. She does a really great job. She always does my hair the way I want it. read more

This is my fourth time coming here and I was happy with all of them. But this visit was amazing. I showed her a picture and she said "ok" and started cutting. I was worried that she didn't look at the details in the picture but she nailed it! It was actually better than the pic. I'm so happy that I found my forever hair fairy. She totally made magic happen. read more

Have been to Don Q a handful of times and never saw this place, but decided to get a wax here since the location seemed convenient. My mistake. I woke up the next morning with a large scab on my face. She had not only waxed off unwanted hair, but also a good deal of skin. Initially it was red but I thought nothing of it since the redness usually goes away, however now I am just praying for no scarring. I do not recommend this place for waxing at all. Save yourself some time, money, and skin, skip this! read more

I took my mom here, she wanted to give it a try bc all the other hair salon doesnt reaally give what she wants. So we tried it, and they did pretty good on her hair. Thank God i didnt hear any complain from her she really like her new hairstyle. For sure going to come here more read more

I usually only cut my hair here, today was my first time coloring it here, and it'll surely be my last. My roots are light brown and orange in some spots, the rest is dark brown. This is the worst my hair has ever looked I'm giving them 2 stars only because the cut is decent. read more

First Hair Cuttery - light brown roots with orange-ish spots. The rest of my hair is dark brown - Hair Salons Near Me - Waipahu, Hawaii

I have been there a couple of times to get a hair. Every time I go there, I get the same feeling. Staffs are not friendly and cut my hair much shorter than that I want it to be. Not a good place to go to get a hair cut. read more

A friend of mine recommended me to this place...She's got great hair so I thought why not? I'm use to going to high end salons where a person would not pay less than $100 for a haircut (not including tip)...so you can imagine my worry when I arrive at this place. It looks like a super cuts but only with Korean ladies working. Everyone was really friendly greeting me when I entered. As soon as I sat down Jackie asked what I wanted done and I showed her a picture. She started cutting right away! My thoughts - no hair wash or conditioning? What about a scalp massage that I always look forward to?? Oh well. The only thing that mattered then was the final product which I totally loved! She's a great stylist and I have never been happier with my hair. She did exactly what I wanted and in that case I am forever giving up shampooing, conditioning and the scalp massage! That's coming a lot from someone like me so I must be a happy camper! I will absolutely return here and of course to Jackie! Oh and the haircut only came out to $20?! My husband is even happier! read more

I came to Hawaii about 2 years ago. I love short hair, but I have very, very straight and fine hair. When I was ready to have my hair cut, I went to a beauty salon near me. I asked for a cut, but the lady who was very nice, seemed to be was afraid to cut as short as I wanted. The perm I got was OK. A few months later I went to the same lady and the same problem. Since the perm didn't last very long due to the nature of my hair, I asked for a little bit tighter perm! Big mistake! The perm was way over the top! This time I literally looked like Little Orphan Annie! She didn't even bother to dry my hair. The look may be great if you are a 10 year old cartoon character, but not when you are a heavy set woman pushing 60! After that experience I sort of let my hair grow out. A little more than a year later, I couldn't stand my hair and decided to give First Hair Cuttery try. They appeared to be used to short hair styles as they also cut men's hair. I was a little *gun shy" but I made an appointment. The ladies there were very friendly and greeted me with a smile as I walked in. Since I didn't know any of the stylists there I just told them I needed to have my hair cut short. Jackie guided me to her station and asked me how I wanted my hair cut. I told her really, really short. After shampooing my hair, she pointed out a picture to gage how short I wanted it. She was spot on! She cut my hair and started with the perm. Another lady stepped up and helped with the rolling, which really speed-ed up the process. After the perm was finished, Jackie did the second cut. She was so professional and I finally had the hair cut I wanted! I really felt good when I left. The final surprise came when I was ready to pay. It cost me half the price of my first hair cut and perm, 2 years ago! I was expecting over a $100 including tip, as I had paid so many times in the past. The cost was inexpensive and and I got the hair style I wanted! I am thoroughly delighted with this shop and will definitely return when my hair starts to grow out in a couple of months! This was a fantastic experience, and Jackie and all the folks at the Cuttery made it a wonderful experience! read more

I randomly went to first hair cuttery just to cut and first visit I was extremely impressed. Shop very clean n everyone so welcoming. I did highlights on my next visit w Ju n she did such a great job and Her prices are reasonable. Thanks Ju read more

I was referred to this salon years ago by my friend. I needed to get my hair styled for my 10-year high school reunion. At the time, my friend referred me to Esther, who did a wonderful job curling my hair. After that, I went back to her for haircuts. Then one day when I asked for her, staff told me she didn't work there anymore and I was kinda sad. They introduced me to Jackie though, who is just as good as Esther. I usually just get a v-shaped/layered haircut. I've also had my hair cut by Chong recently and I am just as satisfied. I even referred my boyfriend to this salon since his regular spot in town closed a few years ago suddenly. He sees Chong for his haircuts. Once, he "cheated" on Chong and went to a nearby salon that opened up where we live because we had a funeral to go to and he desperately needed a hair cut. Big mistake! He was unhappy with his haircut. I doubt he'll ever cheat on Chong again lol. read more

Sue has been cutting my son's hair for 3 years now. She is quick but also clean and neat, gets it right every time. I don't trust any of the other aunties to cut my son's hair. On one occasion one of the older auntie's needed the receptionist to come hold my son's head still during the entire haircut, he's 9 and knows not to move, so that just shows she has unsteady hands and sight. read more