Absolutely amazing and talented hair stylist!!! Cari is the absolute best at what she does. She's…read moreso down to earth and makes you feel so comfortable. I love seeing her and catching. Such a beautiful soul. The best in Honolulu!! Highly highly recommend!! She is worth every penny!!!!!! I decided to do peek a boos this time so it's more manageable because I'll be off island for the next 4 months and I don't trust anyone to touch my hair but Cari. She nailed my vision and made my hair so beautiful! I love it! And so does my family.

Loveee Cari and getting my hair done here!! It's always so pleasant and so relaxing in there. I've…read moregotten my hair colored and toned and cut here several times and will be returning in the future!

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.

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!

I was recommended to do it in two parts transformation and am very happy with the results! My hair…read morebeing SO long and it needed a complete re-do, it cost me a pretty penny but for my once in a great while treat it was a good investment! Jessica took great care of me both times and she was honest and accurate on her estimate on time and cost. The salon has a bunch of Japanese stylists and clients but not all. I'm glad to have met Jessica here. I think stylists have to be sensitive to the needs and wants if their client and accommodate if the want to talk or just enjoy the quiet... Jessica was good at that and let me read my book or nap and enjoy my "me" time Like any salon, book way ahead for services. I think you'd be happy with the results

Great place to get a haircut! People are very friendly and courteous, professional and love how…read moremuch care they put into making you look good. Anna was my beautician and expert in styling. She took the time to cut sheer wash and massage my hair. The last time my head was well taken care of with the shampoo massage and cut was when I was in Beverly Hills. Anna is very kind and I think she made me look very handsome with her cut. Highly Recommended!

Have been searching for gray blending, found the BEST salon in Hawaii! The gray blending came out…read moreabsolutely beautiful! Alison is the best hair stylist I've ever had. She has a gift and shares it with us! She has a couple months wait for new clients. Call and get on her schedule! You won't regret it!

Holy hell!! How have I never heard of this salon ? Ive been looking for someone to do Gray Blending…read morefor over 2 years now. I did find another salon but they ruined my hair and i just let it grow out then I ran across Color Queen Ali on Instagram. She had many different pics of Gray Blending that all looked great! I made an appointment ( she has a wait , book early) i never knew how many types of Gray Blending there were. Ali suggested i start off mild or light coverage and if i wanted more next appointment i could ask for it. I look like a cover of a hair magazine. Best salon, best hairdresser best Gray Blending. Pick up the phone today and get on her books. I just cant say enough about how much i love it!! Thanks Queen of Gray Blending see you on my next appointment!!!

Niki is absolutely THE best. She is so professional, attentive and kind. She always provides the…read moreutmost care and ensures the style is what I am looking for. I usually get a cut and style from her and she goes above and beyond to provide. She is meticulous and knows just how to work with my hair that is thick and frizzy. I always leave feeling refreshed and confident! I also bring my boys (2 and 4 years old) to Niki for their haircuts. She is incredibly patient and kind with them. She handles their fidgeting, impatience and constant need for snacks like a champ. My boys adore her and always look forward to their haircuts!

Niki is one of a kind! She is extremely professional and always provides the best service. She…read morelistens carefully to what I want and executes every time. If I ever have a problem, she doesn't hesitate to fix it till it's exactly what I'm looking for. Typically I get a balayage and haircut from her. I have extremely thick hair, but Niki has never rushed through the service or tried to take shortcuts. She patiently works on every strand of hair to make sure it looks cohesive and natural by the end. I'm honestly pretty picky about who I get my hair done from, but I've never regretted going to Niki! She's the best.

Misty is a gem, a saint, and magician!! Sorry took SOO long to write a review. I had just given…read morebirth, and had the "too-busy-to-care" new mom hairstyle going on....I mean absolutely neglect, full of split ends, dingy hair. She did a wash, condition, cut, I think of blowout, and used an iron a couple times..and voila!! I loved it, my hair was so soft, and shiny, and beautiful!! I love the shop, so cute, and convenient.

Misty is amazing. I had some crazy requests as to what color I wanted to achieve. I was told it was…read moregonna take a few sessions but after my first session I'm hooked! I can't wait to finish it. The ambiance is so relaxing with the indoor garden scape and modern decor!

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.