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    HNLAX By Dre Empire

    4.3 (111 reviews)
    Open 9:00 am - 8:00 pm

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    Services - HNLAX By Dre Empire

    Beard trim only

    Haircut and beard trim

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    Jaime P.

    Aloha, [[HIGHLIGHT]]Finding a hairstylist who could do a skin fade and a barber skilled in hairstyling was challenging, but thankfully, I found Jake.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] He's professional and provides awesome cuts, excelling in both roles. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Jake accommodates my requests while guiding me through the process.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] A true professional who offers a variety of other fantastic services! Thank you for helping me look sharp both on and off the professional field! Mahalo! Reserve with: Jake O.

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    Mary S.

    My barber Jake is the GOAT! Been going to him for over a year and always get treated like a Queen

    Just save money somewhere instead of paying over $50 per haircut from this Barber Ces**!

    My husband and my son both got terrible haircut from barber Ces**. One side is longer than the other and my son's back shade is not well trimmed at all. I can't believe that he charged just like other professional barbers when he doesn't have good skills. Other friends got great haircut there, so just beware to choose a good skilled barber.

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    Melissa P.

    Richii the brow slayer, life saver, breaker of bad shapes! I've previously had my eyebrows tattooed by 2 other artists, My shape was out of whack & I found myself filling in my brows daily to correct the work but im not gonna go into details about these other stylists because im here to tell you all about the brow queen Richii :) Richii started with a consultation about what my goals were for my brows, and she came up with a game plan of how she could help save my eyebrows. She corrected my shape and filled in spots that were either missed or didn't hold the pigment. The process of the tattoo was absolutely painless, she used one of the best numbing creams I've ever tried and her private room in the back of HNLAX was very comfortable & has big VIP vibes. Please see attached photos of my completely healed brows, which mind you only took 1.5 weeks to heal, and they healed so gracefully! hardly any scabbing, no pain & minimal pigment loss. Richii also sent me home with after care instructions & cream to help with the healing process. I HIGHLY recommend Richii to anyone considering having their brows done. She truly is a master of her craft & takes pride in her work and it shows. The results speak for themselves!

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    Kristen S.

    Today was my first visit to this shop which is owned & operated by one of my high school friends Dominic. I decided to support a local business especially considering the difficult times we are all facing with the current pandemic. His entire staff was wonderful with a great vibe and friendly service. Very pleasant atmosphere & there music was A+ Extremely clean areas all throughout the shop.Greeted very warmly upon my entrance and seated almost immediately. Called on a Saturday hoping I could get in for a shampoo/cut because I know they are normally fully booked & I did. JESS did my hair & I will always make the drive from Kaneohe to see her. She asked me what type of style I had in mind, looked at the picture & literally replicated it. Super down to earth, listens well & takes her time with her craft. Thank You to everyone at HNLAX

    Leah S.

    Hubby has gorgeous luxurious hair, and he's very particular about his hair cuts. We used to go to a salon in Kailua when we lived on the Windward side, but now that we're not there, getting in and making the drive wasn't as convenient for us. We tried a few different salons in the area, but none of them gave him exactly what he wanted. While at the Pearlridge mall, HNLAX caught my eye and we decided to give them a try for the next hair cut; man I wish we had done it sooner! Making the appointment was easy, they called me back quickly and I was able to get the day and time we wanted. Once there, he was seated promptly and his stylist was very attentive to the specifics of what he needed. At the end, it was super easy to pay for his trim (which was a reasonable deal), and we were outta there! Only downside is the music that they play. It's not our style, and it was irritating to me that it was so loud. I know, I'm a square bear, but that's the only downside to our experience, everything else was great and we will be coming back.

    Keira R.

    I'm so happy with my son haircut I feel so compelled to write this review. This wasn't our first visit to HNLAX we've been here a handful of times. After not being able to go back to our regular barber there (RIL AJ) we were unsure if we would even be back but I'm so happy we returned. After looking through there IG page (@dreempire) and trying to narrow down the other barbers technique and style of cutting that would be best for what my son was looking for we decided to book with Alika. You can call or book your appointment online (hnlax.com). They do take walk-in's but most days they're fully booked; so best to call ahead of time. We showed up about 10mins early for our appointment and Alika was already ready for us. At this time my son had a mullet (not kidding) and wanted to cut it off and get something clean for his upcoming senior luau. What I like about the cut the most is Alikas ability and experience with using a scissors. So many barbers these days only know how to use their buzzers but have very little to no experience using a scissors. Alika did a great job fading the sides and keeping some length and texture on the top. Watching him durning the cut you can really tell he takes pride in his craft. Safe to say...we found our new barber! The haircut overall took about 30mins and it's followed by a hot towel service. The cut cost about $35 before tipping. They also have other services such braiding and women's cut and color. I would highly recommend HNLAX and request Alika if possible.

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    [[HIGHLIGHT]]got my hair done by Kim! she absolutely killed it 10/10 recommend this shop.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Vibes are good music is good

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    2 years ago

    Great haircut but haircut came out to $65 before tip so just keep in mind pretty expensive shop

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    Service is great. Kimbella is awesome! Me and my daughter loved our hair do's. Def recommend

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    Ask the Community - HNLAX By Dre Empire

    How is the integrity as far as inquiring In store and pricing and looking at prices online ? Does employees disclose the price before doing the service? Or is it gonna be a surprise at the check out?

    The prices online and our booking site are accurate, if you are adding additional services then what was booked the service provider will disclose.

    Wondering the same as the previous Yelper - how is this salon handling reopening? What COVID safety measures are in place besides mandatory masks?

    They wear masks, I am not sure if intentional but when we went, not every chair was occupied but it was every other chair. They also extensively wiped down the chairs and cleaned the tools they used. I was not surprised and greatly appreciated as my… 

    How much does it cost for hair braiding?

    Hair braiding cost very, depending on style. Man bun style starts at $45.

    How does a men's haircut cost on average?

    Men’s hair cuts are $35

    How much does it cost to perm hair for men?

    Men’s perms start at $85.00, price may vary for longer hair.

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    Will definitely be back to see him again for his future cuts.

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