Ky Barber Shop

Offers customized solutions

This place was the best. It sucks that I had to leave Hawaii. I haven't found a better place to get…read moremy beard and hair trimmed. While you're there, make sure you ask for Bobby! My man was the best at trimming and beard care kept me looking good. Take care of yourself, Bobby I hope you're doing really well.

AARON came across my FYP on Tik Tok for a reason. Traveling from San Francisco and booking with…read moreAaron were well worth it. He was friendly yet calm was comforting as a first time client. He listened carefully to my concerns. He addressed each and offered sensible solutions. He didn't disappoint and achieved the ultimate goal, an awesome combo of MOD & Mullet cut. I'll be back again soon enough for my next hair appointment, all the way from SF! Thank you, Aaron.

Haircut and beard trim by aaron @aaronfunethebarber @vintagebarbershophi

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Haircut by Kaliq, skinfade

Premier Barbershop Hawaii

Locally owned & operated

Available by appointment

Needed a last minute appointment while I was out in Hawaii for a few weeks and Ku was able to fit…read moreme in. Clean cut, attention to detail, and overall great service. Definitely recommend if you're looking for a reliable barber out here.

Great haircut from Payton yesterday. He is very precise and the cut is so clean... it doesn't have…read morethat immediate "post-haircut look" (you know the one, where you say... just wait a week for it to grow out a bit). You can wear it right out of the shop and go on a date, meeting, whatever. He also has so many interests and was fun to talk to. I made an appointment online the same day, and the receptionist was really kind and helped me find the location. Definitely bookmarking so I can come back next time my travels through Hawaii coincide with a haircut need!

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Mid skin fade done by Noah.

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I tried cutting my own hair and I messed it up so bad it looked unsavable saw this barber shop…read morebooked a appt with Azu and bro saved me. Had my haircut by Azu 4 times now and it never disappoints bros easy to talk to and cuts perfect everytime. The whole barbershop is very welcoming and treats you like a homeboy. Highly recommend it's worth the money.

Great Service! Convenient and accommodating…read more Excellent artistry very talented Jaden is so talented thank you for being so awesome to me and my kids! We adore you!

RYAN GARCIA in our PH Monogram Tee

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Shout out to Yuki, the art director. He always understands exactly what we want and executes it…read moreperfectly. Each visit, my husband leaves feeling primed and ready to go. The shop itself has a cool and relaxed atmosphere.

Come here if you want a personalized experience while on vacation. The service provided exemplified…read morethe definition of grooming. On top of that, I had an educational experience on how to style my hair since I have difficult hair to deal with. I feel like my hair could be in the cover of men's vogue magazine. Jokes aside, I have been to many different barber shops and salons but this one takes the cake. I wish they had a shop in Sacramento, or the mainland in Orange County. I'd definitely make the trip everytime.

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Near the waiting area.

Blend House Studio

4.5

(42 reviews)

2.1 mi

Locally owned & operated

Blendhouse in Honolulu is a great shop, and Elvinse really sets the tone for the whole place. He's…read moresuper friendly, easy to talk to, and always happy to chat -- especially about jujitsu, which makes the visit feel more personal and fun. The cut itself was very clean, and the whole team was just as welcoming as the owner. Everyone there greets you when you walk in and again when you leave, which goes a long way in making the experience feel professional and appreciated. The shop is also clean and well kept, which adds to the overall vibe. Overall, Blendhouse is the kind of place that makes you want to come back. Solid service, great atmosphere, and a team that clearly cares about their customers.

I always book my haircuts with Dre. He does great work. My three year old son used to hate…read morehaircuts. We took him to a kids' themed barbershop with cartoons and airplane chairs, but he would cry and complain the haircut was "too rough". So decided to take my toddler to Dre. Dre was so patient, calm, and kind. He checked in frequently and explained every step. My kid felt safe and respected and now, two years later, he looks forward to haircuts and does a great job sitting still and following Dre's directions. I've done cuts with a couple barbers here, and you can't go wrong. Quality service with premier customer service every time. 10/10 Would recommend.

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On Top Barbershop

(71 reviews)

1.9 mi

Grant is hands down the best barber I've ever been to. Not only did he give me one of the cleanest,…read moremost confident haircuts I've ever had, but it genuinely helped me make a strong impression during my job search. I walked into my interview feeling sharp, polished, and ready--and I truly believe that confidence played a big role in landing a 6 figure job. Grant pays incredible attention to detail, listens to exactly what you want, and somehow makes it even better than you imagined. His professionalism, skill, and vibe make every visit a great experience. If you're looking for a barber who can elevate your look and your confidence, Grant is the one. Highly recommend!

Good haircut, atmosphere / vibe was chill but you can still tell all barbers mean business when it…read morecomes to their work

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A’s Barber Shop

Yaya for the win. She knows how to tame my mangly hair. Plus she gives a killer shoulder massage,…read morebut I always tell her to save her energy for the next customer. The only downside is that when you sit in her chair, you have to stare at George Clooney and Matthew McConaughey and these early 00's magazine covers that say stuff like "Is he stylish... is he effeminate... no, he's a METROSEXUAL"

1/2 I was introduced…read moreto A's Barber Shop by my longtime hairstylist. His haircuts had gone up to around $60, and since I usually get a simple cut, he suggested I look for something more affordable. A friend recommended this place, and I've been coming here since. When I first started, haircuts were $20 -- now they're $22, which is still a great price. If you're looking for a straightforward, no-frills neighborhood barber shop, this is a solid option. The cuts aren't high-end or super detailed, but they do a good, clean job that gets the job done. For the value and consistency, it's hard to complain. Definitely a strong 4.5 stars.

Pat's Vacation for January 2025

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Mojo Barbershop

TL;DR Matthew is…read morefantastic! ----- This review is long overdue. I've been coming to visit Matthew at Mojo for over three years, and it's been the best three years of haircuts in my life. I have never been disappointed, and I am so glad I found Matthew and Mojo. Matthew's process is of the highest quality and is very consistent. Each haircut begins with a confirmation of my desired hairstyle. If I have any questions about barber terminology or potential changes, Matthew always explains things clearly and concisely. He is extremely professional while also being super down to earth. His haircuts are incredibly relaxing. So much so that I often find myself falling asleep in his chair. At the end of each haircut, he provides a handheld mirror to review the haircut and also offers product to style in case I am heading out somewhere after. I cannot recommend Matthew enough! And make sure you drop him a nice tip. :)

Booked with Kyle. Showed him 2 pictures of my previous haircuts. He even showed me some examples. I…read morealso gave him some specifics for what I wanted and didn't want. Still didn't turn out anything like what I expected. Seems like he just did whatever he felt like doing. When I asked him to correct it, he said he didn't have enough time. Also when I booked online it said $45 for haircut only. In store it says $50. Then when I handed Kyle $50, he asks if I want change??? Misleading.

Quality makes all the difference. By barber Travis

Handsome not Hamajang since 2011.

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Riley did an amazing job cutting my husband's hair a week ago. He had hair cut, color and beard…read moretrimmed. He is very happy with the outcome. He felt like a new person walking out of the barbershop. He does not feel a need to wear a hat now. I'll book another appointment with Riley again!!! He is the Best!!!!

Jon was my son's barber. My teen is kinda picky but he loved his cut and learned about a hard line…read moreand other descriptive aspects of his preferred style. I watched how Jon didn't rush through the process and did multiple steps to obtain a really perfect style!! I have to admit until he was on the last few steps I was cringing at the bowl cut, but nope he took it up in segments to create a perfect line and fade while having the balanced length on top. The vibe here is chill and cool. My son said he's coming back to Jon for all his future cuts!! I totally agree and recommend!!

Medium skin taper Haircut by Almar "ROC"

Pompadour with a high drop fade Haircut by Almar "roc"

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Side comb, medium skin fade. Cut by Almar "roc"

Yuichi Men's Grooming

(14 reviews)

2.3 mi

Available by appointment

Wow What an Amazing, Talented, Caring, and Dedicated to Their craft Team. I don't quite Remember…read morethe Lady's Name but she was awesome with washing my hair and her massage. Yuichi was excellent and Professional, You could Tell right away that he care's about his Work and is very attentive to detail. Was The Beat Hair cut and experience. Without a Doubt this was worth More than the Cost. Amazing Service and Experience. You Will Feel Taken cared of after.

Amazing service and attention to detail. Not a typical barbershop experience. Entire service is…read morefully catered to making you look and feel great. High-end Tokyo vibe. I will definitely use again. Thank you Yuichi!

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JJ Union Nails

Professional service with a friendly atmosphere! It was my…read morefirst time and I was greatly satisfies and certainly would go back. Service fee is very reasonable.

Loveeeee this place!!! It took me forever to find a place that I liked in Oahu…read more I will never go anywhere else! They do an amazing job. Thanks Jenny you have amazing nail techs

One of my favorite mani deco job done by Helen

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Yoshino Nail

The owner is very sweet and responsive. This place is by appointment only but theyre usually 7-10…read moredays booked out. Keep that in mind if youre having a nail emergency!

Yoshino is very nice n polite lady. I liked her work too. But price was a bit high…read more I had regular pedicure $70, Gel X $120 and french $5x10=$50 total $240 plus tax n tips, it was over $300. For me it's over price.

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K1 Aesthetic SPA

I hadn't gotten my nails done in a long time, so I was really excited. The salon was clean, the…read morestaff was friendly, and I got the design I wanted. The nails look elegant, and it's too early to comment on durability since it's only been a day. The only reason I'm giving 4 instead of 5 stars is that the gel wasn't applied very close to the cuticles. There are noticeable gaps on several nails, which makes them look a little grown out even though they're brand new. I hope this is something they can pay a little more attention to in the future because otherwise I had a great experience.

I've tried quite a few nail salons, and I keep coming back to K1 Aesthetic SPA. Their manicure and…read morepedicure aren't the cheapest or the most "luxury spa" priced but the quality makes it worth it. My nails stay strong and look great even after about 5 weeks, which says a lot about their work. The spa is always clean, the staff are welcoming, and the service feels consistent every visit. Parking is also convenient, especially during the daytime or early hours, which makes the whole experience easier. At this point, I don't feel like I need to keep searching for another nail salon this has become my go-to place. It really feels like a solid investment for long-lasting, well-done nails.

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De Lotus Nails & Hair

I highly recommend Duyen and her husband! They're super talented and fast. But they are gentle in…read morehow they handle you and also the chemical processing in order to not further damage the hair. Super reasonable rates. Easy parking. Convenient location.

This review is long overdue . I've been coming here for a few years now but keep forgetting to…read morewrite . This is No fancy salon & the place is tiny so don't be expecting anything like that. But who cares as long as your hair turns out nice & the price is affordable. Duyen is very knowledgeable & she doesn't try to upsale you or sugarcoat anything. She'll tell you what you need and she wouldn't do anything that you don't need even if you beg her. My hair is really thin and fragile cause I always ruined it by doing all kinds of bleach and extensions. Ever since I've been coming here, Duyen helped me maintain my hair and it's way better now. She doesn't use strong chemicals & bleach my hair too long but it still turns out nice .

Hair cut

Balayage ombre

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Originail

I started coming here earlier this year and was referred to Yen. She has done a variety of nail art…read morefor me and always delivers nicely and professionally. It's also really convenient for me since I work in the area. I always look forward to my next service. Overall parking is easy and simple, and both rooms (upstairs and downstairs) are easy to find and well kept.

Loved my nails. Needed a last minute appointment before flying out for a wedding. It was easy to…read morebook an appointment on their website. They have parking spots available in the lot or street metered parking. They worked with me to curate the perfect design for my event. Pricing was fair I was only disappointed with the quality of the gen add ons because the color started to deteriorate pretty quickly.

@Kristen!!

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Kristen gel x

Nail Express

so convenient! i'll be a regular customer! it's located in restaurant row and i was expecting the…read moreprices will be a bit higher due to its location but it wasn't (score). they have 3 spots for pedicure, i think 3 for manicure. The nail polishes are a bit old and dry that I would personally will just bring my own next time. I asked for a french tip and it was an added $5. My total came out to $32. It's been 2 weeks and my nail polish are still intact.lol. The massage chairs are old, you can barely feel that it's massaging you.The space looks cramp as well but they did a good job on my pedicure that I wouldn't mind coming here after work all the time! they validate parking, accepts credit card, no apple pay.

Staff is so friendly & talented. I love my playful pedicure. Sat in a massage chair while scrolling…read moreon my phone and getting pampered. Small but great salon. 10/10

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Instyle Hair & Nails

Supporting small business in Honolulu's Chinatown…read more.. Taking a leisurely stroll around Maunakea Marketplace (because I had free street parking on a Sunday) my friend and I paused in front of Instyle Hair & Nails because the place didn't look busy and I had some time. There were a couple of staff sitting outside, taking a break, so, I approached slowly and said, "Pedicure?" I was cheerfully greeted and shown to a massage chair. The nice gal, Deb, placed a new plastic liner in the basin and started the warm water. She asked if it was too hot and adjusted the temperature. She started to help me (telling me the difference in price between regular polish for $30 and gel polish which lasts longer for $45), but another customer asked for her, so she switched me off to someone else. It's okay because the new gal (didn't get her name) was very careful and thorough. She took her time and did a good job! I sat for a couple of hours because I haven't paid attention to my feet for months. Haha! (I'm kind of a last minute, busy person and will get moving if I can't stand it anymore.) Anyway, here are my observations: Greeting regular customers is a good sign! The four female workers were cheerful and kind to everyone, especially kupuna! The hair stylist asked (in a nice tone of voice) how a certain customer wanted her hair cut and told her that next time - don't cut your hair yourself because you can't see behind your head (she cut her hair to her scalp!). The hairstylist explained politely to the customer about her unique needs and showed her options on how to style her own hair! That's good service! Another example: A little girl came in with her mom. The staff treated them really well. The mom asked for gel polish for the daughter and the staff said they cannot do it because it might burn her daughter's young skin - plus, her fingers and nails are still growing, so, it's not a good idea to put strong chemicals on the area. Wow! That's being responsible and honest! I think I spent over two hours here because the technician paid attention to my dry cuticles, cracked nail, and other issues. She verified the color of gel polish two times before application. Thank you! I was just going to give four stars, but after hours of hard work, the worker still gave me a mini leg/foot massage and brief hot towel to wipe off excess lotion on my legs! She didn't use pumice stone on me (maybe I didn't need it), but she did repeat the acetone/cotton/foil treatment to the stubborn nails several times - instead of using the electric file technique. I appreciate the gentle approach and will most likely return on a future Sunday!

Oops I forgot to write a review for this place. We came here a few weeks ago and this is my…read morefavorite place to get a hair cut. I've been here a few times before but was so glad to come here recently. It has been so hot my daughter and I wanted to chop off some hair. They did a great job on my daughter's hair first, cutting off all her dead ends and "thinning" out her hair since she has so much of it. They then did the same for me, mine was much shorter though. Since we both have very wavy hair, they took the time to straighten our hair to make sure it was even which took a lot of time for them. I only paid $70 for both of us, considering how much attention they paid to us I do think that is a very fair price. Will be back in a year when I get tired of my hair again lol!

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Anh Hair & Nail

Such a great experience here. The salon was super clean and my nails came out EXACTLY like the…read moreinspo pic I sent. On top of that, the pricing was so affordable for the quality

I love Ahn & Queenie. Prices is reasonable. Makes you feel comfortable. Ahn knows what I want and…read moredoesn't have to ask. This is my go to for hair & nails

I have very tricky Latin hair. She took my hair from dark brown to this gorgeous golden blonde. My house has bad lighting. Lol

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Jeremy S.

11

1

0

3 years ago

I recently visited this barber shop with high hopes, equipped with a reference photo for the specific haircut I desired. Unfortunately, my experience fell short of expectations. The stylist completed the haircut quite quickly, giving the impression of a rushed job that lacked attention to detail. Despite providing clear instructions, the final result was vastly different from what I requested. It's disappointing when a barber doesn't take the time to truly listen to and fulfill a client's needs. read more

Ron N.

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3

0

4 years ago

I will go to no one except Ky. Since I'm in the public eye I want my hair to look as good as possible. I've been with Ky since his days at Ala Moana (Tom's). Plus he charges fairly and while I can afford to go anywhere I trust Ky to cut my hair exactly how I want it and he won't let me do anything that might look bad. Ron Nagasawa read more

Kent H.

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4

2

5 years ago

I've been getting haircuts from Ky since he was working at Thom's at Ala Moana Mall before it closed down. Ky has great relationships with all his customers and is extremely professional. I highly recommend checking him out and support his new barbershop that he now owns! So fresh and so clean! read more

Brayden A.

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1

0

3 years ago

really good place, been going here for 3 years, I feel comfortable and have always received what I've wanted for hair cuts. Amazing service, fast, efficient, worth while. read more

Cannon Epic D.

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4

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8 months ago

Amazing short fair priced and barber is kind polite and very very efficient and accurate

Ky T.

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2

0

6 years ago

this is good and fast cut , clean and professional barbershop

J L.

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2

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4 years ago

Great price and fast friendly service.

Ky Barber Shop - barbers - Updated July 2026

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