My brother has been coming to Mike's Barber Shop for years. Always friendly and fast. Simple haircut is reasonably priced. It is located in the strip mall, which houses Fatboys. read more

Mike's Barber Shop - Storefront - Barbers Near Me - Kailua, Hawaii

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Don't expect a warm and welcoming greeting or a clean and tidy shop. This is a no frills barbershop that specializes in fades and tapper cuts at an affordable price. read more

Very prompt even when busy which it sometimes is , she is nice and cheerfull. Always kind! Give couple dollars tip on top of cut charge! Kids love here! read more

Great cut only thing I would say is that they need to clean there clippers and tools in between customers even with the high volume

Got a haircut from Tony today. When I arrive I was able to sit right down. Tony gave me a great hair cut; right length and shape. He cut the hair in my ears, and shaved my sideburns. He took his time and was not rushed. The cost was only $20, without the tax. Every employee had Covid19 masks on. read more

Yen! If you want the best barber here wait for Yen! She's the first 1 on the left. She's only off on mondays. She's here all day every day and is worth the wait. Tell her Kevin highly recommended her. You won't be disappointed read more

Short notice and exceeded my expectations, the name I was given is Tina, and as long as I can get her I'll keep going there.

One of the worst cuts I've had since arriving on island last year. Dan cut my hair and i felt like i was getting smacked around each time he wanted me to tilt my head or turn left or right. Most people gently turn or tilt your head, he smacks you in the direction he wants you to turn. The haircut took about 5 minutes and meets military standards if you're in basic training. First time, last time. read more

Welp been here a few time and have had a decent cut, this draws the line though....go to g's... first off this "establishment" only takes cash...kinda sketchy in my eyes but whatever, the interior of this place is kind of old and ran down and dingy, the floor was covered in hair for quite a long time until one of the workers finally swept it. Also there are no trash cans, one of the barbers had a cardboard box that had a trash bag tied into it under his wash sink. The main kicker was the haircut, the barber was slow (I get it if he is being a perfectionist) but in the end he only showed me half of my head. When I got home that's where it went downhill wife saw this "haircut" that looks like hellen Keller did herself.... take my advice go somewhere else or get a barracks cut.... read more

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They Don't know how to give a proper haircut and some barbers obviously don't have licenses. Also using the same straight razor on people is NOT ok. read more

Tony in the second chair does a great job. She takes her time and is very detailed. Highly recommend

The team at Mike's has one of the most professional, attention to detail orientated group of barbers I have had the pleasure of being lined up by. I usually get the full service cut with safety razor, a straight razor shave, and finish it all off with a five or 6 step facial. You feel like a new man afterwards, It is soo worth the drive for me to go from the Airport area to here for the best, most reasonably priced cut ON ISLAND....PERIOD! Come in and enjoy what I am Yelping about! read more

Yeah they'll fuck you up over here or Dan will idk about the rest but it feels like no times out into the cut and it's just sad you gotta pay so much for a less than decent cut...Dan you need to step up your game. If you want to be some disappointment in life go here smh read more

Been here couple times and it just get worse everytime I go. It seems like they don't treat you right the next time you go just cause you don't tip them right lmao a tip is a a tip. This my last time coming here got the worse haircut here. read more

One of the best haircuts of my life ... and for only 15 bucks! I had a hard time communicating my type of cut to the barber but luckily there are many different styles hanging on the wall. I pointed to the one that was more closely related to mine. He even used a straight razor to trim the back of my neck and side burns! I will wait to get a haircut for the next time I am in Kailua. Thanks!! read more

First cut was great. The barber listened and gave me a cut exactly like I asked. Wish I could remember her name. The second time, was opposite. The man asked what I wanted but then proceeded to go rogue haha. In the end, it's just hair and it grows back, but you go to thr barber shop expecting to get what you ask for; afterall, you are paying for a service. if I go back, I'll be sure to avoid the guy that gave me the last cut. This is a shop where first come first serve, but I'll probably give it one more chance and see if I can ask specifically for a barber, rather than just get whoever's free next. Decent prices, decent waiting area with magazines and a TV playing. read more

I love Superbowl Sunday, but am not that much into football. On Superbowl Sunday you have the whole island to yourself. Today, I decided to go to Mike's Barbershop as there is normally an out the door line every Sunday. Today...crickets! Since I was feeling indulgent I opted for a straight razor shave in addition to my haircut. Barbress Thu was happy that someone walked in the door. Let me explain the straight razor shave experience. First, you get put into full recline mode on the olde thyme barber chair. Next, you get a hot towel on your face which opens all your pores. Then, you get warm shaving foam from some magical machine slathered on your face. Then, scraaaape...scraaape...scraaape! The straight edge razor was handled beautifully by Thu. This is like a facial for men. More warm shaving foam repeat with razor. I think I fell asleep somewhere at this point, but I remember another hot towel put on my face, and various creams that smelt of vanilla and tonics patted on my face. I also remember a luxurious face massage in there somewhere in my opioid state. After I was resuscitated, my cheeks were a smooth as a baby's butt! I'm not sure if Thu always does this good of a job, or because business was slow and she wanted to show her craft. One of the best barber experiences I've had since sweeping my Grandfather's barbershop when I was 11 in exchange for a haircut. Shave and a haircut...10 cents! More like 30 dollars with tip. read more

If you want a quick buzz cut by a sweet asian girl who can't speak english and therefore doesn't understand what you want her to do with your hair, and can't understand or reply to any of your questions, or offer any advice or suggestions, then you will be in heaven here. If you are military, you get a super low "special" price; if you are not military, you pay too much. Fine, I can accept that I am subsidizing hair cuts for our troops. But could you at least massage my scalp and neck a little more ? Wear some Hello Kitty? That would take the edge off your not speaking English, giving me a mediocre haircut, not trimming far enough down the back of my neck, not checking my eyebrows and ears, and charging me too much for it. At least I didn't have to wait in line. That tells you something. read more

I just stopped into Mike's while I was out running errands and he'll I'm overdue for a haircut anyhow. Mistake 1. Mistake 2 believing the person cutting by hair knew what they were doing. Mistake 3 not speaking up as they went shorter and shorter than the agreed length to cover up the mistakes they were making with a scissor cut and fade. It's not like I was asking for a fancy cut. I wanted basic and what I left with was disappointment. I'll try G's next time. I'd rather wait in line than deal with the service and quality at Mike's. read more

TL;DR - Pros: Fast service and decent enough haircut. Cons: Impersonal service, dirty facility, and lack of attention to detail (not cleaning up hair after cut was finished, not showing back of head after cut, no gel used or offered, etc etc) Just got my haircut here for the very first time... If you want a decent haircut this may be the place for you...if you want anything more than that I recommend you look elsewhere. I will likely be back as A) I'm inclined to offer second chances and B) there don't seem to be many barbershop options in the Kailua area; however, this would not be my first choice by any means and it didn't take long to come to this conclusion. I am accustomed to developing a friendly relationship with whoever cuts my hair...with that being said, this is certainly not the place to meet those expectations. I saw another review that said something similar, but the bottom line is that this place functions as a turn and burn operation a la your local post or base exchange. Seemingly, their primary focus is to get you out the door as quick as possible while providing an acceptable haircut. If anyone has a better recommendation for a place in Kailua I'm certainly open to it, but my search for a new "haircut home" will continue for now. read more

I go here weekly to get a hair cut. Thu cuts my hair and keeps it looking good. Very professional and friendly service. read more

Mike's Barber Shop - Barbers Near Me - Kailua, Hawaii

Good price and straight razor lineup. Just stick to the younger babers. read more

Mike's Barber Shop - Barbers Near Me - Kailua, Hawaii

I just gave this place 4-stars, but only for people like me--that want a non-chain barber that cuts hair without much fuss or cost. I have been here about three times and each time got a good haircut. But to be honest, I care more about the price (with tax 13 and change) more than having that perfect style. What I really like about this place is that it is family owned. The people who run the shop must have been originally from SE Asia--they yammer away in some odd language, and there must be three generations working there. In my opinion they are professional and friendly. If I have the choice of supporting a hard working family doing the right thing (good quality and low cost) versus some super chain (talking to you Supercuts) I chose Mike's. Well, at least when I am in Kailua! read more

Great place if you want kids cut but beware this is a very popular place and not all the barbers cut the same. We typically go here for my boys and they usually do a great job with a clean side part cut. They are also known for their "lines" with their cuts so on the weekends this place gets really busy- especially with the one lady in the first seat! Everyone is waiting for her. read more

If you need a basic hair style called short, then this is probably a fair place. Or if you like razor cuts with bowl bangs on your son then okay, go... the best thing I noticed was at least the bangs were straight. My only words to the woman was "trim the length, don't go short and clean up the layers." what we got was high and tight with bangs! When I expressed my disappointment with the length she goes, "he said it's ok"... Uh, he's not going to tell her he hated it, he tells me. This place takes CASH only and not especially clean. Two stars for a straight, even cut at a cheap price of $12.40. Could have been much worse. read more

I have been getting my haircut here for about 18 years. Service is fast, friendly, and Hien or Trang cut my hair exactly the way I want it. Nothing fancy mind you (#3 on the sides, layer the top, sideburns half way, block the back, trim eyebrows, no shave, no mirror). I rarely spend more than 5-10 minutes waiting (no appointment, and request either one of 2 stylists), and about 15 minutes in the chair. 1/2 hour in and out, look great, very reasonably priced. There is nothing more I am looking for in a barber. Probably not the place if you want a perm, or color, but for a straight up haircut, I highly recommend Mike's. They are always busy, but have it dialed. read more

Worst place to go!! Cannot do fades or tapers. DO NOT RECOMMEND. Military haircuts are not $10. HIDDEN FEES!! I told the lady at the front that my cut does not look like a low skin fade and she put me with another barber and corrected me when my wife heard me ask for a low skin fade. Charged me extra and gave me attitude. Rough with my head when fixing the cut. Continues to correct me and stated I asked for the wrong cut but repeated what i was asking for in the first place. Asked for a 1 on top and the guy didnt even know what a 1 was. Horrible experience!! Second time there. read more

Awesome razor hard part fade. My barber was a younger 23 year old kid, name Goul. Cut it the the right length, took his time and hard part is on point. Razor fades are rare on the island! Definitely worth the 14 bucks read more

Mike's Barber Shop - Awesome razor hard part fade. My barber was a younger 23 year old kid, name Goul. Definitely worth the 14 bucks - Barbers Near Me - Kailua, Hawaii

Asked for straight razor shave, Dan acted like he didn't understand English, and shave my beard with the clippers.

The first time I went here to fix my hair. My haircut was terrible after cutting at Supercut but that was so awesome after she done. The barber know exactly what I want and they try to fix all mistakes . read more

I've gone here three times. All three times I have had one of the worst haircuts I've had on the island. They spin you in and out like a factory with no concern for what the customer actually wants. I made critiques about my haircut and how I'd like it changed twice today. The woman giving me the haircut straight up just ignored me and left in a hurry to what I assume is go smoke a cigarette out back. But on the bright side if you're in a hurry it's quick.. read more

Nice place to get the haircut. The barbers r friendly and professional . The price is so cheap but they treat u like a friend. The barbers always try to make you look good read more

Mike's Barber Shop - Barbers Near Me - Kailua, Hawaii

I give this shop one star for being accommodating but at the same time just learned how greedy the owner can be. I went there with a friend today mind you my friend been going there for almost 10yrs now and so she cuts my friends hair and made a mistake my friend asked nicely n repeatedly that that's not the same haircut but she refuse to refund n not even offer to fix it smh. What a horrible experience n I don't recommend anyone to go there. read more

The only barber I go to...quality haircuts, super low price (~$13) for a men's haircut, very fast, friendly. I used to go to super cuts and paid twice as much! read more

Do not go there! The haircut they gave my 16 year old son turned him looking like the character in the movie "No Country for Old Men". They are all about getting your cash and getting the next victim in the chair. You will have to fight the owner "Tran" for a refund. She tried to tell me that because she uses a buzzer, it cost her electricity so she coudn't give me back my money. Then she says she doesn't make much money from the haircuts even though her establishment only accepts CASH. Never again will I deal with someone so unprofessional. read more

They gave me a good military haircut in spite of the fact that the woman made no effort to keep hair off of me when she took off the cape afterward. That's where the goodness stopped. I also asked for a face and neck shave. They started out with the hot towel and proper prep and began shaving me with a straight razor. Then they switched to a cheap dollar disposable razor. The woman was shaving me quickly and pressing too hard. She went over the same places multiple times to try to get all the hair off because the disposable razor she was using was cheap and not doing a good job. As a result, I got a poor shave. She cute up my face and neck. Ten minutes after I walked out my face and neck were red and already badly razor burned and stinging. I was so frustrated that I went back in to ask them what kind of razor they used on me. I complained and asked why they were using bad, cheap disposable razors. At that point the head woman began raising her voice at me and pointing her finger in my face telling me that I was hard to shave and that the razors were not bad razors. I asked her to stop yelling at me and to take her finger out of my face. I told her that I did not appreciate her treating her customers this way and she just continued to yell at me. When I became upset and yelled back at her she kicked me out. Never have I received such rudeness. Never have I been yelled at and had a finger shoved in my face, and that was all after the worst shave of my life. Why they use cheap, disposable razors when I am paying $13 for a straight shave is beyond me. On top of that, the woman obviously did not know what she was doing because she shaved too fast, pressed harder and harder and kept just scraping in various directions over the same spot. I would recommend you stay far away from this place.Read the other reviews here and you will see that others have been treated with disregard for detail and have been bullied. Nothing upsets me more than businesses treating their customers this way and I will not cease to tell everyone I can to stay away from this place. read more

My husband just had the worst haircut possible because of their lack of english. After they messed up his hair and knew he was very upset about it continued to charge him full price - $18 dollars! .. Black Cat is WAY better and if you are military they offer a discount so it ends up costing almost the same but you also get a head massage/ awesome hair cut and better stylists. DO NOT GO HERE! read more

I've been here 2 times and after long consideration, I'm only going to give 2 stars; the 2nd one is for giving a discount to the Military (which I am not). The owner is relatively nice, but kinda babbles to herself(?) in her dialect; everyone is very fast, and yes, it's cheap for military & men. But honestly... $24-26 + tip for a short haircut (woman) with no shampoo, no nothing else? "Because it was 'styled'" was the reason it was so expensive, even though you asked if I wanted it cut 'the same' - meaning you didn't have to style it... right? OH and to top it off, you whacked off the bangs, even after I said to cut it the way you cut it 'last time'? And when you asked "How do you like it? (...) "Well, you said you wanted it short." Do you remember my response? I do... and if I thought it would help, I'd repeat it here - just like I did to you. Now, I'm sitting here with my hair finally grown back out to where it was after you did that, and, though I've been by a couple of times - thinking of going back in - I've decided that "last time" was exactly that. read more

Horrible experience. Barley spoke English and Saw the military haircut sign so I figured they knew what they were doing. I asked for a simple medium fade. Started off as a medium and ended with a raging high and tight looking thing. When asked if they could fix the other side (no fade at all) they said nothing was wrong. Pretty sure I get my hair cut all the fucking time and know what a fade looks like. Wouldn't recommend it to you fellas unless you want a Moto cut. read more

Mike's barber shop is all about quantity over quality. Getting a quality haircut here is rare like seeing a solar eclipse. If you want a cheap "high and tight" military cut then you might like Mike's. If you actually care what you look like when you walk out of there and can tell the difference between a good and bad haircut then Mike's isn't for you. I have given Mike's several opportunities and am hardly ever satisfied. It seems like every time I go to Mike's, I walk out thinking "well I'll just get it fixed at my usual spot next week." read more