This review is for Shana at the refinement. She is a friend of a friend I've been following on IG…read moreand she was offering an awesome special on balayage for any length hair (this was before the covid pandemic) so I took it. It was super easy to make an appointment and she's pretty flexible with her days and times. The salon is on dillingham above a physician's office so I would schedule when they are not open. The salon itself is clean and has a nice ambiance, I did not feel out of place while hanging out on their couch waiting for my turn. Shana did an amazing job on my hair. I had a party later on that evening that I attended and I got many compliments. My scalp didn't burn and my hair actually smelled really good after getting colored. I will be back after this pandemic is over!

I always come here when I am in the need for hair lovin. The first time I came here, my hair was…read moreDEAD! We cut it all off... Shana is SO AMAZING. She always takes such good care of me when I get a cut. I have been coming back everytime because I love how my hair feels after. Shana makes it so simple. I can go in without a picture and she will cut it exactly the way I want it. Make sure to check in on yelp to redeem your $20 off any hair service!! yes you read that right!! $20!! I go and get a $60 hair cut, and end up paying only $40. That's a deal if you ask me!! Requesting an appointment is super easy. You can message on yelp and they will get back to you. Only downside is the parking is pretty tuff and hard to get it if sometimes. It's kinda small and tight. One time I had to drive around the block a couple times because it was full. Other than that, I love this place and continue to come back every time.

A+ Hina saved my hair! I could cry. (Actually I did cry after, happy tears!)…read more Such a sweet soul. from start to finish, she took really good care of me. My hair was completely botched from a previous haircut but Hina was able to give me a consultation that would fit and frame my face and she executed it perfectly. Plus, hair wash massage was divine! thank you Hina! I'll be back!

This is a candid review from a 70-year old who is not "hair centric" and used to go the cheaper…read moresalons to just get a cut-no frills!! I am a Hina follower from now on! She listened and listened and listened. She gave her full attention to me; asked questions and cut my hair slowly. She cut it to my liking! What a concept! The chair was clean & the ambiance was calm & serene. I will be back!!

I just had my haircut did by Mio herself and i really loooovvvee it. This is my first time coming…read morehere and i wasn't expecting for my haircut to be this gooood but it issss....not complaining !!! Very friendly people and service was amazing. YOU Gotta try it to know it !!!

On March 7, 2026, I went to MiO's Designs Barbershop in Kalihi with my 12-year-old son for a…read morehaircut and my 8-year-old daughter for a haircut and blue highlights. I checked in with the owner, Nick, and asked if his wife, Mio, was available to color hair. He said he would check and shortly after told us to come inside. I showed Mio a photo of the blue highlights my daughter wanted and explained we only wanted the dead ends trimmed. Before starting, Mio said she didn't have blue dye, only purple, which my daughter agreed to. After bleaching sections of her hair, Mio applied the color but said it wasn't turning purple, explaining she didn't know why and showing me the tube labeled "purple." She asked me to take a photo to show my daughter and see if she liked it. Mio then left the room and later returned, applying another dye without explaining the color, which turned out to be blue -- the color we originally requested but were previously told was unavailable. I asked if the first section could be corrected so everything would match, but Mio insisted it wasn't noticeable and encouraged my daughter to keep both colors. She said it was just a test and that no one would see it. I repeatedly told her we wanted it all blue. Mio said she would have to re-bleach that section, and I told her that was fine. She then colored the rest of the highlights blue but did not fix the part we specifically asked her to correct. After washing, the hair was uneven with light blue, green, and yellow/blonde tones and did not match the photo. I asked her to redo it because my daughter's hair looked faded and was not what we wanted. I also asked her to leave the dye in longer because I felt it had been rinsed out too soon. Mio initially said nothing would be perfect. After I asked a few times, she agreed to redo it. I also reminded her to color the section she had previously bleached but never corrected. After the second attempt, it looked slightly better but still was not the color we wanted. At the front, the total was $376. I explained that I wasn't comfortable paying that amount given the outcome. Mio then began yelling in front of other customers, complaining about having to redo my daughter's hair and saying she wanted to charge me more for it, even though she never mentioned any additional cost beforehand. I explained that it wasn't our fault she had to spend more time on my daughter's hair or use more product, since the issue came from the first attempt. The situation continued to escalate, and I became overwhelmed and started crying, especially because I had six of my children with me and had not expected to be there for so long. The owner, Nick, then stated that if I did not pay he would call the police. I told him he could do so because it was impossible to have a conversation while Mio continued yelling. The police were called, and I paid $250 so I could leave with my children. I've been a loyal customer here for years and have spent a significant amount of money at this shop, which made this experience especially disappointing. Based on what happened, I would not recommend getting hair color services here. The final result did not match what we requested, and the situation was handled poorly. I would also suggest reading other reviews before deciding to book.

I got my digital perm and haircut from Yosuke back in July and I am still so happy with it. It has…read morebeen three months and my hair still looks great. I showed him one inspiration video and he understood exactly what I wanted. The whole appointment felt easy, he explained what he was doing, and the results came out better than I expected. My hair is very low maintenance now and it has been so nice to style every day. I am already excited for my next touch up. Yosuke is amazing and I really recommend him if you want someone who listens and truly brings your vision to life.

After getting my hair cut by Yosuke, I have had so many compliments. Most of them say "wow you look…read moreso young". You know when people say that, you're old. When I was younger and had a good haircut, no one ever told me that. Another reason I love Yosuke is that he actually taught me something. He told me never go to bed with wet or damp hair because it will break. All these years I thought it was the opposite. I thought blow-drying hair was bad. Now I am taking his advice and most of the hair is remaining on my head instead of on the floor or in the trash can. He splits his time between Las Vegas and Oahu so you may need to wait before getting your hair styled. You can find him on Instagram - Yosuke's Hairdresseraccount. He replies quickly and efficiently. Women's haircut currently about $80 without tip, includes wash, head massage, cut, blow dry and styling. Fabulous!

I had scheduled a cut and color towards the end of the day. Knowing I'd probably be the last…read morecustomer I was worried the service would be rushed. But Junya was patient and perfected the style I wanted. Such quality work and excellent service! Definitely will schedule again! Thank you!

Show him a pic of the cut you want. He'll say he can cut it like that. But he'll cut however the…read moreheck he wants, not what's in the pic you showed him. Gave him other chances, had color done, was nice but it washed away after first shampoo. Same shampoo didn't do that with other stylists' color jobs.

The upcharging at this place has gotten out of control…read more $35 for a bang trim add on... really? It takes 20 seconds for the bang trim. Another $75 add on for toner I didn't request or know about until I saw the receipt. I think I've reached the end of my rope with this place. The nickel and diming is exhausting and just not worth it.

My second time here at Salon Blanc was a disaster. My haircuts on December 16, 2025 at 1pm with…read moreAdam turn out so UGLY! I waited 20 minutes for my 1pm haircut, Adam seemed stressed and in a hurry when we finally started our haircut after 1:20pm, we went to the hair washing station, it was full, so he gestured me to go back to the hair cutting station, only to gesture me to come back to the hair washing station a few seconds later. Just gesturing me back and forth with his hand, no talking, no saying "please, or thank you", nothing polite about his gesturing. Being sent back and forth does not make me feel well-treated. Adam used all kinds of heating tools to make my haircut looked okay as I walked out of this "celebrity" Salon. When I arrived home to wash and dry my hair, it returned to its natural texture and it became a disaster. My hair became puffy and so many volume, that it resembled the shape of the letter "A", the shape of the Egyptian pyramid, it became the largest natural helmet you can imagine... a race car helmet! I calmed myself to wait a few days, maybe I will get use to it, maybe it is not so bad, maybe it will be okay, but everyday when I wake up to look at the mirror, I see my big helmet hair and want to cry! This disaster costed me over $100 dollars and $20 dollars in cash tip to Adam. Now I have booked another hair appointment with my old stylist to fix this disaster so I don't go to all the holiday parties with my ugly helmet hair, so that I don't want to cry everyday when I wake up. I also had to wait 20 minutes for my 1pm appointment with Adam. This so-called celebrity salon is not what it pretends to be. I don't feel like a celebrity, and I don't look like a celebrity, instead, my haircut at Salon Blanc made me feel unimportant for a long wait and UGLY!

Ok ALLEN VO! he literally transformed my hair from an ugly orangey blonde to a literal BLONDE! I…read morewas so happy I wanted to cry lol he is the best hands down. I am definitely going back!!!! He is such a sweet person and will make you confident leaving the salon no doubt

After going blonde for sooo many years, I finally made the decision to change it up and take my…read morechance on going dark cherry. I put all my trust into Liv and she went absolutely above and beyond. Liv knew how skeptical I was in the beginning so we worked our way slowly, step by step, before I was able to fully commit. I love it! I wish I did this sooner... She is absolutely talented and I always look forward to being in her chair. No one else I'd trust with my hair needs. Look good, Feel good. Thank you Liv!

Very nice and friendly. Staff had proper equipment and PPE to maintain cleanliness during COVIDread more

I always struggled with finding a hairstylist who will be able to cut curly hair. I was nervous and…read moreskeptical going in, but I knew the moment I walked in she was a pro. The way she would talk about my pattern and my layers already told me that she knew what she was doing. First, she dry cut some of my curls. Then she washed, massaged, and straightened my hair, then cut some more of it while It was straightened to make sure it had an even finish both ways. she also gave amazing advice on how to keep my hair healthy. All of that was included in a 120 price which is a price you cannot find anywhere else. My hair turned out amazing straightened, and I know once I turn it back to curly it will look even better! Curly haired girls this is the place to go!

Yes, yes! I should have listened to my hair stylist, I shouldn't have bleached my curly hair for a…read moretemporary look, and I definitely shouldn't have gone to an untested salon where the stylists hardly spoke English... Live and learn, the HARD way!!! Anxiously awaited my appointment with Monique. She was ready, confident she could correct the bleached blond heroin addict look I was trying to hide... Monique was true to her word, color corrected the mess I was stuck with since May 2024, and SAVED my curly hair! Hallelujah, I look better than normal, didn't go bald, and I'm eternally grateful. No more spur of the moment "try me" messes for me! Monique is my girl!!!

Okay, you HAVE to check out Vintage Barbers in Chinatown -- it's not just a barbershop, it's a…read morewhole vibe. They just finished their remodel and honestly? It looks sickening. Think part classic barbershop, part bar/lounge -- like the kind of place you'd hang out even if you weren't getting a cut. (The bars not open yet, but it's close I was told.) The barbers? Absolute pros. I see Bobby. Initially quiet...making sure to concentrate so you'll want to return, which you will. They cover everything from fades to F***boy haircuts . They're crisp, clean, and tailored so you leave looking like a better version of yourself. But it's also the vibe -- music, conversation, and a space that feels more like a hangout than an appointment. Honestly, it's the kind of place you'll want to come back to even if your hair doesn't need it. A barbershop that doubles as a bar? Genius.

Shoutout to Xavier man, super conscious and thoughtful on what you want to do with your hair and…read moredelivers every time. Takes your hair type and your face & head shape into consideration as well.