A+ Hina saved my hair! I could cry. (Actually I did cry after, happy tears!) 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! read more

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This is a candid review from a 70-year old who is not "hair centric" and used to go the cheaper salons 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!! read more

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I was hating my hair and felt desperate. I loved Mahina's before and afters and reviews so I reached out to her. She immediately responded and we scheduled an appointment. Salon has easy parking, clean and convenient location. Mahina was so patient and thorough in the consultation. She asked me questions about my hair that no one has ever asked. My hair was extremely damaged with strange breakage. The coloring had patches of orange and streaks of green (By the way when I asked my previous stylist about the green she asked what I did??? Turns out Mahina said it was from over processing to blonde/white and then layering in the blue/purple toner incorrectly). I wanted more texture and dimension in my hair but was super worried about going shorter too since I wanted to grow it out. She executed perfectly!!! She went in on three occasions to trim to make sure that she only cut what was absolutely necessary. She used clean products which takes extra time and care to use correctly in order to not contribute to additional damage. She's definitely an artist (and expert chemist) and her passion for hair is obvious. I could tell at every step of the process she was thinking and adjusting and just trying to ensure that everything was communicated well. As a HUGE HUGE bonus, she was so intellectually stimulating and soothing. I felt like my brain was getting a spa treatment too. She has the most positive and healing energy while getting you inspired too. You just don't meet people and rarely get to have those types of conversations. I seriously don't know what was more impressive, her hair expertise or her outlook on life and her ability to connect and build rapport. I loved it all! I was really surprised how much waking up to bad hair made me feel for so long. I'm so happy that my bad hair days are over. I can't thank you enough Mahina. I look forward to continuing to improve my hair condition over time with your help. read more

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I am so grateful to have found Hina! She's an incredibly talented artist with an amazing sense of what will look best on you and top-notch communication skills. After dying my hair dark at home for about a year, I was ready for a change so I let it fade out. Let me tell you, it was orange! Not only did she absolutely transform my hair into the most beautiful, natural looking bronde of my dreams, she went above and beyond in every way. I have never been asked so many thoughtful questions by a stylist and never experienced so much attention to detail. It was obvious that she cared only about the final result being amazing and was willing to pour her time and effort into achieving it. Plus, she's so nice, inspiring, and fun to talk with, and was completely non-judgmental about the hair mess I walked in the door with. I felt so comfortable. Also - great location and easy parking! read more

I will start here... I am a hair salon/stylist junkie. I tend to hop around to the highest rated stylists until someone knocks it out of the park & gets my hair. Because long (& very thick & wavy) hair, & I DO care. And so does Hina, in a way that is very hard to find in a stylist. Her clear & thorough communication was a first - laying out all prices in detail & the way she charges in advance. She listens, ensures she has a clear understanding, but also gives her recommendations & sets expectations. Her color & balayage always gorgeous, never overcuts, & she is always so positive & excited to do my hair even though I know it takes a lot of effort & a real arm workout as well AND... keratin treatments. I am baffled it took all these years for a stylist to finally see my struggle & recommend this. Ladies with long/thick hair, tangles easily, or just need it more manageable... this is a life/time saver as it cut my drying time in half. I can also now for the first time ever in my life dry & go - game changer. Thank you Hina for taking the extra step to recommend this & being an absolute hair magician. On top of all that Hina is the most pleasant person to spend a chunk of time with - very personable & easy to chat with. And you can tell she is passionate about what she does & cares about her clients, which shows in her work. 10/10 don't hesitate to book! read more

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So thankful I found Hina! She is great at what she does. She's very comforting, professional, and kind. She gives each client a personal and unique hair experience. I gave her a general idea of what I wanted and she turned it into something beautiful. I'm so happy with the results. She is now my go to hair stylist and I will be going back when needed in the future. Also if you have curls I highly recommend her work as I know finding someone who knows curls is hard. read more

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I visited Mahina for the first time today as a roll of the dice since my current stylist wasn't available and I really needed a haircut. After reading so many great reviews, and seeing that she worked nearby, I gave it a go. It did not disappoint! I'm always very cautious to try new stylists, as I tend to have very unruly, frizzy, and thick/coarse hair that not everyone can handle! Despite all that, she handled it with such ease, and she gave me such good advice about cleaning my hair better, and really listened to me when trying to assess it for the first time. This girl knows what she's doing and has the best vibe, I am not surprised she has so many rave reviews here. My only regret is that I didn't take a pic to post on here to show her amazing work! read more

I know that I'm not a fan of long reviews and I typically want the reviewer to cut to the chase.  But I've got so much to say about "Hair by Hina" that I couldn't help myself.  In my search for a new person to do my hair since my previous one became a casualty of the pandemic, I turned to Yelp for help.  Although all her reviews were 5 stars, I was still skeptical ... I suppose I shop on Amazon too much and have gotten burned more times than I should have. However, I took a leap of faith and decided to give Mahina a try and wanted to share my experience for anyone looking for a new stylist and colorist.   RESPONSE TIME: I contacted her via text and IG on the same day to make an appointment. She responded to both inquires on the same day and I was able to book an appointment for the following week.  She took the time to discuss and asked what I hoped to achieve.  Then asked me to send her pictures of what my hair currently looks like and some pictures of what I'd like it to look like.   SALON LOCATION AND PARKING:  Hair by Hina operates out of Nueve Salon and Spa located at 614 Cooke Street.  This location was easy to find, centrally located, and ample dedicated parking (at no charge).  The salon was clean, good square footage, COVID protocols in place, in-salon restroom available for clients use, and good strong air conditioning.   CONSULATION: After you are warmly greeted by Mahina at the door, she sat me down for a pre-service consultation where we discussed everything from expectations, what could be achieved at this visit, the process she would be using, and the cost breakdown for her services.  If agreeable, she would proceed with the services.   HAIR SERVICE:  I came in for a cut, color and deep conditioning.  In my "before" picture, you can see my COVID hair was long, dried out at the ends, thinning, and in desperate need of a color "touchup".  She started with a dry cut, then proceeded to foil my hair with highlights and toned the excess with low lights.  From start to finish, she explained what she was doing next and why. During the color processing time, she used this downtime to share valuable tips on how to best care and preserve the color for as long as possible after I leave the salon.  She saved the exact formula in my client profile, so that in future visits she'll know exactly what "recipe" she used so she can duplicate the look if desired, or try something new from a different family of colors.   HOURS OF OPERATION:  Although the salon has preset hours, Mahina is flexible and will take as long as she needs to work on your hair to your satisfaction.  She won't cut corners or rush the process even if it goes beyond her regular business hours.   END RESULTS: An extremely happy client.  The results exceeded my expectations. As you can see from the "after" pictures, my color was beautifully blended and my hair looked and felt so much healthier.   RECOMMENTATIONS:: Book your appointment soon because I have no doubt that she's going to be highly sought after and will get super busy.  Also, there is something gratifying about supporting our small businesses in Hawaii.        I don't have enough adjectives to describe Mahina.  She's gracious, knowledgably, honest, hardworking, caring, extremely talented, and she really cares about her clients.  Okay I'm done now :)  I know that was long, but I hope it helps you in your search for a new stylist/colorist. read more

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Love love love Hina! She is amazing and love her personality. I've been to her three times now and have recommended my friends. She is so talented. She books up fast ... that's what happens when you're talented. read more

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In the Year of Box Dye (aka Covid pandemic), I was a hot mess. Now that we can get out and get fixed it was difficult to get an appointment right away. But worked perfectly right before trip to a wedding and vegas. Told Mahina, make me UN-NATURALLY RED. You ask and you shall receive. 5-ish hours and $500-ish (including tip) later, I could star in X-Men as a villian! I felt very comfortable with her...didn't feel the need to chit chat the whole time, but she is easy to talk to. I am super low maintenance and except knowing my colors, I'm not into all this beauty stuff - she patiently explained everything to me. AND she gave me candy. Does it really get any better than that? I love it so will be back to get filled ... a nail term, but whatevs...you know what I mean. read more

Mahina is the best!! She knows about everything, you name it...Color, style, highlights and balayage. She has been taking care of my hair for the past year and I couldn't be happier. I 100% recommend her. read more

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I've been on the hunt for a new stylist, so this was my first visit to Hina. Happy to report back that I will definitely be a repeat client! She is so sweet and gifted. I told her what I wanted, provided honest feedback and gave me such a beautiful and flattering cut. I highly recommend her services! read more

Amazing! I came with a Covid Box Dye disaster. Hadn't seen a stylist in 2 years since I had my daughter. Hina is so Talented, she spent lots of time on the consultation and listened to what I wanted which was Ombre and dimension. read more

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I hadn't had a haircut in at least 6 months and I took some time researching for a new stylist. I'm so happy to have found Mahina! She is warm, friendly, professional, and very talented. She really listens to what you want to update or change for your hair and never pressures you to add on services. The vibe is as though your bestie is glamming you up! My cut was perfection. Exactly what I wanted--keeping my length, long layers with extra body around the crown of my head. She really understands how your hair falls, it's texture, and how to cut your hair to achieve your desired results. Mahina even offered a ton of helpful advice during my time with her. When I mentioned I was getting married and wanted to purchase hair extensions, Mahina was kind enough to tell me the shade I should purchase to match my current hair color. I've already made my next appointment with Mahina and this is your sign to make yours too. Mahalo Mahina, see you soon! read more

I texted to ask if I could make an appointment for the next day (same day as my flight) and Hina was able to squeeze me in right after I landed! 10/10 haircut and 10/10 experience. She was so nice and I loved the conversations we were having. Thank you again! read more

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Hina is amazing! She spends a lot of time making sure she knows what you want and explaining the process which is really comforting. And her results are I literally look the best I ever have! read more

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I was hesitant to let someone else cut my hair but she made sure I was super comfortable and explained everything. My hair feels so healthy and alive after she recommended hair products that will work well with my hair read more

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My experience getting a balayage done by Hina was amazing! She's knowledgeable, talented, and super sweet. I had never gotten my hair professionally done before and she explained everything step-by-step; I feel like I got a lesson on hair as well which I absolutely loved! She definitely is passionate about what she does and her attention to detail is evident. She never rushed through any steps and always took the extra time to make sure my hair came out perfectly. I'm so happy I chose Hina to do my hair and I would 100% recommend her to anyone looking to get their hair done!! Thank you, Hina! read more

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I came to this hairstylist in a panic because I had accidentally cut my long hair into atrocious layers with kitchen scissors. Somehow, she turned my insanely short, choppy layers into a voluminous 90's-style layered haircut. She had to improvise on the spot multiple times because of how botched my hair was, and she absolutely killed it. It's clear that she has a passion and love for her craft because of how detailed and dedicated she was in fixing my hair. I have gotten so many compliments and have even been asked what I ask for when getting a haircut. I would highly, HIGHLY recommend Hair by Hina in a heart beat to anyone wanting anything done to their hair (a simple trim, sprucing up layering, or even going in a risky/unique direction) because of her sophisticated skills and artistic eye. Thank you, thank you, thank you! read more

I had a fantastic cut done by Hina. She made me feel comfortable, and I highly recommend her. Mahalo, Hina!

Absolutely loved the haircut I got from Hina! She was incredibly kind and I really appreciated her close attention to detail. Her consultation throughout the haircut was very thorough and I was comfortable with every choice made! Would definitely recommend her to anyone looking for a beautiful haircut! read more

YOWZA!! Mahina was amazing!!!! She made me feel comfortable from the very first phone call. And as i sat there for 5 HOURS getting my balyage done, she was great to talk to :) It was very refreshing to know and see how passionate she is about hair, and i felt confident that she was working hard and taking pride in her work. And it came out AMAZING!!!! read more

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Long story short.. I went a few years letting my hair grow out and let's say I went from Momoa to feelin those Tom Hanks castaway vibes. Quarantine and hang loose took on a whole new meaning if you know what I mean. I knew I had to cut it! Searched for a month or so to find a hair stylist who knew what she was doing and could handle the task. Called a lot of places and they didn't feel right but somehow I stumbled upon Mahina and met her same day and dayum! Gurl got skills! She did the Mahina Vision and I just let her do her thing and feel great about that decision. If you want a hair cut and style from an up and coming hair stylist see Mahina! She will do it right. Make you look and feel good! Thanks Mahina read more

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If I could rate her more than 5 stars I would! She made my hair so beautiful and I would recommend her to anyone! I came in with really long faded blonde hair and she cut it and made it copper and helped blend my bangs. She nailed the picture I showed her of what I wanted and on top of that she was easy going and SO nice. read more

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I am absolutely blown away!! From the moment I met Hina, I knew I was in good hands. I was pretty nervous to get my hair done because I'd really lost confidence and kind of given up on it! My goal was to go as blonde as possible but have a look that could grow out nicely. I'm a newbie to getting my hair professionally done, so Hina was stoked to talk everything through with me and help decide a course of action! She detailed the price as well which saves any awkwardness of anticipation and is super explanatory of the process. You can really tell how knowledgeable and passionate Hina is about her work, and incredibly humble and just fun to be around!! Balayage's are a PROCESS so she made the experience not only enjoyable but really fun, as we were both getting so excited to see the finished look! Absolutely in love with how my hair turned out, it looks so natural and the highlights pop so well with my natural hair color. The toner is perfect as well, not too cool or warm. The beauty of the balayage is less upkeep and the initial job does the heavy lifting. The whole look is so much better than anything I could've come up with but Hina definitely made me feel like it was a team effort ;) Going for a transformation can be daunting but she is definitely worth your trust, and I will definitely be going back!. read more

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If you're looking for a super friendly and extremely talented hair stylist to put your trust in, don't look ANY further! Hina is by far one of the best hairstylists / customer service oriented talents I have ever come across. This warm, local, small business owner is NO JOKE and is worth this long review - something I normally never do- because yes, she was THAT amazing. From the start, her friendly and welcoming words made me feel so comfortable and at ease the entire time. She responded within hours of me reaching out for an appointment and was happy to squeeze me in ASAP. She was very clear before, during, and after my session about the transparency of her pricing and how it works. As someone who can get paranoid when it comes to beauty related work and choosing someone really good that will give me the best results, this alone definitely put me a lot more at ease. When I came in I was warmly greeted and sat down. Hina was extremely patient when looking at my hair before services and discussing options that ultimately satisfied my needs. She had my sample pictures I texted weeks before already on her phone and discussed what my hair would need to undergo to look like that and what was the safest and best route to take. Not once did she make me feel out of control of what was going to happen to my hair, she always made sure I got to choose what I wanted in terms of color, tone, style etc. She often checked to see how my comfort was while doing an extremely thorough job, making sure everything was perfect with my hair. She would gladly answer any question l had and we talked story all those hours she tenaciously yet positively worked away, which made sitting there so much more enjoyable. Usually I am not one to talk the entire time after periods of time of getting worked on, but our conversations were honest and energizing! She was cleanly, organized, skilled, and a perfectionist in the best way possible. There was never a time throughout the day where I felt nervous about what she was doing. She always explained what she was doing, what the products did, and why she would prefer a particular technique over another. Again, leaving no stone unturned. She was extremely accommodating, open, and positive. It was evident that she truly believes and wants the best for her customer and their hair. The amount of work she put into my hair was something I have never experienced in the past at any salon. She by far surpassed my expectations and past experiences 100 fold. Support local small businesses, especially when they're as exceptional as Hair by Hina. read more

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I'm so happy I found Hina! She is a miracle worker and a hair genius with a heart of gold! I've moved around a lot due to my career and am always hesitant when searching for a new hair stylist. I ended up just dyeing my own hair for a while, and letting it grow wild. So, when I recently came to Hina, my hair was an absolute mess and I wanted a whole new look. She carefully explained in detail about coloring my hair the way I wanted and she eased all my fears. She really cared about making sure I felt and looked my best. I'm so grateful and blessed to have found someone who genuinely cares about her clients. I've never felt so confident and beautiful in a very long time. I'm so happy my hair is now in the best of hands. Thank you Hina! read more

I'm absolutely in love with my hair after Hina cut it!!!! I haven't been in love with my hair for absolutely years until now, she was extremely communicative and sweet and made me laugh the entire time. I couldn't recommend a better stylist! read more

Best hair stylist I've been too! I have some long thick hair and she was able to handle that with no problem! She gave me exactly what I wanted! She was very welcoming and was very professional! I would recommend to anyone who asks for places to go! She also gave snacks and water! read more

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Came to Hair by Hina and got a cut and toner and I had the best experience with Mahina! She was very knowledgeable and has so much talent. She keeps you updated through out the whole service on what she is doing or is going to do to your hair. She takes your ideas into consideration which is a huge plus!!! . I left the salon feeling satisfied and better than ever. To any ladies second guessing book that appointment sis I 10/10 recommended!! read more

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I'm the redhead in the photos! Mahina saved my hair! I had an awful experience with a stylist about 6 years ago, and had avoided salons ever since. I accidentally dyed my hair all the wrong red colors, and it turned out this awful purple maroon color. Mahina explained the color theory to me, and one of the first times in my life, I felt actually heard. Mahina is known her for blonding (that really beautiful bleach blonde ashy balayage) but when I showed her a photo of this extremely bright copper orange, she made a suggestion for the color based on my goal. Then she explained the process to me and asked my my thoughts on her color strategy (the way I wish all stylists did). I LOVED the result, and we talked over a plan for the roots growing out (red is hard to maintain), and when I came back, she blended my natural roots in such a natural way and still kept the orange I loved! Mahina is my go-to stylist now. Can't imagine letting someone else do my hair! P.S. She's also just a very kind and hardworking lady, and you really feel like you have her full focus, which is rare these days! Thanks, Mahina! read more

I had a great experience with Hina! She is so personable and easy to talk to, plus knowledgeable about hair care. She did a great job with my hair cut and toner! read more

I am so happy I have mahina as my hair stylist!! Not only is she absolutely amazing at what she does, but she also is educating and truly cares about her clients. Hina has done blonde on me before and it was just pure perfection. I wanted to change it up so we did brown today, and it was the most perfect shade ever. Better than I could've imagined. She pays such close attention to detail and really listens to what your hair goals are and achieves exactly what I want every time I would recommend her a hundred times over again. 10/10 read more

Best place and only place I will be getting my haircuts, I've been to scared to cut my hair, but she was very patient and friendly and I DID IT,NO REGRETS,I LOVE MY HAIR! Thank you so much. read more

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I was incredibly impressed with the work that Mahina did. I went in to get my outgrown roots done and she gave me exactly what I wanted. Her attention to detail was impeccable and she was so thorough, taking time to make sure everything she did was done with intention. You can really tell that she has a solid passion for her work, and enjoys what she does. She also made me feel so at ease during the process- she even gave me a protein bar halfway through when I said I was hungry! 10/10 would recommend her to everyone. read more

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After one year of covid quarantine my hair was a hot mess! I was given a hair treatment as a gift for Mother's Day and Mahina was my savior. Not only did she do a miraculous job with my hair, but she also made me feel relaxed and comfortable. I usually don't do recommendations but you really need to call her and make your next hair treatment appointment!!! read more

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Mahina was so sweet, pleasant and knowledgeable about what she does! I felt super comfortable and enjoyed talking with her. I only just got a trim but I'm really looking forward to doing more in a few months. Thank you Mahina. read more

I cannot begin to describe how great Mahina is not only as a stylist but as a person!! I'm set for life! Will never go to anyone new. She is the most incredible and most talented person! She made me feel so welcomed and comfortable and took her time to make sure everything was perfect! She helped me make the best decisions and it came out absolutely incredible. I cannot thank her enough! Will definitely be back for my next session once I need a touch up or a change! read more

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LOVE LOVE LOVE MAHINA! Trusted her with my virgin hair and am so glad I did. She explained what she was doing every step of the way and I ended up with a beautiful balayage. She knew exactly how to make my hair complement my skin tone and did everything the way I wished, especially with subtlety. 10/10 recommend! -Heiley read more

Hair magician!!!! Mahina is so talented, she gave me the blonde balayage of my dreams! She listened to my vision so well, was so meticulous and thoughtful in foil placement, and took such good care of me. I will absolutely be recommending her to everyone I know, and will be returning to her for years to come. 12/10 recommend! read more

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