I haven't been to a barber in many many years. I always went to old school shops with straight razors and enjoyed the experience. Now, I just shave my own head with electric clippers. Howere, when my stay in Hawaii turned into a longer stay then expected, I needed a haircut. I kept driving past this place and noticed a line forming everyday. That has to be a good sign! The shop was 3 chairs and looks like an old school shop, just like I was hoping. Sadly, no straight razors or hot shaving cream. But the shop had a great vibe just the same. I just wish I had more hair to more fully enjoy the experience. read more

We desperately needed a haircut for my 2 yo because of family pictures, and so we went early to Ikeda's. Thankfully they take walk ins and the nice lady was able to handle my wiggly boy. She did a great job and we'll definitely come back when we're back on the island. read more

Ikeda Barber Shop - Not the best pic because my son is wiggly, but we loved the haircut - Barbers Near Me - Lihue, Hawaii

It's one of the OG Barbers on Kauai since the 90's as far as I can remember things changed after the 2020 pandemic you'll now have to wait outside with two benches to rest on they give you a signal knocking on the door from the inside out for the next customer up read more

Quick, efficient, and affordable. Only one barber out of the four that day could do my son's requested haircut (modern Mohawk). I believe he did a fine job although I wish he styled it up after. I've paid double for worse haircuts on my son. read more

Great cuts and reasonable pricing. If u know , u know! Always worth the wait and its central to civic center , near bus stop

Best haircut I've been to in my life. Small place taking walk-in's. Needed someone to fix a cut I got in Honolulu. Tanner not only fixed everything; but gave me the perfect cut. Highly recommend! read more

very nice and underrated place, I go here twice a month and they charge less than 20 dollars for a haircut.

I needed a hair cut and most places around here needed an appointment but Ileda does not. I got a skin fade and trim the top and they did an excellent job. It's the best $15 spent on the trip. If you need a hair cut come here and enjoy. read more

Visiting and needed hair cut, asked a lady a shave ice place and they recommend this place. Super busy on a Monday about. I recommend this place $13 for hair cut. Very friendly and good to talk to. read more

Ikeda Barber Shop - Sign outside - Barbers Near Me - Lihue, Hawaii

After reading a few of these low score posts I almost gave this place a pass but I needed a haircut. After reading the not so nice review about the "old man in the back right corner" I was even more apprehensive when he came to get me outside in the line. What the heck it's just hair so in I went. What I learned was the old man is Nelson. He is 80 years old. He travels to Alaska to go fishing when he can and was a genuinely nice guy. He went to barber school in 1953 and has been cutting hair in that shop since 1971! My hair is a regular layered cut kind of a old style guys cut with a part on one side. Other barbers have left me with the left side flipping up or a cow lick on the back. Nelson did a great job and exactly what I asked for. No flip or cow lick. When I got home my wife said wow that's a great haircut. My hair did not feel dirty and I so far have not broken out in boils. So, if you are a young person wanting a trendy fade or letters cut into your hair you might give Nelson a pass. But, if your an older guy like me and just want a conservative well done haircut, Nelson is your guy. In any case, at 80 years old this old uncle probably doesn't need your business or your disrespect. read more

In 2020 I visited this barber several times. However, it got progressively worse. I liked the first barber. I forget his name, but he is a tall, older, Asian man and cuts hair in the far corner. He was ok. However, the next barber was bad and the last barber was horrendous. I don't think the second barber used clean clippers because my skin broke out afterwards. It had never broken out like that before too. This time a shorter, old, Asian man cut my hair in the right corner. I got the same haircut every time just so you know. It's shaved around the sides and long on top. It's very simple. The last barber was the worst and why I won't return. In the chair on the right, a younger, chubby kid actually trimmed some of my long hairs on both sides of my head. Now they are growing out and a few inches long. However, he screwed up big time and it has not looked right. I don't know if he tried to do a bad job or if he is horrible at his job. Nonetheless, I would stay away from this barber shop because they do a terrible job and cannot be trusted. read more

Love this place. I go every 3- 4 weeks. Fast and efficient. Old school. Have been going here for many years.

I get a good haircut at a reasonable price. I've had my hair cut for many years and I have always been happy with the servic.

This is an old school barbershop that I have been going to for 50years. Remember they used to give a stick of gum to the kids after every cut. Family run business that provides no frills basic haircut for a great price. Tourists need to stay away if they expecting some fancy millennial hair salon for some bougie haircut. Tourists need to keep thier low reviews for your own hometown. read more

Best barber shop for the average joe An working man , been cutting hair here since small baby time Come get a fresh hair due tell them Syrus sent you read more

Ikeda Barber Shop - He is getting a fresh cut ! Ready for school pictures day - Barbers Near Me - Lihue, Hawaii

What a terrible joke of a barber shop. I call about a beard shave, and they say to come in. I drive out of my way and I come in. Now they say no shaves because I need to keep my mask on.... As a guy is sitting in a chair with a mask below his chin. I point out that I'm vaccinated and that I've been tested to come on the island. No exaggeration, the barber now starts yelling. I say "why are you yelling at me?" and I walk out. A true mess and my one bad experience in three weeks on the islands. PS. The shop is a dump. And PPS. The place around the corner did the shave, so just more reason why these guys are full of it. Congrats guys. Customers: come at your own risk. read more

They don't talk much, local style . Sometimes there's a line but once seated they are super fast. $20 with $5 tip.

I'm on my way back to the main land today, and we get in late so I needed my hair cut high and tight before I walk in to work tomorrow morning. Per usual, I enlisted my fellow Yelpers to help me find a good barber in the area, and you guys did not disappoint! I went about 9:30 a.m. on a Wednesday, and it wasn't too busy. A little boy was getting his hair cut, and another teenager was getting his hair cut by Randy. A very nice older gentleman cut my hair, and he and I were able to decide on a good cut straight away. He was quick and efficient, but did not rush things. I don't think you can beat this $12 haircut. Be sure to tip generously as you'll see that you're getting a great deal. read more

Ikeda Barber Shop - Entrance...I'd just look for the Buy Gold sign. :-) - Barbers Near Me - Lihue, Hawaii

The lady in the front that cut the her for my boyfriend wasn't the most welcoming, he felt that she wasn't the most experienced. He asked her for a fade and it wasn't the best one. She was quick which is good but I'm used to a 30 mins haircut. Overall I didn't like it. Only go here if you need a haircut critically. We thought we were getting a good deal for 15 bucks but you get what you pay for. read more

I live locally and go here often and always get a great haircut, but I always go to the younger guy in the back left corner. I've also got a haircut from the female at the front left corner. This day the younger guy wasn't working and I got a haircut from the old guy at the very back right corner. Unlike before, I had to keep my mask on during the haircut. I'm guessing due to the recent confirmed positive cases on Kauai. I understand, but the old guy completely ignored me when I told him how to cut my hair. I said, "low fade." He ran the clippers up high on the sides. I told him a little off the top. He took a lot off the top with the clippers. My hair on top is long enough to use scissors which were used by the younger guy and anyone that cut my hair before. The really irritating issue is he wouldn't move my mask around to clean up my hairline around the ears. So, I had to do the best I could when I got home. Also, I've been getting haircuts with clippers for a number of years. Prior military too. As I'm sure most can relate, when the haircut is finished you can tell when the clippers weren't sanitized after the last person. Your head just feels dirty. When not sanitized the clippers will cause infected hairs from the bacteria on them. I had to clean my head with rubbing alcohol. Plus, he didn't even bother brushing off the loose hair on my face and neck. When I paid him I gave him $20 cash. He took it and didn't ask if I wanted change. He said, "thank you", turned around, and put the $20 in the cash box. Basically, would highly recommend this place. Just go to the young guy at the back left and the female at the front left. They're really great and give awesome service and haircuts. DO NOT, and I repeat, DO NOT go to the old guy at the back right. He doesn't listen and simply doesn't care, or at least gives that impression. I think he would rather be sitting on the couch at home. Solution, retire. Probably better for business. read more

Opens early to get our day off to a good start. Very friendly staff, walked right in for service at 6:30am. Great haircut and reasonably priced! read more

Been having Sandy cut my hair for the last few years, she does an awesome job! Always right and she does the eyebrows and back of my neck too. Super skilled read more

Rating: 4.5/5 Date(s) visited: many times. Service: 4.5/5 Atmosphere: 3/5 Price: 3/5 Parking: 3/5 This is a first-come-first-serve establishment. What I love about this shop is that it's open early in the morning. Service: Harry is great with the clippers and scissors. Atmosphere: Old school shop with about 3-4 barber chairs and magazines while you wait. Price: Nothing expensive. Pretty average. Parking: Street and private lot is available. read more

Just a wonderful cut from a great friendly Barber. The wait was absolutely worth it! Please tip generously if you can.

I look at it this way... I could go to (Notso)Supercuts and get a substandard cut for 20+ dollars, or get a perfect high and tight cut for $12 from Ikeda's EVERY SINGLE TIME! These guys are barbers, not hair stylists. If you want the latest Justin Dweeber or Jonas Boogers hairdo, go to Aunty Fifi's Poofy Hair Style Salon. But if you want a man's cut, come here. AND... If you need a little more attention to detail, book some time with Randy for $18... You won't regret it!!! It's first come, first served (unless you book with Randy). Sometimes it can get crowded and the wait is about 15 minutes, but I've gone there at times and got a seat right away. read more

On the island for holidays and I needed my overgrown mop looked after. I dropped in and after a 15 min wait in this old school shop I was sat down with a lovely Asian lady. I had been watching the other customers get shorn pretty close so when she asked what I wanted I just said "lose about half". At any rate a short time later I was done and my cut was fantastic! Very good shaping and length... just perfect! I wish I could go back and visit whenever I need an update but as I live in Canada that would be tough. All in all a great experience and a fantastic price! Of course the cut is cheap so please tip well! I did. read more

randys the best $10 cuts for kidss

THIS SHOP IS FOR BASIC/EASY HAIRCUTS. I have been going to this place ever since I was a kid and they have done great every time. I've asked for the same cut, 2-1 fade with short trim. I don't know them personally so take that out. They aren't the most enthusiastic when you enter but they get it done right. The prices are cheap for a reason and if you want a more luxury place to cut hair go to The Parlor. read more

I was on my honeymoon (8/3/15) and needed a fresh cut. I called and they were available to help me out. They greeted me as I walked in an had a seat waiting for me. They worked swiftly and efficiently. My wife was happy with the hair cut so that automatically means I enjoyed it lol. If you're in town and need a cut, this is the place to come. read more

I am in from out of town needed a haircut these guys are great old school great price $12.00 I gave the girl a $20.00 aloha. Michael Murray read more

Super chill walk in. Old school vibes. Great haircut.

Best Barber Shop in Kauai hands down!

Very professional all of dem Malcolm is my go to guy I like talking stories with him, I've been goin dea since da late 70's

Get place to get a haircut. I came in to get my bald head cleaned up and buzzed and the lady did a fantastic job. I have some incorrect guard size and after she did it something was off but she was sweet and kind enough to handle business. Great local barber shop read more

We were visiting the area and my husband needed a haircut, BAD! This place was so convenient we walked in and out in a total of 20 minutes. The haircut was only $12 so he gave a $20 for a tip. The barber that cut his hair said he had been working at this shop for 54 years! That's experience! read more

Good haircut for a very fair price. Definitely worth it for those that prefer not to cut their own hair and want to leave it up to more skilled professionals. I went quite awhile ago but it was busy and I did have to wait 5 mins or so into appointment time. However, the haircut was definitely worth it and the time and care spent made it clear that they cared about each and every customer. 5 stars. read more

This place is fantastic. The barber is very friendly and does a good job. This shop has been here since the 1960's and the barber who cut my hair went to barber school in the 1950's. It took me back to a simpler time. I highly recommend. read more

One of the best haircuts I've ever received. And you can't beat the price ($12 + tip).

Like the other folks say: an old-fashioned barber shop. Four chairs and a waiting area in a space about the size of a small home living room. They don't take appointments, but they move fast and your turn will come up in no time. read more

shitty service with shitty barber especially tanner