Listens to her customer going to her for at least Five years you'll leave happy always sold when making an appointment!

Highly recommend this salon. Such a friendly environment, great haircut. Sundance was my stylist and I'll be going back. Thank you Sundance!

Love this place!!! I park over at Safeway across the street and walk over. Call to make an appointment. Shirley is the one you want, Tenderoni. read more

Im a finicky with how I get my haircut because Im a bit thin on top. If its cut wrong, which is easy to do apparently, it really bothers me. Many stylists Ive gone to struggle with my instructions because I feel like they have their own idea of what they wanna do. No matter what I say, they cant adjust and I get the cookie cutter. Shirley listens extremely well and does an excellent job with my creative requests. She really puts me at ease because of her talent and conversational abilities. She works quickly and she does an fantastic job! That for me is the perfect combo! Shirley's safety protocols also make me feel at ease. You can never be too safe this day and age. When you walk in, she has a temperature check and hand sanitizer. The new customer waits outside on a cozy bench. Its all like clockwork with her. read more

Woo hoo! Had a great haircut with Shirley! I had been looking for a new barber after my barber of almost 60 years closed her shop. Finally found one the cut my hair the way I like it. When I got home my wife said "wow I like your haircut!" Nuff said!! Mahalo Shirley found my NEW barber!!!! read more

Shirley is very talented and I never come out with a style that I don't love. She is on point every time and I always look forward to seeing her and making me feel like a new person! read more

I've been getting my haircuts here by Chris and Shirley for 20 years and they have always given me great cuts! They've also gone out of their way to provide a safe environment in the time of Covid, with scheduled appointments, time to clean and disinfect between clients, temperature checks, eye protection, clean drape for every client, and takes your information in case contact tracing needs to be done. Glad to see a small business that takes extra care for the safety of their clients and community! read more

Shirley has been taking care of the haircuts for me and my two kids for a little more than a year. She's very friendly and understands all of our individual styles. I found Island Style Cuts through the recommendation of a friend. He has long hair so I asked him where he gets his hair cut and he said Island Style on Kapahulu. I gave them a call and made an appointment. I can always get a time I want if I call a week in advance. My hair is long and I don't like to spend any time taking care of it other than a daily shampoo and a quick brushing in the morning. She gave me a cut that's easy to take care of! My teenage son likes his hair long, but not too long, but not too short either. What??? He's pretty particular about what he wants. Anyway, Shirley has got him covered, too. She keeps him looking good and he always gets compliments about his hair after he gets a fresh cut. My daughter spends almost no time taking care of her hair. She needs it a certain way for her dance class, and Shirley gets it right every time. Great cuts for reasonable prices! read more

For a stylish haircut and cheap cheap prices, come to Island Style Cuts, located right across the street from kapahulu safeway is this little family owned shop. My haircut came out to $16.75, cheaper than supercuts. When reading the reviews on here, Two things caught my attention, cheap prices and the fact that they use scissors. I've been to places where they will just use a buzzer the entire 15-20 minutes. Just because i want it short and spiky, doesn't mean buzz it all off.. Put some style and work into it!! Getting a haircut once every 4-6 weeks really adds up!! I've been to a couple hair salons when I was younger for prom etc. and it was $50 a haircut! that's crazy for guys in my opinion! Here at Island Style Cuts, they take their time cutting your hair to your liking. They make small talk and they are nice people. I like that they have a small T.V. in their little shop. It makes the time go by much faster! On the day that I came they were watching "Repo Games" on Spike TV which is a funny and interesting show. There are a few times when I can just fall asleep in the chair while they work on my hair.. but i end up waking up because my head keeps falling down! HAHA! I've found a new place to get my hair styled at very reasonable prices and I highly recommend this place to all the guys that are tired of getting bad quality haircuts and paying too much. Ample parking located in the lot right behind Waiola Shave Ice. No reservations necessary although its probably better. Stylist Chris and Shirley are the only ones there so if they are with someone, you could be waiting a little. read more

Ive been coming here to cut my hair for the past 10 years or so along with literally 15-20 of my friends, all through word of mouth. My close group of guy friends all come here so its very similar to the movie Barber Shop, Ive never seen it but the premise is obvious. ISC is located conveniently across from Safeway, next to what used to be Labambas right down the street from Genki's :) I visit all three on a very regular basis This is a great place for anyone, the patrons range from toddlers to elders and many times the whole family is in to get their hair cut together. Chris and Shirley the owners are also husband and wife and this is surely going to be a business that will become a fixture in the Kaimuki area. I highly recommend this place for everyone looking for a comfortable environment with consistently great service! read more

Don't know why anyone would consider this place. Not friendly and bad cuts. I tried it twice and was dismal both times. Would recommend A's on King Street near Sheridan instead. read more

IN SHORT: 1) FAMILY-FRIENDLY! They have several keiki (children) of their own. :) They cut hair from small keiki, teens, adults to the elderly. Da whole 'ohana (family) can come to one place to get their hair needs met. 2) PARKING - available in small lot past new Waiola Shave Ice, in front of Kama'aina Acupuncture building. Stalls are usually marked as being reserved for ISC, but last time I checked, they were vandalized. 3) MAKE A RESERVATION! Walk-ins are welcome, but they're slowly becoming more popular as the word gets out about dem (damn you, Yelp! j/k), so don't risk it! 4) CASH ONLY! No credit cards and no personal checks. Need an ATM? Go to Safeway across the street; just don't get run over en route there. ------------------ Time to throw in a wahine's (women's) perspective up in this "sausage fest" of reviews! (Har, har) For the purpose of self-disclosure, I did not start getting my hair cut from here until August 2009. HOWEVER, I have known and heard positive reviews about this place from as early as 2000 - 2001 from three different people (all guys ... where's the love from the wahines, I tell ya?). How so? My ex's good friend used to get his hair styled here every month and he raved to my ex about them. Out of sheer curiosity, the ex started going to them and confirmed the same thing. We broke up in 2002 (thank Buddha!!) and, fast forward four years later, I start dating this new guy. I start complaining about not having my own "hair stylist" and ... guess who he starts raving about ?! That was recommended by HIS good friend?! Obviously, this can't be a faux pas. So, I accompany present bf to his regularly scheduled haircuts, and after 3 years of dating, finally decide to get my own hair styled. I find Chris and Shirley's approach to hair styling/cutting/trimming to be VERY refreshing and approachable. Unlike other places who charge you an arm, a leg and your third child to get your hair styled, their prices are extremely reasonable! Unlike those hair dressers/stylists who speak in a highly falutent language, are high makamaka (re: "snotty") and think *they* know what kind of cut/hair would look good on you - despite the fact that you've already told them what you want! - Shirley and Chris are just the opposite. They have personable, down-to-earth demeanors and will listen to what your needs/preferences are, offer their own honest and professional recommendations, and won't offer anything additional that they feel you won't need. (Yanno, like, maybe you just wanna go in for a regular haircut, but the stylist may attempt you to upgrade to a "wash and cut"? Or, how about getting your hair straightened? Maybe throw in some highlights, too?!) Ego trips, attempts to max out the customers' wallets and cattiness get thrown out the door here. Their interest lies in their customers and ensuring that each person leaves with a cut that they are satisfied with. Lastly, there is no correlation between the price they charge for a haircut and the quality of haircut you receive (i.e., "Just because they don't charge $100 for a haircut doesn't mean you'll get a crappy haircut"). They are both professionally trained, have been in business for over ten years, and have lots of satisfied repeat customers. They keep up with the latest hairstyles and trends, so your children and teens would especially love coming here, too! My 13-year-old "Little Sister" got her hair cut and received some colored highlights here 2 weeks ago and she was so happy with the results! Just in time to attend her 8th grade banquet. :) P.S. Call ahead and make an appointment! Yes, they do accept walk-ins, but you don't want to take the risk of coming here only to find they're fully booked and can't take you in. :( It never hurts to call ahead to see if they have openings for you that day or the day before. REVIEW #4 read more

If I could give zero stars I would. I brought my hubby here thinking the good reviews will reveal a good haircut. Boy was I wrong. First it seems they only know how to cut your hair one style. My hubby has thick straight Asian hair. We asked for a trim, maintaining the back length because if it gets too short it will stick up. We were very explicit with this. In the end the back was cut short and the sides were very uneven. I had to deal with a very unhappy hubby for the whole week. He doesn't take the time to fade your hair. If you want a crew cut and or you are in the military then come here. read more

Bottom Line: Why get your hair cut and styled anywhere else? I've followed Shirley and Chris from when they used to work at a barber shop at Ala Moana, until they went out and opened their own shop. I've been getting my hair cut with them for about 15 years already, and I keep going back. You'll consistently get a great cut and style from ISC, and they are a lot cheaper than going to a fancy salon. They are also friendly and family oriented. As the other reviewer pointed out, you'll have toddlers all the way to grandpas in there. The place is always decorated with a mix of seasonal decorations, and some stuff related to fishing (Shirley decorates for the season, and I'm sure Chris has something to do with the fisherman related art hanging about.) It's always clean and tidy in there too. TIP: there's a bathroom reserved just for ISC, and it's clean! I know most guys won't care as much, but it's a good note for the gals who may be more selective... Another tip: make an appointment if you can! They do accept walk-ins though. Bring cash or check though - No CC accepted. They are very reasonably priced. I would not chance getting my hair cut at some barber shop chain like Fantastic Sams that hires people right outta school. ISC is definitely the better proposition. There are now plenty of places to eat around there. Why not get a haircut during your lunch break? That's usually my plan! :) read more

Reasonably priced, stylish and with-the-times haircuts!! I think I'll only come here from now on as long as I'm living in Honolulu. I also take my boyfriend here and he doesn't like other barbers. read more

Finally found a place to take my toddler son for a hair cut! After braving that place in salt lake on 4 different occasions where 1) there are so many screaming kids that it sends my 14 month old into a frenzy 2) had the razor almost cut him and 3) spent way too much, Island Style Cuts is my choice to get a haircut for my son. I like it because Chris (who has a child of his own) is experienced in cutting kids hair, is calm, fast (important when you have a squirmy toddler) and is by far more technically skilled than the franchise kids cut place. Dedicated parking around the corner next to the shave ice stand is a big plus! read more

After reading the great reviews for this place, I decided to make an appointment....and gotta say, the awesome reviews are warranted. I made an appointment with Chris and he did a great job with my haircut. He took his time to make sure we were on the same page with my haircut and I gotta admit....I look good!..LOL. Chris really made me feel comfortable and was very easy to talk to. I get bored with the same hairstyle after awhile and want a barber that is willing to give me ideas on new, trendy, or different styles. They're the experts so I completely trust them. My previous barber did just that...every so often he would just say, we're gonna try something different and I'd let him do it... and it always came out great. Unfortunately, he wound up moving to the Mainland so I needed to find a new barber... I'm really glad to have found this great shop. I was so impressed with Chris' skill that I brought a friend to get a haircut from him the following day. My friend and I now have a new barber that we can trust. After my haircut, I immediately scheduled my next appointment. Parking is not a problem as there's a dedicated lot around the corner. Make an appointment if you're on a tight schedule, just to make sure you don't have to wait. If you're looking for a new barber, you gotta try this place out. Great cuts with great service. read more

Small barber shop run by Shirley & Chris. I've been coming here for the past 2 years now and Chris does a perfect job every time! He's quick too, and pays attention to all the small details. The pricing is decent, costs me $20 each time (tip included). Remember to make a reservation beforehand (though walk-ins welcome) because it can get pretty busy there. It's located across the street from Safeway on Kapahulu. There's parking in the back. read more

Shirley is amazing! I called last minute to see when she had any availability for my son to get a haircut and she was booked until next week but offered a time in between her appointments! We went (parking around the corner in the back) and it worked out perfecto! My son explained what he wanted (he is VERY picky...teenager 15) and he absolutely LOVED his hair cut and style!! And, her prices are very good so I will be back since he needs his hair cut every 3 weeks ;) Thank you Shirley read more

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So I came here for the first time yesterday evening, and the atmosphere was quite pleasant. Both owners greeted me and took me in as a walk-in. They asked me what I wanted, and they gave me what I asked for. That's about it...kinda wish they talked story with me like all the other reviewers stated on here. I guess the only down side was the price ($16 for mens) for a fade. However, it was a job well done, which I cannot complain about read more

has to be one of the worst barbershops i ever been to. first off i walk in there, and i geel no warm welcome, no conversation into making me feel comfortable, had to ask to get my line up in the front she didnt even line up my sideburns. i never went to any barbershop that dont automatically line up. oh she didnt even know whats a taper fade, and i know this is my fault for not really checking but i just wanted to dip out already. but my fade was un even left side was higher then my right. i am never going back back to get another haircut from this place!!!! read more

I have been coming here for several years, now. Recently, the prices for woman's haircuts jumped from $18 to $25. I was definitely not digging the new price for a simple cut and considering Supercuts or fantastic sams charged less, I was seriously considering calling it quits. But the months rolled by and my thin splitted ended hair grew longer and longer. I watched my friends get their cheap hair cuts at supercuts and cringed at the lack of detail their precious hairs received. So, I considered these options: $19 + tip haircut at megachains via Supercuts/Fantastic Sams. You gamble on who you get. $40-$80 + tip haircuts from amazing salons with results that would have you coming back in 8 weeks time, anyway. $25 + a $5-$7 tip haircuts from Shirley or Chris who take roughly an hour to do a girl's hair. It's not Hollywood-amazing but the layered hair style they deal with is noticeable, simple, and have you pretty satisfied until your next due date. I won't lie, I haven't seen much styling variation from Shirley or Chris but I appreciate the time and efforts they put in to work tour hair. If you're looking for a specific and sophisticated style I suggest dishing out some cash at K's Hair. But if you're not as picky but don't want to end up with a tasteless haircut at the hands of inexperienced or inattentive stylists, come here. I am a fan because Island style Cuts.... 1. Has great parking lot. Situated at kamaaina acupuncture there's rarely a full lot. If they are full... No harm done, just park at Safeway and walk a minute across the street. 2. The place is so inviting. You step in: it's air conditioned, the styling utensils are being sanitized, everything is warm in colors, hardwood floors, charming guppy vases, and you just don't feel uncomfortable. There's so much simplicity yet personality in this cozy storefront. 3. They really care: Shirley and Chris, anyway. They take the time and if you talk to them during you haircut they make you feel at ease. I love having Shirley. Spending about an hour on your hair makes you feel pretty special. That's why I came to the conclusion their price hike is actually fair. -My tips? Be specific on what you want and never be vague. They are not mind readers. -Always tip in cash. I generally give $7. But a good minimum amount would be $5 and up. They do take credit and debit. -Take a look at their hair products. Some of them are worth buying and they're usually at a reasonable price. -Don't be the last appointment of the day. Generally if your stylist doesn't feel rushed they will take more time with you. This is just my opinion/experience. -Call! They do walk ins but because they are so popular there's hardly any room. Have a happy hair day! read more

Shirley is the best with my boys!!! Really knows how to cut boys hair, even the difficult types.

I live in NYC but grew up in Hawaii and needed a haircut while visiting my family. I didn't want to chance it with my dad's barber, so I looked up some recommendations on Yelp and came across Island Style Cuts. I called this morning and was able to get an appointment with Shirley at 11:00am... when I arrived about 15 minutes early, she took me right away and gave me a great haircut! Price was great ($16) and it was nice to talk story with her too. I would definitely recommend this place and will return whenever I am back in town! (BTW- I am a girl who wears my hair super short and faded on the sides/back, like a boy's and she totally worked it out!!) read more

It was like a wave of feathers caressing each strand of hair on my head. The graceful clip here, the playful noise of the buzz there. If this was Ancient Greece, this would be the place even the almighty Zeus would get his beard trimmed. Ok, it wasn't like THAT, but I have to say that this was one of the most gentle haircuts I've ever received. Round of applause for Shirley. Unless most places (especially the chains), they always tug too much on the ear, or jerk your head around if it's too low or high, etc. I've even had a few haircuts where they've nicked my hear and then gave me some tissue saying unapologetically, "Sorry 'bout that." Point is, I didn't even wince. Going to the haircutters is a necessity, and for some a chore, but it MUST be done. But after Shirley's gentleness, it makes the dullness of getting a trim not seem that bad after all. EDIT: MAKE A RESERVATION! They do accept walk-ins, but during my haircut, most were turned down. Glad I called a few hours ahead of time! read more

I came here for my first time this past Friday after reading the reviews on Yelp. I must say, everything that fellow Yelpers said is pretty much true. Shirley and Chris are awesome/chill people. It's a small place, but it gives it a very personal feel. I got my hair cut from Shirley and she took her time and made my hair look great. Very friendly both of them. Make an appointment. I highly recommend coming here, if you want an awesome haircut for a good price. read more

The worst haircut Ive ever received. I would rather lick the floors of a public bathroom than come back to get my hair butchered by a bunch of clowns posing as barbers who suck at cutting hair. How you keep your shop open is truly marvelous. I would gladly kill myself after a haircut from this shop, but I would have to wait 6 months for my hair to grow out because Id be too embarrassed to dress my dead corpse looking like Gary Busey's aborted fetus. But overall decent experience, would come back again. read more

If you want a local haircut, this place is perfect for you (hence the name). Chris has been cutting my hair since I was around 8, and I'm 24 now. Overall Impression: - Decent price - Very clean environment - Free parking around the corner - Friendly customer service. They always answer the phone and greet you when you walk in. - Great, fast cut (I usually get my haircut from Chris, but Shirley is also great. She's very meticulous and ensures the cut is smooth and even.) Tips: - Try to make an appointment beforehand. They get super busy and that way you can walk right in and get your cut. - Google map the location beforehand. Turn by Genki sushi and parking is over the wall next to waiola shave ice. read more

The "mom and pop"/family businesses of Hawai'i are sadly being hit hard in today's tough times. Thankfully the husband and wife team of Shirley and Chris chug right along to be there when I need them for a great looking haircut, EVERYTIME, PERIOD. Why? Because previous Yelp reviewers and myself agree that Island Style Cuts is one of the most casual, friendly, laid back, no-hassle, and professional place to get your hair styled/cut. With the "big-box" franchises you feel like a number all the time no matter who serves you. But with Chris and Shirley, they always treat you like ohana (family), and it definitely feels that way EVERY time you come in. They really care about what kind of style you want and will listen to you. The casual, yet professional atmosphere, the "talk story", the kitten pictures on the wall, all add up something to an experience that's more than just a simple haircut. If you're in the Kapahulu/Waikiki area and looking for a no-frills, family oriented, type of hairstyle experience, go give Island Style Cuts a visit, or call ahead of time to check their openings. Either way you won't be disappointed and you'll be supporting local business at the same time!! TIPS: Parking is the Acupuncture Clinic parking lot NEXT TO Waiola Shave ice. (OR, if you're shopping at Safeway across the street, walk on over!) read more

Came in for a hair cut by appointment , asked for a burst fade but doesn't know how to do I just went with the high fade , it was a ok hair cut but nothing special , I probably could of cut my hair exactly how she did it , high top fade was mediocre didn't even line me up she seemed in a rush to get me out of there when they were no customer there ? I would recommend u find an actual barber read more

Great place get hair cut. Family style. But call for appointments. Anty know you coming over read more

Island Style Cuts - Barbers Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

This is a first time I've been here. The place is small but very neat. It is good when you call to make appointment but I think they take walk in fast too. I did trim my hair and she took her time to take care of it. I like it and come back soon. read more

DISCLAIMER: Non-satirical review. I've been coming here for over a decade, and not just because it's nearby. In high school when I was going through my grungy punk rock phase (which, to be honest, never quite ended...I just grew up and toned it down), I got my hair dyed red here and they put quite a lot of time and effort on it yet charged me their standard rate even though my hair needed to be bleached beforehand. They also made home visits for my grandparents when they were infirm and couldn't make the trip to the salon itself. It's that kind of treatment that makes this place special. What else makes Island Style Cuts special to me is Shirley. She knows my stubborn, bulky hapa-Japanese hair better than anyone and spends a lot of time layering it and making it sit just right. All I have to do is shampoo it, run a brush through and part it, and let it dry and it sits perfectly all day. It's like magic. I uploaded a photo of myself on my profile specifically for reference for this review. I haven't had another stylist be able to do it nearly as well (some don't even try to thin it out properly like this, claiming that I "have 'Hapa Hair' and it just won't behave that way"), yet for her it appears effortless at just under a half hour. And I wear my hair long. I usually don't come in until it's down to my shoulders and will have it cut about nose-length as it grows very fast, yet she still charges me the male price even though it's more akin to cutting female hair. Both rates are very good for the work she does (at the time of this review, it's $18 for men and $25 for women), and she even throws in a shampoo beforehand if I haven't had time to wash my hair prior to coming in. The decor, though completely unimportant to me in a salon, must be acknowledged. The place has changed quite a bit over the years, but it's always had a great sense of style and Feng Shui. As of my most recent visit, there's a new layout with freshly painted walls and new furnishings and artwork. It's really impressive for a local mom & pop business, which made it all the more annoying that when the new Hawaii Five-O filmed here they brought in a bunch of kitschy "Hawaiian" stuff to dress the place up. Why even bother shooting on location in Hawaii when they can just create a set like that in L.A.? Island Style Cuts is a staple of Honolulu. The space next to it has had a dozen places go out of business, sometimes within weeks (nearly all of them restaurants...seriously, what is it with restaurants on Kapahulu? It's as if the food industry on this avenue was cursed by a native Hawaiian resident a hundred years ago whose home was uprooted and family died as a result all so a rich entrepreneurial settler could open a cafe that only served white people), but this place remains standing, and for very good reason. I hope it continues serving the community for more decades to come, and when I am in Honolulu, I will continue to patronize it. read more

Great place to get a haircut! Chris cut my hair and did a GREAT job. He took his time and didn't rush. All he needed was an idea of how I wanted my hair cut, and he was able to do it all by free-hand. I would recommend making a reservation, as it can get busy. I will definitely be going back every time I visit Waikiki. I MIGHT even fly in monthly for a cut, depending on Chris' schedule! read more

Just what I needed a place that I can trust that will listen to what I have to say rather than doing whatever they want to my hair. Very happy with the outcome and Shirley was great to talk to. read more

Awesome haircuts. Great story. I'm very particular about my hair, but these are one of the few barbers I trust with my hair!

First time going to Island Style Cuts and was very pleased with the results. I had Rob style my hair, and he did a great job (apparently it was his first day at the shop as well). I'll be back the next time I'm in Hawaii and in need of a haircut. read more

I've been getting my hair cut with Chris for about 5 years now. This is a relaxed neighborhood shop run by an awesome family and I quite enjoy coming here and catching up with them. Chris takes about 15 minutes to cut my hair, very efficient. Price is nice. Thanks, Chris and Shirley! read more

My son, daughter, and husband get regular haircuts here. Family friendly, awesome haircuts, reasonably priced. Check them out!

Unbelievable price ($18 women cut/$15 cut child) for a darn good haircut. I came was looking for a place that could handle a cut for a toddler/child as well as an adult. Thanks to some other great Yelp reviews, I made an appointment. The unassuming shop is on Kapahulu and there's a parking lot in the back, past Waiola Shave Ice. My wash and cut was completed in 40 minutes. Style looks great and she was open to adjustments if I wanted it shorter or anything after she had cut and styled. I liked it as is. I was also impressed how well she handled a slightly grumpy 3 1/2 year old girl who had just gotten up from a nap. There was no wimpering as KK's curly hair was brushed out and the haircut was done quickly. The stylist/owner even had time to give my sister tips on how to trip the split ends if CB decides to cut KK's hair at home. I'd seriously come back here the next time I visit Hawaii. read more