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    May's Salon

    4.5 (137 reviews)
    Closed 10:00 am - 6:00 pm

    By appointment only

    Services - May's Salon

    Haircut

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    Hand nail fill-in

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    Nail polish removal

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    Nadine O.

    I needed to find a new stylist, saw Groupon deal, came to Yelp to read reviews and booked appointment with Anna. I am very happy with the services. Anna provided a great shampoo with a little head massage and gave me the cut I asked for after just watching a reel I saved one time only. She is very knowledgeable and experienced. She said if you are interested in shampoo and cut just call them, no need to buy actual Groupon and ask for her special $45 cut/shampoo. May's is located on Keaumoku St across from Walmart and above YogurStory restaurant.

    Tao did a fantastic job with my hair! I have long, thick hair but he was so patient and caring with it throughout the whole process. I didn't really have much of a plan on how to cut my hair other than wanting to have long layers and cut out most of the dead length, but he had a vision and we went for it. I love my hair and will definitely be back soon.

    I made an impromptu decision to cut my hair short when I woke up and called for an appointment and they got me in an hour later! I showed the stylist (not sure of her name) a reel once and she said okay and gave me what I expected. She took such great care of my hair and was precise with each of her cuts. My hair is thick and heavy but she made it feeling so light but didn't take away from the volume. I had also gotten my hair washed and styled all for $50! I have paid more at other professional salons but haven't gotten the same results as I did with her. I highly recommend!!

    Thank you Queenie!
    Cindy P.

    I absolutely love seeing Queenie here. She's so professional and incredibly caring in everything she does. I was a salon jumper until I stumbled upon May's Salon. Ever since, I find Queenie as my trusted hair advisor. I wouldn't trust anyone else but her. Family, friends, and colleagues always ask where I get my hair cut and I tell them queenie of course! I've also had treatments for my hair and she will tell you what is best recommended for your hair health. Likewise, she will tell you what color and cut suits your face shape/skin completion. She always wants you walking out as the best version of you possible. I find visiting hair salons a lot more exciting because she makes me feel like home and every visit -- I always walk out happier than I did walking in. Love you Aunty Queenie!!

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    Henry P.

    Oh yeah ... this is a great place to cut hair Very clean and the staff is so nice I was very fortunate to get a walk in as they seemed very busy Tao wang went and cut my hair stellar Next time will check if they do mens eyebrow clean up Will be back again

    Lentina V.

    I've had a handful of haircuts here and feel comfortable and confident in finally posting a review. Quick background on me--current philosophy on hair is "it's only hair, it'll grow back". Back when I used to care I used to experiment on cuts and styles and colors. But ever since I've had chemo and lost all of it, hair is just hair to me. And also coz it's not the same as it once was. Anyway so I don't have a regular stylist, I don't see the point in dropping $$$ for a haircut, and I try to space my cuts as far as possible. The first stylist at May's Salon I saw was Tao. I asked for him because so many reviewers mentioned him. I wasn't super impressed at first though. I mean the price was alright, the cut was alright, the service was alright, and Tao was professional and nice. But it wasn't earth-shattering. The next time I didn't specify anyone and got Anna. She's friendly and sweet and tried to make small talk. I'm not one for small talk at the hairdresser and prefer to read magazines (same with pedicures). One thing I didn't like was how they kept trying to upsell me to color my hair. Every visit. I might have visited one or two other salons, idk, I can't remember. Not just because of the upsell but I wanted a change. So then COVID hit and we were quarantined. I wanted to shave it all. Best time to do in quarantine and remote working, right? But I didn't have the guts to do it myself, in case i botched it up. Ironic, I know. Plus my kid was adamant I don't cut it too short and look like man. So I came back to May's Salon and made my appointment with Tao. I came prepared and showed him pics of P!nk's pompadour. I told him I wanted my sides razed super short but he suggested maybe not too short. We debated a bit before compromising and I told him to just do it and we'll decide at each stage. I think he was more nervous than me haha! So in the end even though it wasn't as short as I wanted, we worked with what we had and I was satisfied. He showed me how to style it but honestly I'm lazy and gave up after day one. That was back in July. Then the second quarantine happened. I had my husband trim my sides. He was too nervous to do it again and my hair grew out so I came to Tao. This time he didn't hesitate! No pictures, but it's a simple cleanup. In and out in 30 minutes! I won't go so far as to say I've found my stylist, but so far so good. Convenient location, ample parking, reasonable price, easy to make appointments. Located in the same building as the now-closed Likelike Drive Inn, Tony Moly, Teapresso, Honolulu Sushi, and So Gong Dong.

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    Nadine C.

    What is the difference between: - a haircut - a blood donation - losing a Yelp Hawaii Community Manager (CM) Answer: Emi is challenging to replace I lost a pint of blood and a CM on June 5, 2020. I figured that I may as well donate 12 inches of hair to Locks of Love since I was in a giving mode already. May as well be productive, right? Note: Many donatrd ponytails are combined to make wigs for children who have lost their hair due to cancer. I've donated three times before, so, I was familiar with the process. Some Background: before my Yelp friend, Jessica, left for Las Vegas to start a new chapter in her life, we were supposed to go on a Pirate Ship Cruise. COVID-19 happened and the cruise was canceled. We got a credit for our Groupon and I chose to use it on a haircut/shampoo/style/blow dry at May's Salon. May's is located on the upper level of the building where Like Like Drive Inn was. It has a free shared parking lot with N Cat and Teapresso on Keeaumoku Street. Winnie was my efficient, confident, and friendly stylist. Everytime I whined about losing my hair, she reassured me that it will grow back. She helped me photograph our journey together and confirmed that fine, straight hair is best cut blunt, not in layers. Alright! The shampoo and blow dry were as quick as the haircut! I was out of there in less than an hour! Winnie said that it probably took three years to grow 12 inches. I told her that I'll see her in 3 years, then. She smiled and said, "Maybe sooner!"

    Groupon is really the same price as their regular price???
    Deb K.

    Why I thought May was very sweet and I'll have to see how the cut comes out, there were two failures I experienced. First, I did have to point out that one side was longer after she finished. She cut off a lot more than a "little bit". Second, the Groupon says the regular price was $60, but when I asked May how much it usually costs, she replied $35 for haircut, shampoo and blow dry. That's just about the same price as the Groupon was. But like I said, if the haircut looks good after a few days, I'd bump this up to four stars.... Maybe five because she really is sweet and seems to really know what she is doing.

    Keil L.

    Loved Anna! Came here at 0945 for a 1000am appt. and they were still closed.. I thought they forgot about my appointment but Anna opened the salon around 0955. It was just me and her and we had a lot of nice conversations. She took time to cut and style my hair and even ironed it for a good 20 minutes.. lol.. I loved my haircut. I used groupon for $18 but then she gave me a card for $32 instead of $35 everytime I come back for haircut next time, which I will.. They accept cards, salon is nice and located on the 2nd floor of the commercial building. Restrooms with key, elevator, parking.. :) A lot of good resto around the area as well!

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    Darin Y.

    It was 1st time visiting this salon and I was very pleased with the cut and overall service. My stylist, Anna, was very knowledgeable and personable! The salon is located on the 2nd floor of the building of the former Likelike Restaurant so parking is ample. There are Covid-19 protocols in place and I felt comfortable. The salon overall was very neat and clean! A hair wash is also included with the cut, which I appreciate. I will definitely return for future services.

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    Best hair place in HI!! I dont want to share too much bc it'll overwhelm them but know you are getting the best here!!

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    I thought they did pretty well doing my hair, happy with the results. Nice service. you

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    Anna did a very good jod on my hair. I followed all her advice. I shall return again. I truly recommend this salon. Thank you Anna.

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    Anna is a wonderful stylist. She always does a great job cutting my hair, and is courteous and professional.

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    Lily's Nail Spa & Hair Salon - I been getting lots of compliments on my Valentine's Day nails! Thanks Pave, you're awesome:)

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    Direct parking was not available but there's ala Moana's parking lot across the street…read more They were able to take me in with a little bit of a wait but that's ok I needed to use the restroom anyway. Minhee did a great job on my gel pedi and classic mani. She got my ingrowns out without hurting me and listened to everything I needed her to do.

    For the past six years, Lily's has been my go-to. While I can't speak for all staff members, I do…read morerecommend, Jean, is my all time favorite. Her attention to detail and ability to copy photo references, along with her suggestions, makes her the only person I wanna see. She knows how to do various nail art techniques, including intricate designs, rhinestone applications, and even has specialized gel polishes like glow-in-the-dark, chrome, and cat-eye effects. The salon offers a cozy ambiance, complete with a selection of beverages and snacks for clients. The pedicure sessions are particularly my favorite with massage chairs and options like the spa pedicure, which includes an extended leg massage. Though my all time favorite, if you're willing to splurge a bit is upgrading to the sugar scrub pedicure, it'll make you wish you had one sooner in life. Lily's also had a rewards system for loyal customers so make sure to take advantage if you come back. Beyond nail care, I've also utilized their eyebrow threading services with excellent results. Additionally, the salon retails Olaplex products, offering clients access to premium hair care solutions which I love. Because I don't know many places that sell Olaplex so this is an extra treat for my hair. The inclusive environment at Lily's welcomes everyone, including men seeking nail services and well-behaved small dogs. Given its convenient location across from the Ala Moana Center, the salon is easily accessible. However, parking is limited, accommodating approximately 5-7 cars, so planning ahead is advisable. But when in doubt there's always parking across the street at the mall. Make sure to book at least a week or two in advance as they do get busy especially during holidays. If you're in search of top-tier nail care in a welcoming setting, Lily's is the place to be.

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    5.0(16 reviews)
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    Need eyebrow help? Are you scared of trusting people with…read moreyour sacred eyebrows? Look no further, SHOKO got your brows! I have been going to Shoko for my eye brows for a couple years now, and always recommend her to friends and family for many reasons. I have gotten my eyebrows done by others *ahem* that didn't know what the heck they were doing. I literally have walked out with 4 eye brows instead of 2 because they burned and pulled my skin off with the wax. Shoko has never gave me more eye brows that I wanted. Shoko makes me feel comfortable with all the options I could do with my eye brows. Eye brows are so important, it could make or break your face. Shoko always succeeds at making me look as natural as possible, which is the style I like. She even allowed me to bring my child with me because I don't have any child care help currently. That means the world to me as a new mom.

    I've gotten lamination services done for many years, all over the world and Shoko by far blew away…read moremy expectations!! She took her time, payed attention to detail, informed me on her products before hand, asked me health related questions to insure my safety, guided me through the waxing , and made sure I was happy before getting up. I left feeling super relaxed and so confident about how good my eyelashes and brows turned out!! I will be flying from Maui to Oahu just to see Shoko!

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    I was gifted an amazing facial and lash lift with Candace! She was gentle but thorough and took her…read moretime to make sure I was comfortable and explained every step as she went along . All the products she used smelled and felt amazing. I cannot recommend her enough! Book an appointment for yourself or a friend and be just as amazed as I was! The studio is beautiful , the parking is free and the location is super easy to find. Will definitely be back!

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    3.4(309 reviews)
    2.0 miWaikiki
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    I was spending the day by myself walking along the strip and decided to pamper myself and get a…read morepedicure. I happened to see this nail salon and simply walked in. I was treated with such kindness and immediately felt welcome! A precious lady named Amy was my nail technician and she did a phenomenal job! I have plantar fasciitis and have a really tender spot on my right foot. She took great care of me, and went the extra mile, trying to help relieve the pain and showed me techniques to continue at home. Our conversation was wonderful as we shared with each other about our lives and families. They play Christian music which is a huge bonus! I will always return to Hale Aloha Nani Nails whenever I am visiting O'ahu. Mahalo, Amy, for a wonderful experience! Much Aloha!

    First ... the ladies are extremely sweet. Even if they are trying to upsell you the entire time…read moreyou're in a chair. Very friendly. Very chatty. Very excited to digest extra stuff ... without telling you it'll be extra. "Oh...can I put a flower on one of your nails?" Both ring fingers done ... $25 extra on the tab when checking out. That was by wife. I was talked into a foot rub. As my feet soaked, the sweet woman bright a pedicure tray over. I had to deny three offers to just let her clip my already short nails. Then she proceeded to give a foot rub which consisted of running her thumbs and forefingers along my lower leg bones for 30 minutes. She also gave me a run down on her family and asked multiple questions about how long I was staying and where and what I did for a living. My entire mission while in that chair was to not cry or flinch. When she was done, I felt comfortable concluding she had not one single day of training in massage therapy. My bill was $60. My wife's was $42 for gel plus $25 for two flowers. All in all, we left laughing (and limping), but $150 lighter than when we went in.

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