It's unfortunate... Called to request an appointment and got an extreme rude receptionist as I answered all his questions only to be told that I needed a consultation prior to my appointment to which I politely declined as I needed the service and accept whatever the price would've been...only hear the call abruptly ended as he hung up on me. Absolutely not necessary as I told him that I'd cancel the service since it seem like it would be too much of a process for me personally which is such a sad customer service just for requesting the appointment alone, I can just image how I would be treated there is something that I'm glad would not be as the vibe here has already left me feeling bad. read more

My first visit to the salon was not what I was expecting. My hair stylist was Del he was polite I wanted a partial highlights and haircut/ blow dry. The prices are rather pricey which I told the receptionist that I was on a budget and also told Del. As he began to start highlighting my hair he began making conservation and asking me all these questions and some were too personal for meeting the first time and asked me about where I lived prior cause I moved from that address he kinda was insulting and calling the place a dump and drug addicts live there I looked at him through the mirror and said I mind my own business and be courteous to the other residents and never had any problems I lived there for 5years and just was happy at that time I wasn't homeless. He kinda agreed but I got the impression that he was too good to ever know someone living there. I really wasn't happy with the highlighting cause he didn't weave through my hair like other hair stylist did than he asked me how did I want my haircut I told him a layered cut blended in with my hair swept to the side and bangs cut short but not to short he told me to try something new but I know my hair and how I want being that this was the first time meeting I felt he was unprofessional and just did what he wanted not what I felt comfortable with. He did a sloppy cut and didn't even layer it the took 10 minutes and I really wasn't happy with the service than tried to sell me shampoo/conditioner which was cheap I told him NO THANK YOU I'm good. The haircut and highlighting cost me $265.00 plus I tipped him $35 which I shouldn't have gave him that amount and gge receptionist was a young girl with a sassy attitude not polite and thought she was all that kind of attitude. Finding a good hair stylist that will LISTEN to what you want and not insulted your prior living residence and getting to personal for your 1st time meeting would have been a more pleasant experience but it really wasn't for me and the prices is way too expensive especially, $85 for a 10min haircut is ridiculous! read more

I got my hair cut back in September and it was the worst hair cut experience I have ever had. The receptionist with the curly hair was rude to me and my partner. There was a scheduling problem and they tried contacting us ONCE. We tried calling back multiple times and no answer. We were met with a "Well maybe if you would have called us back, we could've explained the problem." Told him we tried calling multiple times and no answer. Then had to wait 30 minutes after my scheduled appointment because of his inability to answer a phone. My hair stylist, Tooru insulted me the entire time I was getting my hair cut and didn't cut my hair like I asked. He just did whatever without telling me. So I paid $100+ to get insulted the entire time and not get what I asked for. I will never go here again. read more

I am really late in my review! But I really loved my hair done by Delwin!!!! He took care of me! And provided me with tea while waiting for my color! I'm so happy with my hair. It says a lot that I will only be seeing Delwin who is in Honolulu and I live in the mainland. So whenever I visit home, I'll have my hair done by him. As for my brows, to have seen patty many years ago before I moved to the mainland. And I'm still pleased and happy with her work! Another one I will see whenever I visit home read more

Delwin rocked it again! I needed a serious "sprucing up", and he suggested something slightly different and I totally dig it!! And Patty did my lovely lash tint, I'm a first timer, loved it. Mahalo! Always a fun/positive vibe and view at Paul Brown Salon read more

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I just had my hair done by Deo and I couldn't be happier! He is so patient, really takes his time, and makes you feel well cared for during the whole appointment. I have blonde hair, and he mentioned that he specializes in working with blondes -- which is such a rare skill. My highlights turned out beautifully natural -- exactly what I was hoping for! He also does geometric haircuts, and you can really tell how precise and detail-oriented he is. I left with a cut and color that feel fresh, flattering, and so well done. On top of that, he's just a genuinely nice and cool person -- easy to talk to and very professional. If you're looking for someone who truly knows what they're doing, especially if you have blonde hair, I highly recommend booking with Deo! read more

Best haircut for my curly hair! Rose is an expert by providing a thorough consultation on what my hair needs. read more

Paul Brown Salon - Great haircut for my curly hair. - Hair Salons Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

Probably one of the best hair experiences I have had ever. Some background-- I have long, thick, coarse hair that is mostly straight. All virgin hair and I donʻt use heat on it. I like it long, my husband likes it long, and I feel like it is healthy. That being said, without fail almost every hair stylist I have ever been to makes me feel like shit for wanting to keep it long. My last hair cut before coming here was at another local salon (Aveda) and the girl convinced me to cut about 6 inches and do layers because she thought I had too much hair and this was supposed to thin it out and look sleeker. I told her specifically I am a shower and go type of person and didnʻt want a hair cut that only looked good when styled....which is exactly what she did. It took half a year to grow out the layers and they just looked poofy unless I styled them. I am a busy person who liked to swim in the ocean and be outside, I donʻt want to worry about my hair only looking good with a loads of product and a hair dryer. Had the same experience multiple times at Marsha Nadalin too. Flash forward to now, been about 18 months since a true haircut (outside of me trimming the ends at home) and just felt it was time! Called Paul Brown after work hoping they could squeeze me in. Used to come here in the early 2010s, not sure why I stopped because the service here is so much better than other salons I have tried over the years. The receptionist was very kind and friendly, and was accommodating when I called to say I was running about 5 minutes late. I was mentally prepping myself to be made to feel like an idiot for wanting to keep long hair, and was fully prepared to cut it shorter and just start anew. Fortunately, I lucked out and got booked with Deo who assured me my ends were not split and I just need some shaping and to keep the long layers. I felt like he was one of the few stylists who actually understood both my personal wishes and the texture of my hair and trimmed it in a way that didnʻt make it frizzy without tons of product. He was also just a nice human being and great to talk to. I hate saying this because I donʻt want them to raise the prices but I feel like they are actually cheaper than other similar salons! Overall 10/10 and I am super stoked about my hair. read more

And 4 months later, I'm back! And this time I had a much better check in experience than I did the last time. I was accommodated right away and even though it was a 30 min wait for my stylist to finish up his previous client, Deo knew exactly what to do and worked quickly to make up for that missed time to color and cut my hair better than the examples I showed him. I love my hair! Thank you! read more

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I appreciated the hairstylist, Toru for his candid feedback regarding his approach that he wanted to maintain styling my hair. I left it to him each month in deciding the hair cut needed. I was initially hesitant entrusting him in deciding what he believed was needed to trim my hair. He does an excellent job cutting my hair and I leave the salon feeling pretty and confident with the results of his hairstyling. I have to share I am an aging women with black/white hair and just did not like accepting my age and feeling not pretty. Toru helped with encouraging me not to dye my hair and the very short hair cut he introduced me to, encouraged me to embrace aging. Thank you, Toru! read more

I have had nothing but wonderful experiences here with Toru. Most recently, I took my 14 yr old son in and was thrilled to meet Michael. My son has thick, healthy, naturally curly hair, and our experiences have been hit and missed at barber shops throughout the island. I've trusted PB Salon for myself, so I figured we'd give them a shot. It is perfect! Michael was extremely knowledgeable about curly hair and didn't overcut. He was great with my fairly shy son and spoke with him throughout the process to ensure my son was happy. I'll be returning when it's time for a trim, and I can't imagine going elsewhere going forward. Thank you, Michael! read more

I love what's going on at this salon these days. Still the best salon on the island! Young vibe. I got a great haircut -probably my best ever from Vicente. I really like the management too. read more

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He said he wouldn't read this, but who cares! My regular hairdresser was unavailable so I booked last minute with Delwin. I didn't even have to say much, just the basics, he just knew what was right. My overgrown roots disappeared. He picked the perfect color and blend. He was such good energy to be around. read more

Del gave me a really good haircut. I would recommend going to him. He gave me a really good low fade. He was also very nice and considerate.

During this pandemic, it has been nearly impossible to get a haircut and that's understandable. As soon as the salon was able to open, I booked an appointment right away from a recommendation. I booked an appointment with Alex. When I got there, I was greeted by a temperature check, which was expected since we are all taking careful precautions. You are required to wear a mask, which of course is no problem. It was my first time getting my hair cut in over a year and as usual I felt anxious about getting it cut. However, Alex made me feel comfortable and explained everything he was doing before he started snipping away. I appreciated that he made me feel at ease during the whole appointment and even shared some tips about curling my hair. We even discussed some hair goals that I had in mind and told him I'd love for him to color my hair and he said he would be able to help me reach my hair goals. In the end, I got a long layered cut and some long bangs. It turned out amazing! I felt like my once shapeless hair had movement again and I was feeling like a new woman! If you're thinking about getting a haircut, go for it! I totally recommend booking with Alex so he can work some of his hair magic on you. I'll definitely be back to get a trim and some color. Thanks Alex! read more

HairbyRose did it again! Seriously, Rosemary Thomas knows how to make us smile! Next week we will go back for color! Stay tuned! read more

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This is my steady go to place for color and waxing my eyebrows for the last 10 years.

I Love my hair Deo - thank you! I moved to Honolulu from the mainland last November and have been struggling to find a good colorist and stylist (have had two different stylists that screwed up my hair color BIG time!). First the Paul Brown Salon is clean and has good Covid mask requirements, so I felt comfortable. Second, color correction is not easy (especially on blonds), but Deo listened to me and understood what I was looking for. He is so talented and has a great color-eye. I am so happy being back to my desired color! I have now had my second color and cut with Deo and will not be going anywhere else. If you want a kind, generous, talented stylist, Deo is your man! read more

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Vicente has been my go-to amazing hair guy for a couple years now (sorry it took so long to do a Yelp review!). He takes the time to figure out the best look and cut then accomplishes the best cuts I have ever received. With a flair. He keeps me looking sharp and professional and I recommend him highly. read more

The website says a haircut is $50 by a stylist. When you book online you have no way of choosing who your stylist is. My guy cut twice as much hair off as I asked and left with an uneven botch. I get the bill and it's $125. Meanwhile the website says a haircut by PAUL BROWN HIMSELF (who I later found out is dead) is $130. So I suppose I got a haircut from the ghost of Paul brown?? Really not sure what occurred here but I don't think it's fair to surprise customers with these prices when clearly their website pricing is extremely outdated. It was a bait and switch, and I cannot recommend this salon. read more

Made a day of appointment and I'm SO glad I went! Delwin Taylor was so professional and kind. He gave the best recommendations and gave me plenty of options to have a cut that worked for my lifestyle. My hair is so healthy and is exactly what I wanted. The space itself was clean, bright and inviting. read more

i got my hair done by Delwin and he did not disappoint! i got exactly what i came in for, if not better

Del, thank you for fabulous hair! LOVE LOVE LOVE my new color and trim Del asked many questions about what I had in mind, and he worked within my comfort zone. He's very patient, mindful, detail-oriented, and has a skillful eye. His techniques were very professional and he made my hair beautiful again He listened to my concerns about not wanting further damage and he used gentle techniques. I went in feeling very much in a hair rut, with shapeless, very sun-damaged hair and left with healthier looking, manageable, and stylish hair. Del is extremely excellent with long hair. Del is also super nice with a great chairside manner. Thank you so much Del read more

Paul Brown Salon - After- color has been corrected and beautiful, subtle highlights placed by Del. Stylish trim. Del is a hair artist and a super nice person - Hair Salons Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

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I highly recommend booking with Delwin. He is very talented and really listened to what I wanted. I felt like his prices were extremely reasonable for a full head of highlights and a cut. Besides his artistic talent, he is a joy to talk to and really made me feel comfortable in the chair. read more

Had a great experience. Delwin gave me a good cut and even offered to do some touch ups if I wanted more out of the haircut within 10 days, free of charge. Took the offer up and now I look even better. Thank you read more

Love this salon! I stick to a simple wash & trim to keep my hair healthy, but they treat me like a celebrity and my hair feels luxurious for days which is why I always come back. Delwin has been the only one that's touched my hair since I moved to Hawaii. I can always rely on him! He gives me a cut that is tailored to my personal hair care routine (I.e. how often I wash, how often I style, if I work out or go into the ocean frequently, etc...) He is exceptionally attentive to detail and I feel so beautiful every time I leave. He is also very personable and has many stories to tell, so I can always look forward to learning something interesting whenever I make an appointment. NOTE: They only accept CASH TIPS so bring cash! They have an ATM in the salon but you need your physical card in order to make the transaction read more

I have to say Delwin is YOUR STYLIST! I was so scared as everyone knows looking for a new stylist can be scary but for once I said let trust what yelp has to say and I want to thank everyone who helped Delwin from the moment I met him he is so fun, and automatically makes you feel comfortable and that he can be trusted! My first appt with him he had to figure out what I really wanted but I was super happy with it. My 2nd appt omg hands down was better then I ever expected! Not to mentioned I messed up on the online booking and realized I made an appt with someone else I came in and explained what happen and he accommodated me and got me in immediately I mean who does that???! I recommend him 100 times over he is amazing at haircuts color and highlight whatever it is you need he already knows! Make that appointment with him I promise you won't regret it and don't forget to tell him sonia referred and recommended! A customer for life ! Thank you Delwin for being so amazing and for bringing my hair to life!! read more

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its a good place no doubt but honestly if your looking for a trendy cut this is not the place a certain female barber gave me the worst haircut told me you should cut your side burns UHH THATS WHAT IM HERE FOR A HAIRCUT??? showed a picture and told her it doesn't have to be the exact thing but something close it SHE NEVER CAME CLOSE and she kept cutting me off honestly one of the worst haircuts I gotten read more

If you go here you have to go to Del. He is the best. He really takes his time and makes sure to give you the result you want. He is patient and always on time. I've tried a lot of stylist but I have to say Del is the best one!! read more

Paul Brown Salon - Hair done by Del at Paul Brown - Hair Salons Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

I've been going to Delwin since I moved to Oahu 3 years ago. Delwin is so knowledgeable and experienced. He takes his time. Book with Delwin! read more

I needed a new brow place so my friend Andrew recommended Nathan from the Paul Brown salon so I made the appointment online which was very easy and convenient. The day of my appointment I had a hard time finding the salon and the receptionist was so nice and friendly I knew this was going to be a great experience. (The receptionist, secretaries, and front office staff are what really make or break the type of experience you have. It is the first impression of the whole business and they work extremely hard dealing with the public.) Once I was checked in I waited about 5 minutes and Nathan greeted me with a handshake and a smile. :-) Through out the experience he explained what he was doing, why he was doing it and made me feel very comfortable. It was my first time getting my brows waxed so I found this very comforting. Once he was done he let me look in the mirror and gave me some tips on how to do my brows. (Which I'm not sharing here, you have to go and see him to get those bwahaha) In the end my face was not red like I see some other people that get their brows waxed hehe. I love the shape, all my strays are gone, and he did an excellent job! read more

Paul Brown Salon - Bottom photo is before and top photo is after I got my brows waxed by Nathan. - Hair Salons Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

Both times I've gone have been a pleasant experience. The two hair stylists that I worked with both did well to get my hair how I had pictured while also giving me advice and tips to shape the haircut a bit better to my face. Attention to detail was good and I appreciated all the advice and feedback I was given. read more

Went in for another keratin treatment with Del! Once again a great experience from front desk staff to Del's expert styling skills. My hair turned out fantastic! read more

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Sorry but these guys dont know how to color hair the way you want them to. Went there THREE times for cut and color....the cut was ok but nothing special or nothing that you cant get at Fantastic Sams or Super Cuts......as far as the color.....three separate occasions I told them I wanted medium to light brown with red overtones I didn't want my hair coming out dark, three times it came out very DARK brown and not the color I wanted. I'll go back there maybe for cut but never again for color. read more

Got my hair done by Toru! He's amazing love him! He fixed my hair up all in time for graduation! read more

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Absolutely worst hair cut I've ever had. My hair was to my boobs, big hollywood waves. I asked for the stylist to cut 2.5 inches. He cut about 5. When I said something he denied it and said he took "just a little bit more" because it was thin on the ends. I asked for long layers, I got a cut that is almost straight across. Sure it will grow back but he did not listen to me and I'm heartbroken. My long hair was part of me and made me feel attractive and because he decided to make it "healthier" it is now barely to my collar bone. If I let it go curly it is probably going to go to my chin. Just absolutely ridiculous and I can't believe someone would think it would be ok to take an extra few inches off someone's hair. read more

I've been wanting to get my hair relaxed for awhile now - I did it before back in 2019 at Regis Salon. I loved the results from Regis and so I decided to try getting my hair relaxed again but at another salon. I wanted to find a place that was close to where I lived and affordable, but I also wanted great results. I finally decided to try Paul Brown because I looked on their website and it said that their relaxers start at around $150. I thought that was reasonable since that's how much it cost at Regis to relax my hair. I have very wavy, thick, Hawaiian hair and sometimes it's really frizzy. So I wanted to relax my hair so that it was more manageable, less frizzy, and didn't "poof" up so much. I also recently cut my hair to shoulder length, so my hair definitely poofed up a lot. I called the salon and made an appointment at 10:30. I got there about 5 min before my appointment and they immediately sat me down, which was awesome. I only had to wait a little while before my hair stylist, Rose, came and started a consultation. She asked me if I did it before, I told her yes and that I loved the results before. I told her I didn't want my hair straight per se, but I did want it to be somewhat straight and I wanted to keep my curls on the ends of my hair. I told her that I didn't want my hair to stick up, and I wanted it to weigh down so it's not so frizzy, especially after the beach or in the sun. It sounded like she knew what I was going for, and that gave me some confidence that I was going to get the hair I wanted. Then she told me that the price would be $250 - and that made me second guess my appointment. But I thought "hey, if she gets what I'm trying to say, then maybe it'll be worth it." Fast forward to 3 hours, while she's straightening my hair (after she washed the product out), it looked like how my hair would normally look after I get out of the shower. So I was pretty disappointed by that. But when she straightened my hair it looked really nice, it was straight, shiny, and super soft! I thought "wow it definitely was worth the money!" Rose told me that she had to straighten my hair so that the heat could activate the chemical properties in the relaxer, so that my hair could set. She also told me that I couldn't get my hair wet or I couldn't tie it up for the next 48 hours. She said if I did, the treatment wouldn't work as well and the hair would revert back to how it was pre-treatment. From the time I got my hair done to now, I didn't get it wet or put it up in any way. Fast forward to today, approximately 3 days after getting my hair done. I finally washed my hair and I couldn't wait to see how my hair has improved. Unfortunately, I see little to no change in my hair! My hair is still frizzy and poofy in some areas, especially on the top (where the sun hits the most). I just think if I spent $250 for a treatment that won't even last 3 months, I should have better results than this! I should have just went back to Regis, even if it's all the way in Kaneohe. I loved Rose, she was really sweet and friendly. But I just wish I got more out of my hair for the price I paid. I'm pretty sure I'm never going back here again. read more

I got horrible terrible highlight my hair today top is Orange bottom is blonde .....wt* I'm soooooooo sad and big mistakes choose the this salon stylist Delwin. going home look the mirror feel more angry and can't go out side sooo embarrassing. have to fix my horrible hair color soon as possible. please girls be careful this stylist . also toomuch pushed salon Prada. I say no but still pushing. very irritating and not supposed to do the today is very bad day to me ‍‍‍ read more

I had Del this morning, tho the color didn't come out as I first wanted (silvery/grayish), the brown is still nice. The cut needs to be more blended, when I got home, it looked choppy. Other than that, Del was polite with much energy. read more

Paul Brown Salon - Needs to be blended in - Hair Salons Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

Delwin is superb at his craft of creating and defining my hair into a beautiful hairstyle full of keratin to emulate the health of my hair in addition to carefully matching color to enhance it. I've renumerous compliments especially from other hairstylist. He takes the time to incorporate my lifestyle to my hairstyle while using g his keen knowledge and skill to create a masterpiece of art! read more

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