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    The Cutting Zone

    4.6 (177 reviews)
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    After... beautiful! Platinum, and now the whites are whiter, and the darks are darker.
    Su C.

    Always great! Took care of where my hair was getting brassy, gave me a beautiful layered cut and style and balanced the color. Mahalo Mary, see you again soon!

    Before Mary :(
    Katie S.

    MARY PIERLE!!! That's your girl for AMAZING HAIR! I went to a different colorist and ended up with major brassiness... it was bad.. I have added some before pics for you to see the difference. And then along came a miracle... MARY! I wanted platinum blonde but I didn't want brittle damaged hair. I'm a brunette and I've been told that's really hard to achieve... Mary corrected the uneven yellow/orange brassy mess that I was left with from my old stylist and just look at the outcome! Mary is awesome and I'll never go to anyone else ever again!

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    Elodie M.

    Sherrell is a blessing sent from heaven! It's hard to find stylist that caters to natural hair. I'm glad I found her. She is very attentive. Cares about your hair routine and health. My cut was amazing ! My hair was so uneven and she cut it up to flow so nicely . My highlights look so natural and well blended! The treatment made my hair feel nice and light. Love the results, my curls have so much definition. Definitely a keeper!

    The relaxing lobby.
    Adrienne R.

    My kids are about to turn 8 and 10, so they are happy to finally go to a real salon. I've taken my son here twice for haircuts with Jeannine, and my daughter came the last time too. Jeannine is great. She gave my son a mohawk at his request and styled it wonderfully, which of course he doesn't take the time to do. It's a haircut that looks just as good 'down.' My daughter was having some oil issues with her hair and Jeannine recommended dry shampoo, which has solved the problem! She also showed my daughter how to really dig in when shampooing with normal shampoo, which I'd shown her many times but sometimes kids respond better to people other than their parents. And as a parent, it's always reassuring to have a professional back up what you've said. We are so happy to have found Jeannine at the Cutting Zone. It's a lovely salon and I enjoy going there.

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    Shana D.

    I've been cutting my hair with Lisa, for the last 23 years (literally since I've been born)! Go see her at the Cutting Zone in Kailua, a cute little shop across the street from Cinnamon's Kailua. She does cuts, coloring, perms, you name it! She does it all, and it always looks amazing!

    Shai has amazing customer service skills and really takes the time to discuss the look you want. She talked me through each step of the process and how to care for my hair afterwards. I took extra time to move from the wash basin back to the chair due to neck issues, Shai was very patient, understanding and didn't make me feel rushed. My hair turned out amazing!!! I will be going back to her!!

    Waleska W.

    So thankful to have had a friend recommend Danica to me! She's amazing at what she does. Went for highlights and left super happy! She has many years experience and knows exactly what to do to achieve the look your going for! Already extremely excited for our next appt!!

    We are both lookin fly thanks to DANICA!
    Micha C.

    DANICA ROCKS! This is my first time writing a review on yelp. I've never had the time, nor the inclination to do so - until now. I feel we, as a society, are so quick to criticize, yet slow to commend. So, I'm taking a brief moment to do my part... -Danica (former salon owner in CA) is a true expert in her field. She is welcoming, knowledgeable, flexible, and genuinely listens to her clients' desires. -I don't trust my hair to just anyone. In the past 15 years of countless military moves, I've only found three stylists I trust to color my hair...DANICA IS ONE! She cut about 5" off. It feels so thick and healthy now! Using the balayage technique, she did an amazing ombré look with a rainbow of sun hues, from warm honey to icy beige/silver (no brassy color). THE PICS DON'T DO IT JUSTICE FOR REAL! -My 9 yr old son is known around base for his beautiful shoulder length golden curls. She was so patient with him and he felt relaxed. She gave him a very cool/edgy shape that injected life into his curls again - all while maintaining his length as he requested. **You know a kid loves his haircut when he'd rather have Mom drop him off, instead of riding his bike to school, so not to mess-up his new do with a helmet! Baaahaha!** -THANK YOU! -Attached two pics: The first is from our appointment yesterday evening - my son is the excited photobomber in the back! Forgive the blur in the corner - the new iPhone 7's camera position does NOT fit in the 6's case as advertised. The second pic is post-workout this morning.

    My son's hair with high-lights

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    Excellent customer services, i love having my hair color done there i love that matrix permanent hair color it makes my hair manageable!!!!

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    I've had both Shai and Chip cut my hair and both did a great job! Always a pleasant experience

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    I had a wonderful experience at The Cutting Zone today! Friendly staff, great stylist (Lisa) and very affordable prices.

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    Orana is my stylist here, she is friendly and professional, does amazing color and cuts at affordable prices.

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    7 years ago

    Huge shoutout to Jordyn!! I called last minute and she fit me in and did a fabulous job with my color and cut! I'll be back!!

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    I have really long hair and dont cut it often so i was kinda of nervous but Melissa makes you feel comfortable and talks stories with you the whole time.

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    Studio Sage Salon

    5.0(22 reviews)
    1.6 mi

    I love Sheri. She has been making me look fabulous ever since I have been seeing her. Love my…read morehair. My highlights look natural just the way I wanted them.

    NEW salon and SHERI is amazing!!…read more Ok, I admit... I am "that" person who goes to the very trendy salons and pays close to $400 (with tax and tip) for my hair to be done. I have been with one of Hawaii's top stylist for over 20 years and boy oh boy was it hard to switch but I did it and I am SO happy I did!! I mean come on ladies.. it's our hair!!!! We don't just trust anyone to touch it right? Tough to find a good stylist at reasonable prices. Sheri was almost half the price I was paying and I got personal service the entire time I was there. She had no other appointments being juggled around me, no pushing me to some dryer in the corner for 45 minutes while she worked on another client, no passing me off to an "assistant" while she worked on yet again another person.. Just me and her and it was great! I LOVE SHERI! She works in this cute little salon and even though I live on the West side, the drive to Kailua is well worth it! I learned Sheri has over 20 years experience doing hair in LA so she is up on all of the styles and trends that are the "in" right now. I looked great with my "beach waves" when I left. COVID reassurances: I have to say that her small studio felt super clean and sanitized. I like that it is not a huge salon with tons of people coming and going. Yes, you will have to wear a mask, yes you will have to take your temperature and fill out a small form but that is common everywhere now. Sheri will wear a mask the entire time. As I was leaving she was already sanitizing everything top to bottom for the next person. Parking: NO problem! This looks to be a house that was converted to retail space. So there are spaces right on property to park. I can not recommend her highly enough. I will for sure be back! If you have questions on colors and cuts just call her!!! Thanks again Sheri, I am so glad we met and connected!!!

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    Studio Sage Salon - Converted home to retail business. Sage is on bottom floor

    Converted home to retail business. Sage is on bottom floor

    Studio Sage Salon - It had been about 4 months since my last full foil highlight. Cleaned up the ends and I love the color!

    It had been about 4 months since my last full foil highlight. Cleaned up the ends and I love the color!

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    The Fix - After. Nearly$400 later, I'm blonder and feeling sleek.  I honestly didn't need to spend so much money, but it felt good!

    The Fix

    4.4(211 reviews)
    0.1 mi
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    Unpleasant experience with manager…read more I went to this salon to get blonde highlights. The last time I saw Amber, she did a good job and I was happy with the result. This time, I asked for more blonde streaks or "ribbons," but the result had very little visible blonde. It looked nothing like what I requested or what I had received previously. I called to have it fixed and was told I first needed to come in for a consultation with the manager, Gizelle. I went in and Gizelle spent 20 minutes telling me that I had not communicated my request for blonde highlights correctly. She insisted on placing the blame on me, even when I reminded her that Amber had no trouble understanding my request for blonde highlights on the previous visit. The interaction felt confrontational rather than helpful. I did receive a refund, but the overall experience was frustrating and disappointing. I also noticed another review here describing an unpleasant experience with Gizelle. Based on this experience, I would be cautious--not just about the consistency of the color work, but especially how customer concerns are handled by management.

    I did not realize I hadn't reviewed this place yet! I only get my hair cut once every couple years,…read morebut since moving back here from the mainland, I realize I should do it more. I was trying to hold out, but with the humidity and toddlers pulling on my hair, the split and damaged ends were starting to drive me crazy. I just needed a little trim to get it looking healthy again. I am a busy, working mom of 2, so the fact that this salon opens at 8am is amazing! Most places don't open till 9 or 10, right in the middle of my work day. Booking online was seamless. I tried to get there early, but there was some confusion about where it was. I called before 8, not expecting anyone to answer, but someone did and she was super nice and helpful and I was able to find my way there. I parked in front of Cinnamons and went in, and walked around. But FYI, it's actually a different building--if you are facing Cinnamons it's to the right. But plenty parking, so that was nice. Matt was so great! I wish I did more with my hair, but I pretty much either keep it all down or all up (usually up). I do like it being long, but was more concerned about the damaged ends, so I really didn't care how much was cut as long as it was healthy again. They offered coffee and water, which was so nice in the morning. Matt was really friendly and efficient and I really felt like I was being pampered. I didn't expect to--I was just trying to get an early hair cut, but I walked out like I had just had a spa day. I will definitely come back for my next hair cut next year.

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    The Fix - This was hair that had never been highlighted before so it was healthy before it was burned beyond repair in 1 visit

    This was hair that had never been highlighted before so it was healthy before it was burned beyond repair in 1 visit

    The Fix - Before. Needed a cut and highlighting.

    Before. Needed a cut and highlighting.

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    vive hair society

    5.0(12 reviews)
    0.3 mi

    Jackie is absolutely amazing! She did exactly everything I asked for plus much more. It's a…read morebeautiful salon and she is friendly, engaging and a complete professional. I love my new haircut and style. It looks and feels great. I highly recommend this salon.

    LOVE this place! I let my hair grow super long and eventually chop it off and donate it, so it has…read morebeen a couple years. I used yelp to find someplace that could accommodate me on a weekend afternoon and was nearby. Mahalo yelpers! Their website made it super easy to book, I put in the comments that I want to donate my hair and Candie messaged me back to confirm and just to bring something to put it in. It is located BEHIND the gated area of The Boardroom. You feel like you're walking into the restaurant, but it is a little area behind the outdoor seating. It took me a minute to find, I walked along the corner and my GPS kept saying I had arrived. Luckily I called and their VM had a clear description of the location. Candie was so sweet and lovely to talk to. She cut my hair just the way I wanted, and I appreciated that she was efficient. She offered to style it more to look cute, and if I had plans, I totally would, but I was just going home afterwards. She made sure to chop it all off at a clean break, so it was easy to wrap up and donate. She told me to contact her about maintaining it and that it wouldn't take long. Overall I had a really pleasant experience and I would definitely go back to Candie. Mahalo!

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    vive hair society - And after!

    And after!

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    Salt Hair - Seamless textured layers by Kylie

    Salt Hair

    4.7(12 reviews)
    0.3 mi

    Great salon, love the vibe very positive and Chanelle is the best!! Yes it is hard to park but that…read moreis Kailua for you, not the studios fault.

    This was my second time at Salt Hair. My stylist, Chantelle, is phenomenal but the atmosphere and…read morelocation need improvement. As a new mom to a 2 month old baby, I wanted a haircut to feel a little bit more like myself. I brought my son because I have no childcare. He is a very chill baby and sat in his bouncer the entire time. First, I was told that I could not eat my lunch inside and had to step out to eat. This was a surprise - I'm breastfeeding and literally starving all the time so this was a concern. Toward the end of the appointment, my son started crying because he had a dirty diaper. I went to change him on the floor in the waiting room area and another stylist yelled across the salon, "excuse me." I didn't realize she was talking to me. She came over and told me I couldn't change him in here but I had to change him outside to not ruin other's experience. Look, I get it. Baby poop stinks; however, I was going to take it with me and I was literally a new mom in a room full of women who judged and made my life harder instead of supporting me. I left in tears. Also, the parking spots directly in front of the establishment are designated as "employee only" instead of customer. I had to park down the street. I brought my wagon to carry my son's bouncer and received dirty looks for that too. As a woman owned business, do better.

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    Salt Hair
    Salt Hair

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