Oh, Winam! I had a baby and didn't cut my hair for like two years and then went to a different place because I was rushing and regretted it within a month! I went back to Winam and remembered why I have to keep going there. Hilary is magic. The cut itself is great, so flattering and natural, works with your hair. But it's been a couple months now and the way it grows out - it's just so good!! She's a magician. How does she do it?? I had a lot of hair fall out after having the baby so I had this little short regrowth hairs plus regular long hairs. Hilary put in layers all through and there is so much movement , even months later, but also kept the length. I love it. Even my weird regrowth baby hairs can kind of camouflage with all the movement. I think the prices went up a little bit since I first came here - it used to be thirty something and now it's maybe forty something ? But it's so worth it. The bookings are made online too so it's really easy. Lots of parking in the lot, a calm and peaceful salon, and the best cut of your life. read more

This was my first time visiting Winam Studio and Hillary really did a goob job that beyond my expectation! So I really want to leave a good review about this hair studio. I am from Taiwan and I used to go to Japanese hair salon cuz I always had bad experiences with American stylist. However, my Japanese stylist quits her job so I really had to find a new one. Since this salon has good reviews and price is decent, so I thought I just gave it a try. I requested a Green Hair cut ($35) and I just wanted to make my hair shorter and lighter. As I mentioned, I did not have any high expectations about American stylist, thus when Hillary asked " what style do you want", I just told her " I want a short hair", and also I shower her what style I DO NOT want. Then she told me her opinion and started cutting. Anyways~ the result came out really really nice! To be honest, I love it!! This style could be the BEST haircut I got even compared to other Japanese stylist!! I look more refresh, light, and younger! My husband was with me on that day and he also loves my new hairstyle. Next time when I want a haircut, I will go back to Hillary and ask her to cut a same hairstyle! Haha. I give her 4 stars is becuz Hillary is too busy, basically she is the only stylist in the salon so she has to be multitasking. I was a little worried in the beginning cuz I worried she might not pay too much attention on my hair. However, she still did a impressive job. I hope next time my experience can be as good as this time...hehe. Thank you Hillary! I will definitely come back again! For bang trimming or for another haircut :) read more

Winam Studio - After my new haircut. (2014/08/31) - Hair Salons Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

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I had my first visit today. I guess I got lucky because I was the only client Hillary had to work on. I loved being in and out fast without the usual wasted pampering time most salon make you go thru. I though she was super friendly and authentic. I had been waiting a long time to find someone able to give me a cute short hair style and she gave me one of the best haircut I've ever had, if not the best. She has great skills. I just had to show her 3 pix of cuts I wanted and quickly explained what I didn't like about my previous experiences...et voilà!!! I am really super happy, my hair style is fun and super practical. Plus, I should not need to go back for another 6 weeks, which is really an added bonus. This experience was a dream!!! read more

It was so easy to make my appointment on line to see Hillary today. It was my first visit to Winam Studio and it will definitely not be my last. The whole vib in the studio was welcoming and everyone there including other clients were genuinely kind. Came in to cover the gray and hair trim, received that and a skip in my step I was so delighted. Mahalo Hillary read more

2 Legit!! So my sob story was.. I would spend ridiculous amounts of money to be blown away with these bomb hair colors, but absolutely hate the trim or cut. They would do enough to get it into some kinda shape but it was really no frills. So now my hair was almost down to my butt but it was so poorly cut over these past years, that it looked like tentacles. Quite sad, bc no amount of leave in conditioner would save that mess. I literally have been eyeing out Hillary for months because of 1) her reviews and 2) her mind-blowing schedule that caters to early bird risers or those who can't be at the salon mid afternoon bc they work 2 jobs/ 7-days a week (me). I found street parking right in front of the shop by Verbano's and since it was Saturday before 7am parking was free. Firecracker. She was so lively and welcoming it was unbelievable that someone could be so woke at 6am ready to transform me. I told her pretty vaguely what kinda cut I wanted in pretty much 10 words or less. I was tired and just embarrassed of the nest of a mess I came rolling into her salon with. I wanted bangs! I needed bangs! but I told her my face was fat and I'm all over that side swept bangs that everyone and their moms have been rocking for years, it doesn't complement me. BANG! fringe bangs. Not gonna lie, at 1st when she cut my bangs.. I couldn't even look in the mirror, It was too much to take in and I was just like.. aww hell, now I'm just gonna have to shave my head and move states. Don't be too quick to judge, because the finished product was fierce! We had to chop at least 4 inches in the back, something I didn't wanna do but had to since it was just that poorly kept. I'm a fan, definitely. I loved that she took time to just teach me different ways to style my hair and just educate me. Her husband is a sweetheart to! Very pleasant and he tries to help every which way he can. Not to forget, their espresso machine is lit! I felt bougie after drinking that! they're so generous with refills to. Overall I cant wait to come back. Possibly the most compliments I've ever received over a hair cut. read more

Awesome experience, super happy!! Hillary goes out of her way to understand your lifestyle so you get what works best for you. Super easy online appointments. So convenient with parking available. Great haircut and color, plus she's smart and funny! Highly recommended :-) read more

The best hair experience I have ever had. I absolutely love the aesthetic that Winam Studio provides. I feel chic and modern while having a very low maintenance cut! Which is ideal for me as a mom. Hillary is also just a good person. I will seriously never go anywhere else if I can help it! read more

2 stars for the nicely decorated salon and good haircut. Honestly though I don't understand why there's so much hype about this salon. Scheduling my appointment online was easy enough, but the appointment times and hours Hilary is available for haircuts are kind of at inconvenient times. I would rather not have my hair cut before work in the morning (what if something goes wrong?) or on a lunch break since her salon is only open until 2PM. Anyway, I booked my appointment online and specifically chose the standard wash-cut-style over the green option even though it is cheaper for a dry haircut. Once I got to the salon, I was greeted by an assistant and offered a beverage while I waited, which is always appreciated. I waited for a little while, but not very long, before I got called to the chair. I showed Hilary photos of what I was looking for. I also told her I wanted to keep some of the hair that she cut off because I was getting quite a bit of hair chopped off and wanted it to donate it to charity. She sectioned off some longer sections in the back with hair ties that I brought in and chopped two ponytails for me to take to donate. After that, she started cutting away at the rest. After just a couple of snips, she up and left my haircut and went over to someone else without explanation to do a final check/touch up cut or something but was gone for at least five minutes. This has never happened to me before and honestly, as I waited in my chair with my half-chopped hair I was pretty stunned that she would leave without excusing herself like that. When she finally came back, she apologized but at that point, I thought it was a little too late. Then as she continued my haircut, someone that she knew came in to get their hair done and for the remainder of my cut, she and this friend literally caught up on years of their lives and connections with each other while I just sat there. Also, I ended up with a green, dry haircut even though I made my appointment for a wash-cut-style. I did ask Hilary about this, and she started to explain why my hair would actually take to the cut better without a wash but if I really wanted the experience of someone washing my hair, she could do that too. It seems like she shouldn't offer a wash-cut-style option if she would prefer to cut dry and starts dry without even checking if someone signed up for that. When my haircut was done, which I am actually pleased with, she told me "feed the Buddha". Maybe I'm just not "cool" enough for this salon because I would rather just go to a register to pay than drop off cash (cash only here) under a cup by a Buddha statue on a table. Overall, the haircut came out nice and the space is very beautiful, but the customer service wasn't the best. I've never had someone just leave midway through a haircut before and then pretty much just ignore me to talk to someone else throughout the rest of it, so I'm just going to move on to another salon when it comes time for another cut. read more

I've had the same long hairstyle for about 20 years. Recently I've been feeling like it was time for a change so I decided to donate my hair to Pantene Beautiful Lengths. I found out about Winam Hair Studio on Yelp (of course!) and found it super convenient to book my appointment with Hillary online. Did you know that she has super early morning appointments available? Believe it or not, I chose a 6:30am appointment so I could go to work afterwards! There is metered parking in back of the building; the studio is upstairs. It is so cute - very zen-like. Soon after I sat down, Hillary's partner asked whether I'd like espresso or a flat white. I opted for a flat white (delicious!) which he brought out to me with a cookie. There was also an adorable, well-behaved small dog there. I thought to myself, the dog could be a hair therapy dog. I know I had been feeling anxious about my haircut but who can be unhappy around a dog? Hillary made me feel so welcome. She was so positive, complimentary, and upbeat. She immediately put me at ease. She knew that taking off quite a bit of length might be emotional for me and acknowledged that before and during my cut. While Hillary is super down to earth, it's obvious that she's an expert. She asked me for my input, gave recommendations, and explained how and why she was cutting my hair throughout the cut. I had a wonderful experience and I'm extremely happy with my new style. Hillary is also pretty affordable - I chose the Green Cut (which is a dry cut) and it was $35. I definitely see myself returning to Winam Hair Studio! read more

Bottom line, bad haircut. Very difficult to style. In the bottom 5 of all the haircuts I've received in my 49 years. Not the worst, but definitely not good. My opinion is that the majority of these reviews are done by Hillary and/or her friends. She's outgoing, friendly, direct, energetic, and oddly sounds a lot like the people in her reviews sound. read more

It's hard for me to update my initial review, but things have changed and Winam Studio is just no the same. After Hilary moved to Kaimuki, I found that she double or maybe even triple books her appointments, so there's always people there and the services I had done that once took 45 mins (cut & color) now took almost 90 mins. Even when you book your appointment online and it says 15 mins - don't hold your breath. Hilary also has assistants who help, at first one assistant just did my color and Hilary did my cut. But the last time I went - one assistant did my color and another did my cut. the only time Hilary touched my hair, was at the end to "inspect" it. I'm happy that her business is popular, and she deserves all the success, but I no longer go to Winam Studio because it's not the one woman show that it once was. read more

I want to cry.. I went bc of the great reviews and that it was featured in Elle. Pros: nice decor, funny convo, good prices, got refund for bad cut. Cons: got an alfalfa sprout right in my part , lopsided layered cut (even after Hillary fixed), way shorter than what I asked and showed pictures of. Left an unreturned message about fixing the cut, but had to resort to just scheduling a cut online bc I never got a response. Overall , staff was nice, ambience was nice, but I'd much rather have a great cut in a ghetto setting. Felt that everything was rushed, 3 techs had to cut and color my hair whilst Hillary multitasked several clients. Not enough attention to detail, will look elsewhere. So sad that I have to start wearing hats. I really wanted to love this place :( read more

My husband and I used to get our hair cut by Hilary, but have since stopped. The first few times, we each received great cuts and agreed that Hilary is fun to talk with. After awhile, things changed... Hilary's work just wasn't the same- as her business grew and she became much busier, she would rush through our haircuts and on more than one occasion we were left with sloppy, choppy, uneven cuts. The wait time was not worth the end product. Hilary's a great person but we questioned her commitment to both quality and service after awhile and decided to move on. read more

I have been seeing Hilary for over 10 years now. I wear my hair long without any styling or products and yet because of Hilary's prowess I always get compliments from my friends. Hilary gets it DONE- she is educated, skilled, and hella time efficient and the greatest perk is that you can get your haircut at 5:00am if you wanted to. I have two kids and that is literally the only time I have to myself so I love that she offers her services this early. read more

I have to write a review because I feel a need to defend Hillary against Christie F. If you had a bad haircut/experience - fine, review based on that. To sling mud and accuse Hillary of writing these reviews herself or having her friends write the reviews is unnecessary. I first visited Hillary over a year ago and have remained a steady client ever since. She's a wonderful person and really does know hair. Ever since I started getting my hair cut at Hillary, I don't even straighten it anymore because her techniques have resulted in my hair looking great in it's natural form. I've hesitated to review in the past because I don't want her to get too popular (haha sorry!). Anyhow, I'm excited for her new move to her new studio still in Kaimuki. Great hair stylist, great location, great hours, what more can you ask for? read more

I decided to visit Hilary after reading all of these favorable reviews on yelp. I made an appt about a week in advance. Her place opens early and she gives good directions to her salon. Upon entering, I asked for change to feed the parking meter. She said she validates and handed me a bunch of quarters. Hilary was very detailed in what I wanted. She asked me what wasn't I getting at my previous place. I explained the cut and showed her a picture of what I wanted. The cut was good, but not short enough. Usually, I can go about 5 weeks without having to cut my hair. I'm on week 3 and I scheduled an appointment with my salon back where I live. Hilary is a nice person and her shop is very modern. She brings alot of energy to her business. I'm sure if I went again she would cut my hair shorter so that I wouldn't need a haircut 3 weeks after. I feel that this time she was being conservative and didn't want to mess up my hair. All in all, I would recommend her. read more

When I moved to Hawaii just about two years ago, the first thing I did, before I even unpacked my bags, was to go looking for a hair salon. I was sporting a super short, pixie cut and knew that I was going to have to find someone in a more trendy neighborhood. Why a trendy neighborhood you ask? Because I want an awesome, hip short hair cut, not a cheap hack job that I could get from a barber shop. Giving a woman a pixie cut or a haircut whose length is more traditionally associated with males is an art, it has to compliment AND complement a woman's softer facial features otherwise you aren't sporting a pixie, you are sporting a dude's cut. And unless that is your thing, and it definitely isn't mine, is no bueno. I ramble, my point was that generally the stylists who have this ability are found in trendy, hip neighborhoods. I found Winam pretty quickly and after perusing the photos, knew that this was the salon for me. I scheduled an appoint for later that same week. That first meeting was a long one, but I actually really appreciated that Hillary took her time, introduced herself, asked questions to get to know me and my lifestyle, and discussed what cuts would look best and how to achieve them. You see I have wickedly curly hair, but I crave straight hair, short cuts. But I have never. Ever. EVUR. trusted anyone to relax, or as a sistah would say "perm", my hair. Very few people know how to deal with Asian hair, let alone curly, coarse Asian hair. That and I didn't want to end up with a chemical burn. But Hillary's past as an EMT, her beauty school training in Oakland, and her continued education with Vidal Sassoon enabled me to trust her. That first cut and perm? It was free. Hillary wouldn't even take my tip. She told me if I loved it, I could come back. I've been coming back every 4-8 weeks ever since. And I have to say, in the 18 visits I've made to her I have NEVER, EVER heard someone walk away disappointed or hating their haircut. Her prices are seriously affordable, I guess some people would call that cheap. For a cut and a perm (the perm's lasted at least three months - mind you 3 months, with a PIXIE or otherwise short HAIRCUT) it would cost about $90. Haircuts on their own will run you about $35. Think about that. This woman is the only stylist in a salon listed by Elle Magazine as one of the top 100 salons in the United States, is the ONLY salon in the state of Hawaii on that list, and a haircut with her runs $35. Why? Because she loves hair. She loves doing hair. She loves and excels at her craft and wants to be able to work with as many people as want to work with her. What is amazing is she continues to hone her skill set by attending Vidal Sassoon workshops and brings that back to her shop. I have done pixies, asymmetrical bobs, partially shaved heads, and currently a disconnected curly mohawk/mullet (we are working on growing out my perm) with HIllary. I have had my hair straightened("permed"), protein treated, and deep conditioned with Hillary. Never once did my hair come out damaged. Never once did I get a chemical burn. I have given her carte blanche to do whatever she likes to my hair, knowing that she knows my proclivities towards short, hipster, hyper trendy hair. Never once have I left her salon less than 200%, an outcome that would require us rewrite the laws of mathematics, but hey, Hillary is THAT good that her work can actually do that. When I had 3/4s of my head shaved, Hillary told me to come in in a couple of weeks so she could touch up the shaved area. For free. I dread the day I have to move off island and the possibility that I will lose the best stylist I have ever been to in my life. But then again, I just might do what I have heard other people do - plan vacations to Hawaii just so she can cut my hair. read more

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GET YOUR HAIRCUT HERE. Period. Where do I start!?? I've only been living on the island for a little over a year so I really had no idea where to go for a good haircut. My friend referred me to Hillary because she said "I love the lady who cuts my hair and I keep going back to her". Now I understand why. Hillary is absolutely, 100% the best hair stylist that's ever cut my hair. I have super thin hair so I actually hate going to have my haircut because the stylists get so judgey and make me feel uncomfortable... They treat me like my hair is hopeless and like I deserve zero effort on their end to style my hair. I convinced myself that haircuts aren't even worth paying for because of how I'm always treated. Hillary made me feel like a NORMAL human being with NORMAL hair. I was actually the one to mention that my hair was thin and she didn't say a single thing that offended me. I felt like I should have paid her double what she charged me for how great she made me feel!!!! She really explains how haircuts are structured (which is why I can now tell the similarity between my haircut and my 2 other friends who got their haircut here). MY HAIRCUT IS PERFECT AND I LOVE IT SO MUCH! Her husband built the salon and it gives a very calm, spa-like vibe. I loved it the second I walked in. The only down side to this place is they are only opened early in the morning until about lunch time on Tuesdays, Thursday's and weekends. But getting a haircut at 6:30am is actually a nice way to start your day! I will NEVER ever go to another salon!!!!!!!! Thank you Hillary for your one of a kind service! read more

Me: "Hey guys, I do you know of any good hair stylists? I'm in desperate need for a haircut." Friend: "Go ask Danny about his hair lady." I inquired with my friend Danny L. about his hair lady and booked an appointment for the next week. Me: "Hillary booked me a week away. I don't know if I could wait that long. I never wait this long for a haircut...I need instant gratification." Danny: "Don't rebook! Trust me, it's worth it!" Worth it it was! Hillary was awesome! Her studio is cute and cozy and she is seriously the most friendliest hair stylist I've ever encountered. She made me feel so comfortable. She gave me a pretty detailed consultation before cutting my hair. Before I knew it, she was done and my hair is now at a good length. So much weight off my head lol. For a haircut and shampoo, its $45. Come in with clean hair and it will be $35 for just a green haircut (no shampoo). She also offers free bang trim so I will most likely be back for that between haircuts. PS: Hillary does a dry haircut so you might eat some hair if you're conversing with her lol. read more

6am haircuts?! appointments through email?! yes please! I discovered Hillary's studio on yelp and went in for my first haircut this week. she understood exactly what I wanted and she executed it wonderfully! great atmosphere, music, and conversation... and all at 6am before I had to go in to work. i'll be back, thanks Hillary! by the way, if you aren't a morning person, she still might consider cutting your hair at a "normal" hour too! read more

BELIEVE THE HYPE! Hillary is really as good as the Yelpers say. I took the leap, listened to all the stellar reviews on Yelp and made an appointment with Hillary. She did not disappoint. She is an artist. She gave me the best haircut ever. I loved watching her cut my hair because she followed the shape of my head when cutting my hair. I don't think anyone's ever done this before when cutting my hair. Because of the texture and the crazy way my hair grows, I didn't think I could ever have a short haircut. Hillary did it and I love it. She is a gem, funny, humble, and smart- actually a brilliant stylist. Her lovely assistant makes the most exquisite coffee. He's a yogi, so be sure to ask him about yoga. Sheva, their cute doggie rounds out the crew. Thoroughly enjoyable experience and I can't wait to go back. Do yourself a favor and book your haircut now. read more

I love the fact that I can get a hair cut at 6:00 am on a Sunday morning and get my hair done while everyone is still sound asleep at home. You walk in to Winam Studio and are immediately whisked away to a place of zen. Soft music playing in the background, soothing water feature, beautifully decorated...simply beautiful. Complimentary espresso was a classy touch and exceptionally delicious while I waited. Hillary is a genius. Being recognized by Elle magazine several times as one of the Top 100 Salons is impressive. She's got talent, super funny, and will give you her honest opinion. I went in with photos of hairstyles I wanted, but she gave me her salon reality opinion which turned out fabulous. I am so happy with my hair transformation and was even more stoked that my cut was only $35! Being able to book online is a plus and love that she's open from 4:30 am, with the exception of Monday, Wednesday and Friday when she's closed. Payment is cash or check only. Thank you Hillary, YOU ROCK! read more

Perhaps I should have not asked for an expresso. Perhaps I should have known better to ask for a second expresso. Perhaps I should have opted for looking through a magazine instead of looking like a weirdo and smiling as I looked around the place for a good two hours sitting on my arse. More importantly, that expresso doe. Besides that poor decision, it was a winning decision to come here for a hair cut and bayalage highlighting for my super Asian jet black hair after seeing a review of the day a month or two back. I set up an appointment via a super easy online scheduling she has. Set my appointment for 7:45AM. It said it would be 45 minutes, but since I have a full head of hair, the time allotted was multiplied by two, which I had no problem with. Finding the place was a challenge, and people are totally right. You have to go up the stairs in the back of Verbano's near the Post Office and it looks like you're on your way to getting lost when all of a sudden you see it... A glowing aura, the heavens part and you hear a faint sound of angels singing... Totally kidding and may be slightly exaggerating but this is what coffee does to me. I blame the coffee. Anyway, upon sitting I was offered expresso (yay) and then consulted with by the expert herself, the hair god, Hillary. She asked me a bunch of questions regarding what I had wanted, and let me know that they don't do full on hair coloring, which was why I went with bayalage highlighting. I put complete faith in what would come of my hair. The whole time this place was bumping. By "bumping" I mean, a steady stream of clients. That's how you know this place is good. She and her people multitasked like no other, and made it a point to get to work on everyone's hair needs and wants. Much props to her. Of course I mentioned that I probably looked really weird since I was just listening in and laughing along with some of the conversations that were going on. Hillary is full of spunk and bubbliness (is this even a word?) and I loved it! She seemed to keep up with all the latest information on her regulars, which made me think to myself, "Must. Be. A. Regular... I. Want. To. Be. Her. Friend." Only if my wallet would allow so, I would totally do it. Hillary and everyone there tag teamed to make my new hair style incredible. I would totally come here again, just maybe... Get one expresso... NOT two. read more

I have been going to see Hillary since I could say, "highlights". A reformed horrible-boxed-color-head, Hillary has done wonders for my hair over the years. Everytime I walk out of her little studio, I have a mini-crush on myself and my new hair. Hillary does a dry-cut, which I LOVE because she cuts it in it's natural state. You can really get a feel of how it will look on a day-to-day basis. Besides that, she gets my color right every. single. time. Even if I'm as vague as "I want to go lighter for summer," the color comes out exactly how I visualize it in my head. Plus, her bang jobs ... incredible. Who knew simply cutting bangs can change your entire hair-do? Lastly, and I must say, most importantly, Hillary really tries to tie your hairstyle into your lifestyle. I was in school for a good number of years and more broke than you would ever believe. That certainly didn't keep me from looking fabulous. Hillary catered my cut and color so that I wouldn't have to see her as often as I had been because I couldn't afford it. She is the most thoughtful hair guru a girl could ever wish for! She's simply amazing. I'm almost reluctant to post this review for fear that she will become so popular she won't have time for me and making me fabulous, but Hillary never forgets the little people that will follow her to the ends of the earth and for that I LOVE her! read more

Amazing haircuts! I think Hillary Juliette gives one of the best cuts on the island! I have been to the Winam Hair Studio about a half dozen times now. And for the first 5 times I was very conservative an cautious with my cut. I have very very curly hair, and that is a texture that is easily messed up at the salon. Everytime I visit Hillary she asks me many questions about how I like my hair cut, how I style it and what I do and don't like. She really listens to my directions to give a cut I will be happy with. The last time I went to the studio was a little less than an month ago, and I just went for it! I told Hillary I was looking for shorter hair and a style (I also got a gloss color). Hilary did an amazing job! At first I was a little shocked, but almost a month later and I get non-stop compliments on my hair! The cut and color both look rich and fantastic. I would absolutely recommend Winam Hair Studio! read more

After my second appointment I figured it was high time to write this review. The salon is a lovely, one person affair. By one person, I really mean one person. This is not a salon with 5 colorists and several stylists so it will be tough if you try to squeeze in an appointment last minute. It's not that she doesn't like you (well, no promises on that one) it's that she is just super booked. She is also a woman after my own heart, considering she prefers emails to phone calls. I mean, come on people, why leave a 5 min voicemail no one will ever listen to when we have caller id?! And SMS. Or better yet, email!!!! The salon is great and the waiting room area is nice and has this zen breeze thing going. The other patrons all seem to be pretty cool and exciting people (don't let it go to your head guys). Hillary herself is amazing both as a person and a hair stylist/colorist. I think she had made me laugh to tears on more than one occasion (if you are reading this Hillary, remember "don't eat the yellow" and that egg?) However, it's a salon and the most important thing is still your hair color/cut and this place does amazing things to your hair. I arrived here on my first day with extremely damaged blonde thanks to some terrible coloring on this island. Hillary really worked with me to figure out what my goal is (focusing on the long term). She wants your hair to be healthy, not to simply slap on the strongest thing and let the damage take its toll. She also understood my request for NY blonde (vs. the LA blonde, both of which are quite distinct). Most salons here only do the bleachier, LA blonde. They don't get 'camel blonde'. Finally, there are pretty good hours available to suit just about any schedule. Though truth be told, I don't know how you guys make it in at 6am. I think the only way I could ever do an appointment at 6am is if I have not gone to bed yet (and probably pretty drunk still, which might actually make Hillary entertained...will have to consider this for my next appointment). Luckily for me (and my dignity when I am drunk), she has afternoon and morning slots also. So save yourself the grief of spending $350 on hair you hate and go here. And do email her for an appointment instead of leaving a million voicemails. read more

LOOOOVVVVEEEEE! I love: lots of parking! early hours and Sunday hours! sassy attitudes! well made espresso and iced tea! honesty!!!! (I can't say that one enough. I'm not here for a yes-man, I'm here for a professional who isn't scared to say x will look like crap, but y will be much better) quality jobs on both the cut and the color! good pricing! (This is nowhere close to what I've paid at some places in DC) the salon pup! free bang trims! She listened to what I wanted, and told me that my first idea was a BAD one. However, she said idea #2 could work, but she would recommend xyz changes to look better and cause less hair damage. I told her to do it, and my hair looks awesome. Her husband is so awesome, too! I even got a free bottle of shampoo because I answered the random trivia question she through out while I was getting highlights. This is now MY salon in Hawaii. I won't go anywhere else. read more

I am so happy with my new cut!!! It's been a while since my last haircut; my hair was the longest it's ever been. It got to the point where all I could do was put my hair in a ponytail or bun, so I knew it was time. With my busy schedule it was so hard to find someone good who could take me on a whim. And then I stumbled upon Winam Salon on yelp. Let me just say, Hillary is THE BEST! It was so easy to book my appointment online and they open as early at 5 am!!! I totally love the fact that I can get my hair done while my kids are still in bed and make it back to take them to school and head off to work!! Talk about being efficient! Being my first time, i thought I would try the cut and highlight. I have to say I was nervous because I've always had a hard time finding a stylist that fit my style and I never colored my hair before. I don't have much time in morning to straighten or set my hair everyday and Hillary immediately saw what I needed and set my hair free. I felt like 10 lbs were lifted off my shoulders and I loved the layers! She added some highlights to the front, and picked the perfect color. It was exactly what I envisioned, very subtle. She definitely knows what looks good on you and knows how to match it with your lifestyle. Not only that but she's honest, she tells you what you need and not try to upsell you on products or services. I'm so lucky to have discovered this jewel so close to home!!! read more

If Hillary ever decides to change profession again, she should consider becoming a surgeon. Not since watching Sandra Oh on Grey's Anatomy have I observed someone use a sharp metal object with such precision. Winam studio is a small three seater salon with two wash basins, a cozy reception nook, and a cute guard dog. Parking is either lot or street. Either way you'll have to pay so remember to bring quarters. They'll offer you a drink when you first walk in. I declined so I have no comment on that. An assistant will take your bag and seat you. They'll do a short consultation about what you want to do with your hair. I got the green haircut which doesn't include shampoo and blow drying, but after the first haircut it was recommended I purchase the precision haircut since I have very straight, thick hair. Hillary is a machine--but with personality and warmth. I haven't had such a perfect haircut in such a long time. I am literally at a loss for words. What used to be a solid block of black tar, gooping at the ends of my shoulders. It has been transformed into a light, bouncy feel. Payment is cash or check. You put it in a box by the Buddha head statue nearby the wash basins. Make the check out to Hillary Juliette who is the owner of the salon. This place is highly recommended! You can book online and they open really early. read more

Thank you, all of you yelp reviewers. After trying the "top" salons and paying top dollar it was so wonderful to find a hairdresser who is talented (did I mention Elle Magazine named her top stylist in Hawaii) and manages to still offer her services at very, very reasonable prices. I have a perm that's growing out. It's straight from the top down to the ends where it's still wavy. Oh, and the biggest challenge was how to make my fat round face look slimmer. I'm not kidding, incredibly she cut my hair right below my ears, kept some curl and made my face look slimmer. She's got a wicked sense of humor and is so easy to talk to. I feel so grateful to have finally found a hairdresser for life! read more

I kinda don't want to tell everybody how happy I am with my hair cut because I wanna keep this little gem to myself. At first I thought it was nuts, that I was waking up at 6 in the morning to get my hair cut but It was well worth it. 1st and foremost Hillary is a super super sweet ball of morning sunshine energy.(5hour energy could learn a few pointers from her) Small studio but surprisingly it feels spacious and clean, clean, clean. I can see why Hillary has such a strong following on yelp. I came in with specific details, keep the length but give me volume on the top with out me leaving with an Asian mullet (ie Marsha Nadaline, Paul Brown and all the other places that Ive gone to) I am happy to say that I am mullet free. I was never a morning person (took me 2 shots of espressos to open my eyes) but for Hilary and Winam Hair studio I am willing to try. Thank you Hilary! read more

Didn't even get a call back after 5 days and 2 voicemails to her. Actually 15 days since my last voicemail to her.

I moved to the islands less than a year ago and have been searching for a good cut ever since. I like my hair short--feminine, but with a bit of an edge. Alas, my old stylist in California spoiled me--I was even thinking about going back for a visit, and hitting up her up for a cut while I was there. But then I found Hillary! She's saved me the cost of a plane ticket, and/or giving up and growing my hair out into a more Honolulu-type cut. Win! Her prices are totally reasonable, too ($35 without shampoo, $45 with), and she's just GOOD at cutting hair. She sat and talked with me for a few minutes about what I was looking for and what my general style was, before taking what I said and running with it. I'm a big fan of stylists who don't need me to approve every snip they make (if I knew what I was doing, I wouldn't be paying you to do it, would I?), and she was completely confident with where she was taking my hair. Honestly, this is the best haircut I've had in a long time. If that's not enough, afterwards three different people told me (unprompted!) how much they liked my hair. I've found my Honolulu stylist! read more

Hillary did a great job asking me questions about what I like and don't like about my current hairstyle, what type of hairstyle was I leaning toward, whether my lifestyle was active or not, etc. All the important things she needed to know she asked right off the bat while she was combing my hair and (most likely) assessing its condition. Hillary did a wonderful cutting my hair to match my wash-and-go-busy-with-dogs-all-day-long lifestyle and I am very happy. Hillary has a great personality and really knows her stuff. I am glad she was referred to me and I have since referred several others to Winam Hair Salon. read more

Hillary, Sophie, Nina and Kennedy are the best people to perform miracles on your hair! I had my first experience at this studio in January 2013 and will NEVER go anywhere else!!! read more

When you have an appointment that isn't that early.. but you are exhausted and the sting of being a new mother is burning behind your eyes. And the assistant offers you an espresso drink. So you take it. And it's soooo good. Good enough to make you feel alive again, but not so alive that you are about to vibrate right off the chair you are sitting on. Yes. I only wish I could bring that girl home with me so she can make me delightful beverages everyday. I felt the need to put that here. It was that memorable. Onto the haircut! I knocked off a star because I wanted the yummy goodness of getting my hair shampooed and I got a head dunk instead. Which also saves me $10, but the shampoo is my favorite part. Otherwise, my haircut is amazing and I left feeling like a new woman. I've been living in pixie purgatory for far too long. That being paired with new motherhood, let's just say I was feeling very unkempt. Hilary fixed all that! I wanted to get out of that pixie mullet and get something a little more stylish. But my hair is Asian, and at shorter lengths it can get very coarse. I didn't really have to mention it at all. Hilary got the texture just right and even on my laziest days when I don't blow dry/style my hair, my haircut still looks good. It's got to be some kind of black magic voodoo. I don't care. Mama don't got time for that no more. I'll take all the voodoo hair magic. Thank you Hilary! I shall return for more espresso and haircuts! read more

I don't normally write reviews (just check my profile). But after yesterday's experience and over 5 years of going to Hillary I decided it was time to sit down and type it out. I regularly made the road trip from Ewa to Kapahulu to visit Hillary for my "bob" cuts that I had for about 3 years. I was happy to do this because I knew what I would get, good company and a GREAT hair cut. But then life happens and I was going to become a mom so I knew that I just wouldn't be able to maintain getting it cut every 6 weeks so I decided to grow out my hair. During 2 long years I would pop in to various salons to get a trim (and a ombre color once) and hadn't been able to go see Hillary. Yesterday the stars aligned and we met again......it was my first experience in here new studio. I honestly went in looking pretty shabby. My hair had major split ends, the ombre highlights had grown out so much that honestly just my tips were light in color, and the hair was just drab. I left the studio with wet hair, because I hadn't planned properly and needed to get to a follow on appointment. I told Hillary don't worry about it I'll just go wet. So it air dried as I finished my day. After a few hours I remembered I'd had my hair done and I looked in the mirror: talk about WOW! My hair looked great, no one even styled it. This morning I took a shower and left it to air dry to see if I could repeat this? Honestly it wasn't as great as yesterday, but pretty stinking close! I can attest that I would follow Hillary anywhere on this island! Not only do I love her mad skills her company is always fun to keep! I also loved the espresso offer and how her staff ran to fill the meter for you! This place is great, if you know what you want (or even if you don't) go check these ladies out: they will deliver! read more

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If you want a short haircut, then go to Winam. I didn't want a short haircut, and Hillary explained that she would keep my current length and just style the top layer. I think she forgot to keep my hair long because she ended up chopping off all my hair. I can't even put it up into a ponytail to hide the hideousness of the cut or what she called a cute cut. The style she gave me is not complementary to my face. It looks like a mullet haircut where it's puffy on top and lays flat on the side. On the positive side, I won't have to get my hair cut for awhile. Hopefully, as it grows out, it will turn into a great style. Hillary has a great personality and the environment of the salon is nice and friendly, but she is Edward Scissor Hands and loves to chop off hair. Probably, so she can finish in 30 minutes and fit in as many clients as possible. Winam is great for short haircuts and the shampoo with a head massage is relaxing, but if you want to keep your tresses, go elsewhere or don't let Hillary have free reign with your hair, which may be hard to do since she cuts very fast. read more

Short flight attendant bob with attitude. I've visited Hillary over the course of the last year. First at her small studio on Winam, then her chair at Billy Fong's and now her zen space in Kaimuki. I would follow her to the other end of the island if I had to. I love her early morning hours -- "validation" system -- espresso to kick your booty -- her energy (even at 6am!) -- and of course her mad skills. Pre Hillary - I visited salons maybe once a year for a cut and would usually walk away thinking "meh, I think I'll just grow it out.." Post Hillary - She gives cuts that are fresh and sassy that makes me want to keep it short. I visit every couple of months -- she under charges! $35 - $45 with free bang trims. Her new and easy way of booking on schedulecity is five star! read more

I've been going to Hillary for highlights for years. This is the first time I've seen her outside of her gig at Macy's, and it works great for her. This home salon is a small, relaxing spot. There's no parking on the street, but she has a spot in the driveway for clients. She still does an amazing job... and she seems much happier to have her own thing going on here. I have long, straight hair. She can always color it exactly how I feel for the season... natural, light, warm, etc. I like low-maintenance hair and she gives me exactly what I want. When I do get a cut from Hillary it grows out well. She's good at what she does and this spot is perfect for individual service. I also got an appointment within a couple of days of calling her. read more