Great salon experience. Worst haircut I've had in decades - do not recommend this place for anyone who has thick or wavy/curly hair I wanted this to be a five star experience. After reading the reviews, I was very excited about my appointment with Yoshi. I had thick, s-curl, hip length hair, but after years of growing out with just trims, there was no actual style to the cut, and it hung long and boring around my face. I'd seen great reviews about Yoshi's ability to help find flattering cuts for people's face shape and since I lack the vision to see something and know whether it would look good on me or not, I thought, "This is exactly what I need." The salon experience was great. Clean, minimalist layout and decor. Many small details that focus on client comfort. During the "consultation" part at the beginning, he and I talked about my concerns and goals for my hair. I told him I wasn't necessarily married to keeping my length, but that I wanted something that would wash well with minimal styling required, but still look flattering. As a mom to a toddler with another baby due in a few months, I don't have much time to spend on my hair, typically needing to pull it back, and I never take the time to use blow driers or straighteners. He commented on the thickness and texture of my hair, spoke understanding about the need for face framing layers to be long enough to tuck behind the ears since moms spend a lot of time looking down at their children. I felt heard and he was able to articulate a plan that sounded like it would meet what I needed. He told me all of the products he'd be using, since I'd made a note of concern at my booking that they be safe for use during pregnancy. I really appreciated that. The hair wash and head, neck, and shoulder massage was wonderful. The customer treatment is very representative of Japanese courtesies, which was welcomed and enjoyed. The cut. He did do a good job of thinning my hair out from the underside to keep it from getting too much volume without adding frizz to the outside, which I appreciated. That's the end of the positives I can say about the end result however. Before even washing, he took about 6-8 inches of length. Okay, weird, but not a big deal. I said I wasn't married to keeping the length. Despite commenting multiple times on the texture of my hair, he kept combing it straight to cut it. Fine, maybe he was trying to get his baseline edge from which he'd work in the style, which I assumed was why he also wanted to style it straight despite our earlier conversation about how I never use heat products to style my hair. Though with pulling it straight he was cutting it to just below my collar bones. He'd seen the curls. He had to realize that meant it would lose another few inches to curling. The extent of any "face framing" consisted of tiny, 1/4 to 1/2in pieces on either side of my part being about 2 inches shorter that the pulled straight collarbone length. Okay... I mean I guess it's more than I had. Maybe it'll help break up the boring drop of hair on either side of my face. And then he was done. The "layering" was limited to the bottom centimeter of my hair leaving a bulky, chunky line. My hair, while too thick to be a "razor edge," was effectively cut in almost a straight across line. No shape. Definitely not flattering. I gave him the benefit of the doubt, wore it home, washed it and let it dry my normal way overnight. Nope. Still the least flattering, worst cut I've had. Pretty much it does not frame my face at all unless you count the fact that it is now defunct shoulder length and doesn't stay back. I haven't been this disappointed in a haircut since poor parent choices in middle school (and I've cut my own hair multiple times in the intervening decades). At this point, I'm debating trying to fix it myself or pay another salon to try. After losing 13 inches, though, and having such a blunt bottom, there's not much left to try to trim up without making it unmanageably short.

I have straight hair, so your experience might be different if you don’t. I touched up my wolf cut here with stylist Marine. She was awesome and made sure I was aware of what she would do with my hair :)! Before the cut, I received a complimentary spa-tier shampooing. It was so relaxing and my hair felt fresh. Also, I was given a clean ipad to play games and watch movies while I was getting my hair cut. I didn’t personally, so I played on my phone; to prevent me from looking down, Marine gave me a pillow to put on my stomach :). Also, my mom wasn’t getting a cut, but the stylists let her sit on the empty salon chair next to me.

Yoshi is every bit as wonderful as written on other reviews. He is a highly talented, skilled, craftsman/artist at what he does. Not only does he truly takes pride in creating that beautifully cut, “low maintenance” style, that takes into account your hair type/condition, facial features, and personality/style in creating that desired look, but that care extends to every aspect of his business and salon. The whole esthetics/vibe of the salon, as well as the care and attention with which he and his staff care for each customer is genuine Japanese “Omotenashi”. The Head and Shoulder massage that was a part of the shampoo process was absolutely, out-of-this-world amazing, and the whole experience was a luscious treat! I would not hesitate to recommended Yoshi and his staff, if you want a really good cut and a wonderful treat for yourself! Highly recommended!

Excellent service from Sally and Kae They are so professional and wonderful . I went in to do highlights on my long hair . Also my daughter wanted some pink in her hair they both turned out as I wanted . I’m so happy and satisfied with the results . The place is clean , safe , everyone friendly from the receptionist to all the staff . First time there we were treated so nicely and warm . Thank you from Melinda and Jolinda . We love you girl !

Kae was my hair stylist. I love my new bob hair cut! She was so awesome and professional. She cut my hair just like the photo I had. Best hair cut experience including the hair massage! I recommend to everyone who wants awesome hair.

Kae helped me with haircut and head spa- the overall experience and outcome was amazing. Unfortunately I don't live in Honolulu anymore; otherwise, I will frequent every 6-8 weeks and instead I could only look forward to my next annual visit. People who live here are lucky to have such high quality hair salon nearby!

Had the pleasure of having my hair toned down by Tiffany She is kind, patient and will work with you to get to your desired color Was a wonderful warm experience!

Hannah was my stylist and she was amazing! This was probably the best hair cut experience I've ever had. She massaged my head for like 5 minutes while washing my hair which was so relaxing. She spent time to talk to me about what I wanted. She had a back mirror so we could talk about the back clearly. She delivered exactly what I wanted! I left looking and feeling fabulous! My boyfriend was shook!(; She gave me a long angled bob with bangs and I LOVE IT(: highly recommend! They were so polite, and they gave me an iPad to watch Netflix while she cut my hair which was really a nice thing! Watched the first half of fantastic fungi😊 Also they really made sure none of my hair got into my clothes during the cut so I had zero itchies in my cardigan🙏 highly recommend