99-157 Moanalua Rd, Aiea Hawaii 96701
(Aunty) Kay has been our family barber for well over 40 years! She's cut my hair from when I was a baby in the booster seat, my father's hair, AND my grandfather's hair! I've seen her keep the shop consistent throughout my 25+ years of going to her! You'll always hear the radio playing in Japanese, with actual comfy bench seats inside the shop as well. They offer a separate shiatsu service, typically done by a gentleman that is in the room next door. The prices are really hard to beat; as of July 25th, 2025, a simple haircut was $16, cash! She was stunned when I told her recently about the going rate for haircuts now! For those looking for a #4 guide, a burst fade, razor drawn designs, eyebrow lines, textured fringe, etc, unfortunately, this is NOT the barbershop for you. She will politely tell you that that's not what she does. She's a self described "Old Fashioned Barber", where everything is done the old fashioned way...scissors over comb, freehand shaping, light product usage after the cut, and most importantly...no ring lights/phones out for social media posting! At times it can be tricky to get an appointment with her, as she only does it through in-person visits/phone calls, getting booked incredibly fast! I know that she does enjoy traveling, so definitely make arrangements prior. Because she runs such a tight ship, make sure to explicitly say what you'd like prior to your appointment time, not afterwards (like if you want a shave/her to wash out your hair after your haircut). That being said, you're going to get an incredibly experienced barber with steady hands and decades of experience. That's definitely hard to come by, considering she's nearly 80! I hope to have my son have (Aunty) Kay cut his hair some day before she stops cutting hair for good!