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February 2024 by Sierra Hearn
My review is long overdue considering I moved off island and no longer able to see Sharon but let me tell you!!! To this day, she’s the only stylist I can trust to lift my dark brown hair and get me to a gorgeous blonde color. She kept the integrity of my hair and I was never brassy. Sharon is a master at her trade and I highly recommend her for anyone looking to go lighter:)
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February 2023 by Bailey De Vos
Mie is the best! She is just a creative genius when it com to hair! I only get me hair done by her!Services: Hair coloring
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October 2022 by Bert M.
A customer since they opened, and years before when Mie started at another salon. Namie Salon is just great. The staff is friendly, efficient and professional. The salon is always clean and inviting. No downside at all.
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August 2022 by Charleen T.
Sharon is very personable and skilled - did an awesome job on to correct my highlights and color!
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November 2021 by Nancy M.
I had my first appt. with Kaylin in September. I came in for a haircut but she had more time than we expected so I also got a full foil. She looks young but she's really a pro. Because she has graduated from Paul Mitchell I knew we would get along great. I loved the palmitch at Mitchell school and of course I buy a lot of their products. I'm not going to lie this place is not easy to find! Kaylin was nice enough to come downstairs and outside to show me the ramp up to their 2nd floor parking lot, its not obvious. It's a tiny salon with just a few chairs. I enjoyed the intimate setting but some people might find it claustrophobic. I'm not used to paying this much for my hair but wow, I look great! I've been getting a lot of compliments. I definitely recommend this salon. It's cool that it's in my neighborhood of Kaimuki. I definitely recommend this place and in fact I'm going back next week.
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October 2021 by Nancy Mason
Very professional staff, attractive interior and excellent foil and cut.
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July 2021 by Larene U.
Mie is amazing. I'm so happy I went here to get my hair cut by her. She knew exactly what to do to fix me up and the service was amazing. Salon is clean and very aesthetically pleasing. Definitely only going here to cut my hair when it gets too long. Lol.
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April 2021 by Taryn L.
I really didn't want to share a review as it probably would attract more business. This salon is a hidden gem in kaimuki on the second floor of the Lafite building on waialae ave where the old Harry's music store once was. The salon is immaculate clean. There is a strict Covid protocol. You have to call at the time of your appointment and they will let you in. All staff wear masks and eye protection. They screen for Covid symptoms, check your temperature and make you wash your hands before seating you in the chair. There's also curtain barriers that separate the shower chairs and the stylists. I think there's only two chairs for hair stylists so the salon is tiny. Had the luxury of having Mie the owner/lead stylist cut my hair since my original appointment got cancelled because the stylist got injured. Unfortunately because of the salon's size and my schedule it did take a while to get an appointment for a cut, but the wait was well worth it. Brought in a pic of how I wanted my bangs and she textured and lightened the weight of my hair just in time for summer just like how I wanted it. Since it's been so long since my last trim I am going to have to tame my bangs and hair again but i already scheduled my next appointment again.
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October 2020 by Gillian D.
Had a great first experience at Namie salon with Kaylin! They take appropriate precautions for covid that are all listed on the website so you know what to expect. The interior is beautiful and very clean. Each station is sectioned off by a curtain and all staff wear masks and face shields. It almost felt like I was in a hospital, but like a really nice hospital where they give haircuts lol. So the reason why I was here is that I had this epiphany moment. I realized since everyone's staying home, I might as well do something crazy with my hair cause who's even gonna see it?? For me, this meant a boy cut shorter than I've ever had my hair before. Kaylin was very receptive and she captured what I was going for based on some pictures I showed her. I had a nice talk with her but I appreciated that she wasn't super talkative since I'm not that kind of person either. I liked that she seemed just as excited about my haircut as I was! I was also really surprised by the price! My haircut was a lot cheaper than I expected at about $40. I think I've found my new go-to salon. This is really random but they have this vacuum that's built into the wall that just sucks up any hair that's swept into it. I thought it was really cool.
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June 2020 by Karly S.
So, this is my first haircut since the quarantine ban was lifted. I am so happy that I was able to get an appointment to cut my hair. My hair is long and really thick and it gets really hot. Anyway, I am thankful for the people who cancelled their reservations because I was able to come in way earlier than my original time. Because there is still a pandemic going on, the salon has implemented their safety measures. When you get to the salon you MUST call them to let them know you are there. I didn't know and I was about to enter. Luckily I stopped myself and saw the sign on the door. I was the only one there so they let me stand outside until my stylist was ready, which was about a minute or so. When you enter, they lock the door. The receptionist and stylist are donned with their safety glasses, face mask, another mask and gloves. My stylist, Vivian, was also wearing a smock. They ask you questions related to Covid and take your temperature. After you are asked those questions, you put your belongings in a locker and you have a key to hold on to. Then you have to wash your hands. After you are escorted to your chair. The place has been updated and shower curtains separate each chair, whether it's the styling chair or the chair to get your hair washed. There was another person who came after me, but she was farther away from me. I am very impressed with how the salon went to protect their customers and themselves. I wish they were able to open up earlier than everyone else during this pandemic.
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April 2020 by Martha Samson
Almost every day I get a compliment on my hair. This is all due to Mie and Namie Salon! Outstanding service and knowledgeable, talented professionals, they are a wonderful team!
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March 2020 by Mae M.
First time I walked in Namie Salon, I fell in love immediately. It is a clean and modern, but small. Everyone is so friendly. I had Vivian as my colorist. She does my root touch up. I never got a cut here. She did my hair for about 4 months, and I was very happy with the color. My natural color was dark, but since I have tons of grey, I have always ask to lift the color to dark brown. After 4-5 months, one time I needed an emergency fix before a trip. Vivian couldn't take me, so one of their assistants did my color. That was a big mistake but I did not realize it right away. I came back to Vivian again the next time. But the time after that, I got the assistant again. I was going on a trip next and had to get my hair done in Cali. The hair colorist there was shocked to see 3 shades of colors from my last treatments done by Namie Salon. I couldn't believe it. I believe everyone here at Namie is professional, but now left me afraid to return. If you are getting your color done, make sure to stick with only 1 colorist!
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February 2020 by Chloe T.
Luxurious experience at Namie Salon from the first phone call to the moment I left. Everyone at the salon is so courteous and kind and the salon is beautiful and calming. I felt like I got an emotional boost and not just a haircut! I made an appt earlier in the week for a haircut with Kaylin on Saturday, and paid extra to get my hair curled as we were doing my maternity shoot that afternoon. The salon is beautiful and calming, and Kaylin was not only friendly and professional but also really cared that she cut my hair exactly how I would want it (rather than doing whatever she thinks is best, which some other hair dressers have done!) Kaylin gave the best scalp massage, which made the shampooing feel so wonderful! She works very carefully and methodically, so this is not the place to go if you like to rush in and out for your haircuts. But for me, getting my haircut is a treat, so I love being pampered and having a calm and relaxing experience, and Namie Salon was perfect for this. I also loved how encouraging the other stylists were, telling Kaylin how nicely the cut was coming out and complementing me too and wishing me well for my photoshoot and with my baby. The curls came out perfectly for my photoshoot and lasted all evening! I even had some curl for the next couple of days. I will also note that I found the pricing to be quite reasonable for a high end experience, and I loved that there was parking in the lot right in front of the salon. I highly recommend Namie Salon and I plan to be back! :)
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February 2020 by Pam T.
I walked into the salon yesterday for my regular appointment with Mie (she's been my stylist now for over 20 years!) and came upon their newly remodeled and updated renovation! With Mie's artistic eye and Tim's skill and ability, they came up with an absolutely beautiful renovation to the salon. Typical of Mie, attention to detail is immediately evident! A new room was added to accommodate Leah, their new brow stylist! If you have ever had your brows waxed before, you have to set up an appointment with Leah! She is so careful and skilled. Just by the way she does the waxing, I knew that she had a lot of experience. She took such care in every step she made! I have very sensitive skin and she knew just what to do. She even told me where the eyebrow should begin and end and where the arch should be. Then she showed me how to fill them in. Although I was already going to someone that I felt was very caring and competent in brow waxing, Leah provides brow waxing at a whole new level! Mahalo again to both Mie and Leah for such a nice time at the salon!
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September 2019 by Gayle L.
I've been going to Mie since the mid 2000's and I've never had a cut or color I didn't love. In fact, I trust Mie's talent, experience, knowledge, and intuition so much so that I ask her for a change in style or color, and leave the decision up to her. I also love the fact that she and her team are constantly getting trained on the latest styles and techniques. It's reassuring to know that they're not stuck in outdated styles and products. I also enjoy trying different hair products based on new inventory that they bring in and you can stock up when they offer sales. I have and would recommend Mie (and Vivian, Kaylin, and Chayla) to anyone I know, even though that would mean they'd be that much busier with new clientele, and that's simply because I love them THAT MUCH and they are so worth the prices they charge (I actually have no idea how much other salons charge for their services because I've never needed or wanted to go anywhere else). P.S. The head massages are one of the best parts of my appointments. I look forward to them just as much as my cut and color.