Ellen The Barber

"Suite #304 - A decorated, vintage space with a lot to observe and take in. You can tell, as a professional, she takes her craft seriously, and she excells at it.. Ellen is a very kind person, and she keeps the experience transparent -- which is refreshing as most barber experiences lead to awkward air or complete silence during the duration of the service. She is very social, friendly and funny. My expectations walking in were somewhere between "where am I going?" and "I can't wait to see how she transforms me." Ellen did an excellent job and took into account my face shape, the quality of my hair, and used her professional opinion to construct a much needed barber experience. If you're up in the air about where to go, you should absolutely go see Ellen. I will certainly be back soon. Thanks again, friend."

"I really wanted to give this person a chance. I honestly went back a few times just to see if it was an off day or something. The cuts can be decent, but if you have any critic or opinion on the cut you get, you will be told it looks good regardless and quickly shuffled out the door. I've watched this happen to others and have had it happen to myself. I was told "I've been doing this for 15 years" when I had a concern about my haircut. As if I'm not allowed to have any opinions about my hair because you've been doing hair for so long. It's just dismissive and kind of rude. It seems as if the minute the appointment is over, you need to stop talking and just leave immediately. I was told "stop talking about that because I'm just going to forget about it in five minutes anyways". As she shuffled another client into the chair. I was extremely embarrassed, and the fact that this was said in front of another client was really uncomfortable. I don't know if she just disliked me, and that was the reason for the rudeness or what, but I just can't do it anymore. Yes it's about money I understand that, but I don't want to be made to feel like I'm a car on a factory line. Mind you I had to wait 30 minutes past my appointment time, but I didn't say anything about it. I've also asked basic questions while getting a cut and been met with a curt and cold response, I literally couldn't put my finger on it. This isn't to say she can't be a nice person etc... but majority of my experience hasn't been that way. I literally had anxiety the last time I went in because I was worried she was going to be rude to me again and it happened, so suffice to say I'm looking for another barber."

"Great experience. She listens and gives you the cut you want - she remembered me by the 2nd time I went. I hate talking to strangers, but don't feel that pressure here. Great atmosphere that she is constantly improving! 10/10 every time"

"I've put off finding a barber in Honolulu since I moved here, using trips to the mainland to get my haircuts. No longer, I'll be going to Ellen the Barber from now on. Great service, great cut. Thank you!"

"Ellen is a top notch superior barber. She has extensive experience , and will give you one of the best cuts you will ever have. I highly recommend her!"