I’m not nearly as picky about my hair as many others (nor am I as picky as I was when I was younger), so my prerequisites for a haircut are: cheap, fast, and decent (that and the hairdresser I used for years disappeared). So for the past few months I’ve been using A’s Barber Shop on King Street. I don’t (yet) have a particular stylist I like there–I’ve seen three, including “A”, who is the owner–but I’ve been satisfied each time.
A’s is busy–they have six chairs for haircuts and every time I’ve gone there at least five of the six have been full, with people waiting (I’ve had to wait myself, as I tend to just walk in and not make an appointment). Even when I’ve had to wait, I’ve gotten service within 20 minutes. Today I got service right away! The whole haircut takes about 20 minutes (sans rinse, although they offer it) and makes me look about as good as a haircut can (which my friends will say is not all that good :). The best part: they will offer a shoulder and neck rubdown for a few minutes at the end of the haircut, for no additional charge.
A basic men’s haircut is $13, tip not included (and since they do so well I typically tip $5, which is almost 40%, pretty substantial in my opinion).
I highly recommend it for folks who are like me: not a lot of time, not a lot of money, and wanting things done well and quick.
A’s Barber Shop
1275 South King Street
Honolulu, HI 96814
(808) 589-1595
