Maica Hairess Salon

Feb 2024

My appointment was for a consultation only. I was a few minutes late and Maica was still happy to see me. Appreciated that! Service: This consultation appointment turned into a full service, which I was not expecting. After we discussed my needs and concerns and showing her some pics of what I had in mind, she offered to do my hair that same day. Pleasant surprise. I guess she had time to start me before her next client. She said it would take 1.5 hours and she kept her word. Felt like it was less. This was for a cut and color. I have grown out color and about 2-3 inches of the natural gray hair. I am trying to go Au natural. My hair looked awful. Couldn't stand it. You know that ugly faded orange color with the gray hair at the top you see people walking around with. Uuuuugh!! Super ugly. Get your hair done! There is hope! I gotta admit I was quite nervous because this was the first time she would be doing my hair. Once we decided what we were going to accomplish, she got to it. She works pretty fast. The whole time I'm thinking I hope this turns out well. A friend recommended her and I learned another friend goes there too. So with that, it calmed my nerves. The moment: FABULOUS! I am so pleased with both my hair color and cut. Maica did an incredible job of blending the gray to the orange to whatever dark natural color that was underneath. The color turned out just as she explained in the consultation. Such talent. She is a color specialist and an artist. The bummer: When I got home and changed I saw there were big stains on the collar and middle back of my shirt. This must've been from the color solution dripping. Good thing it was a junkie shirt so no big deal. I had a polo shirt so I'm thinking the collar got in the way. Usually I'd wear something with a low neckline. I was not expecting to get anything done on the same day so I did not dress for it. I don't know how it was missed and nobody saw it at the salon. Maybe they thought it was already like that when I came. It was a gray polo shirt and the stains were reddish/pinkish. If you're going for a color, dress for it. I wanted to remove a half a star for this mishap, but not able to do halves. Don't let this stop you from going there. Price: The fee for the cut and color was another nice surprise. I think she charges fair. Will I be returning?? FOR SURE, and everyone who loves it there should be telling all their friends. Don't wait until someone asks where you go for hair services. Once you get that compliment, share Maica's name. I highly recommend this salon. LOGISTICS, if you're interested... Payment Method: Cash and card, including AMEX. Location: The shop is in the old Arakawas building in Waipahu. Parking: Parking in this lot gets full especially during lunch hours. Another thing to note is there can be traffic entering the parking lot because of the popular market across the street. Plan on all of that. Parking is free for now but it looks like they are constructing something (small concrete slab at the entrance?) which could hold a booth or parking payment station. Hopefully not. What to expect: Enter the building, go up the stairs. You'll see it once you get to the top. There are two doors. Enter through the one on the right. Atmosphere: It is a small place, with about 3-4 chairs for hair service. In the other room there is a station for pedicures. I saw two wash basins and two hairdryers. There is a good vibe to the salon. Nice and quaint. Maica and Ella, and I didn't get the other gals name seem very nice, and respectful. The only regret I have is that I didn't take pictures of the final product. I'm not one to take pics of everything so I didn't think of it. The staff should offer people to take pics in case they forget or don't think of it.

May 2022

Will only get my hair done from her. I'm an extremely introvert person and she is easy to talk to. Her services are also priced decently. Cleanliness is 10/10, I got tons of compliments on my hair too:3

Sep 2021

Maica was my hair dress for 5 years until I had to move off island. I now send all friends and family to her that visit the island. 5 star service! I've had many colors, red highlights, blue, shades of browns. Many hair cut styles. She is versatile on what she can do with hair.