The Hair Box

I am so thrilled to have found this little hidden gem! Bridget is amazing! I rarely get my hair cut so I’ve never had a salon or stylist that I see regularly, but now Bridget is my go to stylist!

I’ve been with Bridget from when she was working in Manoa to now owning her own place, and I’m faithful to this gal because she knows whats best for my hair. I haven’t seen her for years and that has took a big impact on damaging my hair. Moving back home, I’m back to Bridge doing my hair, and she has done miracles bringing it back to life today! Her honesty is always what’s best for my hair and I value her so much… she’s super talented in her talent! Thanks Bridget for everything :)

It’s been about 5 years that I’ve been coming to Bridget and I initially found her on Unilocal from previous reviews and it seems selfish for me not to write a review as well. She is very personable and professional. I always had long hair and almost the same style unless she recommended a little change cause sometimes I can get a lil drastic and want to change my hair for the moment. But she knows me too well and diverts me.
Well I shaved my head 2 years ago (for a fundraising event called St Baldricks)… Well needles to say io came every 4 weeks and Bridget made my shaved head so stylish each time. That is an awesome stylist for sure.
She does such a good job that my hair doesn’t look like it’s colored every 2 weeks. Her shop is clean and she doesn’t double book so you don’t have to worry about waiting for her it falling behind schedule.
She is amazing and if you are looking for someone who takes good care of your hair and your looks– she is the person!

I’ve been going to Bridget long before there was The Hair Box and she’s amazing. My hair looks deceivingly simple, but it’s a pain to cut and she always makes it look fabulous. Seriously, it’s a minimum of 3 hours for cut and color. She’s so awesome that she keeps notes to make sure she can replicate close to what she did the last time, especially on color combinations. I always look forward to visiting her and her recommendations on what will work best. She is very patient and a great conversationalist too!
The shop is petite with just two chairs. She rents the other one to a part-​time barber who’s there on some mornings. To me, that’s great because she’s focused on me and it’s not crazy noisy like other salons. One of the other reviewers mentioned the parking in front, but Bridget will run out and feed the meter if you have to do the metered stall and you’re there long enough. At $ 104 for cut and color, I don’t believe there is a better place in town and I don’t want to try to find out.
My only hesitation in recommending her is that she’ll get more busy and it will be harder to get an appointment! :-)

Dude. Love this place so much I had to write a review right after I got my hair done!!! By far the best place on the island and totally reasonably priced! She knows what she is doing! Oh my god love this place!

I have no idea why there are not more reviews on Bridget. I love my new haircut! Now after almost a year of not cutting my hair I was ready to just chop it all off. I’ve been going to Bridget for the longest time now and everytime I get my haircut with her I get complements left and right. I will post a couple of pictures.
I didn’t have a picture of the type of cut I wanted since I threw away my Short Haircuts 2010 magazine recently when I was cleaning out my house but Bridget figured it out. She is a perfectionist so don’t think you’re going in and then out with a new do in no time. Not that she takes forever cutting your hair believe me I had A LOT of hair but she tweeks your cut to the way you want it to look. My input was very important to her. She wanted me satisfied before i left and I appreciated that. My appointment was at 5:30pm and I didn’t leave until 7:00pm. I felt so bad but she was so patience with me. Overall I LOVE my new look!
Parked right in front of the Hair Box window front. There is only one stall so beware you might have to find street parking. There are about four meter stalls right up in front of the shop so hopefully you get lucky.
Oh cant forget about price paid around 52.00 plus some change. Way better than what I paid at another place I went to (which I will not mention since that is another review) which was 75.00 I had less hair and less of a complicated cut then what I got with Bridget.
Yup by now I know exactly where to go for my cut everytime. Now to find someone to shape my brows… Sigh

I found Bridget when I moved to Honolulu back in 2007. After having my hair cut by a salon in Waianae (horrible!), my friend referred me to Bridget (shouldve asked her first!). I highlight my hair and prefer it to be more ash blonde highlights than pomeranian orange. Bridget nails the right color every time! She also adds low lights and weaves in all the highlights and low lights at the same time — not like some salons that paint on your hair color and then highlight. All the colors get foiled so it looks professional and natural! She also gave me my post-​baby hair cut — a cute bob that went over well with the hubby!
Im going to see her this week for my birthday haircut and color. I cant wait!

I visited Bridgette 3 times and each time she cut my hair she did a good job! I can tell that she has a lot of skills and new techniques to make my hair look great and up to date! (Eh just cuz I’m 35 don’t mean I gotta look it)
After I had my cute baby, I went to her for a stylish mom cut! It was so cute! My hubby LOVED it!
Another time while i was growing out my hair she could tell (without me telling her) that one side had lots more hair. She did a great job thinning it out. I always left the shop looking fabulous! I need to go back!
PS. The shop is super dooper cute! I’m not sure about parking because I used to walk here. Also, I believe the cut was $ 50.00.

I have Okinawan hair, which means it’s thick, grows out quickly, and can get very frizzy and unmanageable in Hawaii’s humid climate. I’ve been straightening my hair for the last five or so years, and so far Bridget is the best.
My first few experiences at other salons doing straight perms were horrible. My second straight perm burned my scalp when the solution was sloppily put on too close to my scalp (which resulted in a huge patch of hair falling out). My third straight perm felt rushed and they didn’t ask me about what kind of cut I wanted.
Bridget always does an excellent job asking what kind of cut you want, she asks how it looks and never minds when you ask her to cut just a little more. She is neat, friendly and meticulous. My straight perms always come out looking fabulous. And as an added bonus, she takes the time to explain the straightening process, what shampoos and conditioners to use, and how to maintain healthy hair and scalp. I wouldn’t think of any other stylist to turn to for my hair needs.

Love this place… Another hidden gem on the island, Bridget is the owner and an amazing stylist! Very intimate cozy salon, parking can be a little challenging at times but trust me she is well worth it! Try her out you won’t be sorry you did =)

I don’t write many reviews, but thought I would for The Hair Box and Bridget.
Whether you want your hair funky, fresh, or clean, Bridget can do it. I’ve been a client for a year now and I’m always satisfied. Even if I go with the same style or want to switch it up a bit. Very detailed and will spend the time you deserve on your hair.
My GF has been going to her for cuts now too
Enjoy.

After reviewing such positive reviews, I took a chance and scheduled an appointment. Gotta say… I loved the haircut! Can’t wait to have Bridget color my hair!

A Hidden Gem!!!
Bridget takes tremendous pride in her work and it shows. Everytime, I stand up out of her chair, take a look in the mirror and think «Amazing»…
I’m typing this now having just received the best cut and color I’ve ever had… I’m so happy. I can’t wait for my next appointment. I’m hooked!!!

Decided to try this place due to the awesome reviews. Scheduled an early Saturday morning appointment. Bridget was able to deliver an amazing cut. You can tell a great cut when it grows out nicely. I like the no frills and relaxed atmosphere. I’m hooked and looking forward to my next experience. Thanks Bridget!

I totally lucked into this place (thanks Unilocal!) when I found myself with an hour to kill and needed a haircut. Bridgett is awesome and she cut my hair just exactly the way I wanted. I’m a new loyal customer!

I lived in Los Angeles for 10 years and I’ve been to the best they have to offer. The most I’ve spent on a single haircut was $ 135; and I’m a guy! My point is, you can only be so good at cutting hair and price alone doesn’t determine the quality of a haircut.
I’ve been going to see Bridget at The Hair Box for over two years now and trust me when I say that you couldn’t tell the difference between a $ 135 haircut vs. a $ 35 haircut, What is truly the sign of a good haircut has to do with more than just technique, it’s about the overall experience and personality of the stylist.
When I first moved back to Hawaii I was amazed at the amount of attitude some of these hairstylists have. I had never experienced such rudeness and cold treatment, even in LA. I’m not here to rip apart the other local salons, but I will tell you that even on a bad day, Bridget is way cooler than anybody else I’ve been to.
I used to think that in order to get a great trim you needed to go to some fancy salon with a whole bunch of chairs, hip music, and trendy people. Truth is, quality has nothing to do with those things. I really like the homey atmosphere of the Hair Box. No bells and whistles, just straight forward hair cutting and good conversation.
I’ve been trying to spread the word about this little gem but now I worry that with this economy more and more people will be looking for a quality hairstylist without those insane prices and I’ll have to fight to get an appointment.

Bridget is very easy to talk to and therefore highly receptive to your needs and ideas for your hairstyle. She takes her time, which is appreciated, but don’t expect to be in-​and-​out. My appointment went over-​time because she offered to straighten my hair, then realized just how much hair I had.
My total came out to something between the student rate I expected (from what was on her site) and the regular rate. Don’t know about that?
I would recommend her for everyday cut and styling. She knows her stuff. Can’t comment on special-​occasion styles.

I love Bridget! I have had horrible hair cutting and coloring experiences in the past and hate it when I have to find a new person to cut and color my hair. Bridget was awesome. Perfect cut and awesome color. My color looked completely natural and she cut my hair to the exact length I asked… not any super short baby bangs or horrible layers. Bridget will take care of you and make sure you are 100% satisfied. Go see Bridget!

Bridget is the best stylist in town. She is a great listener and always willing to go the extra mile for you. She is always on-​time and has the cutest little shop in Nuuanu. Very talented and professional. Great at wedding and prom hair too!