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NOT WORTH IT - PLEASE PASS IT ON
UPON MY ARRIVAL, THE RECEPTIONIST WALKED ME DOWNSTAIRS TO THE WAITING ROOM. HE NEVER OFFERED ME A...
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UPON MY ARRIVAL, THE RECEPTIONIST WALKED ME DOWNSTAIRS TO THE WAITING ROOM. HE NEVER OFFERED ME A DRINK OR INFORMED ME ABOUT THE FACILITY. IT WAS THE OTHER PEOPLE AROUND ME THAT POINTED WHERE THINGS LIKE THE LOCKER AND ROBES AND BATHROOM WERE. AND THEN I WAITED FOR MORE THAN 15 MINUTES UNTIL MY THERAPIST CAME TO GET ME. THE FACIAL WAS FINE BUT THE TOWELS HAD HOLES IN THEM AND LOOKED LIKE IT WAS DINNER FOR RATS. SHE STARTED ME 10 MINUTES LATE ALSO AND DIDN'T REALIZE THAT I KNEW. ANY PAYING CLIENT KNOWS THAT TIME IS MONEY. I WAS NOT HAPPY THAT SHE DID NOT CORRECT THAT MISTAKE. THE MASSAGE WAS THE BEST AND THOROUGH. SHE QUESTIONED MY HEALTH AND WAS VERY PROFESSIONAL. I RECEIVED SOME EXERCISE MOVES THAT HAVE BENEFITTED ME SINCE THEN. MY PEDICURE WAS ENJOYABLE BECAUSE OF THE POSH CHAIRS. BUT I COUL'VE GOTTEN RID OF MY DRY CRACKED HEELS AT SOME OTHER PLACE. THEY DIDN'T EVEN SHAVE OR GET RID OF IT!!!! I AM SOOOOOOOOOOOO GLAD THAT THIS PLACE WAS SO UNORGANIZED. INSTEAD OF LEAVING ME IN THE ROOM FOR MY WAXING- THEY BOOKED A PEDICURE IN BETWEEN. SO AFTER CHANGING OUT OF MY CLOTHES THEN PUTTING IT BACK ON I HAD TO CHANGE OUT OF IT AGAIN. BUT, AND THIS IS WHY ITS NOT WORTH IT, WHEN I WENT BACK INTO THE ROOM I CHECKED THE WAX POT LIKE I DO AT ALL PLACES. THERE WAS A SPATULA ALREADY IN THERE AND PARTICLES TOO INTIMATE TO MENTION. I CHECKED OUT WITHOUT MY WAXING AND HAVE NEVER BEEN THERE AGAIN. PLEASE PASS IT ON.
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Braids Hawaii
Category:
Sewing Braids Retail
1415 Kalakaua Ave
Honolulu,
Hawaii
(808) 951-9700
Best braids!
I know, it is a completely silly, and a bit of a touristy thing to do, but I still take my daughter...
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I know, it is a completely silly, and a bit of a touristy thing to do, but I still take my daughter here to get her hair braided. For me, it's well worth the money to save me the time and frustration of fixing her hair every day. They do a really great job on her, and she sits patiently all the way through.
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Kaimuki Camera
Category:
Cameras & Supplies
3622 Waialae Ave
Honolulu,
Hawaii
(808) 735-5955
Very likeable staff
I normally try not to buy anything retail. Why? because typically I do my own homework and...
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I normally try not to buy anything retail. Why? because typically I do my own homework and research so I know what I want to buy down to the manufacturer model number. A friend of mine recommended Kaimuki camera so I was in the area one day and dropped in. The staff was indeed very helpful and I did end up purchasing a small camera bag. As many of you may know, some items are difficult to purchase without seeing them, touching, feeling it in real life. They did not have a really large assortment of bags, but apparently they know which brands/sizes are the most popular and that is what they stock.
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Kahala Kids
Category:
Baby Accessories & Services
Kahala Mall
Honolulu,
Hawaii
(808) 737-6200
convenient but pricey
this little shop in the kahala mall is literally packed with upscale baby products. that combined...
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this little shop in the kahala mall is literally packed with upscale baby products. that combined with the location probably contributes the higher price point you'll find. but they do have some cute stuff that you won't be able to find elsewhere. but if you're on a budget (like me), then you'll probably prefer baby emporium, or even, to make the trek out to waipahu to usa baby if the emporium or toys r us doesn't carry your item.
i have to say the customer service here can be spotty and on the brusque side, which is puzzling since you would expect differently for this demographic. at times some of the help doesn't seem very knowledgeable about the products as well.
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Diamond Head Video
Category:
Video Rental
870 Kapahulu Ave
Honolulu,
Hawaii
(808) 735-6066
Independent Video Store
If you are in Waikiki and want to rent a video then Diamond Head Video is nearby. It is located on...
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If you are in Waikiki and want to rent a video then Diamond Head Video is nearby. It is located on Kapahulu Ave and is a contrast to the big chain stores. It is very easy to sign up for membership, and the prices are reasonable. Location is key.
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not alot but what they have is good
Primarily a clothing store for women, they do have a small section for men. Prominently offered is...
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Primarily a clothing store for women, they do have a small section for men. Prominently offered is a good selection of Lacoste clothing. They offer the Lacoste polo in a wide selection of colors...much more than any store i've seen in Hawaii. You won't actually find most of the clothes on their racks...but you can access the stock via their computer there and they will pull it out from next door where they fulfill all the internet orders. Then you can see what it looks like and try it on and buy if you want. Other than that, you will find mostly discounted women's clothes on the racks.
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Bead It Inc
Category:
Jewelry
1152 Koko Head Ave
Honolulu,
Hawaii
(808) 734-1182
convenient, but a little bit on the pricey side
bead it is in kaimuki, convenient to town (if you don't count the usual parking woes in kaimuki). ...
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bead it is in kaimuki, convenient to town (if you don't count the usual parking woes in kaimuki). the shop is cute, well-lit and organized. the sales help seems knowledgeable and is usually reasonably helpful.
however, it seems the stock, though well-stocked, is a bit on the pricey side at times. thus, i joined their mailing list and get occasional coupons and look for them online as well. got a great deal on charms for my bracelet last week with a 25% coupon.
they also offer a wide selection of classes, though i've never taken one. in general, seems like a good place for beads and supplies.
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Reyn's
Category:
Men's Clothing
Ala Moana Ctr
Honolulu,
Hawaii
(808) 949-5929
Aloha Shirts Galore
If you are working in Honolulu, or coming for a convention, then you will need aloha shirts. The...
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If you are working in Honolulu, or coming for a convention, then you will need aloha shirts. The very fine quality of Reyn's shirts will show that you are a professional who knows his designers & spends a little extra on his appearance. Shirts average is price about $60. Womens & childrens matching are also sold, but Reyn's is most known for thier Aloha Shirts.
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Worth the higher price
I recently made the switch from dial-up to DSL, signing with Hawaii Online (by Pacific Light Net...
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I recently made the switch from dial-up to DSL, signing with Hawaii Online (by Pacific Light Net Communications), and I wish I had done it a lot sooner. At $40-50 (depending on the deal you get) per month, it is a bit pricey, but is worth every penny. You will need to pay for the professional installation, but after that, using it is very easy. There is enhanced web mail and e-mail service, free anti-virus and firewall protection, and VERY good 24/7 customer service. All-in-all, an absolute joy to use – it makes surfing the web fast, fun, easy, and safe.
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nice flowers or arrangements for low prices
Located in town, Maunakea Street Florist is a great and convenient place to pck up flowers and lei...
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Located in town, Maunakea Street Florist is a great and convenient place to pck up flowers and lei for all occasions – graduations, weddings, parties, etc. They are generally open 7 days/week, from 6:30 am to 9 pm, allowing last minute rushers (like myself) to pick up some flowers before a party. They also have a wonderful assortment of lei, for very reasonable prices. For pick-up or delivery, Maunakea Street Florist guarantees their lei quality and freshness, or they will refund your money. Great and reasonably-priced place to pick up great flowers!
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