Salon Emiko
Honolulu, Hawaii · Since 2002

Forty-two years
of hair, done right.

A Japanese-style hairstylist and beautician in Honolulu. Specializing in Cuts, Color, Perms, Keratin treatments, bridal hair and makeup, and Scalp Micropigmentation. Put your hair in the hands of a master. Every service is personally tailored and executed by Emiko, bringing over four decades of Tokyo and Honolulu expertise directly to you.

Artistry you can feel the moment you sit down
16
Years in Japan
26
Years in Hawaii
42
Years of craft
Emiko Tanaka
About Emiko

From Tokyo to a chair of her own.

Emiko's career began in Japan, where she trained and rose to managing a salon in Tokyo. She brought that experience to Hawaii, working in Waikiki before opening Salon Emiko, her own business, in 2002.

What she loves most is the transformation, the moment a client sees their reflection and lights up. For Emiko, hair care is a deeply personal service rooted in the belief that everyone deserves to feel confident and beautiful. With a rich career spanning from the salons of Tokyo to the heart of Honolulu, she has built the seasoned skills and adaptability to perfectly deliver the look you have in mind.

She also specializes in bridal hair and makeup and is a certified Scalp Micropigmentation (SMP) artist, the careful technique that restores the look of fuller hair.

Inside Salon Emiko
The space

Rooted in Japanese craft. At home in Hawaii.

Services

What Emiko does, done properly.

Prices shown are starting prices.

01

Cuts

Precision cutting shaped to how your hair grows and falls. Every cut includes a consultation, shampoo, conditioning, blow dry, and finish styling.

Women's full cut · 1 to 1.5 hr from $60 Women's trim · 45 min from $50 Men's cut · 1 hr from $45 Kids' cut (3 to 10) · 30 min from $35 Bangs cut · 15 min $20 Book a Cut
02

Color & highlights

From a single all-over color to hand-painted balayage, with your color kept on file for a consistent result. Includes consultation, shampoo, conditioning, blow dry, and finish styling.

Consultation required
Single process · ~2 hr from $140 Partial highlights · 1.5 to 2 hr from $120 Full highlights · 2 to 2.5 hr from $160 Balayage · 2.5 to 3 hr from $200 Color or highlight touch-up · from $80 Toner · 45 min from $130 Book a Color Consultation
03

Perms & relaxers

Curl, straightening, and relaxing, from soft waves to a smooth Japanese-technique straight perm.

Consultation required
Perm · 1 to 2 hr from $80 Straight perm · 2 hr+ from $150 Relaxer · ~2 hr from $150 Book a Perm Consultation
04

Keratin treatments

A smoothing, strengthening Korean treatment (Repit Green Keratin 4.0). Free of smoke and formaldehyde, safe with color and perms; results typically last about 8 to 12 weeks.

Consultation required
Keratin treatments · 2 to 2.5 hr from $170 Book a Keratin Consultation
05

Blow-dry & styling

A wash, blow-dry, and polished finish, a refresh on its own or before a night out.

Blow-dry & style · 45 min $50 Book a Blow-dry
06

Bridal & special event

Bridal and special-occasion hair and makeup, one of Emiko's specialties. Travel available: +$30 Waikiki, +$100 Aulani / Kapolei side.

Consultation required
Special-event hair · 1 hr $150 Special-event makeup · 1 hr $150 Book Bridal Consultation
07

Scalp Micropigmentation

A certified SMP service that restores the look of fuller hair, placing soft, natural pigment into the scalp to soften thinning areas and redefine the hairline.

Consultation required
Scalp micropigmentation · by consultation Inquire Book SMP Consultation
08

Mobile Salon Services

Professional hair and beauty services brought directly to you for weddings, special events, private appointments, and select on-location needs. Availability depends on service type, location, timing, and consultation.

Consultation required
On-location service · travel fee by area from $30 Book Mobile Service
The craft

Unhurried. Precise. Yours.

Focused hands at work
Blow-dry and styling Precision scissor work
Consultation

Tell Emiko what you have in mind.

Prefer to talk it through first? Share a few details and Emiko will follow up to plan it and find a time. No commitment, just a starting point. Ready to book now? Use online booking below.

Thank you.

Online booking

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Being set up

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Online booking through Square is being set up. Until it is live, send a consultation request above or reach Emiko directly.

Salon Emiko storefront
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Bridal & special occasions

Weddings, in her hands.

Bridal and special-occasion hair and makeup is one of Emiko's specialties: soft updos, braids, and finishes for the aisle and the celebration, at the salon or on location across O‘ahu.

Bride with bouquet, soft glam makeup
Bridal portrait with pearl drop earrings
Loose bridal updo with white rose and thistle
Sleek low bun with purple sweet pea flowers
Low bun with pearl vine hairpiece
Bubble ponytail with pearls and ribbon bow
Beachside half-up style with flower crown
Half-up waves with blue and white florals
Sleek low bun with cascading pearl pins