Best First Haircut Location
Pigtails & Crewcuts Editors' Pick 930 Valkenburgh St., near airport, 422-4300, pigtailsandcrewcuts.com/Honolulu.
Best Residential Solar
Sunetric Editors' Pick 262-6600, sunetric.com.
Best Babysitter Referral Service
PATCH Readers' Pick 839-1988, patchhawaii.org.
Best Pediatric Dentist
Clyde Uchida, D.D.S., M.S.Readers' PickTwo locations, uchidapediatricdentistry.com.
Best Pediatric Doctor
Dr. Lori Yamanaka Readers' Pick Web Exclusive 1319 Punahou St., #1050, Honolulu, 942-8144.
Best Child Photographer
Karen DB Photography Readers' Pick It takes a special knack to photograph kids. Being a mom of four must sure come in handy. 382-6616, karendbphotography.com.
Best Family Car Dealership
Servco Editors' Pick Web Exclusive 2850 Pukoloa St., Suite 200, Honolulu, 564-1100, servcoautohonolulu.com.
Best Self-Storage
Hawaii Self-Storage
Editors' Pick
Web Exclusive
When it comes to value, Hawaii Self Storage can't be beat, though you can certainly try. Bring in an offer from a competitor and the locally owned and operated company promises to best it. Its six locations, from Kaimuki to Kapolei, are convenient (especially those clocks!). Plus, its many community-service initiatives, from student scholarships and athletic sponsorships to volunteer projects and literacy programs, prove that the “Self” is in the name only. Six locations, hawaiiselfstorage.com.
Best Doggie Daycare
Tails of Hawaii Editors' Pick Web Exclusive Two locations, 676-9663, tailsofhawaii.com.
Best Pet Groomers
PETCO
Editors' Pick
Web Exclusive
When it comes to grooming, PETCO wins best in show for affordability and convenience. All six Oahu locations have salons that can shampoo, condition, nail trim, ear clean, cut, brush and blow dry your pooch for around $60. Spring for the upgrade to get luxe services, like a scented, spa-grade shampoo (think almond and honey milk), teeth cleaning, and a paw pedicure. Not to mention, you can grab any last-minute dog-gone essentials on your way out. Five island-wide locations, petco.com.
Best Place to Work
Bank of Hawaii Readers' Pick 1-888-643-3888, boh.com/careers.