I spent years thinking about getting a Hawaiian half sleeve tattoo, but I never found an artist I felt comfortable with until last year. I went to Jordan Wolf of Hiwa tattoos in Waipahu. I had to interview with him before we would accept me, and we "talked story" for a long time discussing my family history and my history, and what I was looking for, and my respect for Hawaii, its people, and its culture and history. The top piece is a chief's collar and there is symbology for mountains representing soldiers, fishnet for the ocean and the star on my upper arm representing my love for astronomy and the polynesian voyaging tradition, and the star is actually the design for an ancient Hawaiian kite! So happy with the result. Coolest of all we never drew a design; Jordan just goes! read more

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If you're looking for something authentic, Jordan knows exactly what he's doing. I came in with a relative idea of what I was looking for and Jordan executed the piece perfectly. You tell him what you want and he knows exactly how to put ink on skin. A great atmosphere and overall amazing experience! read more

HIWA - Filipino style ankle tattoo - Tattoo Near Me - Waipahu, Hawaii

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Thank you Jordan for a great experience from start to finish. I had an idea of what I wanted my tattoo to represent but zero idea on what that looked like. I love the process of just chatting for a bit and then having the piece drawn directly onto my leg. This part is a little bit of trusting Joshua and knowing you are there because his work is amazing. Jordan was super easy to talk to and to work with. I could not be happier with how my tattoo turned out. Thank you. read more

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Jordan has been providing my daughter and I with his ike, mana'o, and awesome skills. Jordan is a true artist and professional. I highly recommend Jordan to everyone his depth of knowledge will provide you the kakau that you will be proud to have. My kakau yesterday was a spiritual and emotional journey that could only be achieved with the kokua of Jordan, mahalo my brother. read more

Uncle Jordan is the man! Got a piece done for my mom's passing. He took my idea and elevated it levels above what I could've imagined. Thank you so much! read more

HIWA - Tattoo Near Me - Waipahu, Hawaii

Jordan knowledge of understanding what people want in a tattoo is utterly amazing. From the time you book an appointment to explain what you want to the product that he presents is filled completely with care, patience, and expertise beyond any expectations. Jordan has a very welcoming and kind demeanor that allows you to feel comfortable in explaining and going into detail so you will get exactly what you want. Trust that the final product will be beyond your expectations. I will continue to seek out Jordan for future work. My friends are also going to look into him to do thier tattoos as well. Also, his shop is extremely clean and well sanatized. You can tell that he takes pride in upkeeping the cleanliness and condition of all of his equipment as well as his entire store. Highly recommend, without a doubt. Look nowhere else. Thank you so much, Jordan. Truly blessed !! read more

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I recently got a Hawaiian Tribal Tattoo on my forearm at HIWA Tattoo and I couldn't be more satisfied and happy with the results. I would recommend anyone thinking of getting a tattoo to HIWA. From the very beginning Jordan Wolfe was very professional and knowledgeable on Hawaiian Tattoos. He also knows the history and is very knowledgeable on the subject. Jordan is what I would call a genuine Artist. A lot of people use stencil outline and computer generated materials. Jordan does every thing by hand and creates unique artwork on your body. Mahalos to you Jordan I am very satisfied with my tat. Mahalos to Regina too for all her prompt communication, answering questions and scheduling. read more

HIWA - Tattoo Near Me - Waipahu, Hawaii

Just got my first tattoo, amazing work by Brandon. Despite the pain, he did incredibly well helping me relax and reassure me that it was going well. Brandon worked incredibly fast and did an amazing job. Definitely worth the price and time. read more

HIWA - Tribal turtle tattoo - Tattoo Near Me - Waipahu, Hawaii

I highly recommend tattoo artist Jordan Wolfe (@hiwawolfe). I'm EXTREMELY happy that I found him after doing research on local tattoo artists to do a custom Polynesian piece for my wife and I. My entire experience working with Jordan, from inquiry to the completion of the tattoo has been 5 stars. Jordan is a talented local artist who is professional, personable and easy going. If you're lucky, you'll catch his daughters and wife at the shop on the weekends. His wife, Regina, responded to our initial inquiry and I was very happy with her customer service. Overall, I'd definitely go back to do another piece in the future with Jordan. Side note: Don't be turned off by the location of the shop (Industrial Waipahu - which can look sketchy). read more

HIWA - Fresh art by Jordan @hiwawolfe - Tattoo Near Me - Waipahu, Hawaii

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Jordan is an expert in his craft. I came in wanting freehand Polynesian/Filipino tribal tattoo work done and it was beyond my expectations. Through many emails with questions back and forth I felt very confident and could see the passion that was behind the artist. If I go back to Oahu again I'm setting up another appointment to get more tribal done. If you want tribal from an authentic artist Jordan is the real deal. read more

HIWA - Polynesian tattoo - Tattoo Near Me - Waipahu, Hawaii

Jordan Wolfe is an amazing tattoo artist! Before getting this piece, I knew I wanted to go to someone who understood Polynesian culture and would be able to create something I could be proud to have forever. Jordan met those needs and provided a very calm and relaxing environment. On this day (pre-pandemic), I went with my aunty and cousin, who also got tattoos, so we were basically at the shop for hours. Jordan was easy to get along with, could crack a few jokes, and was patient when my body was getting so restless from being tattooed for so long haha. I've went back twice and would definitely go again. Highly recommend contacting Jordan for your next tattoo! read more

HIWA - Tattoo Near Me - Waipahu, Hawaii

Jordan is such a talented artist. The tattoo he came up with is beyond my wildest dreams. I will be coming back here for as long as I live!!

Jordan Wolfe made the experience effortless. He's very professional, and having never gotten a tattoo before, he made sure everything I wanted to incorporate into my first tattoo made sense and also wasn't crossing the boundaries culturally. He did his research and referenced reputable sources. Very personable and laid back. The shop was very clean and the little nick knacks all over were great conversation starters. Overall a great place to get tattoo work done and I will definitely be back for more. read more

I came in to get an outline of the Hawaiian islands, I wasn't sure if I wanted to get it filled in but Jordan sketched out the mountain ranges and I liked it so we went with it. I was very excited to get this tattoo bc I moved away to the east coast 5 years ago for school and stayed out there when I got a job. Being so far from home, I wanted to feel closer. I absolutely LOVE how this turned out. It's even better than I had imagined. Jordan was in absolutely no rush to have me make a decision, super easy to talk to, and did such a great job making sure the mountain ranges were accurate for each island. I'm also not the best with needles and was super nervous to go anywhere near my spine but the pain wasn't as bad as I anticipated! Not heavy handed at all and good at checking to make sure you're okay, probably the most comfortable I've ever been getting a tattoo. The whole vibe of the studio was awesome. I can't recommend this place enough!! If I want another tattoo, I'm going to have to plan another trip home bc I don't think I'll be going anywhere else! Thank you, Jordan! read more

HIWA - Tattoo Near Me - Waipahu, Hawaii

I cannot begin to express the gratitude I have to Jordan. He is an artist with incredible ability and professionalism of the highest caliber. I saw his artwork and gave him the range to utilize his creativity in creating an absolute work of art that I will cherish for the rest of my life. I cannot thank you enough brother and look forward to the privilege of your amazing art........ Mahalo nui e hoa aloha read more

HIWA - Absolute Art - Tattoo Near Me - Waipahu, Hawaii

Got some work done from Jordan, and he's amazing at what he does. He was easy to work with when coming up with a concept, scheduling was simple, and the end result was nothing short of amazing. I'm definitely coming back for more ink! read more

HIWA - Tattoo Near Me - Waipahu, Hawaii

The ONLY person we go for our tattoos. Jordan is a true professional and we refer all of our family and friends to him as well. read more

Best tattoo shop by far!!! Jordan is an amazing artist and I would recommend him to anyone. read more

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Me and my bestfriend wanted to get matching tattoos or i should say a similar band design with different tribals. The place that did my friends tattoo was fully book so i kind of stumbled upon this place but im SO glad i did. Jordan has so much knowledge and talent when it comes to tattoos, its honestly the Best one ive got yet ! Ive been thinking about doing a back piece and hes going to definitely be the one i go to If i do decide to get it. read more

My first and immediate impression of Jordan was that he was very laid back, friendly, and easy going. I was recommended here by my wife after I saw how well he did a cover up tattoo on her neck free handed and it gave me confidence that I wanted him to tattoo my sleeve. My first of many appointments was scheduled for 10 o clock. Due to crappy luck with parking, I ended up arriving at 10:05. I swear he put the stencil on my arm and we started the tattoo at 10:08...I mention this because I have experienced many shops that will start your stencil the moment you walk in like what was the point of our appointment??? I'm also glad that he was one of the easiest people to talk to and we talked about everything from raising kids to military to what kind of food we enjoy to lifting weights and just living a healthy life. I swear my first break came about 2.5-3 hrs into the session (because my fatass needed to eat a protein bar) and I didn't even know that we tattooed that long. During the tattoo, he was so light handed, quick and precise. His view on the price was more than fair and just his overall objective view on life was very enlightening. I really need to stop getting tattooed but this experience was so awesome that I might keep getting tatted (using him as an excuse). I look forward to getting the rest of my sleeve done by him and any other future work as I decide. read more

Jordan is awesome! Low key and very easy going...incredible artist that can draw awesome designs from scratch! I have a sleeve and back tattoo that is awesome!! read more

This is my first review of any business but I need to share my experience. I had a cover up piece done for me in the past and I loved it. Although it hurt because of the scarring from the original messed up tattoo, Jordan freehand a lotus flower with some designs and covered it up beautifully. I was recommended to Kulture Ink Tattoo by my daughter's in laws and I'm glad I went. I even brought my grandson to do his very first tattoo with Jordan and needless to say he loved it. He came back to Hawaii with a friend from Arizona and had another piece done. I can say with all certainty that he will be back with his friend after they are done planning their next piece. I recently lost my little chihuahua from a seizure and he passed away in my arms. I was so heartbroken and wanted his paw-prints tattooed on my foot but asked Jordan if he was able to do a portrait. He told me to send the picture in and later on he emailed me back to let me know the portrait would look more beautiful because the colors were so vivid but again it was up to me because he could do either one. I made my appointment and chose the portrait. It was so comfortable, quiet , it didn't throb or even itch. I got blessed for sure. I started to cry when I got a glimpse of my dog's photo because it looked just like him. I waited till the end for the reveal. When I saw it in its entirety, The tears started flowing. It was so beautiful or should I say Handsome and I kept saying "it looks just like him". Jordan and Regina is awesome. Their shop is very clean and orderly every single time I have been in there for myself or anyone else. I highly recommend their business if you want a clean, sterilized and amazing tattoo. Thank you again Jordan and Regina. Whoever knew my dog definitely knows its Hanny. He will be with me always. read more