These guys are real braddahs--SO welcoming and talented. I have truly found my artist & shop…read more I got my 2nd piece by Lorrin done today, whom has now done my Honu & my Kohala--my turtle & humpback whale tail. UPSTANDING, humble guy who is really warm and friendly, on top of being a patient, steady handed tattoo artist. He's honed his craft for sure. The shop is SUPER open, in every way. You walk in and are instantly seen and greeted, whether at the counter or from across the shop by the artists. They're always playing some bangers on the radio, so everyone can settle in and relax off the bat, and they all offer a varying skillset and personality. The shop owner is even an absolute vibe and sticks around to chat & check out the work being done. If you are still searching for a solid artist or haven't been to any shops on island yet--Rising Tide needs to be at the TOP of your list. I promise you, this is your shop, and these are your artists. Mahalo, guys!

I wanted to get a tattoo with my Mom - a simple tattoo on her arm and a Sakura bracelet around my…read morewrist. I had previously tried another shop and I have to say, it's the ugliest and most undesirable tattoo I have on my left arm/wrist that's very noticeable. That's all I'll say about that! My Mom and I had tattoos by Ryan in the past and I was thrilled that he was working at Rising Tide. Called him with the pics and within a few days, we were in the shop getting it done. Ryan not only "got" what I wanted but he did it so perfectly. Totally matched the quality of his other past work. And my mom loved hers, as well. 고맙습니다, Mahalo, Thank You Ryan for your awesome work! I recommend Ryan as he's the best artist and I've ever had and I have over 40 tattoos! Come to Rising Tide and check him out!

Have you ever just needed a tattoo?…read more Well, today was my day. I needed a tattoo. My wife and I went to another shop a few months ago but that shop was closed today. I jumped on yelp and put my feelers out and yelp actually sent messages to several shops for me. Aloha Tattoo responded within just a couple minutes. I walked in and Josh knew who I was because the owner called him and prepped him for what I wanted. Josh quickly got to work on my design. We discussed some color and we were off to the races. Josh was quick, efficient, and his line work is great. If you're visiting the island, Aloha Tattoo isn't in the tourist area but if you're military or live near Schofield then they are in your back yard. I'll be back! Mahalo!!

John has great customer service and is a master at his craft. Best tattoo shop on Oahu ever!read more

Okaaay so funny story, I didn't really plan on getting a tattoo today; it was an impulsive decision…read morebut I'm so glad I did it! Walked in today and it was just Brandon. He was very professional and gave great insight to placement and sizing of the tattoo! During the tattooing, I was comfortable the whole time and we talked story - I didn't even realize he finished - honestly would have fallen asleep if there were no small talk because I really didn't feel much pain lol. Anyways 100/10 would recommend this place!

My girlfriend and I went in for her first tattoo and we're A LOT. Energy wise, detail wise And…read moreShawn was amazing at dealing with us. Patient and understanding and made the whole experience for my girlfriend perfect! I'm so happy we went there! I'd highly recommend him and American Made Tattoo. Lots of great work and great customer service. They do walkins all day, but you should just call and book an appt. They got us in the next day after we came in during a busy time!

Location was easy to find, parking is convenient, and the shop was VERY clean. All the artists…read moreworking the day we went were very friendly and we had lots of fun. Tom was great in working with my cousin and I about getting matching tattoos! He was VERY responsive and so easy to work with. He accommodated our schedule as my cousin was only on island for a short time. He had great suggestions, while also considering what we wanted in our design. I'm already talking to him about my next tattoo! Mahalo Tom and 2 Thumbs Tattoo!

I got matching tattoos with my 18yr old niece visiting from Scotland. It was her first time and she…read morewas beyond excited (& a little scared). Brandon did an amazing job drawing a custom tatt for us. He was also very kind and patient which helped calm her nerves. The owner, Bo was also very kind and offered her some candy to distract her. The tatts came out amazing! We couldn't be happier! Even her parents were happy and they're not tattoo kind of people! Jaycob was working on another client and that tatt was incredible too!! I give these guys 2 THUMBS UP! Literally!! I'll be back for sure!

We went to get my daughter's ears pierced for her first birthday and had an awesome experience…read more Our daughter has pretty sensitive skin. So opted to come here since we don't trust places that still use the "gun" technique. Hazel, who was working the front, was super friendly and sweet. And Tony, the piercer, was very thorough and informative. He was very patient throughout the whole process yet it went by super quickly. It's a little pricey than if you went to the mall but I think it's worth it to avoid any risk of infection as they use neometal jewelry (or hypoallergenic titanium that lasts a very long time.) Mahalo again Hazel and Tony for a great experience! Looking forward to seeing you guys again for the follow-up to swap in her downsize gauge (as they provide you a longer one in case of swelling during the healing process.) But within the last 24 hours, she's been a trooper and piercing has no redness/swelling and so far doing great. Just gotta keep cleaning it after each shower and monitor her closely. Other than that, might just come back again for our own piercing!

Decided on a whim to go in and get my very first nose piercing. The guy at the counter (sorry…read moreforgot his name) was very friendly and helped me decide on the right gem for my nose. Bronson was my piercer and was very gentle and knowledgeable. I knew I'd be in good hands with him. He helped me decide on which side of my nose to put my piercing (I chose left). I'm very happy with my new piercing. I went home with simple care instructions for my piercing. Staff were very professional, knowledgeable, and made the customer feel comfortable. I doubt I'll get another piercing anytime soon but I definitely will recommend these guys.

Saw their booth at the Hawaii Tattoo Expo and they had great prices for what I wanted to get so I…read moredecided to get my third lobes and mid helix done. First off, EXTREMELY unorganized. All of their jewelry was stored in plastic containers where the employees were just digging through, without gloves (SO unsanitary), to find the jewelry that the customers wanted. I wanted titanium flat backs because I'm allergic to sterling silver and I don't heal well if it is pierced with steel. The girl who pierced me looked through all the containers before finding 3 gold colored titanium flat backs with silver colored titanium ball toppers. The piercing process started out okay, she cleaned off the area, although not very thoroughly, and marked where she was going to pierce and let me see before she started the process. I don't think they sterilized the jewelry before they pierced me either, even though different, ungloved, employees were digging around in the jewelry boxes just before. She opened a new needle and started on my lobes, these were pretty smooth. The biggest issue came when she started on my mid helix. Told me take a deep breath and she pushed the needle through, then went to guide the jewelry in, but could only get it HALFWAY. I heard her whisper "oh shoot" under her breath before proceeding to try multiple times to push the jewelry all the way through. She asked the other guy, Jay, for help and they both stood there pushing my ear around for a solid 3 minutes before the jewelry was fully through. It was a while before the piercing was done, I could feel the blood on my ear slipping around while he essentially tried to repierce it with the jewelry. Neither of them used a clamp, or even a tube to catch the needle as it went through to the other side, just used their hands which I could feel were slipping off my ear. To top it all off, my mom told me after that they used the same needle for all three of my piercings, super unsanitary! I've gotten thick cartilage piercings done before this (rook, nostril, helix) and I have NEVER had an experience like this. I will not be coming back here, not even for my jewelry changes. The only good thing I would say about this experience was that the lady at the front was polite and friendly, and the girl who pierced me was also nice, I just wish the process of the actual piercing was a bit cleaner and smoother. I hope nobody else has an experience like this, and I hope my piercings don't get infected.

Long story short: Just about 20 minutes before going to this place, I already got my belly poked by…read moreanother tattoo shop, they gave up because I was " rejecting " so they said maybe I can't get it today. WELL MY DAY WAS NOT ABOUT TO BE RUINED. Plus I did NOT want to give up my adrenaline on getting my belly pierced so I came here from scrolling through yelp. So let me just tell you how much of a help and comforting the owners are ( seems to me they are a couple ). I told them the situation that I already have an initial hole before I came here and made sure I want to get a hole again and I said YES like right away. The piercer which seemed to be her husband was so nice and walked me through everything, and HE DID THAT IN SECONDS. I was like wait that's all? All in all, great experience. You can tell they're experienced. Location is inside the building across of Waipahu Festival Market ( the green building ). Many parking stalls, don't have to worry about that AND they are located on the right side going up the stairs.

I had a great experience with Amanda! I got the impulsive decision to go in and get a piercing, and…read moreshe was very communicative, easy to get along with, and easy easy to talk to, answered any, and all of my questions and was super fast and painless! She accommodated me and my friend on a last minute, late night decision to get piercings and we appreciate her so much!!! The shop is very clean and very welcoming, the other artists that were working, were very friendly, and made us all feel comfortable and welcome! 10/10 would love to return again!

Andrew has done many of my tattoos, some painful, some not but none-the-less he has done a fabulous…read morejob taking care of me in the process. Great guy Great music playing Great experience every time

Really, really, really good person to do your piercing. She's perfect as far as from a technical…read morestandpoint. I watched her do my daughter's ears (conch and helix) and Sandy is quick, accurate, and deliberate. She's super smooth and clean with it all. She did my nose, and what I appreciated most is how direct she is with just getting it over with, but very comforting and she kinda keeps you distracted through the worst parts. Highly recommended, could not be happier. I think this is an ideal piercing experience.

Quick and easy. That's how you know Sandy is legit at piercings! She will ask to confirm what you…read morewant and exactly where you want it. I got an eyebrow piercing which came out to 60$ and that includes the jewelry and some soap to clean the area after the piercing is done. You can either pay cash or Venmo!!

I cannot emphasize how great Brit is. I came to them with some concerns about a recent septum ring…read morepiercing I got just 24 hours before, and they fixed every single one of them. They talked me through everything, sized down my jewelry, and were so kind and compassionate regarding my situation. I originally had a piercing that I was ready to just take out, but after meeting with Brit, I now have a piece that I LOVE. If you are considering a piercing I highly recommend HPC, especially Brit though. They rock!!!

I had my flat cartilage pierced here on June 30 by Bronson. Unfortunately, the initial post was too…read moreshort to accommodate the normal swelling. As my ear swelled, the jewelry became too tight and started digging into my ear. I returned on Monday, and Brit replaced it with a longer post, but by then it was already too late. My ear continued to worsen despite following the recommended aftercare and starting antibiotics. It developed significant swelling, yellow drainage, and I had to seek urgent medical care because the jewelry was beginning to become embedded. I understand that every piercing carries risks, but I believe a longer initial post could have prevented my experience. The staff was friendly, which is why I'm giving 2 stars instead of 1.