I did a walk in and even though they were busy, they were very accommodating. Kevin did my tattoo…read moreand I am very happy with the results. Great atmosphere as well.

My daughter and I had an amazing experience at Black Palette Tattoo during our trip! We wanted to…read moreget hibiscus tattoos to remember our first family vacation to Hawaii, and this studio was the perfect choice. the space was so nice, clean, and welcoming from the moment we walked in. Kevin did my tattoo, and he was fantastic--incredibly fast but without compromising on quality, and the final piece is absolutely beautiful. Brandon worked with my daughter for her very first tattoo, and he was wonderful. He was so friendly and welcoming, which made her feel completely at ease and made her first-time experience so special and positive. her tattoo turned out beautiful as well The artwork is stunning, the service was excellent, and we will definitely be coming back here the next time we visit! Thank you, Kevin and Brandon!

Emilee at the booking office was beyond amazing!! Emilee was so patient with all of the back and…read moreforth of booking 3 appointments at the same time and even able to set up a Portuguese speaking artist for us! Thank you so much! Cannot wait to have our appointments

Anthony T did a great job on my first tattoo. I was very impressed with the sanitary conditions…read moreand the professionalism of everybody in there. I would highly recommend this place. For my first tattoo, it really did not hurt during or the 3 hours after. People, don't be afraid of the art, embrace it.

I got my 5th tattoo by Shanti at Suite Dreamz tattoo shop in Waikīkī. He did a Manta Ray and…read moretouched up an old tattoo.I have been going there for approximately 7 years off and on when I visit Oahu . He did amazing work at a very affordable price. Better than most shops here in So Cal. Thanks again and see you soon. Phil

We walked in last minute, had been to three other places that gave us outrageous estimates. This…read moreplace beat out all three of them and squeezed us in for some quick flash pieces with some nice line details. Nice atmosphere and Neil is awesome. Maholo to these guys.

Q: How much do pirates charge to pierce someone's ears? A:…read more A buccaneer (a buck an ear)! I yanked my hidden helix piercing out on accident while washing my hair at the hotel. I didn't have the needle to put the piercing back in and since it was still relatively new, I knew the chances of it closing were high, especially since the same thing of my hair yanking the piercing out in the shower had just happened to me the month prior. It was half-closed in less than twelve hours! I had originally wanted to stop off at another spot but their piercer wasn't in. What? So I opened Yelp and found this place a short distance away. I came here and saw Krista and it was amazing. She got me cleaned and my piercing placed back in fast for the low price of $10 (plus tax). She's amazing. Mad love for this cool tattoo and piercing salon in Waikiki. Service is insanely friendly, place is clean, and the vibes are vibing. Five stars!

My daughter and I discovered Skin Deep Tattoo the very first time she came with me to Hawaii, and…read morethat experience was hands-down 5 stars. We decided to return for another tattoo this trip. My daughter got a beautiful red flower (we knew red ink tends to fade faster), and I got a beach scene with palm trees. Both tattoos came out lovely, truly 5-star-worthy work. The reason for my 3-star review isn't about the artwork but the experience afterward. While my daughter was in the lobby, the staff were admiring her tattoo, which was nice to hear, but then the conversation turned to comments about how the red ink wouldn't last and other remarks that weren't so positive. We completely understand the nature of red ink and appreciate honesty, but it's not great to overhear that kind of discussion right after getting a tattoo. For many people, including us, tattoos often hold sentimental meaning, they represent moments, memories, and people close to our hearts, even if we don't always share that story out loud. So, a little extra sensitivity goes a long way. Overall, the artistry and quality of the work are top-notch, but I'd just recommend being mindful of conversations when clients are still around to hear them.

Wife and I got tattoos for our trip to Hawaii and booked thru Hale Nui. They were responsive and…read morereasonably priced. We came in right at shift change and they apparently had lost our booking but weren't busy and we confirmed the deposits and they got right to it. The tatts look great and they have tons of different styles of art to choose from. Would definitely go back!

I'm a retired insurance business owner. As an employer in a conservative industry, I couldn't hire…read morefolks with visible tattoos. When I did interview workshops at the local high schools, I would always tell kids that if they wanted tattoos, don't get them outside of where a polo shirt and khaki shorts would end. I got my tattoo over 50 years ago when I was 16 on my hip bone. This year, at my annual dermatology appointment, my dermatologist commented that my skin was in great condition but that my tat had faded to old man, anchor on the forearm blue. She thought I should get it re-inked! I live next door to Hale Nui and have been walking past it forever. Often, I see Kujo and his puppy Cash at the bar in my building. He was always friendly! And so was Kujo! On the spur of the moment, I stopped in and made an appointment for later in the evening. My artist was Alex, and my salesperson handling the paperwork was Maxine. Both girls were friendly yet professional. The place is spotless. The pickiest germaphobe would be happy here. I really can't speak to the vibe as it was just me, Alex, Maxine, Alex's girl friend (forgive me, her name escapes me!) and Alex's golden retriever, Fluffy. Maxine put on the music of my choice. We listened to Jon Pardi Essentials. One of my dear friends loves country and has tattoo sleeves, so I wanted this as my memory. I told Alex my favorite colors and let her work her magic while I chatted about all sorts of things with her sweet girlfriend and Maxine. Alex outlined my crescent moon with a star between the horns and then colored it in. She said that if I wanted features such as a smile and eye on my moon, she would do that at a later date. When she was finished, she applied a bandage called a second skin designed to stay on for 3-6 days to allow the wound to be protected and heal. I was told to wash it twice a day with antibacterial soap, and keep it moisturized with Neutrogena Hydro Boost Water Gel. I was also instructed not to touch the wound except with freshly washed hands and not to swim for two weeks. Was it painful? It wasn't pleasant but it really didn't hurt and I'm a woos when it comes to pain! How does it look? The moon has a turquoise halo. It's kinda dark on the edges but gold in the main areas. The star is red. It looks great now as opposed to old man, faded anchor ugly blue. Would I get another tattoo? I'm thinking about it. Certainly, if I do, it will be here!

Booked Honolulu Henna for my daughter graduation party. Carolyn was so friendly, professional, and…read moretalented. Everyone was very happy with their henna tattoos. Highly recommend.

Hi! I was looking for a henna artist and after researching different locations/artists. I was lucky…read moreenough to find Carolyn. She does mobile service and was able to accommodate as we were leaving the following day. She has such a great vibe, and we are very happy with our jagua tattoos. I recommend 10/10, I will definitely contact Carolyn when I come back to Waikiki. :) thanks again! :)

I was on a mission to replace my current nose piercing I've had for a long time and why not get it…read morein Hawaii?? I went right in. I went about a half an hour before they closed. I wish I would've got the young lady's name who helped me, but she was super sweet and very customer service friendly. Got a little bit of a discount because I pay cash it was such an In-N-Out transaction. I really appreciate the service I received there. I have to make mention that this place has a tattoo parlor and coffee bar all in one. What a concept, I love it!

The butterfly pea lemonade was tasty. The music that they play really sets the vibe. I was in the…read moremarket for a tattoo while in the area, but couldn't come to an agreement with an artist this time. I enjoyed my time spent there anyhow.

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've been drawn to this company because of their (1) amazing online reviewes and (2) theyre…read morenationally-certified to train new and upcoming piercers. Their website is transparent, easy to navigate. You can learn everything you need to, including pricing, before you even head in. Prices are fair considering that consultations and adjustments are FREE!

Jimmy's work had intricate design with fine line and shading with fantastic results…read moreWalked in done within 40 min friendly studio not intimidating all staff was friendly Highly suggest

Told them I was interested in getting a tattoo, I looked through multiple books and found this,…read moreadded it as a sticker (on photos app) on the part of my body I wanted it on and all the guy says is "you can't take pictures from our books" what a joke lmao, mind you, I was an anticipating paying client and this tattoo was going to be on my body forever. Should I have just asked them to make a stencil so I can see if I like it on multiple parts of my body instead? Maybe that would have been better as they had nothing to do but vape and be on there phones Treat your clients with respect, tattoos are permanent and the process should be accommodating and not feel rushed especially if they pay your bills. And first of all, I would respect the "no photos" rule if 1. The employees got off their ass and told you while you are looking And 2. If the art work was original--which it's not, these books are bought or are collages from common tattoo styles.

"I'm wearing short sleeves, I don't want to expose my tattoos."…read more-Jerry Seinfeld Well now I DO wanna wear short sleeves to let my new honu peek out a bit! Been wanting to get a honu ink'd to remind me of where I came from... where home really is. Everytime I go back, I run out of time or just didn't want to give up the beach day. This time the whole fam was IN... when I explained my design concept, both my wife and daughter wanted their own version, still honu themed. da Scene: Determined to get this done done during the 16 day visit back home on Oahu, I did my research early and narrowed it down to 3 spots initially. After some dm's, email exchanges and finally some voice calls, it was Lai @ Tattoo Hawaii who I connected with most, so we scheduled an in-person consult and then our sessions, with 2 days left on our trip - only lost 1 beach day (it was a perfect one too). da Service: Every contact before our session was courteous and replied to promptly. I did have to be insistent on Lai doing our work, even if it meant spanning multiple days. His work on social media and Yelp! most connected with me. At our consult he explained how he would approach my design concept and adapt it to my wife and daughter. Lai was confident he could get us all done in one afternoon/evening session. The shop is tucked away on the 2nd floor of a little building on the corner of Kapiolani and Piikoi... parking is a challenge, so arrive early to wait out a spot. The shop is comfortable and can accommodate 3-4 artists working, with friends looking on in support. da Work: Kai was up 1st as hers would be the least complicated. She went with 3 petroglyph style honu, each about 3.5" diameter, ink'd fairly heavy - vertically on her upper arm, pretty classic design. She has several tattoos already and was surprised that Lai didn't work with a stencil... he simply free-handed the design with several pens, directly on your body. He's a very cool, confident cat, laid back and within minutes has you chatting it up like you went to high school together. I went next as my wife wanted to see how mine's worked out to help solidify her concept. Lai drew a honu/dragon/shark tooth design on my upper arm and I said "go for it". 2.5 hours later I was stunned at the fine details he added to the shark's teeth encircling the honu shell, as well as tribal accents in the honu, while incorporating the dragon profile. It really was satisfying to see my concept executed closely, while adding style and depth, bringing it to life. Carla was last up and really wanted to stick close to what I had done... just smaller and wanted the dragon to "pop" more. As you can see, Lai nailed it... however subtle, the dragon does appear more prominent on her piece. da Wrap: Really happy all-around, already thinking about how to add to it, maybe add color, grow it further down my arm, how to add to the story. It's a very personal thing and I really suggest you take your time to research and find the right artist. I'm confident that you'll find the right one at Tattoo Hawaii. We were there most of the day and saw several folks and artists' work, there was actually one guy there the whole time getting a large whole body piece worked on with a manual tattoo tool, that's an investment! HUGE shout out to Lai for making our sessions so enjoyable and comfortable... When he found out it was my and my wife's 1st work, he said he was honored to be 1st... such a humble guy, great disposition. We'll see you soon brother!

Many things have changed since my 2018 visit so the information in this review can stay relevant…read more I visited last week for a fairly large piece and Lai took care of it like he did with my two other ones. When you arrive remember to fill out the paperwork provided. This could probably be streamlined if it were made available online. Regardless, you can reach out to the shop via social media or even the shop's webpage too. We took multiple breaks on my last visit. What started out as a request for a pueo turned into a session to catch up since pre-pandemic and get back in the chair. Lai free handed the entire piece. I wanted a poly style piece with Lai's style and that's what I got. Very much appreciated for attention to detail. Reach out to the shop via social media and if you want specifics like cost and time, you better be specific about your request too. (i.e. size, color, design, etc). There are so many shops on Oahu and Tattoo Hawaii was the only one that gave me an accurate cost and time frame, not to mention some awesome conversation. Highly recommended and thoroughly enjoyed!