I got my ears pierced today and Ryan helped me. He was super chill and really knew what he was…read moredoing. The whole process was quick and smooth. Definitely felt comfortable and well taken care of. Highly recommend!

I'm a return client from 2014. This piece took three days/ 13+ hours. JP is a sweetheart and his…read moreskills and creatively are on point. Well done, JP; A hui hou.

Lu is amazing I can't wait to go see her again! She is precise and so good at her work!read more

Oh my gosh, I can't rave enough about Lu Brows Studio. Lu is a true artist in her craft! I never…read morethought I'd be someone to get my eyebrows done because of how unnatural it looks on people I've seen. But when I saw Lu's work on Instagram and how natural her brows looked, I instantly booked an appointment. The hundreds of five star reviews also gave me great confidence in her. At the appointment, Lu did so much to make me feel comfortable (I was nervous--just because it's my on my face!). The procedure was practically painless and went by quickly. I was worried about my eyebrows being super dark, but even as they're healing they're not! The studio is clean, modern and welcoming. But more importantly, Lu is a beautiful human who wants to make all her clients feel beautiful. She's so talented, thoughtful, and so easy to talk to. I can't recommend her enough.... I'll be back for any and all future beauty procedures! Thank you, Lu!

Nolan was so professional and an amazing artist! Super fast and friendly! 10 out of 10! I recommend…read morecoming here! He's also very knowledgeable about the island. So I learned a few things from him! Thank you for a great experience and conversation Nolan!

I got my first tattoo at this shop in December 2020. Best decision I made. I would recommended this…read moreshop to anyone. Who wants to get their first tattoo done. I had a vision of what I wanted my personal tattoo of which is my Sons name with a tea leaf intertwined within it on my chest and I admit it's beautiful. Simple and small.

My wife just came back from getting a tattoo on her lower back and it looks great, very good price…read moreand she is so happy. Happy wife happy life! Thanks Lexi for doing this amazing art ony wife. Lexi was patient and is an amazing Tattoo artist.

We called to see if they use and had a flat back for a nose piercing and I was told yes they have…read moreand when I got there I was concerned there wasn't any display case with a selection to pick from so even though she prepped everything for us I clarified about a flat back prior to my sister getting pierced to make sure and she confirmed they don't have that. That is so frustrating! Also when we walked in we were told to go over to the back and we could get help. Then we were told did we sign the via the area in the back for the docs needed the forms you normally have to sign and I said no. So we gotta walk back out. It makes no sense! Also why are they vaping in the rooms they are piercing in. While I'm discussing with my friend what we are doing now that they don't have flat backs the piercer that had prepped her table and had gloves on was now vaping and blowing the smoke in the same area of the sterilized equipment within 2 feet from my friend.

On vacation in Hawaii and wanted to get a piece that represented my love of the island. I went…read morethrough all the local artists on the island and found Jimmy. He was really nice and walked through his ideas and gave him a deposit and made an appointment. I love the feel of the shop and he has a lot of artwork up that he has done. He has a lot of experience and love for the island that shows in his work. He has a light hand and it was painless which was surprising. I am going back to the island soon and ready for him to do some more work

I am beyond ecstatic with the work I had done by Jimmy. I went in knowing I wanted a tattoo by…read moreJimmy (he had tattooed several of my friends and I had my Uncle go to him when he was in town). I knew that my tattoo would be a chrysanthemum, but nothing more than that. My tattoo took 3 appointments, but I appreciated that it was broken down this way. The first appointment I had was to consult with Jimmy about what I wanted. I explained that my tattoo was a memorial for my mom who had passed away. It was to be a chrysanthemum because it was our shared birth flower and a favorite of my moms. Jimmy asked about colors and I mentioned I wanted to encorporate green because it was mom's favorite color. He showed me several images of chrysanthemums and explained their significance in Japanese art and tattoo culture. Knowing how well the flower matched my reasons for getting it, I was confident I had chosen the perfect artist for my piece. My second appointment was for the outline. I appreciated that Jimmy took the time to explain the process to me and made sure I knew what was going on as he worked on my. He checked in to be sure I was comfortable (as comfortable as you can be getting a tattoo). I left with a beautiful outline in a relatively short amount of time. My last appointment was for color, shading and completion. Jimmy showed me the colors he had chosen based on our initial consultation and again talked me through the process. I am beside myself with the beauty of the piece I am now wearing. I highly reccomend Jimmy Mack Tattoo to anyone looking for quality work created by an artist.

A little overdue but I visited this place to get my tattoos removed (old ombré brows and a shoulder…read moretattoo) on 9/26/25 . I had THE best time with Kristine ! She was very knowledgeable, very kind, and so so talkative ! I appreciate that she was able to provide an example of what I should expect before starting with my results AND the pain . The process itself was super fast ! My brows were done in like 2-3 minutes and my shoulder was done in 5 ! Not gonna lie, it's very true when they say a tattoo removal hurts a lot more than the tattoo itself but Kristine made me so comfortable , it's worth it PLUS the pain is only bad for a couple minutes ! Attached is a pic she sent me of my brows before and immediately after . We yapped a lot so we didn't take pics of my shoulder before LOL ! I can't wait for my other sessions !

*** Exceptional Tattoo Removal Experience***…read more (Pictures show my current process - a few more sessions are needed and I WILL be booking with Kristine) I have had the pleasure of undergoing tattoo removal treatment here w Kristine, and literally I couldn't be happier.. Kristine is SO professional. She takes time to explain the procedure thoroughly, addressing all my concerns and ensuring I felt comfortable. She shows so much kindness and patience. She understands that tattoo removal can be emotional, stressful and extremely uncomfortable and she gives so much support. I had one treatment somewhere else before here and they were extremely inpatient and that made the whole situation awful. The quality of the laser used is phenomenal . I noticed visible fading after just a few sessions. She has invested in top-notch equipment so you really get your moneys worth. Without hesitation, I recommend Kristine's to anyone seeking tattoo removal. If you're considering tattoo removal, --Kristine is the best on the island!

Got my first tattoo on vacation and had a great experience with Wren! Everyone was friendly and…read moremade me feel comfortable and I love my tattoo

I've been walking past this place for years wanting to get the courage to get a tattoo from the…read moretalented artists here. They have amazing artwork all over and the side of the building has unique mural that changes periodically. There are always so many cute art classes outside and the food here is amazing. I got a fresh fruit ice cream during my hours long tattoo and it was the perfect distraction for me during the tattoo. My tattoo is still a work in process but it's amazing. Lisa was my artist and all the other artists shine in their own styles. I loved that they make you feel so comfortable even though they're not all working on you and very encouraging. I want to get all my tattoos from here in the future!

"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!