I got my first tattoo at almost 60. It was when my daughter asked for one, and I was thinking to…read moremyself, why not go do it with her. That was five years ago. For our 30th anniversary, my wife and I went to Maui for a week. The best vacation we've ever had. When it was almost time to pack our suitcases and leave Maui, we were thinking why not get a tattoo to commemorate the vacation, as well as the anniversary. We looked up several tattoo parlors. While at Paia we paid a visit to one, but it needed a booking in advance. Another one in Kihei, we encountered a rude tattooist who (almost) practically threw us out because we weren't so sure what tattoo we wanted to get... and then, when we were close to giving up, we found Zen Tattoo. Greg was free, and said he would love to help. We looked up several images, and picked one. And then the magic happened. But not before we were watching in awe how Greg was preparing. He put on a pair of surgical gloves and started sterilizing EVERYTHING. The trays, the machine, and everything that could get in touch with us. Better yet, he wrapped EVERYTHING in Saran wrap. And I mean everything. Then he took of the gloves, threw them away, and put on a new pair. Only then he started to prepare the candidate skin for the tattoo we selected. At the end, he cleaned the area well, and applied "Second Skin", a modern aftercare method that keeps a new tattoo consistently hydrated using ointment or medical-grade wraps. This approach prevents hard scabbing, reduces fading, and accelerates healing, though it requires strict cleanliness to avoid bacterial growth in the moist environment. In retrospect - a good choice to make when considering a tattoo. He worked meticulously, and the results were spectacular. When he finished with my wife and it was my turn, we were amazed to see that Greg went through the entire set of rigorous sterilization, again, not skipping one step, including two sets of surgical gloves. Then he did mine. So three comments: 1. Greg is excellent at tattooing. Outstanding work. 2. Greg is extremely obsessed with cleanliness and sterilization. 3. Greg was the nicest person. He reassured us throughout the process. Bottom line: considering the preparation, the professionalism, the personality, and the outcome - when in Maui considering a tattoo - choose Greg 100%.

Was looking for a tatto shop didn't know which one to go with I went with zen and my artist was Kai…read moreI 100% recommend going here they were very nice, very clean they treated me good I started to feel a litttle dizzy they got me a water the vibe was just awesome I would go here if you want a tatto

Vibe / greeting - turn off immediately…read more Price quote - over the top. No return for me. Too bad.

The team at Imia Tattoo was great to work with. I had contacted them via Instagram to let them know…read moreI wanted to walk in the next day, they filled me in. We spoke about the design and what I was looking for and Justin was great and came up with a drawing in less than 30 minutes. This was my first tattoo so there was lots of anxiety going into it. I let them know what spots on my body I was looking to get it at and they mentioned the forearm would be the last painful, which it really was. I think it really depends on where your pain tolerance is. If I ever visit Maui again, i'll be sure to add more work or get another tattoo from the Imua team!

Whilst on honeymoon visiting from London we decided to get tattoos and Pacific Rootz was the…read moreobvious choice! Samsons experience and awards speak for themselves - he truly is a master of his work!! Great conversation and great art - thank you so much. Cannot recommend highly enough!

I got my very first tattoo at the end of my trip to Maui, and I'm so glad I chose Pacific Rootz…read moreTattoo! I had left a message to inquire about an appointment, and John called me back shortly after, letting me know I could come in right away. I showed him the design I had in mind, and he quickly sketched it out, made the small changes I requested, and before I knew it, we were getting started. He made me feel completely comfortable throughout the entire process. With over 12 years of experience, I knew I was in good hands. The final result is perfect and exactly what I wanted! It was such a smooth, positive experience from start to finish. If I ever decide to get another tattoo, I'll absolutely make a special trip back to Maui just to see John again at Pacific Rootz Tattoo.

Came to Maui for a family vacation and we decided to get a family tatoo as part of our memory for…read morebeing together in Maui as a family. Tommy and JJ both were super awesome and patient with us since there are 6 of us getting tatoo and it was getting late. Thanks Tommy and JJ for giving us a memorable ink that will be with us forever. Husband and wife matching tatoo. Mother and son matching tatoo.

We all got tattoos done there. It truly was the best experience! We all love our tattoos and the…read morecolors are still so vibrant!!!! I even got my sister to get a tattoo to match mine! ( I never thought that would happen!)

This place was amazing for my first tattoo ever! My mom and I got matching Humpback Whales and I am…read morevery happy with the quality and how it looks! Ryan did a fantastic job!

Wife and I went to get tattoos while on vacation. She got a beautiful dragonfly by Spike! Great…read moretattoo, reasonably priced and perfectly done. I had a chronological list from my grandfather down to my youngest grandchild that I wanted on my back. I supplied the list to the artist "Ruben" HUGE MISTAKE! The picture says it all. I spent $800 for something that will cost me $1500-2000 to get lasered off! Sorriest experience ever, transposed dates, names left off, poorly corrected misspelling. Fully recommend Spike, avoid everyone else! PAY WITH CC SO YOU HAVE RECOURSE!

From the moment you walk in, the shop feels welcoming and comfortable. It's a family-run business,…read morewhich really shows in the atmosphere and how they treat people. My understanding is that Adam has been tattooing for 30+ years. His wife runs the front desk, and his daughter, Siobhan Hammon, is also one of the artists. I worked with Siobhan on a Hawaiian islands tattoo on my bicep. She was polite, professional, and ready to get to work. They were also great about working with my schedule. I was able to put a deposit down the day before, and everything was smooth and straightforward. They provided very detailed aftercare instructions and even shared some helpful information I didn't know about numbing options and the healing process. I followed the instructions exactly, and the tattoo healed quickly. I also want to give a special shoutout to Adam. Whether he's the sole owner or part of the ownership team, I don't want to misspeak, but his presence alone made the visit feel worth it. He clearly cares about his clients and represents the industry in a really positive way. Thank you for a great experience and for an awesome birthday gift from my wife. Until next time. MAHALO!!!

I've had 11 tattoos done, all in the Hawaiian Islands (first one on Oahu) with the remaining 10 all…read moredone on Maui, and the last six done at Sweet Trade Tattoo, where Adam (owner/master tattoo artist, renowned painter and author), with Siobhan, his ultra-talented daughter, adding her unique style to the mix, I would highly recommend either of these two artists add their work to my "body" of art...! I've included the most recent work, Nov 7, 2025 and my most cherished, the memory of my best friend of 17 years, who Adam memorialized, Titan, to utter perfection!!! A Perfect 10 When on Maui, get an appointment early, or risk missing out on the best tattooing on the island!!! Mahalo The late T and me

I had been planning on getting a tattoo in Maui for my first time there. I didn't know when or…read morewhere. I did some research days before and finally made it happen to walk in and make an appointment. Picture it: Saturday of Spring break, the last day of our vacation, Lahaina, and I walked in right when they opened. They made a push to get us in for the absolute last spot to get both my boyfriend and I tattooed. Not to mention it would be his first and my 15th. I had an exact reference from Eric's Instagram, and my bf had a few from the internet. We walked in right on time and Dani was just finishing up my bfs design while I signed the paperwork. I cannot express how grateful I was to have her taking care of him. He's very analytical and dissects everything because of how his brain works. She was so unbelievably patient and worded everything so he understood what he was getting. Eric had my design pretty much done because he had done it before. Dani sat my man down and got to work. I was very relaxed knowing she was able to keep him busy and make easy conversation with him. The first tattoo experience can change if someone ever gets another, so she knocked it out of the park. Eric got to mine after a quick dinner and double-checking my placement. Inner upper arm was probably the hardest place to get a tattoo considering I was sunburned on the entire front of my body... wear your damn sunscreen!!! Anyways, Eric was super artistic in how he was tattooing me even so that Amanda, the super adorable receptionist was complimenting it. He made great conversation with me and made sure to check in on how I was feeling and doing, plus letting me get up to stretch with my body cramping up from laying down for so long. It has the be the best tattoo experience I've ever had, and I have now 15! I don't believe anyone could've gotten close to the realism he achieved with my tattoo. It's my favorite and most timeless piece that I will treasure and show off forever. Their rates were reasonable and nothing outrageous (and that's coming from a Californian). Eric, Dani, and Amanda are incredible people who are doing what they love where they love. I will be going back for another tattoo next time we go to Hawaii, even if it means island hopping. (Pictures of reference and stencil included) Mahalo guys!

My husband and I were on our last day of our honeymoon and decided maui will forever be in our…read morehearts and we wanted to take a piece with us! We got matching tattoos at Neptunes Den and we could not be more thrilled! Upon entering my first impression was how clean the shop was. The girl at the reception desk was very attentive and made us feel welcome and excited that we were there. Eric gave us both our tattoos and couldn't have been more friendly and professional! He made our experience and designed our tattoos better than what we had imagined. If you are on the island and wanting a tattoo I would highly recommend this place. We made a reservation for our last day of the trip so we could still enjoy the ocean up until the tattoo!! 12/10!!!

I absolutely recommend this place. Kaina and Steven are…read moreamazing artist and very detailed. I have multiple tattoos from Steven.

Aloha people of Earth. My name is Callahan Welsh, nothing special about me…read more I'm an original Haole from Maui, graduated Maui High School 2001....so I'm not that smart. To all the people that take the time to read compliments or complaints.....this is a complIMENT! This place has professional artist that like to leave a lifetime imprint of their years of skill trading artistry on people. They have been welcoming to all people of life from Canada to North Korea, as they do not discriminate as Hawaiian culture is very welcoming and has had a HUGE influence across the world, especially in the world of tattoos with Hawaiian love and aloha. Although I am extremely high from some MauiWaui (thanks to Maui Grown Therapies cannabis dispensary located in Lahaina), I am making a credible Yelp review of this tattoo parlor to be recommended. Gratitude for taking the time to read this, as I typed it while on was high on the toilet....(and I think I have sat on this toilet in their bathroom for about 4 mins and 20 seconds now.) Well, I think that's all....wait, no, there is more. Their clothing is cool. Shoots den, much appreciated, much aloha from Maui's worstest Stand-Up Comedian and original Haole from Maui who smokes MauiWaui, Callahan Welsh.™©® #GoSabers