Walked in without an appointment to just check it out, I was nicely greeted by a girl. I wish I…read moreremembered her name! Told her I wanted to pierce my other nostril. She helped me decide which type of jewelry to go with and I went with her recommendation. Ryan the piercer seen me within like 10-20 mins. He explained aftercare instructions throughly and got it done quick. I was nervous about the new piercing lining up evenly with my current one. But he got it spot on. Overall had a pretty great experience with this shop! Would definitely recommend it, really glad I stopped in this shop!

Came back to Honolulu Piercing Company for my tragus and helix and walked in without an appointment…read moresince they welcome walk-ins. My timing was good -- nobody was there when I arrived but the place filled up fast while I was waiting, so that's either luck or a sign that you should get there early or make an appointment. I was worried I didn't have enough cartilage for my tragus but the piercer made it work. That one hurt -- I'd rate it a 8 out of 10 for pain and it was more sore than my rook, or tongue, which surprised me. The helix was also more sore than I remembered from having it done before. Pain is temporary though and I got to pick my own jewelry, which helped. Went with two cute CZs since healing takes 6 months to a year -- practical and pretty. You can come back in 2 months to downsize. The guest piercer wasn't particularly warm and fuzzy but I wasn't there to make friends -- they were professional, skilled, and got the job done. Only minor gripe: I was required to purchase their saline solution despite having multiple bottles at home. A small annoyance on an otherwise solid visit.

An amazing experience. My artist, Katelyn listened and came up with exactly what I was wanting. My…read morefavorite tattoo!

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.

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.

"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!

Got my tattoos done by Veronica, who is only tattooing temporary in Black Palette as she resides in…read moreLA, but sometimes comes to Honolulu. Loved her style, she is a truly artist, designed at the moment what I had in mind combining a few pictures I brought, adapting it to what I was looking for. She is a master of fine lining and micro realism. Place is clean and location is convenient in Waikiki. They have many artists for all kind of different tattoo styles. Highly recommended if you are in the island! Thank you Veronica!

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.

Such an awesome experience with Connor! I came in around March and was in so much pain from my…read moreinfected piercing. The piercing place I went to pierced it too short initially and when I asked them to help me with the infection, they still didn't give me a long enough bar. In a last ditch effort before taking it out, I found Rockstar and they were available super last minute. He worked with me patiently and professionally. I promised to come back. Today was the day I came back and after he returned my call, I headed over for yet another awesome experience. I downsized my conch and even bought more jewelry for my lobes. I was super picky and had such a hard time deciding exactly what I wanted but Connor went above and beyond to help me. He searched his entire inventory and by the time I finally was satisfied, almost 2 hours had passed! I wasn't an easy client due to my indecisiveness and my lack of knowledge about my piercings, but he never once made me feel rushed or silly. Connor is incredibly kind, knowledgeable, and his prices can't be beat. If I were staying on island for longer, I would 100% come back for future piercings and consultations. Mahalo nui loa, Connor! I appreciate you very much and I recommend everyone and anyone to go to you! I wish you and all of your future clients the very best!

I just came here to yelp for those who are interested in getting a tattoo to definitely check out…read morerockstar, I highly recommend them as far as being tattooed over 25 years. This place is definitely top-notch! Thank you, Connor! :-)

Had the best mocha of my life from the beautiful and funny barista Eva !! I've been back many times…read moreon my trip to Oahu and was not once disappointed -- they also serve a mouth-watering egg and bacon croissant breakfast sandwich that is to die for.

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!

JC my artist, was super fucking dope, I've come here for 2 tattoo's now and both times I've been…read moresatisfied. If you really mess with Hawaii and want a memorable experience, come here.

Got my tattoo, booked really quick walked over got in really fast Ian was out front. Talked to him…read moreand he did an excellent shark tattoo on me.

Been coming here since 2016 and I can't say enough great things. I've gotten my whole sleeve done…read moreby Enson in 2016-2017, and he's still there today! Great work, friendly, and knows what he's doing. He even touched my sleeve up 9 years later when I moved back to the island! I truly feel like family when I go here. Tina and Olga at the front desk are the sweetest ladies and they make sure you're well taken care of. You can catch me up there chatting with them before and after every appointment. I've never seen bad artwork come out of this shop. Every artist is amazing, they all have their own style and vibes, so you're sure to find one you like! I got part of my leg and my fingers done by Huevo. Goofy dude but puts out great work as well. From American traditional, to fine line, to horror. He even did my boyfriend's sleeve! Prices depend per artist but it is Waikiki and it is Hawaii - what you expect for the location and the quality of work. Inside of the shop is spacious and clean. Each artist has their own work station. You're treated with respect here. I love and I'll miss everyone at Tattoolicious when I leave. Do yourself a favor and come here.

Excellent customwr service, clean and well maintained…read more They get all of the stars. Staff really extended themselves to make sure I felt welcome and understood

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!

Awesome experience being tattooed here! Ashley and Shelley were so great! highly recommend this…read morespot to anyone that's in the area