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.

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

They should have do better to do the communication. They didn't let me know that tattoos artist are…read morenot available on that day. I felt so fool for looking tattoo and came in for nothing. Do the communication better and let the tourist know. Please let the tourist know if you are not available since it says your tattoo open till 12am. P.s they should let me know. Because I'm deaf. lol please treat other tourists better than you just treat me like that . Thank you!

I was a walk in and was accommodated right away. I was able to pick my font size and the…read morereceptionist was very helpful. KuJo took no time drawing up the name I wanted behind my ear. He was quick and proficient. I'm very happy with my tattoo.

Five stars, and I mean it, even with a slightly unusual healing journey thrown in…read more My rook piercing fell out after ten years, which sent me scrambling, and I ended up here on the recommendation that they really know their stuff. That reputation is completely earned. The piercers are genuinely knowledgeable and handled the whole situation with a lot of care and responsibility. Getting the piercing back in took a bit of work, which was no fault of theirs at all given the circumstances, but I will say my ear throbbed on and off for a solid two months afterward. A decade old piercing apparently has thoughts and feelings about being reinserted, who knew. Despite that odd post piercing experience, I would come back without hesitation. When you find people who actually understand what they are doing and approach it with real professionalism, that matters a lot. This is that kind of place.

"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!

This guy sucks, over charges. Shitty quality tattoo. Had to get my tattoo redone by another artist…read morebecause the quality didn't come out well. The vibe that the tattoo artist gives off is a very gay vibe. I believe his name was Lai. I wouldn't want him in my friend group.

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!

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!

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! :-)

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 had a family trip and I have always wanted to do my belly piercing. I walked in at Aloha tattoo…read moreand Reid was amazing! Definitely will come back again and maybe next time will get my tat done.

Just did my navel piercing at Aloha Tattoo by the Hilton Hotel. Reid was great! He answered all my…read morequestions and made me feel super comfortable and took his time and gave me all the info i needed to know beforehand!

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.

Really enjoyed my experience here! Andy was my artist, and he was so welcoming, calm, and honest…read moreabout placement of the tattoo. During the tattoo, he offered nice conversation as well. The final product was great! Definitely will come back here.

Jay and Anna welcomed me and my son into the shop and talked us through our visions for tattoos…read more They were genuinely KIND! This immediately made us want to have our tattoos done here. We came back and Jay and Jamie completed our tattoos and they were awesome! Polite, professional, and talented! Highly recommend!

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!