Conor is a talented artist and all around good guy. He's easy to talk too and makes sure that your tattoo is just how you want it. Would definitely recommend him! Note: the place can be a little hard to find since it's on the backside of a building and up the stairs but don't let that deter you from getting your ink here. It's a good, clean shop! read more

Such an awesome experience with Connor! I came in around March and was in so much pain from my infected 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! read more

A Rock Star Tattoo & Piercing - Star jewelry and hoop for my lobes - Piercing Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

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

A Rock Star Tattoo & Piercing - Piercing Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

This is your go-to spot for tattoos!! Stitch and Conor were amazing in collaborating with us to create our perfect design. They were both very friendly and made the process of everything fun and easy. Their workspace is very clean and they are both very tedious when it comes to their artwork. Both artists are very supportive as well. 10/10 recommended both of them!! Will definitely be coming back. read more

A Rock Star Tattoo & Piercing - Piercing Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

We stopped by on a whim to get my first tattoo! Conor was very friendly and very quick... his line work is basically perfection, I was very happy with how it came out. He was also very informative and helpful about where to place and what areas are more/less sensitive (: will be coming back if we visit the Honolulu area again! read more

A Rock Star Tattoo & Piercing - Hang loose skeleton hand tattoo - Piercing Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

My wife and I had always talked about getting our first tattoos after we got married. We figured that getting it on our honeymoon was the perfect time! I stumbled upon Rock Star on Yelp, and was happy to see that they got great reviews. But most importantly (to me) was that the owner shared the same name as me. Very rarely do I come across another Conor who spells it with one N. It was a sign! My wife and I were lucky enough to have Conor do our tattoos and it was a fantastic experience. He was very professional and kept it a very relaxed environment which we both appreciated as we were a bit nervous about the whole thing. My tattoo took about 2 hours, but it flew by and honestly didn't hurt anywhere near as much as I was expecting. In the end, I'm so happy we stopped at Rock Star. I just wish we didn't live back on the mainland as I would definitely go back for any touch ups or additions. read more

A Rock Star Tattoo & Piercing - Conor did a great job on my first tattoo ever - Piercing Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

The idea was very spontaneous and i called in and they had time for a walk in. Came alone and it could have been a really weird experience but only felt nothing but comfortable in their hands. I had the apprentice do my piercing and they made quick work and felt like a natural and would have them do mine again. Sorry for smelling like food when i came in after work, yall were very kind lol. Thank you. read more

Conor is a Great tattoo artist...since I was retired I knew I could get more work done..Conor was Very professional and patient.. I love my new tattoo and always get compliments.. This is truly the place for locals to go , without hassling with downtown or Waikiki.. Aloha Teri read more

**PIERCING WAS JUNK AND PIERCER HAD BAD ATTITUDE!!** I went into the shop and got a tongue piercing and had to take it out because of complications. At first the piercer seemed chill and the piercing went smoothly, I didn't start experiencing problems until the next day. The way he pierced it was on an angle so the piercing sat deeper on my tongue but really close to my teeth on the bottom (I also have a bottom retainer). From the first few days I noticed it wearing down my retainer as I can feel the wire now, I thought it would be fine and go away but later on, but my bottom teeth started becoming more sensitive as the days went on. When it came time to downsize, I went to the shop and they were closed for 2 weeks due to the rising cases of COVID so I went to a different shop and they told me because of the piercings position, it was going to take longer to heal, potentially cause more oral/dental issues then normal, and 2 different piercers advised to remove it, so I did. When I called this shop and asked for a refund, the piercer said a refund is off the table because the other shop was "talking shit" about their shop and I shouldn't have listened to them, there was nothing wrong with the piercing, and it was my choice to take it out. He also had an annoyed attitude the second I said I wanted a refund and DID NOT want to help me at all, seemed like he really just wanted the money and did not care that the piercing caused me issues because it didn't cause him any issues. read more

Got a piercing fixed & neck tattoo in script while visiting HI, great service all around!

Conor is an excellent tattoo artist. He has done many of my tattoos and I find he has a steady hand that makes it virtually painless. I like to refer to Conor as my tattoo therapist when I am inspired for new ink. He understands the importance of each piece of art he tattoos so it makes the ritual of being under the needle even more special. He is dependable and professional and my number 1 shop. I am already putting money in my piggy bang for my next visit. read more

A Rock Star Tattoo & Piercing - Everything by Conor except the OM - Piercing Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

This place is located behind the apartment area. when I went inside, it was very clean and tidy. Connor was the one who helped me out with everything. He also helped me with placement of the tattoo since it was my first time. The cost was also affordable. I got a lion tattoo and a number tattoo which cost $90 in all. Overall it was a great tattoo experience and I can't wait to get more. read more

A Rock Star Tattoo & Piercing - This is my lion tattoo. Very minimal and clean. - Piercing Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

Lazarus did my cover up! From intro, he made me feel at ease and prepped for the session in a timely manner. I showed him what I liked and said I wanted something Hawaiian themed, as I am leaving the island in a week. (Lived here for almost 4 years). I had a great laugh with him throughout, and he showed true passion through his art work. He aimed to get that tattoo which covered up hideous stars right, and by golly, he did! Thanks Laz!!! read more

A Rock Star Tattoo & Piercing - My cover up, by Lazarus. - Piercing Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

Chris is amazing and made me feel so comfortable since I've never had a piercing before. His prices are very reasonable and his tips on how to take care of my piercings were easy to follow. He also offered to help me in the future if I ever struggle with my piercing read more

Conor worked with me and my friend to give us the perfect pieces of art we wanted! He had helpful suggestions for us, listened intently, and did not rush even as we came in late as walk ins. Made us comfortable while having it done. I'd highly recommend Conor for all your tattoo needs! read more

Visiting from California, me and my wife wanted some work done. Lazarus went above and beyond to help me and my wife get the design and the work done that we wanted. Prices were reasonable and the shop is super clean. The rest of the staff completed the awesome experience with their friendliness and professional attitudes. Totally recommend this shop for anyone that wants a great memory that will last forever from paradise! read more

A Rock Star Tattoo & Piercing - Piercing Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

My boyfriend and I saw the reviews on this place and decided to go in and have a consultation for a tattoo that he had in mind. We spoke to Conor and were really pleased and felt very comfortable. He told us that H would be best for what my boyfriend had in mind, so he booked an appointment. The day we came in, H had a sketched ready for us to see. He made a few adjustments after we went over it. Since we are dealing with a cover up and either a half or whole sleeve. H took his time was very patient, and understanding. So far his sleeve is looking super cool, and I can't wait to see it all done. In the meantime my boyfriend had been telling me that I should get one as well. And so to make the long story short... I did! Conor did an AMAZING JOB!!!! I asked for an elephant I had seen on Pinterest and had him tweak it a bit, and add a little heart. It was SMALL, CUTE, and DAINTY!!! Just what I wanted. Overall they were great. We loved the atmosphere and vibes we got from all of them. Thanks again guys read more

A Rock Star Tattoo & Piercing - Small, cute, and dainty! Thanks Conor. - Piercing Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

Visited their new location in Mo'ili'ili today! I just needed a stubborn earring changed out and stopped by on a whim. I was in and out in minutes - the new location is super convenient, loved the very clean, functional studio, and the guy working there (I'm so sorry I didn't get your name!) was excellent, professional and super nice. Highly recommend this place to anyone, I'll definitely be back for future piercings. read more

Me and my boyfriend were looking for a tattoo shop for our last day here at Hawaii to complete our bucket list and we found this awesome tattoo shop! It's super clean and Connor is very professional and accommodating. I'm definitely coming back again next year! read more

A Rock Star Tattoo & Piercing - Tribal waves - Piercing Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

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I know this is kind of a long review, but if you're planning to get a tattoo in Hawaii, this will be worth the read. There is a reason why this tattoo shop has all 5 stars! This is the perfect typical tattoo shop located in downtown Waikiki. Our first impression walking down to the alley between 2 bars was not a good one. But, I learned real quick not to judge a book by its cover. My wife and I were on our honeymoon and we had the intention on getting tattoos that were the same idea, not matching. When we first came in we were greeted by a tattoo artist by the name Lazarus. After talking to Lazarus for a few minutes, he seemed to know what he was talking about. We showed him our ideas and he measured our calves. After a little bit more talking he gave us a quote and we were satisfied. The shop minimum is $80, so if you want something small you might want to go somewhere else. After about 30 minutes in the shop, we put down a deposit and we walked back to our hotel. We started looking at reviews of the shop, and they were all great about the shop. But, there was nothing on Lazarus except one vague, "Lazarus did a great job!" Quote. We looked up some more reviews on Facebook of the shop and a little more research. There was very little information on Lazarus. But, we already paid the deposit and we were scheduled for 2 o'clock the next day. We came to terms in just trusting that Lazarus knows what he is doing. The next day we showed up at 1:30 and Lazarus was just finishing up the drawings. After about 15 minutes, he came downstairs to show us his drawings.....boom....perfect. Both of them. Exactly what we both wanted! Not a single thing changed. He finally brought us upstairs and I was first on the table. I forgot to mention, this was my very first tattoo. I got myself a little worked up at first, but once it started it was no problem. Lazarus, the wife and I were all laughing and having a good time the entire time. About an hour and a 1/2 went by and I was done. I was finally able to see it, and I loved every last line of it. What an amazing job. The wife's took a little bit longer because of coloring and a little more shading. But, Lazarus kept us entertained the whole time. After it was all said and done, we tipped well him and parted ways. My first tattoo looked awesome, the wife's tattoo looked awesome and I couldn't have been more pleased. Lazarus, if you read this, thanks again! You did an excellent job, and these Alaskans will be back again! read more

A Rock Star Tattoo & Piercing - Lazarus did an amazing job for the both of us! Couldn't be any happier. - Piercing Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

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I went to this place to get a commemorative tattoo of my Hawaiian vacation and Laz did NOT disappoint. Not gonna lie, the location is shady AF, but the yelp reviews were good so I went in anyway. They were very accommodating of what I wanted and the wait was non existent. I showed Laz a pic of what I wanted and he was able to make it my own. I also lost my nose stud in the Hawaiian ocean and the piercer (didn't catch his name sadly) hooked me up with a new ring and install for $10. Tattoo came out to $100 and I love it. DEF recommend this place. read more

A Rock Star Tattoo & Piercing - Piercing Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

I saw Conor to repair my Daith piercing. I had to remove it for an MRI and it had partially closed. He opened it back up with no pain and replaced the jewelry. Then I decided to go ahead and redo my belly button. What a​ great idea, it had been 10 years since I had placed any jewelry in there. Once again it was painless. I gotta say Conor is the bomb! I will remain​ loyal from here on out! read more

I got an eyebrow piercing here about 3 years ago and it was very professionally done, they really took the time to get the exact placement that I wanted. They also took the time to explain the threading of the bar and was able to redo an old piercing on that spot that was not done correctly the first time by a different shop. I think this is the best downtown shop and I'm going to come in for a tattoo soon my first! So you know I think this place is good read more

A Rock Star Tattoo & Piercing - Bar in my right eyebrow. Love it still! - Piercing Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

We went in to get my daughter a piercing. Connor did a great job! I Highly recommend this business.

Got my first tattoo done by Conor and it went very well 10/10 for my first time. Will definitely be coming back for more tats and piercings next time. read more

A Rock Star Tattoo & Piercing - Piercing Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

Thank you Conor for my first tattoo! It was super fast and painless and it turned out amazing! I'm very glad it was done by you! I might have to come back to Oahu just to get another one done by you, thanks again! read more

A Rock Star Tattoo & Piercing - Piercing Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

THESE GUYS DID UNBELIEVABLE WORK!!!!! We came in about 45min/1hr before close on a Thursday with no appointment, spur of the moment thing. We didn't think they could do my design for time but probably could my wife's little one. They stayed 1.5hrs past closing to complete mine and I LOVE IT! The detail was amazing. The artist (Chinese guy that spoke no English) was a perfectionist and it really showed. He free handed a lot of my work but gave me 10x's more than I even asked for. I'm getting tons of complements on my work already. read more

A Rock Star Tattoo & Piercing - Picture does the work no justice..... - Piercing Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

I have 19 separate pieces all done by one artist while being stationed overseas. For the past 8 years, I have been searching for an artist on island to continue work on my canvas. I found Lazarus through a friend he is the second person ever to ink my skin. He is not only professional and focused, but he is also friendly and has a light touch. Blasting is his true passion and it shows not only in his pieces, but while also under the needle. I believe to him, it is definitely not "work" or "just a job." I will definitely be returning to get more ink done. read more

A Rock Star Tattoo & Piercing - Crane, flowers & petals, finger waves, and wind bars done my Lazarus - Piercing Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

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Lazarus did the ink work on my arms,i showed him what i wanted,and to add 2 Roses around one of the tatts i wanted. He drew out the 2 roses,and showed me,if this was something i wanted,i agreed He did a fantastik job! Thank you Lazurus! read more

A Rock Star Tattoo & Piercing - Mondays ink,done by Lazurus - Piercing Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

So I've been looking for a place to get my nose pierced for over a month! Everywhere I've been to in town has NO PIERCERS! I was so furious! Till I stumbled upon this AMAZING hole in the wall ROCK STAR TATTOOING & PIERCING ! Once I walked through the doors they were nothing but nice and welcoming! Now let me tell you I'm not the easiest customer to work with but they were awsome! I do regret not getting everyone's name especially the guy who helped me with my piercing but he didn't just pierce my nose and kicked me out he sat me down talked to me about my nose and how certain positions would look better! It was quick and easy and not as painful as I thought! MAHALO NUI LOA ROCKSTAR! I'll definitely be back! read more

A Rock Star Tattoo & Piercing - Nose piercing! Check! - Piercing Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

Here's an easy way to get rock star tattoos and piercings in Hawaii. Just go to Waikiki. And you get one of the best tattoo and piercing artists. Conor is the one I strongly recommend. He is so professional and gives you lots of ideas. Great location and tons of piercing jewelry. read more

A Rock Star Tattoo & Piercing - A rock star tattoos & piercings - Piercing Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

In 2013 my husband and I were referred to rockstar by an artist in Maui. We weren't able to do work sooner on the trip as it would have limited us in our activities. Connor was awesome in taking us in and completing the beautiful design Jerry did. We never got to rate Connor for his work but it is beautiful and commemorated our 12 year anniversary. We're coming back this week Aug 23rd 2017 and hoping to do more with our tattoos to extend the designs further. read more

A Rock Star Tattoo & Piercing - This is the work Connor Both tattoos symbolize our family and at the time 12 year anniversary milestone. - Piercing Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

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I've been a "body art" conservative all my life with the basic earlobes pierced since I was 2. Now over 30, I decided I wanted a nose piercing! Living in Waikiki, there are actually many places nearby, so I asked around to my friends, and yes, came to this site to check out reviews. This is about puncturing my body, after all, so I wanted to feel like I made a good decision about the place. To be honest, I was so determined to get this piercing on a specific day, and since Rock Star is open on Sundays, they were the place!! Conor was very kind, understanding about my wishes, and made me feel like although he had done this a thousand times (which was reassuring), that he was taking extra care with me to get the placement exactly where I wanted it. To sound a bit cheesy, it made me feel special. I was very happy when I left. My body ended up reacting to the piercing a bit, so I had to go back twice within the first month to have Conor check on things and make a few adjustments. Both times he was quickly available, calm and reassuring, and of course, fixed things at no extra charge. This part of his service is what stands out to me even more than the original piercing. After everything had healed nicely and my nose was cute and sparkly, I stopped in again just to let Conor know that I wasn't back for any problems and that I was 100% pleased with the final result. He was courteous from beginning to end: the mark of a true professional! read more

Some years ago I had my navel pierced, but took it out upon my move to Hawaii as a teenager. Now, some 10 years later, I decided it's time to get it re-done. After searching google and Yelp for reviews of piercing shops in Honolulu (preferably in town/Waikiki, but not a requirement) I was surprised to find much fewer piercing shops than I expected. Some shops had good reviews and good prices, but most also had at least one horrible review which steered me away. All signs kept pointing back to A Rock Star in Waikiki as the place to get pierced. The three dollar signs suggest the price may be a little more, but how much more can it be? 5 bucks? 10 bucks, no biggie. I decided to head down this evening after work. Fortunately, there was no line and I was the customer of the hour! The nice girl at the desk promptly greeted me, inquired what I wanted done, and did the typical paper work (one page, name/address/read/sign, easy!). A couple minutes later we headed back to the room. The room doesn't have granite counter tops or marble flooring, but it is clean and the chair is comfortable! While I didn't officially exchange names with the piercer, looking at the pics it is the man Conor himself. Very cool, easy going guy. Marked me up, and after giving the OK that it looks good put the needle and jewelry through. Quick and relatively painless. My questions on aftercare, and questions about some other piercings, I have, were all answered. Couldn't be happier or expect more from a piercer or shop. The price for the standard navel with a plain (silver) curved barbell was $65, excl. tip. (a double jeweled barbell = $70). Admittedly there are places that will do the navel piercing for $50 or so, you are FAR better off going to A Rock Star Tattoos & Piercings, the extra few dollars will be WELL SPENT (just read the reviews and experiences of the other places and compare to this). Thanks for the great experience. I'll definitely come back here for my future piercing needs. read more

Holy everything! Plenty of Aloha at Rock Star! Got my conch done here, my daughter got her naval pierced. Fast and friendly service from down to earth people. Gave us a little bit of Hawaii to bring back to the UK. Thanks guys, would recommend to anyone. read more

Connor is the best. Have had piercings done twice by him. The place is clean, service is fast and friendly and to the point. All in all, awesome. read more

Got surface hip piercings here and it was a great experience! Conor is the best:) He obviously knows what he is doing and he made me feel comfortable throughout the entire experience. It was nice and clean and he let me watch him open the fresh piercing needles. He was very precise about the placement of my piercings, taking the time to make sure they were perfect. He made sure to explain every step of the process, making sure that I was okay before moving on to a new step. If you need a piercing, Conor is the man for the job:) read more

A Rock Star Tattoo & Piercing - Piercing Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

I have been looking a good tattoo shop in Hawaii for a while and read a lot Yelp review. Finally, I found a really good and professional tattoo shop in Waikiki. First time I walked in the shop honestly I felt a little bit nervous, but after couple minutes to talk to Conor and Laz I felt they are really friendly. I had a really ugly tattoo with me about 10 years, it looks bumpy and some area had thick scar after two to three times of laser treatment, but it didn't remove so I gave up. I have been thinking to cover it long time, but I just want to make sure I can find a really good tattoo artist and a good pictures I will never regret this time. After I share my concern, I showed Laz some pictures and tell him my ideas, and very soon he already can tell me how he will did my coverup and describe to me clearly. After about two weeks, I went to the workshop and he showed me his sketch, I was surprised and really really like his sketch and he was really patient to discuss the colors with me for a while and also he add a lot details in my coverup tattoo. Overall, everything was very nice, Laz is a very gentle and patient young guy. I hope you will see this review :) you did a really great job! I really really like it. Thank you so much~ read more

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My wife and I were looking to get a tattoo to commemorate and celebrate the amazing time we had in Hawaii. This was my wife's first tattoo. I wanted to find someone that did great color tattoos. I searched online for a few days and found Conor and really liked his work. We went to his shop to talk to him about some ideas. He only had enough time to do one of our tattoos so I let my wife get her's. Conor was really cool to work with and had some good ideas. He is an incredible artist, professional and I highly recommend him. The other artists and staff were very cool and helpful also. I will definitely look him up if I go back to Waikiki. read more

A Rock Star Tattoo & Piercing - Amazing detail in the flowers. The photo doesn't do it justice, but gives you an ideal of Conor's amazing talent. - Piercing Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

This parlor was absolutely fantastic! I walked in here on a whim and they were reasonably priced and my artist tattooed perfectly clean lines and it's very symmetrical! The guys who work there are very personable, fast, work well, and they're caliber of work and expertise are definitely top notch. They had great advice concerning my tattoo and my friend who got her belly button pierced and educated us on our new body art very thoroughly. Even their equipment was all brand new! This being my first tattoo and a perfectionist, I was definitely holding high standards and they FAR exceeded them! So glad I found them and would recommend them to anyone! read more

A Rock Star Tattoo & Piercing - Piercing Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii