So I wanted to get something that represents my love for the island and Im glad that I found Alex Taylor at Blue Tiki Tattoo. I've had it planned for several months as to just get an appointment that fit with my schedule at the end of the trip. Well Alex was professional, friendly and gave me his expert artist opinion on the design I chose. He put his suggestions into the piece and I could not be happier. The vibe is fun and inviting and I felt comfortable and welcomed. read more

Blue Tiki Tattoo - My art piece will always lead me to my favorite island. - Tattoo Near Me - Kapaa, Hawaii

What amazing service! If you're in the town of Kapaa in Kauai, come to Blue Tiki Tattoo, and ask for Ritchie! He's absolutely amazing! He did my dragon tattoo, as well as my girlfriend's flower tattoo (also pictured) and both turned out absolutely incredible! Very highly recommend. Thank you Ritchie! read more

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I didn't get a tattoo here, but my friend did. This place came highly recommended from a random stranger on the airplane. Even though it was listed as closed on Wednesday, I just happen to call and they were working and fit us in. The female tattooist was incredible and the tattoo turned out amazing. My friend loves her colored bird tattoo! read more

Called for a last minute walk in tattoo for my husband and I and both artists were super helpful and able to create exactly what we wanted. We got engaged on Kauai, married and we're back for our anniversary so we wanted to get something small that signified how special this island is for us. They adjusted the art to fit the size we wanted and did an impeccable job matching tats with two different artists. Thank you again for our last minute request! read more

Blue Tiki Tattoo - Tattoo Near Me - Kapaa, Hawaii

My husband got a tattoo from Richie at Blue Tiki Tattoo while we were visiting Kauai after we wandered across the shop and it was pretty awesome so I went in and got two! Lol. Richie was friendly, accommodating (I got my second just hours before boarding a flight home) and professional. Back home stateside and my tats are healing/looking great. I would recommend to a friend and if ever I'm back in town I will get another. Thanks for the memories in ink Richie! read more

Blue Tiki Tattoo - Sneaky snake - Tattoo Near Me - Kapaa, Hawaii

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The best experience EVER! I was so impressed with the girls, they were so welcoming and nice to chat with when getting tattooed. Billie was incredible. She's truly an artist with crazy good skills! I let her take the wheel and I've never loved a tattoo more. I want to go back to Kauai just to see the girls and get more ink! I'll be back from the mainland and I will get another tattoo! My photo, Billie did all the color work, the heart was an older tattoo read more

Blue Tiki Tattoo - Billie did the beautiful color work and flowers. My heart was done in 2018 by a different artist in Maui. - Tattoo Near Me - Kapaa, Hawaii

I was in there with my husband who was trying to find a design for himself. When he was shown a bead necklace design, is shot down the idea. A few minutes later, the artist who's been working on a client stops and turn around and says, "You know, that's a Japanese Buddhist beads." I just blankly looked at him and then he repeats that again and then asks me, "AREN'T YOU JAPANESE?" OMG I couldn't believe what I was hearing. Is he THAT ignorant? He asked me AGAIN, "Well, aren't you Japanese?" I just told him, yea but I'm not a Buddhist. I was so offended by their racist and ignorant remarks. I know not all tattoo artists are ignorant or racist but you should NEVER assume people's religion due to their assumed nationality. I thought that was a universal common knowledge of customer service but I guess not at this place of business. read more

Blue Tiki Tattoo - Tattoo Near Me - Kapaa, Hawaii

I am a massive wimp and Billie was awesome and gave me a great piece for a very good price! read more

Blue Tiki Tattoo - Koi Fish - Tattoo Near Me - Kapaa, Hawaii

My wife and I were tattooed in this wonderful shop on our next to last day of our Hawaiian vacation. The staff, including Billie, Sabrina, and Emma were all fun, professional, upbeat, and most importantly helpful to us, and made our first tattoo experience a breeze. Their art is great and unique compared to what we see on the mainland - highest recommendation from us!! read more

Blue Tiki Tattoo - Tattoo Near Me - Kapaa, Hawaii

I got my tattoo done the day before I left Kauai (3/7/24) by Richie - and he designed the COOLEST shark. After booking for Thursday, I went in during the week just to chat with him for a few minutes and he was very kind and open to hearing my ideas. The tattoo session itself went great. It was my first tattoo, and I was so excited I probably talked his ear off for over half an hour while he was working but he was very nice about it and willing to answer any questions I had. Richie's attention to detail and style is just awesome and I'm so unbelievably happy with this shark! The shop itself has the best vibes, full of art and fun decor, plenty of things to look at while you're getting tattooed. Overall, a great experience, a bad ass tattoo, and I highly recommend to anyone considering a tattoo while on Kauai! read more

Blue Tiki Tattoo - Tattoo Near Me - Kapaa, Hawaii

me and my bf were looking for a good tattoo shop when we went to Kauai. Their tattoo shop is literally next to our hotel. Richie did both of our tattoos and I am grateful of how it turned out. My bf's tattoo came out amazing as well. Richie did an amazing job and was very nice. Very highly recommended. We will come back here again! Thank you! read more

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I booked my appointment weeks in advance. When I left after two hours of waiting she put my personal Instagram on her story with a IDFWU song in the background. I asked for a drawing with a side profile. When she brought out one that was front facing I asked her to change it she huffed and puffed. Honestly I didn't want front facing profile because her work is subpar so I didn't trust her to make the tattoo even. Hi Billie I know you'll reply and make it seem like you are correct in the situation but you're not. You're three times my age acting like this. Glad i ruined your mood tho read more

Blue Tiki is an awesome shop! Ended up getting matching vacation tats with my wife and our artist Richie was awesome. We gave him the idea and let him have artistic freedom and we're definitely not disappointed! If you're on vacation or in the area definitely check out Richie at Blue Tiki! read more

Blue Tiki Tattoo - Tattoo Near Me - Kapaa, Hawaii

Great service and great tattoo by Carlos! The shop was clean and Carlos was awesome at working with me to come up with my party rooster. read more

Blue Tiki Tattoo - Rooster Tattoo! - Tattoo Near Me - Kapaa, Hawaii

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Since I was traveling to Kauai for a vacation and a wedding, I also thought it would be a great idea to get a custom Hawaiian tattoo. Doing a search on Yelp, I found Blue Tiki Tattoo. Billie (the owner and artist) displayed work on her website and on other reviews was amazing to say the least. Each piece looked unique and made custom. After picking up our marriage application at the hair salon next door (yes you read that correctly), I stopped by to view her work in person as well as discuss what ideas that I had for the look I wanted. After looking as several rendered drawings and discussing with Billie, we came up with a really unique idea that would incorporate both a dog paw with a tribal theme. She conveniently booked a time while I was still on the island and after my wedding. She had a lot of drop in customers that she had to turn away because she did not want to be well overbooked and gave a very accurate time frame of how long the process would take. I arrived early to complete paperwork and she showed me the final versions of what my tattoo would look like. One with color, one without, one with details, and one more simple. I loved that I had options and when I asked Billie which one she felt pride in... she gave me a straight forward honest answer (BTW that is the one I picked as well). The whole process was done in three (3) hours. I couldn't be more pleased with the results. Billie is a fascinating person with a singing voice to match. She demonstrates not just a talent for art, but for conversation in many forms. If you are willing to spend the quality time, Billie will give you a tattoo that you will always be proud of. I loved her retro-rockabilly style as well as variations on tribal tattoos. I have to admit, if I go back to Kauai I won't be surprised to see if I can commission her for another session. read more

Blue Tiki Tattoo - Work done by Billie Harris of Blue Tiki Tattoo- Hanalei, HI - Tattoo Near Me - Kapaa, Hawaii

Jessica did my tattoo and not only was she professional and nice, but she really knows what she's doing! This is my 13th tattoo and this was the last painful and it healed super fast. I've gotten tons of compliments. The shop itself is clean and the vibes are awesome! highly recommend. read more

Blue Tiki Tattoo - Jess was awesome! - Tattoo Near Me - Kapaa, Hawaii

YAAAAASSSSS. These ladies rock!! Sabrina is the best and I barely felt a thing. Oh and there's SNACKS!!! Yeeesssss Queen read more

Blue Tiki Tattoo - My new ink. - Tattoo Near Me - Kapaa, Hawaii

Love this place. Clean like you would not believe. Ladies are a blast to deal with. Now for the art work. Love it, love it, highly recommend. 10/26/18 Second tat done by Blue Tiki Tattoo. This time I was soooo lucky to have Billie do the work. I got to spend six hours with her and feel like I have a new lifetime friend. Again the cleanliness looks like a surgical preparation, really, really sanitized. The art work was way past my expectations. If you don't check this place out for your next island tattoo, you will really miss the boat. read more

Scheduled an appointment for my husband and I to get a tattoo to signify our trip to Kauai. Went in to get it done and I was highly disappointed. I told, Maria - I think that was her name, what I wanted and she told me what she wanted me to have. I wanted a small Kauai rooster to follow the flow of tattoos that I already have on my ribs. She came out with a rooster after 15 minutes stating, "this is something I came up with" which was taken from a book. The initial rooster was about 4-6 inches tall, I suggested flowers because I have flowers already. She went back and another 15-20 minutes later came out with a 8-10 inch rooster with flowers along the bottom and told me it would look best on my shoulder. All together this would have been close to a 12 inch tattoo. 1. This is not what I wanted. 2. This is not where I wanted it. She then told me it would take 4+ hours and cost $700, no ma'am. Not for something I didn't want. I was polite and said that was to much for me to pay. I told her I respect her prices but I couldn't and wouldn't pay that, to which she replied what will you pay?! That's when I sat down and said no thank you. You were rude, I saw you roll your eyes when I POLITELY declined YOUR tattoo. Don't be rude, it's not nice and can ruin someone's day, like you did mine. read more

Just got an awsome tiki tat by Billie. Well done. That place rocks. Hope to make it back if I can. All the best.Great experience.

My husband and I got our first tattoos at Blue Tiki while on vacation. We loved our entire experience. We had two very different tattoos in mind and we both got exactly what we asked for and then some. Billie and Sabrina were so fun and chill and real. The detail on the tattoos is so epic and they did a great job explaining the aftercare, especially since we are traveling home tomorrow. They gave us another great reason to come back to Kauai! read more

I was able to get a session with Carlos before we headed home. He was great and worked with me on what I wanted as a modification to an existing tattoo that I wanted to build off of. If you're thinking of a tattoo, consider Blue Tiki but make sure to reach out ahead of time because they book up. Also, save it to towards the end of your trip if you're only visiting the island. read more

Horrible customer service from ms Billie. I walked in and asked for a heart with my moms initials. She laughed and said to pick something else more basic. She is not kind at all and very unprofessional. read more

Billie is extremely rude. She is aggressive and unprofessional. Posts personal information and has no remorse. NEVER GET A TATTOO FROM HER. her work is not even good. Zoom in and you can see her poor quality work read more

Getting inked at Blue Tiki Tattoo was a pleasure from start to finish. First a quick story about how I found the shop since I think it's worth mentioning that they seem to have developed a reputation around Hawaii. I was originally going to get tattooed on Oahu, but the timing did not work for my vacation schedule. I stopped in at Electric Paradise Tattoo in Waikiki, told them I was headed for Kauai and without hesitation they recommended Blue Tiki. I'm so thankful they did. First off, Billie is an amazing artist with the ability to listen to her customers' needs and run with them to create awesome things. I showed her a general idea of what I had in mind and told her some things I wanted changed, and after a few text messages back-and-forth over a weekend, she very quickly came up with this outstanding design. I was especially pleased that she even incorporated an idea I had about the lettering. Such an easy process, yet in the end I was blown away by the final result. Just so much better than I expected! Billie obviously has a great eye and experienced hand. I've already gotten many compliments about the detailed line work and colors. The staff at Blue Tiki was a pleasure to deal with. Welcoming, easy to talk to, and they fit me in to their busy schedule with just a few days' notice -- and they ARE busy, my first indication that this is the go-to place for tattoos. They were able to schedule me so I was getting inked on my last evening on the islands, so the timing worked out perfectly. The shop clearly maintains the highest standards of cleanliness and safety while also having a chill vibe. Located in a fun shopping center so my family was able to find plenty to do while I was getting inked. To top it all off, I thought the price was a great deal considering what Billie was able to do in such a short time. But I have the idea that I would be happy working with any of the artists there based on the quality service that Billie provided. If you need a tattoo on Kauai, you should get yourself up to Hanalei and go to Blue Tiki. Or heck, make a special trip over there because they are that good. read more

Blue Tiki Tattoo - Such good work by Billie! - Tattoo Near Me - Kapaa, Hawaii

My wife and I went there the last day of our trip and each got a tattoo. The staff was well prepared with advice, presented options and suggestions and we got great results!! read more

I planned to surprise my husband with a tattoo by another artist (someone we got tattooed by on our honeymoon 5 years ago) but he cancelled last minute on our last day on the island. We were both so disappointed... but now we are glad it happened! I called the shop and Billie fit us in for the tattoo he has been planning since our honeymoon. She is so professional, she has an awsome eye (she drew this design by a quick phone consultation with a few reference photos only, AND it's a cover up.) And her attendance to detail is awsome. The tattoo came out great and we are so happy we found a new artist for our next visit! read more

Blue Tiki Tattoo - Boar head by Billie - Tattoo Near Me - Kapaa, Hawaii

Blue Tiki is "Simply the best!" Billie is amazing and her work is absolutely brilliant ..our new pet tattoos are exactly what we envisioned and still blows us away. The staff is super friendly, appointment scheduling was easy (called month in advance), studio is fun, spacious and clean. Honey & I will definitely come back again on our next visit. read more

Blue Tiki Tattoo - Tattoo Near Me - Kapaa, Hawaii

Was able to be tattooed by the owner and she did not disappoint, gave her an idea upon arriving & with a little patience & free hand I had the perfect wearable art! After care instructions were precise & clear, coverup made healing exceptionally protected & fast read more

Blue Tiki Tattoo - Beautiful work - Tattoo Near Me - Kapaa, Hawaii

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Blue Tiki Tattoo is definitely a great tattoo shop that should not be slept on. I stopped by on Friday and met Billie, who squeezed me in to her busy schedule on Sunday and even showed up early to accommodate the kitsune tattoo I was inquiring about. Billie did a fantastic job: her line-work is next level. I am extremely happy with the detail of the piece and would love to get another tattoo from Billie in the future. If you want a fantastic tattoo and to make friends with a super cool artist, go meet Billie at Blue Tiki. read more

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Ms. Billie is an outstanding tattoo artist. From the initial consultation (my son and I needed to schedule around our vacation plans) to the final result, her professionalism and dedication were evident. She transformed my idea into a stunning piece of artwork, expertly helping with placement and precise with the colors and shading. The clean and sterile environment, Ms. Billie's gentle workmanship and fun atmosphere actually made the experience enjoyable. Next time I'm on Kauai, I'll definitely stop in for some additional top-notch work. read more

Ms. Billie, this is WAY over due! I started it month's ago and never finished it. What an awesome experience for my first tattoo! We were on vacation on Kauai. I knew what I wanted - a Honu. I had two pictures that I wanted merged into one. Sent them via text and Ms. Billie said she'd be ready for me. What she sketched was absolutely perfect. The entire experience was a blast. Cool shop in Hanalei, super clean, great vibe. I will absolutely be back my next time on the island. You should go too! read more

Blue Tiki Tattoo - Tattoo Near Me - Kapaa, Hawaii

Convince in location and full of talent. They must tattoo hundreds of turtles in a month, but Billie treated it as special as it was for me. Gratitude for this team and the work they do. read more

Blue Tiki Tattoo - Honu, representing my oldest son - Tattoo Near Me - Kapaa, Hawaii

Clean shop. Very professional and friendly. Billie gave me an incredible tattoo. Fully recommend

Super great experience. This is during covid and all protocols were followed. Only one customer allowed in the shop at a tome. The artist was so friendly and fun during the experience. My friends tattoo came out great! read more

Could not be more stoked with the outcome, great energy, and great people. Ask for Mrs. BILLIE! read more

Blue Tiki Tattoo - Tattoo Near Me - Kapaa, Hawaii

Billie runs an awesome shop and does some amazing work! She tattooed myself and my husband in two different styles and absolutely nailed them both. She's an awesome person and we can't wait to get back ther read more

Billie was excellent! She worked with me to design a tattoo that will have meaning for me my entire life. Though getting the tattoo was painful (duh!), she allowed me to sing out loud throughout the entire process so I could disassociate from the pain. If you're looking for a friendly & knowledgeable tattoo artist look no further than Billie. She made my first time a breeze. Very clean work area. Billie sanitized everything right before she started. read more

Blue Tiki Tattoo - My very first tattoo from Billie - Tattoo Near Me - Kapaa, Hawaii

Talented artist and a once in a life experience in paradise. Thank you Billie #FuckyouFal #GetaLife #Stalkingisacrime #WhiteTrashAndGonnaBeatYourAss read more

Billie is the best! Won't go anywhere else! Tattoos are forever, don't make the mistake of picking the wrong artist!