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    Hilo Tattoo Company

    5.0 (19 reviews)
    ModerateTattoo
    Closed 10:00 am - 6:00 pm
    Updated 1 month ago

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    Jennifer R.

    Ronson busted out this tattoo very quickly and it looks amazing! Thanks so much! I'll be back next year!

    Olive branches and script: Abide by Marco Barrios
    Cherith B.

    While I'm writing this review this business has five stars on Yelp and that is completely reflective of Hilo Tattoo Company. I found out about them through Yelp (thanks Yelp) and then scanned photos of their work on Instagram before going to the shop. I chose them to do a realistic style black and gray tattoo with clean lines and beautiful, readable lettering and that is what Marco gave me. This was my first tattoo ever and from the time I made my phone call, to stepping into the shop, I had a good feeling that things would go well-that I would be heard, taken care of, and provided with quality work and service. Marco worked with me from taking the phone call, to meeting for consultation, and then designing and applying the tattoo. He was kind to me and checked in as he did his work to make sure I was doing fine (since it was my first tattoo). He completed the beautiful outline with a single-go. He truly has natural talent for art that transfers into his tattooing skills, as well (a nice steady hand). I bombarded him with a hundred questions while he worked, which he kindly answered and shared about himself and his experience and passions. It made the experience that much more meaningful and memorable for me. Since I wear this artist's work for the rest of my life, I'm glad to know some of his story. Thank you for sharing your talents, Marco. Much aloha.

    barbara f.

    Ronson....your work is amazing! Definitely will be back for more work. Anyone looking for great people, great work, great conversations and personal connections with your artist, this is the place for you! My husband, son, and I all got tatts by Ronson and they're all amazing and have deeply personal connections with us as individuals. Thanks you for being you and being an amazingly talented guy!!

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    What an awesome place to get a tattoo. I'm so thankful we went here and met with Ronson and thanks to Marco for the recommendation for what we were looking for. Ronson made this with my basic verbal description of what I wanted, he made this masterpiece. I'm still mesmerized by his artistry. Thanks so much! From Shreeveport LA.

    GORGEOUS!!! Thank you for taking the horrible ink that I was told to "let go" and making it beautiful. Here we go Ima cry again,  LOL.
    Noel D.

    I don't have words. Ronson is brilliant and extremely funny and at the same time, very professional. He took a ratchet botched tattoo I got a few weeks prior at another shop and turned it into something spectacular. That is true artistry. I cried when I looked at the final product! Lol. Marco and Ronson are so welcoming and the way they make you feel like you're part of the family really went far with me and was so refreshing. Mahalo for everything Ronson!!! I can't wait to come back in! :)

    Freehand by Marco
    Natasha D.

    I've been going to this shop for the past 5 years now. HANDS DOWN Hilo Tattoo Company is the best tattoo shop in Hilo. All the artists are super down to earth and friendly, they all have year's of experience tattooing. You can see it in their work. What I love most is the vibe in there. I've been to other shop's where the employee's don't give a damn about connecting with the customer and you're left feeling out of place and not at all comfortable getting a tattoo. But not at Hilo Tattoo, when you walk in it feels like you've known them forever, it feels like family.... Everything is sanitary and properly cleaned. I have never once had any issues with tattoo's I've gotten from this shop. (Can't say the same for shop's I went to in the past) There are five artists at the shop Marco, Ronson, Delshay, Cyrus, and D. They all have many different skills. My go to guy is Marco Barrios. He's been my artist the last 6 years and I've never gone to anyone else because he is GREAT at what he does. The lines are perfect and no matter what I throw at him he's able to incorporate it some way in my sleeve (which you should know I've been making piece by piece which can get stressful) But, Marco always goes above and beyond anything I expect, and he make's it 100x better than what I thought it would be. Luckily I'm able to watch all the other artists do their thing when I'm getting my work done. They all are extremely talented! I've seen cover ups, intricate designs, portraits, lettering, new school ,freehand, polynesian, etc. You name it, one of these guys can do it. Go see for yourself, tell umm tash sent you(;

    Sick Poly piece.. MAHALO RONSON!!

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    Marco worked with me from taking the phone call, to meeting for consultation, and then designing and applying the tattoo.

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    Native Flesh Tattoo - She wears our ink well! Beautiful Marissa rocking her native flesh!

    Native Flesh Tattoo

    4.2(19 reviews)
    0.1 mi
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    Frank did an amazing job on my shoulder tattoo. I highly recommend him. It's best to make an…read moreappointment ahead of time.

    I got a helix piercing here. The piercer said he had two months of experience....not a great start…read morebut that's ok everyone has to learn. So then he marks the spot with a ball point pen....mmkay. Again, never seen that before. Usually use a surgical marker. Then the lineup. Piercing didn't hurt more than expected. Fine, I tipped healthy ($10). Two hours later, I look down and my shirt is covered in blood. Weird. But whatever, just trying to be positive. Well this morning I wake up and the damn jewelry is gone. I've had at least 11 piercings in my face and I have NEVER had jewelry just unscrew. Call the shop, they think that maybe me cleaning with q tip and rolling in bed caused the ball to roll loose. WHAT? I'm sorry but this is seriously the most foolish thing I've ever heard. The piercer needs to tighten the hell out of that ball (threaded ball on a post). So then he says he won't refund me. Eh? Ok so what is the solution? He wants to slide another piece of jewelry in. Yeah, nah dude. I've never had an experience like this. I guess I'm just going to have to lose $40 and tip. Do yourself a favor, skip this shop.

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    Native Flesh Tattoo - Freehand arm tribal tattoo done by myself here at native flesh tattoo

    Freehand arm tribal tattoo done by myself here at native flesh tattoo

    Native Flesh Tattoo - Artwork by Brandon

    Artwork by Brandon

    Native Flesh Tattoo - Here u can see the progress... The start.... The finish..... Freehand no stencil just a guide line, everything else as we go, #custom

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    Here u can see the progress... The start.... The finish..... Freehand no stencil just a guide line, everything else as we go, #custom

    Aloha Tattoo Hilo

    Aloha Tattoo Hilo

    2.3(3 reviews)
    0.2 mi

    He did not go deep enough so most of the tattoo is gone... I'm so disappointed. It's basically…read morecompletely faded.

    On day 4 of healing and more than 50%of the ink in my tat has come out. I followed after care…read moreinstructions to the T. This is just poor quality of work. I absolutely do not recommend going to this shop Especially if you're a tourist. This review is based off the work performed and the professionalism of the employees. I'd like to start by saying Sonny did my tattoo and he is one of the best people I've meet. He had me laughing the whole time and I was in such good company. This 1 star review is based not only off the quality of my tattoo but also the fact that I had scheduled 2 appointments with them 4 months ago via Facebook. I messaged the company 2 times prior to our honeymoon to confirm the appointments and time. Both times the time and date were confirmed. When we showed up for our appointments and were told they didn't have anyone to work on us and they were not available for at least 45 minutes to squeeze is in. We ended up having to leave and walk around for an hour before being able to go back and get our work done. My husband worked with Johnny and loves his completed tattoo. I work with Sonny and unfortunately cannot say the same. I will be having to get my tattoo completely redone on by another artist back home which completely defeated the purpose of getting a tattoo for honeymoon in HI. We missed our dinner reservations because of how late we started and at then end of the day my tattoo looks awful. The outline is almost non existent. It looks like the whole left side of the tattoo was just thrown on. The top flower doesn't match the bottom ones and wasn't even completely. Overall it was not a great experience for me . I would recommend working with another shop especially if traveling and trying to stick with a schedule.

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    Aloha Tattoo Hilo
    Aloha Tattoo Hilo - Done by sonny hookano

    Done by sonny hookano

    Aloha Tattoo Hilo - Done by sonny hookano

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    Done by sonny hookano

    Hilo Tattoo Company - tattoo - Updated May 2026

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