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    4.9 (377 reviews)
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    New daith & flat. Sooooo in love!

    I made an appt to get my flat and daith with Tony. I have many piercings from many different places. Tony and Honolulu Piercing Company are hands down the best I've experienced. The shop itself is pristine. It's clean, spacious, and organized. It is completely sanitary and I have full confidence in their professionalism. The selection of jewelry is unmatched. Gorgeous options with high quality metals and gems or beautiful entry level basics are plentiful as well. The front staff (ugh, wish I remembered her name) are amazing. She took the time to not only price out every piece of jewelry I had questions about, but also gave great advice based on my personal style & her experience. Tony is truly the best, most skilled piercing artist I have encountered. He gave great recommendations on location of my flat and recommended a different option than I had chosen for my daith. The result-perfection. I am thrilled with how it turned out. He is a calm, skilled piercer who put me immediately at ease. The after care instructions were clear and the staff are readily available should questions come up. I would recommend Tony and Honolulu Piercing Company to anyone, young or less young. You're in great hands here. Thank you Tony! I love my new piercings!!!

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    Chris P.

    Just had my birthday not too long ago and decided it was time for a change. What better way to celebrate than with my first piercing! After doing a ton of research, all signs pointed to Honolulu Piercing Company. The whole experience was seamless from start to finish. I booked a same-day appointment with Mel online, and when I called to let them know I'd be a little late due to traffic, they were super understanding. Onyx was incredibly welcoming and helpful, guiding me through my options and helping me pick out my first piece of jewelry. I ended up going with the 5mm rose gold hammered disc, and it turned out perfect for my lobe piercing. I was a bit nervous, but Mel explained everything clearly and even joked that plucking a beard hair is worse, which turned out to be true. I barely felt a thing. The shop itself is spotless, located in Kailua with ample parking, which made the whole visit even smoother. Another big plus: Honolulu Piercing Company is APP certified (Association of Professional Piercers) and uses only implant-grade jewelry. The quality and safety of the shop are top tier. The pricing may be a bit on the higher end, depending on what jewelry you get, but for something going into your body, it's 100% worth it. Can't wait to go back in about five weeks to downsize the backing and maybe try another disc while I'm at it!

    Full rook

    Such a great experience here. Front desk was super helpful and my piercer Ryan was amazing! He was great at helping me find a piercing that worked well with my ear anatomy. He made it easy, quick, and painless. I got my full rook and felt nothing. Definitely coming back for more when this heals.

    different colored piercings

    Originally I wanted to go with the real gold piercing option but was convinced that the titanium, painted option would be a better fit. I went with this option, and the jewelry is two different colors. I was aware that the color may fade over time, but in the salon, the colors were different from the start. I mentioned this, he convinced me otherwise, and now looking at it outside of the salon, it is two different colors. On top of this, Tony is rude. He asked if I have stretched my ears before, in regards to my extremely old piercings that are admittedly stretched and somewhat of an insecurity. I told him no not intentionally so, and he followed up with the statement that my earlobe will tear all the way through in 15 years if I keep up with "that shit". He started to pierce my other friend and then brought up my first piercing again, telling me he could pop a gauge in right then, doubling down. So not only was I not happy with the jewelry, but also uncomfortable with the piercing environment that he created. He also went on to complain that women piercers get booked more than him, even though he was more experienced than them, and honestly after this experience I get why.

    2 helix piercings
    Nancy M.

    Tony is AWESOME and makes sure you're well informed and the whole process is quick and easy. He's my go to guy and Honolulu Piercing Company is the place to go to!

    S Y.

    We are from Kaua'i. Took our 7yo daughter to do her first piercings. I scheduled with Tony because I read his bio that he has over 20 years experience. Our experience is perfect. Tony did great job walking through us the entire procedure. I can tell he wants nothing but perfect. He is very great with kids as well. Totally worth the trip and the price! Vanisa also did perfect job on helping my daughter with jewelry selection. She's very knowledgeable. Highly recommend!

    Lobe piercing (Day 1)

    First off their new Kaimuki store is GORGEOUS. I love the way they set up their displays it showcases how designer and high end HPC Jewelry can be. The staff is so charming and homely which is the vibe you want to look for if this is your first piercing. The front desk helped me calm down my nerves by engaging in conversation with me. The place is clean and sanitary (it is a brand new store) which is a tell tale sign that they take their cleanliness seriously. Bronson was such a delight to have as my piercer. He made me and my husband feel comfortable and when it was a bit uncomfortable he helped to soothe me. I have yet to see the piercing healed. But I'm so looking forward to getting more by this shop. I love them and their professional service. They don't mess around with the placement of the pieces either.

    Rebecca T.

    Yelp brought me here. I was in waikiki for a Yelp event and I knew there's a piercing place nearby so I ended up here! I had my helix pierced before, but it gotten itchy and I removed the stud too soon, next thing I knew the hole closed up. I've always wanted to get it done again but I just never acted on it. Fast forward 7-8 years later, I decided I just had to do it so here I am. Booking an appointment on their website was easy. Walk-ins shouldn't be a problem too if it's during the week I suppose, unless there's a specific person you'd like to have. I chose Bronson after I read some of the reviews and I had a great experience. The place looks clean and it has individual rooms. I was a little nervous because it's my first time getting a piercing by hand. My 3 lobe piercings were all done by a gun, and my old cartilage one was done at Claire's with a gun too. I don't know if that had anything to do with it or I just didn't take care of my piercing well, it got itchy so I removed it and it closed up, so I thought maybe I should do something different and see if it would help. (Hope it will. Will write an update in a few months.) Bronson was gentle and patient to explain what should expect and the aftercare to me. I showed him my old piercing and he saw the scar and marked it with some ink. He handed me a mirror to see if that's where I like to have it. I also asked for his opinion if that's a good spot for helix piercing and he said it looked fine. I lied down and he got into position. After inhaling a big breath he did it very fast on my exhale and it was really just a pinch; my son pinched me harder than this many times by accident lol. After the piercing he put the stud in. My ear started to heat up but that's normal. It was a smooth and easy process. I like how their aftercare instructions are so simple and easy to follow. Bronson also explained to me the downside of using different antibacterial stuff that can cause more harm than good. Stick with water and saline rinse and never touch the piercing for a while! I also like the little card they gave me to take home. It had all the info of the piercing and the healing time. I don't remember Claire's telling me that much info. I think the lack of awareness was also part of the reason why my first piercing got irritated and closed up. I picked the titanium stud from NeoMetal. I looked up the company later and it manufactures implant grade titanium and specializes in jewelry for piercing; that's very assuring. (Excuse my lack of knowledge in body piercing.) The whole process including tax cost around $85 with a big bottle of neilmed saline spray included but not including tip. Overall I'm happy with my experience! I hope it'll heal well this time. Thank you, Bronson!

    Alicia Z.

    Finally took the plunge to get my first ever piercing here! I walked in on a Monday afternoon and there was a bit of a wait for walk-ins. You can also make same day appointments here and they don't ask you for your card details, but just make sure you actually show up. Everyone at the shop is APP certified which really put me at ease. Jade at the counter was so nice and patient with answering all my questions. Mel was my piercer and she was so friendly and really helped calm my nerves. The piercing itself barely hurt at all (like less than when I get my vaccines sometimes) - Mel was so skilled! She also took the time to give great suggestions on placement to make sure that the spot was to my liking. Since I'm not from the area, Mel gave a bunch of great suggestions for piercing studios near me for downsizing in a few weeks. They have a great selection of jewelry here including BVLA. I opted for Neometal, which is slightly cheaper. Might be back for more on my next Hawaii trip!

    First ear piercings by Brit!

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    i had carlos and he was amazinggg. explained the whole piercing and healing process thoroughly

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    I got pierced with Tony and he was amazing! very thorough with the process and healing time. 10/10!!

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    Super professional, kind, patient. They made me feel really comfortable and were very friendly and helpful!

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    Thank you Channey! I’m glad you came back in :)

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    I’m so happy to hear you’re pumped, Kelsey! Take care of everything :)

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    Staff really nice, informative and helpful!! As much questions as we had, they were very patient. Their store is really clean.

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    Super sweet and fun experience with Bri & Jam. They both made sure I was comfy with my piercing. Can't wait to work with them more!

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    We had excellent service and Tony and Hazel were great! Thank you for a great experience! Ron

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    Ask the Community - Honolulu Piercing Company

    Can I bring my own jewelry to use after you pierce my ears?

    Im sorry, but no you can not. You will have to use jewelry from us to be pierced by us. We are strict about the grade of metal, polish of the jewelry, and the general… Read more

    Will I have to pay for the jewelry that I get pierced with?

    Basic titanium jewelry is including in the starting price. We do have a lot of jewelry to choose from and different pieces of jewelry could affect the price.… Read more

    Do ygs accept walk-ins?

    Yes we do :)

    Do you use any sort of numbing cream or similar prior to piercing? Do you work on curating designs?

    When I got my helix pierced today, there was no numbing cream. I wasn't offered and I didn't ask lol so I don't even know if that's an option.

    I did Nostril Piercing 3-4 weeks ago. It seems like slight pus or discharge now. I don't know how to remove the piercing. Is it ok go there and to check?

    I had my ear lobes pierced over 4 months ago, and they are still not healing, with slight discharge. Looks like we all have different lengths of time to heal. I have been going to Kailua location and have Tony check every 3 weeks or so. He patiently… Read more

    Do you do nipple piercing? And if so how long do you have to stay out of the water for after getting them done?

    We do offer nipple piercing. It is recommended to stay out of the water until healed which can be 6months-1year but the first month or two is definitely of the most importance:)

    Hi. Do you do infant ear piercings? My daughter is 5 months old and I'm looking for a place to get it done.

    We offer ear piercing for children 1year and up. Hopefully we will see you all later in the year :)

    How old do you have to be to get your belly button pierced?

    We offer navel piercings at 14 years and older. Any minor under the age of 18 would need to be accompanied by a guardian and provide proper identification for both.

    Do I need an appointment to get my piercing bump checked out or buy new jewelry?

    Walk-ins are always welcome but appointments will take priority. If you’d like to be seen at a certain or expect prompt assistance then an appointment will work much better for you. If you are in no rush and have patience then you are welcome to… Read more

    I saw on your website that nose piercings are $70, is that the same for a double nose piercing?

    They are priced individually but we do take $10 off of the second piercing :)

    Do you have surgical steel body jewelry? Can I just buy the jewelry?

    Hello! We carry a plethora of different kinds of quality metals like implant grade titanium and 14k solid gold. Implant grade titanium is one of the highest quality metals used in our industry though if you prefer steel we are also more than happy… Read more

    Do you guys use butterfly backing earrings for piercings?

    We do not. We use a disc or bead backs. They are much more comfortable and are unable to squeeze the ear too much as butterfly backs can.… Read more

    Do you use needle of gun for just a regular ear lobe piercing?

    All piercings are performed with a single use tri-beveled needle here at HPC. Piercing guns are actually one of the worst ways to get pierced for many reasons.… Read more

    Do you offer hypoallergenic jewelry? I have a nickel allergy and I'm interested in a nostril and septum piercing. Curious if you have 18-karat hoop options or other safe recommendations for me. Thank you!

    Hello :) All of our jewelry is nickel free :) We use only titanium and/or nickel free solid gold :)

    How much to pierce both ears for child 5yrs?

    Hello You can see pricing and availability at Hpc808.as.me… Read more

    Do you guys do smileys?

    Yes we do.

    Hi, are you guys doing nose piercings?

    Yes. We are currently offering nose piercings.

    Hello. I am interested in coming in to purchase some septum rings? Do I need to set up an appointment for that?

    Do you offer titanium jewelry? I want to get my nose pierced but I'm very concerned about getting a bubble during healing (had it happened to my cartilage in the past).

    Hello :) Yes we do offer a large selection titanium jewelry. Our jewelry also has the highest… Read more

    Hi! I understand you guys are currently closed due to covid but for future reference, do you guys do dermal piercings (chest area)? If so, how much is it and what tool do you use for that? Thanks!

    Hello, We are happy to do an anchor for you and we have a lot of experience with them :) We have a full up to date price list on our website and will gladly talk you through… Read more

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    We did a lot of research on the company/person to do the job and I'd only recommend Tony at Honolulu Piercing for infants.

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    The Ink Pit Tattoo - Navel / Belly $30

    The Ink Pit Tattoo

    4.7(473 reviews)
    5.5 miKalihi
    $$

    Honestly the best place on the island to get affordable piercings done by Lisa, the prices have…read morebeen the same from the past years I came through 2020-2025. During covid times it was by appointment only but I discovered now in 2025 she does walk ins and appointments via call/text/dm (her IG @lisa_pierce_r) Her business hours of piercing is from Monday to Saturday 12pm-6pm but I still recommend to text her so she knows you're coming in, you can find her number on her Instagram bio or call the tattoo studio. Here's my years of what I got pierced with prices: 2020- Top navel $30 2021- Daith $20 each ear (left & right) 2023- Earlobes for both $40 2025- Rook $20 each ear (left & right) Here's how the session goes. She will ask you for your ID, make you sign a wavier, she will bring you back to the room, cleans the area of your choice, marks the spot where she will pierce and will ask you if you like it or change it. Then she will have you sit or lay on the chair bed, and then she will do her piercing magic. Very quick and smooth experience! Pain level for each piercing: Top Navel 8/10 Earlobes 1/10 Daith 6/10 Rook 6/10 There's no body jewelry there for you to buy, she usually defaults with the plain surgical steel ball and bar. She will give you a paper that has aftercare instructions and it says how long the pain lasts, how long you wait till you can replace the jewelry. They have saline ready for purchase for $5 if you need to clean your piercings! 10/10 recommend this place!

    I got a lot of my piercings done here by Lisa! Call ahead to make your appointment!…read more I love how quick she is and she makes the experience super comfortable. All of my piercings have healed nicely and honestly if there's any concern whatsoever, just call her and she'll address them-- Lisa gives it straight and that's all a person can ask for! She provides that peace of mind. All I can say about this place is 10/10 all around. They're all so friendly, the tattoo artists too are chefs kiss!! So so kind and so easy to converse with. Best service hands down! Such good vibes. Mahalo Nui, Ink Pit!

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    The Ink Pit Tattoo - Got a conch and another helix done today, staff were super friendly and the process was quick. will definitely come back.

    Got a conch and another helix done today, staff were super friendly and the process was quick. will definitely come back.

    The Ink Pit Tattoo - First dermal of 2025 and SO EXCITED !!!

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    First dermal of 2025 and SO EXCITED !!!

    Tattoo Hawaii - just finished

    Tattoo Hawaii

    4.7(323 reviews)
    3.2 miAla Moana
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    "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!

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    Tattoo Hawaii - 4-5 hours after and we got back to our room.

    4-5 hours after and we got back to our room.

    Tattoo Hawaii - Dragon emphasized within honu

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    Dragon emphasized within honu

    Skin Deep Tattoo and Piercing

    Skin Deep Tattoo and Piercing

    4.5(349 reviews)
    2.1 miWaikiki
    $$

    I had such an amazing experience at Skin Deep Tattoo! From the moment I walked in, Gabby at the…read morefront desk was incredibly welcoming and made the whole check-in process a breeze. My artist, Barbara, was fantastic. She really took the time to listen to what I wanted and executed the piece perfectly. Barbara knew I was emotionally invested in getting this tattoo and I could tell that she enjoyed doing this tattoo. The shop has a great vibe and a lot of history. I highly recommend both of them if you are looking for a tattoo in Waikīkī

    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!

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    Skin Deep Tattoo and Piercing - Lyndsey getting inked!

    Lyndsey getting inked!

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    METALink Piercings - piercing

    METALink Piercings

    4.9(198 reviews)
    9.3 mi
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    Saw their booth at the Hawaii Tattoo Expo and they had great prices for what I wanted to get so I…read moredecided to get my third lobes and mid helix done. First off, EXTREMELY unorganized. All of their jewelry was stored in plastic containers where the employees were just digging through, without gloves (SO unsanitary), to find the jewelry that the customers wanted. I wanted titanium flat backs because I'm allergic to sterling silver and I don't heal well if it is pierced with steel. The girl who pierced me looked through all the containers before finding 3 gold colored titanium flat backs with silver colored titanium ball toppers. The piercing process started out okay, she cleaned off the area, although not very thoroughly, and marked where she was going to pierce and let me see before she started the process. I don't think they sterilized the jewelry before they pierced me either, even though different, ungloved, employees were digging around in the jewelry boxes just before. She opened a new needle and started on my lobes, these were pretty smooth. The biggest issue came when she started on my mid helix. Told me take a deep breath and she pushed the needle through, then went to guide the jewelry in, but could only get it HALFWAY. I heard her whisper "oh shoot" under her breath before proceeding to try multiple times to push the jewelry all the way through. She asked the other guy, Jay, for help and they both stood there pushing my ear around for a solid 3 minutes before the jewelry was fully through. It was a while before the piercing was done, I could feel the blood on my ear slipping around while he essentially tried to repierce it with the jewelry. Neither of them used a clamp, or even a tube to catch the needle as it went through to the other side, just used their hands which I could feel were slipping off my ear. To top it all off, my mom told me after that they used the same needle for all three of my piercings, super unsanitary! I've gotten thick cartilage piercings done before this (rook, nostril, helix) and I have NEVER had an experience like this. I will not be coming back here, not even for my jewelry changes. The only good thing I would say about this experience was that the lady at the front was polite and friendly, and the girl who pierced me was also nice, I just wish the process of the actual piercing was a bit cleaner and smoother. I hope nobody else has an experience like this, and I hope my piercings don't get infected.

    my daughter wanted to get her ears pierced so had to give the highest rated place a try. was very…read morefast and didn't feel a thing. she was happy so I was happy too. professional staff local braddah and sistah and had all kine interesting toys and cards too. chance em! located in da heart of waipahu.

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    METALink Piercings - Beautiful little nose cuff "heart chain"

    Beautiful little nose cuff "heart chain"

    METALink Piercings - Horizontal eyebrow piercing.

    Horizontal eyebrow piercing.

    METALink Piercings - Mirror pic w my naval

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    Mirror pic w my naval

    Black Palette Tattoo

    Black Palette Tattoo

    4.4(66 reviews)
    1.9 miWaikiki
    $$
    Walk-ins welcome
    Locally owned & operated

    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!

    From the moment my daughter and I decided to get tattoos while visiting Hawaii, we were so…read moresatisfied that we found Black Palette Tattoo, located in Waikiki. Easy to find, Black Palette is an absolute spotless parlor that screams "We keep an organized, spotless and efficient operation here and you are in great hands." Manuel was my artist, and was able to accommodate my exact design without any issues. Not thinking about the size, he matched it to my other leg tattoo perfectly and the line work was absolutely incredible. Manuel is a serious artist that knows his business very well and has a proven track record with an amazing portfolio of tattoos - you can feel confident that you will leave Black Palette with art that will turn heads. Healing was uneventful and instructions were provided for aftercare along with additional protective film. My experience was PERFECT from the moment I called to the moment I left the shop.

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    Black Palette Tattoo
    Black Palette Tattoo - Our clean and modern tattoo studio is located on the 3rd Floor of Waikiki Shopping Plaza.

    Our clean and modern tattoo studio is located on the 3rd Floor of Waikiki Shopping Plaza.

    Black Palette Tattoo

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    Honolulu Piercing Company - piercing - Updated May 2026

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