I got my first tattoo at almost 60. It was when my daughter asked for one, and I was thinking to…read moremyself, why not go do it with her. That was five years ago. For our 30th anniversary, my wife and I went to Maui for a week. The best vacation we've ever had. When it was almost time to pack our suitcases and leave Maui, we were thinking why not get a tattoo to commemorate the vacation, as well as the anniversary. We looked up several tattoo parlors. While at Paia we paid a visit to one, but it needed a booking in advance. Another one in Kihei, we encountered a rude tattooist who (almost) practically threw us out because we weren't so sure what tattoo we wanted to get... and then, when we were close to giving up, we found Zen Tattoo. Greg was free, and said he would love to help. We looked up several images, and picked one. And then the magic happened. But not before we were watching in awe how Greg was preparing. He put on a pair of surgical gloves and started sterilizing EVERYTHING. The trays, the machine, and everything that could get in touch with us. Better yet, he wrapped EVERYTHING in Saran wrap. And I mean everything. Then he took of the gloves, threw them away, and put on a new pair. Only then he started to prepare the candidate skin for the tattoo we selected. At the end, he cleaned the area well, and applied "Second Skin", a modern aftercare method that keeps a new tattoo consistently hydrated using ointment or medical-grade wraps. This approach prevents hard scabbing, reduces fading, and accelerates healing, though it requires strict cleanliness to avoid bacterial growth in the moist environment. In retrospect - a good choice to make when considering a tattoo. He worked meticulously, and the results were spectacular. When he finished with my wife and it was my turn, we were amazed to see that Greg went through the entire set of rigorous sterilization, again, not skipping one step, including two sets of surgical gloves. Then he did mine. So three comments: 1. Greg is excellent at tattooing. Outstanding work. 2. Greg is extremely obsessed with cleanliness and sterilization. 3. Greg was the nicest person. He reassured us throughout the process. Bottom line: considering the preparation, the professionalism, the personality, and the outcome - when in Maui considering a tattoo - choose Greg 100%.

I highly recommend Greg! He was awesome. My wife and I got our signatures tattooed. My wife and I…read moretook our signatures to the tattoo shop and he was able to stencil it and tattoo it exactly how we wrote our signatures. You can tell he really cares about his customers. If you want a tattoo in Maui, I recommend you only go to this man. The best tattooist in the island.

John is amazing!!! He is our go to guy!! So talented and a good person to vibe with. Definitely…read morerecommend

I got my very first tattoo at the end of my trip to Maui, and I'm so glad I chose Pacific Rootz…read moreTattoo! I had left a message to inquire about an appointment, and John called me back shortly after, letting me know I could come in right away. I showed him the design I had in mind, and he quickly sketched it out, made the small changes I requested, and before I knew it, we were getting started. He made me feel completely comfortable throughout the entire process. With over 12 years of experience, I knew I was in good hands. The final result is perfect and exactly what I wanted! It was such a smooth, positive experience from start to finish. If I ever decide to get another tattoo, I'll absolutely make a special trip back to Maui just to see John again at Pacific Rootz Tattoo.

My daughter got her very first tattoo here, and it couldn't have been a better experience. It was a…read moredeeply symbolic piece, and Lenny and Syd made sure every detail was meaningful and perfect. Syd is an incredibly talented artist with amazing attention to detail, and she made my daughter feel comfortable and at ease throughout the entire process. We're so grateful for the care, professionalism, and artistry that went into creating something she'll cherish forever. If you're looking for an artist who truly cares about their work and their clients, we highly recommend Syd and the whole team. Thank you for making such an important milestone so special!

My husband and I were celebrating our 30th anniversary and to commemorate this milestone we decided…read moreto get tattoos. We visited Maui Tattoo Company because they had great online reviews. All the wonderful comments are well deserved. Violet is an amazing tattoo artist. It was my husband's first tattoo and she was very patient. I chose to get a flower...it is beautiful! I would highly recommend Maui Tattoo Company.

Came to Maui for a family vacation and we decided to get a family tatoo as part of our memory for…read morebeing together in Maui as a family. Tommy and JJ both were super awesome and patient with us since there are 6 of us getting tatoo and it was getting late. Thanks Tommy and JJ for giving us a memorable ink that will be with us forever. Husband and wife matching tatoo. Mother and son matching tatoo.

We all got tattoos done there. It truly was the best experience! We all love our tattoos and the…read morecolors are still so vibrant!!!! I even got my sister to get a tattoo to match mine! ( I never thought that would happen!)

I'm hoping someone can update the store hours. I went here on Monday afternoon around 2:00 and the…read moreshop was closed! I was super excited to talk to them about getting a tattoo. They come recommended and do some amazing work, so I'll give it another try!

I've been here several times my families been here. Our friends have been here premier service…read moregreat artist, wonderful atmosphere. Can't wait to go back.

My husband and I came to Maui for our honeymoon. We wanted to get tattoos to…read more commemorate the occasion. Right when we arrived to Maui we went to the tattoo parlor first so we can schedule our appt for the day before we were leaving. Unless you do your research beforehand, the shop is a little hard to find. We walked passed it a few times before we saw the sign. You have to walk up some stairs to get to the enterance. The atmosphere was very professional and artistic. It is deffinitly our style place. We were treated by the shop girl. She was very knowledgeable and helped us get our appts set up. They weren't busy. Idk if it was the time of year we went but they seemed to have pretty open availability which is good when your in the situation we were in and needed to get the tattoos done right before or our flight back. Gabe did my tattoo and it turned out amazing! The colors he choose complimented each other perfectly. I would deffinitly get another tattoo by him if I ever had a chance. They had bathrooms. It looked like they might of shared them with another business. You have to go down some stairs and out the back door and in another door but they weren't too hard to find. The shop is located pretty much in the heart of Paia which is great because afterward you can hit up the nearby restaurants or go grab some ice cream from Roselani.

Highly recommend Zach and PAIA Tattoo! Even though mine were small and simple I was still made to…read morefeel very welcome and I so appreciate that! Can't wait to come back for more! Thank you so much! Great merch too!

These guys fit me in day of! I love my tattoo! I came in the…read moreday before going back home hoping they could squeeze me in. I got lucky. I got a color tattoo of a lizard riding an eagle ray. It's a silly souvenir tattoo as I didn't want tribal since I'm not Kanaka. I would recommend the shop.

A bit late on posting this review, but my husband and I visited this tattoo parlor in September…read morewhile on vacation for our honeymoon. I've always wanted a dolphin tattoo, and what better place to get one than Maui! Shelby was able to bring my concept to life and added a few tweaks to the design to make it unique to me. The parlor itself had cool vibes with awesome music in the background, and old school shows like The Three Stooges and Elvira. My tattoo has healed great since the initial visit, and was one of the best spontaneous decisions I've ever made. I highly recommend Shelby, especially if you want an awesome travel tattoo like I did. She's super sweet and talented! Thank you Shelby, I will be back the next time I'm in Maui!

Amazing artistry and a cool dude. Had a great time and my tattoo is GORGEOUS! Laughs and fun were…read morehad all evening. So glad I decided on this spot!

Had so much fun getting my tattoo by Woody! Thanks for the ink and laughs. I will definitely be…read moreback when I visit Maui again!