I will just confirm what other reviewers have said. Su'ulape Steve is not bargain priced. He quoted me $175/hour. My tribal 6" wide arm band took 8 hours. 8 hours of Steve's intense focus and attention to fine detail. He rounded the total cost down to more like $125/hour. You can find less expensive tattoos, but I doubt that you can find a higher quality piece of body art. Steve is an artist, and he does free hand tribal designs, and the results are works of Pacific Island art. I am a 72 year old life-long surfer, and a first time tourist to Hawaii and I have fallen in love with Polynesian culture. I feel that my tattoo expresses that love and respect. I am so glad that I found Steve for a memorable tattoo experience. I was guided by Yelp reviews and I hope that my review will guide some true lovers of tattoo art to Steve's shop. read more

I have been wanting a Polynesian style tattoo for awhile and I did my research before coming to the island for vacation. I ultimately chose this shop because the artists here are so talented. It was actually quite hard to narrow it down and choose which artist I wanted to do my ink - they're all crazy talented. But then I fell in love with a design I saw and I selected Brian and sent him an email to begin correspondence. When I arrived in Oahu I went by and we discussed what I wanted and I made and appointment and put down a deposit. My appointment was for Friday 2/9 at noon. Brian had drawn up the design for me that included the elements I asked for and it was even more beautiful than anything I had pictured. He managed to incorporate the ocean sunset design I loved, altered it to include flowers instead of leaves and he worked in the Polynesian element I wanted. He massively exceeded my expectations. The appointment was great. Brian is a skilled tattoo artist, he is very personable and I enjoyed talking with him as he used his 6-7 colors of black and grey to create my tattoo. I am very pleased with the result. Everything he used was new/disposable and he was meticulous in his care of keeping everything as clean and sterile as possible. I highly recommend this shop and Brian. read more

Pacific Soul Tattoo - Tattoo Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

Reccomended to all!! if i can give more stars i will. got my first Tattoo it came out really Nice. Steve is really talented artist , so dedicated to his work! Excellent work Brother! Hope to see you soon again! read more

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I'm writing a review today based on my shoulder piece that I got done in September 2018. This was the biggest tattoo I've ever gotten. Tbh it was meant to be a half sleeve but I decided to do the first half, then come back another time to finish the second half of my sleeve. Anyways, I know that Hawai'i has many great tattooists that can do tribal but I am so glad I chose to work with Sulu'ape Steve. His work is so clean with the straightest lines I've ever seen! He's great at what he does and I appreciate him for his work. I am Samoan and I wanted to get a Samoan tribal for the longest time. Steve is very knowledgeable and we were able to discuss the location of my piece and the design. The deposit was $100. I'm not gonna lie, the cost of my session pricey but absolutely worth it. From what I was told, all tribals are done by free hand. I was at first unsure but I put my trust into Steve and he did not fail to deliver! Steve gave me a contemporary Samoan tribal incorporating designs of the traditional women's tatau (the Malu). I'm so in love with my piece and cannot wait to go back to finish the rest of my sleeve! read more

Hands Down the BEST tattoo shop I've ever been too... The entire experience was fantastic from start to finish. I don't know how they managed to squeeze me in on such short notice for the piece I wanted (this place came HIGHLY recommended by my buddy who is a regular both in Hawaii as well as during conventions on the mainland) & everything that I've heard about them is 100% true. Everyone was so down to earth, friendly, great music, state of the art gear, etc... I'm looking forward to my next visit (Andy, you are a master at what you do & I am truly honored to have been inked by you). Bryan, thank you so much for the beautiful piece that you crafted on my wife's arm. Steve, looking forward to a one of a kind piece from you next as well & great to have finally met the one and only Suluape Steve that I've heard so much about. True Aloha spirit & the highlight of my visit... Everyone contemplating where to get your tat, look no further because these guys are the REAL DEAL... If you're on the Island visiting, don't risk getting a tourist tramp stamp that you'll end up regretting forever at some random shop. May as well get a true work of art that will outshine anything you have or set the bar for anything else you may get in the future... 5 Stars is just not enough... read more

Pacific Soul Tattoo - Andy, you are a master at what you do & I am truly honored to have been inked by you... - Tattoo Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

What an awesome experience! Pacific Soul Tattoo is an awesome place to get a tattoo. Everything was clean and the staff are very friendly and helpful. I was lucky to have Paulo do my very first tattoo. I was a bit overwhelmed when deciding exactly what I wanted incorporated into my tattoo. I've always wanted a cherry blossom tattoo and thought a koi fish for luck would tie into the tattoo perfectly; but i didnt want the koi fish to overwhelm the cherry blossoms. So Paulo created a beautiful koi fish with lots of cherry blossoms which was exactly what I wanted! Paulo really balanced both images in such a beautiful way. Bottom line I will defiantly be seeing them again for my next tattoo! Might be a while though; that sucker hurt! But it was totally worth the pain! TIP: If you're not totally sure about what you want be sure to do a bit more research and bring a friend or two to your consultation. For me it really helped in deciding what worked best for me! Also, be sure to bring about $50-$100 in cash when you go in for your consultation. This will be used towards your total payment when your tattoo is done. read more

Pacific Soul Tattoo - My Very First Tattoo! Thanks Paulo @ Pacific Soul Tattoo! - Tattoo Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

Hands down I must say this is the best tattoo shop I've ever been to. This is also the same place I got my first tattoo. Though I've been to other places to do my first tattoo but those establishments did not pass my standards. How ever pacific soul tattoo did. They're establishment is very neat, clean, and organized. The establishment is filled with awesome creative art pieces that they showcase to clients. I had my tattoo done by Brian and I can honestly say that he's the best. He has made my first tattoo an unforgettable awesome experience. He cool, and interesting to talk to. When I had my consultation with him I liked how he went through every little detail with me, and we had a good understanding about what I wanted. His area is very clean and organized surrounded with a lot of his unique arts. When we actually started the session I've observed how he set up and he was very neat, clean, and organized. At the end I was very satisfied with the artwork he did on me. Brian was also informative at the end on how to take care of my tattoo afterwards. I can honestly say that I will be back for more. All the artist are just awesome. Great service. Keep it up Pacific Soul Tattoo read more

Pacific Soul Tattoo - Yin & yang; chinese symbols - Tattoo Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

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I knew I wanted to get a polynesian tattoo during my trip to Honolulu. I did some yelping and I had two parlors suggested. I looked more into Pacific Soul and decided on this place based on the yelp reviews and portfolios posted on their site. I had an idea of what I wanted, I saw a certain design posted on Tahitian artist, Manu's site and brought that image into Pacific Soul. I was initially looking for Steven to do my piece but he was off and I was directed to Paulo. I showed Paulo the photo of what I wanted, and lo and behold, the photo I had was an actual work he did himself! Doh! Why didn't I read the credit on the photo lol he's associated with Manu! So I got super lucky to have Paulo do my piece! Paulo is hands down the best tattoo artist I've had the privilege to work on me, I have had 4 other tattoos prior to Paulo. He freehanded my tattoo and it was beyond what I had envisioned. I super duper love the work! His skills are ridiculous! His sketch and technique are both perfect. The shading is AMAZING. Although it hurt like a major b&**^%, I absolutely love the work. Very satisfied!! I would seriously go back and get more work done by him! I'm also surprised by how much I was charged, I really think his tattooing skills should have cost a lot more, but I guess I can't complain lol he's very humble by his works as well. Everyone who works at this parlor were super chill and cool. Located inside a business plaza on the 2nd floor. Very clean shop. Seems like all the other artist are very good at what they do as well. Def should stop by Pacific Soul if you're in Honolulu and looking to get a tattoo! :) read more

Pacific Soul Tattoo - By Paulo - Tattoo Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

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I got my first tattoo done by Brian. Took me a while to find a place and find someone who I can trust...i mean well duh a tattoo is forever it has to be perfect. I met Brian through a girlfriend of mine and discovered his work through his Instagram. I was very impressed with his work and after careful consideration I contacted him. We had set up a consultation and we discussed what i wanted...he was able to answer all my questions and any concerns...he listened to my ideas and voiced his professional opinion and that made me feel at ease and very excited. So, a week after he contacted me that he had my piece drawn up and i was to come take a look and approve....VERY IMPRESSED! I set my $100.00 deposit and my appointment. The shop itself is on point. Very clean and organized. Amazing talented artists with a variety of styles...polynesian, japanese, etc. Chill vibes and very welcoming. My first tattoo experience was bomb, thanks brian...thanks for keeping me distracted by talking story with me, making me listen to your adele radio on pandora, AND MOSTLY putting up with my whining for the first few hours and my potty mouth lol. oh and educating me with tattoo care (thumbs up) HIGHLY RECOMMEND!!!! for more artwork check out on INSTAGRAM @brian_pacificsoultattoo @paulo_pacificsoultattoo @pacificsoul_steve @pacificsoultattoohawaii read more

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Pacific Soul Tattoo doesn't get realer than this. I wanted to end my trip to Hawaii with a tattoo to appreciate the island spirit and show my love for the culture. I am a last minute person and didn't realized I should've booked in advance. Steve was very flexible and found time to squeeze me in. I had my tattoo done the day before I had to fly home to the mainland the next day. I told Steve I wanted a plumeria flower with tribal accents. He free handed the designed himself. I couldn't ask for a more perfect design. I LOVE it. Thanks Steve for a great experience and also sharing stories which made the time go by so fast. I highly recommend Pacific Soul Tattoo!! Itching to get inked.. Come here! read more

Pacific Soul Tattoo - Tattoo Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

After weeks of solid research, I came to the conclusion that I wanted to get my first tattoo with Pacific Soul Tattoo and specifically with Steve. When I called to schedule the appointment, it was easy for him to work me and my mom in the following week. Steve is a great professional tattoo artist. His line work is absolutely amazing! I got mine on my ribs and my mom got hers on top of her foot and we both left agreeing it's was pretty pain free. I will 110% recommend Steve at Pacific Soul Tattoo for anyone looking to get a tattoo on Oahu...you won't be disappointed!! read more

Pacific Soul Tattoo - Tattoo Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

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Went to see Brian today for my third tattoo. I got one with him a few weeks back and my friend got one with Brian as well. His work is amazing. His work is very detailed.. He talks with you to ensure you are getting what you really want and checks it over with you to ensure you are happy and know what you are getting. Today I got simple coordinates, but he didn't treat it like a simple tattoo. He confirmed my numbers three times and also showed me how my tattoo would move with my skin. I highly recommend Pacific Soul Tattoo and Brian.. Their facility is clean, great staff and nice atmosphere. Brian is a highly skilled artist and truly gifted. I loved the first tattoo he did so much, I wanted my third done with him as well. The Hawaiian Islands he did on my friend was so clean and detailed. If you go to Pacific Soul Tattoo, I'd recommend Brian in a heart beat. read more

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Today I got my first tattoo done by Steve. He did an awesome job on my design that was similar to the ones I showed him on my phone & recreate it. I loved it! Now when I look at my tattoos in the mirror, it'll remind me of my great grandmother that I miss so much. But other than that, I thought Steve's work was FANTASTIC & I'm definitely thinking about getting another tattoo with Steve again. Thanks again, Steve. You nailed it! read more

Pacific Soul Tattoo - Thank you so much, Steve! I'm really happy about it. - Tattoo Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

Everything about this place is amazing, from the chill environment to the highly skilled artists. I decided to get a tattoo here after researching a few places in Hawaii. I was visiting my brother for five days, and wanted to get something to "forever" remember the trip and overall beauty of the island. When I stopped by to talk to the guys they were very nice and answered all of my questions. Four days later I'm getting a tattoo done by Steve! I would highly recommend Steve to anyone interested in color art. I gave him a picture of the Korean tiger that I wanted, but he went way beyond my expectations. His attention to detail in the fur and the shadowing of the colors just blew me away. It was by far the best tattoo I have ever gotten (and I have four others). This is hands-down the best tattoo shop I've been to, so I definitely say to stop by here for some quality work! read more

Pacific Soul Tattoo - Steve did an amazing job on this Korean tiger - Tattoo Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

Best place in the city. Brian, the best tattoo artist, he got some magic on his hands, just drew with hands and turned in to this beautiful art. Applause to his talent. P.s - very friendly artist. read more

Pacific Soul Tattoo - Perfect cover up by brian :-) - Tattoo Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

You can see how clean and beautiful my new tattoo is Steve is amazing. He really took his time and created this piece for me The best tattoo artist on the island. Thanks Steve read more

Pacific Soul Tattoo - Tattoo Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

Paulo is guaranteed one of the best tattoo artists on this island. Very humble and down to earth. Very swift in response time when setting up a consultation. To say the least, an all around awesome dude. read more

Paulo is crazy crazy talented and really efficient. He was very patient with my design requests and did the cleanest work! Everything was beyond expectation and I'm so appreciative of how hard he worked. read more

Pacific Soul Tattoo - This was a few hours after, major shoutout to Paulo, couldn't be happier! - Tattoo Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

They used to be on Kaiulani and Kuhio in Waikiki. Their shop on Ward looks really great (even better than their old Waikiki shop) My friend had her custom made tattoo done by Steve.- A very talented artist. She had all praises for him. Another friend of mind had her tattoo done by Paulo (an equally talented artist like Steve). The Pacific Soul Tattoo crew consists of really gifted artists who work with their clients to get "the perfect tattoo". They are friendly and their rates are competitive. So if you are looking to get a an awesome tattoo (any style: tribal, Hawaiian, color, b&w, fine line..... etc) Pay Pacific Soul Tattoo a visit. You won't be sorry! read more

Paulo did an awesome job! I wanted a tribal turtle as a memento of my trip to Hawaii and my scuba dives. I went in with a picture, but he did a freehand drawing that was sooooo much better! I'm really happy with my little honu, and all my friends were impressed! Very clean shop, safety and cleanliness protocol followed to the max! Go here, you won't be sorry!! read more

Went to eat at Brick oven pizza and saw this place...came in to inquire about having a tattoo done. It went well n fast. Got tatted 2 days later in 20 minutes by Kai...super fast n very friendly, can't wait for my next one read more

Pacific Soul Tattoo - Tattoo Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

Brian was great. My daughter and I got matching tattoos during our last family vacation before she goes off to college. Clean place. Great attitude. Patient with me when I changed my mind about placement of my ridiculously small tattoo. read more

Pacific Soul Tattoo - Matching dolphins by Brian. - Tattoo Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

Been going here since I landed on the island three years ago. The vibes are right. The artists go above and beyond to make sure what you ask for is what you get. Steve did both my hamstring (back thigh) and full left body tattoo. His dedication to his work is unmatched and you can tell by the line work he does. I found my tattoo spot! You should definitely check it out, too. read more

Best tattoo shop on the island. Truly best of the best tattoo artists that you will see... They are always perfecting their craft! The best thing about the shop is their attention to detail when it comes to cleanliness... Feels like you are at a doctor's office when the needle is ready to touch skin... Best of the best! read more

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I have very specific tastes. Brian helped me take the concept of what I wanted and sharpened it until it was tangible. I do think really decide on a tattoo until I have thought about it for a couple of years. It lasts even after you go, so I feel it's important to have something that meaningful. I am very happy with my artwork because Brian recognized the thematic elements while considering the consequences of time on ink and skin. I believe Brian is very knowledgeable about how the skin works and I think it's very important to be open to his consultation. He brings a knowledge and experience that speaks for itself. read more

Steve, thanks again for taking me on short notice and crafting a wonderful memory of my time on the Islands. An awesome piece! Cheers. Highly Recommend this crew. Tip top work. read more

Brian is an amazing tattoo artist. Very friendly and puts 200% into his work from preparation all the way til finished piece. I would no doubt recommend him to anyone looking to get tatted up. read more

Pacific Soul Tattoo - My 1st born babygirl momento - Tattoo Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

Paulo is an amazingly talented artist. Hess worth flying in to have him work on me! Today is my 3rd piece of work from him. Amazing!!!! read more

Pacific Soul Tattoo - Polynesian Hammerhead Shark - Tattoo Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

I was lucky to get a walk-in for a small tattoo with Brian. I had a great experience at Pacific Soul Tattoo and I love my new body art. Thanks for being awesome, Brian!! read more

The best thing to do is make an appointment for a consultation. There is no receptionist, so basically the artists answer the phone in between trying to tattoo their clients. Its a small operation, but it doesn't discredit their work. When you go to the shop there are a lot of books with photos of previous tattoos they have done. Paul is a genius at what he does, he will transfer your vision into a masterpiece. As they say, leave it to the professionals. read more

After reading other reviews, I went and checked this place out. I made an appointment with Brian, putting down a $50 deposit, and consulted with him about the tattoo I had in mind. He gave some great advice, and how big the tattoo should be so the lettering would be clear, how it would look over time, and what was realistic with the picture I brought as an example. As far as my appointment, Brian was METICULOUS. His station and tools were absolutely clean, and he took his time making everything was covered. He then took several tries to make sure the placement was straight, and had me check in the mirror with a stencil placement to see how I liked it. After all the trouble he went through, I decided I wanted the tat a little lower on my arm, and he went through the whole careful alignment process again. The tattoo came out great! I'll be seeing Brian again when I'm ready for my next one! read more

Pacific Soul Tattoo is where it is at! I was first tattoo'd by Steve 10years ago when my family moved to Oahu. I was referred to him by a local guy whose tattoo I admired from a far. I get so many compliments on that tattoo. When I found out we were moving back to the mainland, I wanted to get another tattoo to remember the time my family spent on Oahu. So, I tracked down Steve, and let him do his thing. If you want an original, one-of-a-kind, Polynesian tattoo, you need to stop into Pacific Soul Tattoo! Love my new shoulder piece which will carry my memories of the islands forever! read more

Clean tattoo parlor. Brian was my artist. He was friendly, which made the experience more comfortable. He was also very helpful if I had any questions. Parking lot spaces are tight if you have an suv (driving a 4runner), but ok if your car is small. Bring cash. They're affordable. read more

Came in to kill some time while getting my car fixed; already had an idea in mind for a while. Brian helped me refine the piece and set it to skin. It came out fantastic. Beautiful work done in a decent amount of time. Thanks Brian! read more

Talk about REDEMTION!!! I got a free shirt with my purchase out of my 2nd trip there the following day and I dig free stuff =) Nice guy actually, he was in between a tattoo session at the same time and I didn't want to hold him up. I came in for what I wanted and got it, I'm HAPPY! read more

I gotta say finding this shop was a score! Steve was my tattoo artist and he did an amazing job! I walked in still a bit unsure of what I wanted done, showed him an idea of what i wanted and he created his own piece! It came out alot better then I had envisioned! I absolutely love it! He was great in working with me considering the time crunch in getting me to the airport to make it for my flight! I gotta say this tattoos got heads turning! Thanks again Steve! I absolutely Love it and look forward to finishing my tattoo up! read more

Very friendly! Brian did an awesome job on my tattoo! I walked in on a Saturday with no appointment and he took me in right away. I am very pleased and will definitely be back! read more

I had a wonderful experience at Pacific Soul Tattoo!! My artist was Brian. He was able to take my idea and make it a thousand times better than I could have imagined!! My tattoo came out so beautiful!!! I highly recommend this shop!! :) read more

First off I want to say we just moved here from Oklahoma. We've been to a lot of tattoo shops in our time and have sleeves plus some.. This shop is the nicest coziest place yet! Clean and in a great location. I met Steve and Brian.. Brian is the actual artist who worked on me this weekend. Both guys are fabulous and I couldn't be happier with my first Poly piece!! Me and my husband will be getting a lot of work done..This place will be our second home Lol.. So happy I stumbled upon it. Great peeps great work and won't break the bank in my opinion!! read more

I went there with a friend while we were visiting Hawai'i. Our artist was Steve, and he did an amazing job! We felt super comfortable right away, and although we had some difficulties to describe what we wanted, he got it and it turned out perfectly. From the way he worked, you could tell that he is a perfectionist and well-organized. We will definitely go back as soon as we visit again. Plus, great music was on and the atmosphere was very relaxed. ;-) read more