We contacted 25 Tattoo Shops in Honolulu, Hawaii and hand-picked the best for you to choose from
The Email
The following email is sent to all tattoo shops in Honolulu, Hawaii. The responses to this email will be shown in the “Email Response” section of each shop.
Read the Email
Hi!
I am interested in getting a single-line tattoo on my leg. Something like the cat here: https://www.xotly.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/Single-Line-Tattoo.jpg
So my question is:
Do you guys specialize in these kind of tattoos?
And how much does it cost to get a tattoo like that?
Size – 3×3 inches
Is it possible to get colors in the tattoo, like in the example?
Happy to hear back from you guys,
Drew
I also have some other questions, so feel free to answer those:
1. What ingredients in the ink you’d use for the colors in the tattoo?
2. Does color ink causes an itchy rash? I have kinda sensitive skin.
3. Can you perform a patch test?
4. Are you a licensed tattoo artist?
5. In case you did some single-line tattoos, can you share some examples?
Thanks!
434 Tattoo
| Score: A+ |
434 Tattoo has been around since 2003. It provides a diverse array of tattoo styles and body art techniques, such as traditional American, traditional Japanese Tebori, custom-designed monochrome or colorwork, and tribal imagery. The studio offers body piercings (carefully done by hand), and also temporary henna tattoos. The studio’s owner, who is also the resident senior artist, is Adam Siehr, who has won numerous awards. He was once featured in the Oahu Gold Magazine and is a member of the Alliance of Professional Tattoo Artists.
Website Address (808) 201-6939
808 Tattoo
| Score: A |
808 Tattoo has been operating for more than 15 years in the town of Kaneohe, near Honolulu. Over the years, the studio has gained a considerable reputation, attracting customers from not only Hawaii but all over the country. The studio’s resident artists each have a distinctive style, which means that a customer of 808 Tattoo can choose from a wide variety while being confident of expertise and specialization. The studio won the Star Adviser’s People’s Choice Award and the Honolulu Pulse’s Best Tattoo Parlor of the Year award.
Website Address (808) 466-7748
Bespoke
| Score: A+ |
Bespoke Tattoos has been in business for 10 years (since 2011), specializing in unique, one-of-a-kind custom designs that are completely tailored to each customer. Cleaning and cover-up services are also provided, depending on the customer’s needs. The studio’s artists are known for excellent freehand techniques, in a variety of styles such as Asian, Polynesian, American, realistic images or portraits. The studio is an integral part of the local community, being a regular supporter of Honolulu’s nonprofits, and often hosts art shows or participates in body art and tattoo conventions. Customers are full of praise for Bespoke Tattoos’ friendly environment and clean premises.
Website Address (808) 707-7407
Chopstick Tattoo Hawaii
| Score: A+ |
The six artists of Chopstick Tattoo Hawaii have different specialties. Matt Cox focuses on custom designs that could be either monochrome (black and grey) or vibrant color. Matte Hanson, who is the youngest of the group with six years’ tattooing experience, specializes in black ink tattoos that are inspired by occult or fantastical themes. Se Yeon “Christina” Choi, born in South Korea, works on Asian and anime themes, often in black and grey.
Website Address (808) 825-6014
Dragon Tattoo
| Score: A+ |
The six artists of Chopstick Tattoo Hawaii have different specialties. Matt Cox focuses on custom designs that could be either monochrome (black and grey) or vibrant color. Matte Hanson, who is the youngest of the group with six years’ tattooing experience, specializes in black ink tattoos that are inspired by occult or fantastical themes. Se Yeon “Christina” Choi, born in South Korea, works on Asian and anime themes, often in black and grey.
Website Address (808) 622-5924
Electric Paradise Tattoo Waikiki
| Score: A+ |
Electric Paradise Tattoo is located right in the heart of the popular tourist spot Waikiki, and has been serving customers in Honolulu since 2008. The studio offers custom designs to the customer’s specifications, although its house style can best be described as neo-traditional. This means fine lines, lots of detail, script lettering, lots of watercolor effects and the occasional Polynesian design. Electric Paradise takes pride in practising aseptic techniques, making sure that equipment is completely sterilized and that the tattoo area is completely clean. There is also a professional in-house piercer to provide body piercing services, either as part of the tattoo work or as a separate service.
Website Address (808) 746-2516
Kai Smart Tattoo
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Kai Smart Tattoo specializes in intricate and delicate styles of body art. The eponymous tattoo artist spends part of her time here in her own studio, and part of it at the Blackcat Tattoo studio in the city. Her work focuses on monochrome (black and grey) realist images, fine lines, mandala designs, and more feminine-style tattoos. Favorite themes include flowers, insects, birds and other elements from nature.
Website Address (831) 298-6476
Monarch Tattoo
| Score: A+ |
Based in the town of Hauula, Monarch Tattoo’s customers are mostly from the Honolulu area. The co-founders, Laura and Mike Naylor, are themselves longtime practising tattoo artists. They offer custom designs for customers, often Polynesian-themed tattoos which they draw freehand from long experience. Customers report that the couple often take a design and offer suggestions to make it better, delivering beyond the customer’s own expectations. The studio can accommodate same-day appointments, serving customers in a clean and relaxing environment. The overall experience is a professional and service-oriented one.
Website Address (808) 293-7000
Pacific Soul Tattoo
| Score: A+ |
Pacific Soul Tattoo was established in 2004, and provides custom design work done by a rotating staff of tattoo artists. The highly diverse team makes a point to understand the customer’s personality, beliefs and other character traits, before recommending the best tattoo design. The studio has been highly rated for its degree of artistry, professionalism and attention to customer needs. The studio’s work has been featured in an exhibit at the Japanese-American National Museum in Los Angeles, CA (entitled “Tatau: Marks of Polynesia”).
Website Address (808) 589-1996
Rock Star Tattoo & Piercing
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Rockstar Tattoo & Piercing has been in business since 1999, offering body art and tattoo services to Honolulu and the Greater Waikiki area. The studio’s professional artists offer a broad variety of tattoo styles, such as vivid colorwork, watercolor effects, and black and grey realism. Like many other tattoo parlors, the studio also provides body piercing services and sells body jewelry for those customers who want it. The studio practises strict health and safety standards, sterilize its equipment thoroughly, and make it a point to employ only staff licensed by the local authorities.
Website Address (808) 791-7879
Sacred Art Tattoo Waikiki
| Score: A+ |
Since 1992, Sacred Art Tattoo has been offering a wide array of tattoo and body piercing services in Waikiki. In addition to its own resident tattoo artists, the studio frequently hosts visiting guest artists from another studio or country altogether. This can often surprise and delight their customers. The studio welcomes both walk-ins and visits by appointment. There are discounts for military personnel and other groups. Customers often praise the studio’s warm and professional attitude, and very clean premises.
Website Address (808) 955-0323
Smiling Devil
| Score: A+ |
Smiling Devil was established in 1999 and since then has been steadily building a reputation for high-quality body art and piercings in the Honolulu area. The studio offers custom design work by appointment only, and also a good range of piercing services such as to the ear, face and other body parts. Smiling Devil’s reputation extend beyond locals and has built a loyal customer base among out-of-state travelers as well. In the local community, the studio has become something of an institution, often supporting local local artists and musicians in community events.
Website Address (808) 945-0670
Soul Signature Tattoo
| Score: A+ |
Soul Signature Tattoo opened for business in 2004. The three co-founders (Sua Suluape Toeutu’u Aisea, Joel Albanez, and Lucky Olelo) each have their own creative specialties, and each also has more than a decade of tattooing experience. They have assembled a group of resident tattoo artists who are, like the co-founders, also inspired by different cultures coming together to create something new. As can be expected from such a deliberately diverse group of artists, the studio’s style is creative combination of styles, such as Polynesian, contemporary Asian, new tribal, Japanese, and American traditional. The studio can accommodate walk-ins and appointments alike.
Website Address (808) 330-5612
Tattoolicious
| Score: A+ |
Tattoolicious started in 2000, offering both standard designs and custom work, with its resident artists making sure to discuss design ideas and color in detail with each customer before every tattoo session. The studio’s past work includes amazingly photorealistic portraits, large-scale images of animals, intricate floral designs, and classic black-and-grey tribal work. Tattoolicious has a staff of resident artists, but also frequently hosts visiting guest artists for a limited time. These are popular and often fully booked in advance. The studio prefers appointments, but also welcomes walk-ins if it can accommodate them. Its artists are known for their talent and their patience with customers in equal measure.
Website Address (808) 949-8287
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Victorian Tattoo
| Score: A+ |
Victorian Tattoo offers a wide variety of house styles by its resident artists, such as Polynesian and vivid color designs. A rotating group of guest artists also come through the studio, offering their services to customers who book in advance. Customer reviews tend to emphasize the studio’s friendly atmosphere and professional staff, who deliver a consistently high level of customer satisfaction.
Website Address (808) 349-9963
Working Class Tattoo Parlor
| Score: A+ |
Working Class Tattoo Parlor was opened by owner-artist Steven Lam in 2011. The studio grounds its house style in traditional tattoo techniques, while bringing a dash of Steven’s own unique, contemporary influences. The studio emphasizes the sound artistic sense of its founder, and even the most intricate and unusual designs rarely go wrong under the professional hands of the artist.
Website Address (808) 255-3320
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