Best Tattoo Shops In Hilo

“Amazing experience. Mike is a phenomenal artist and a cool dude. He brings great energy and aloha vibes. Absolutely stoked on my tattoo. 10/10. Would recommend

Requested style: Mike took my idea and designed an amazing piece of art.“

“Wonderful experience. The only place to get pierced professionally in Hilo and well worth it. Tristan knows what he is doing and is so friendly and down to earth. A friend of mine has also had multiple beautiful tattoos done by him and I highly recommend. Great, impeccably clean and inviting space.“

“Love how she did my tattoo she took her time and she was patient with me and kept asking me if I was okay I love my tattoo she did for me I might go back“

“So stoked with my Polynesian chest piece that chewy (Eric paredes) did for me a few weeks ago!! Homie took the time to let me tell him exactly how I wanted it and made changes every time I asked with no complaints lol... I was definitely probably annoying him but he did a awesome job and I'll be going back every time I have a new idea! Hope he can put up with me again!!“

“I had a great experience at South Seas. I walked in and Lex was able to tattoo me the next day. I wanted to get a tattoo of a native bug species and she worked with me to pick out the Koa bug, endemic to Hawai’i. She was so kind to me and my family and I will never forget the experience.“

“Bro does excellent work. He stays focused on what he’s doing and add some personal touches that make your tattoo unique.“

“Love the quality and service provided! I felt at home and was treated very kindly by John and his wife Rae. The atmosphere was relaxing and the "talk story" was great!“

“I am thrilled with the experience I had at Tattoo Valor. I am on a Hawaiian cruise for my birthday, my 25th wedding anniversary, and Valentine’s Day, and we were stopping in Hilo for only 8 hours. I have been to Hilo before, so I didn’t need to go on any of the ship excursions, so I decided this would be the perfect time to get a tattoo to commemorate the trip. However, I had not booked an appointment anywhere. Tattoo Valor was the only tattoo parlor that actually answered their phone and they were able to get me in the next day and accommodate my schedule, allowing me to make it back to my ship in plenty of time. I communicated with Pak the evening before my appointment, and sent him pictures of flowers that I liked, and colors that I liked, as well as a few tattoos that I liked. I asked him to make me an anklet tattoo. We discussed the details of the tattoo and also the timing of when we would be able to be there and what time we needed to be finished in order to make it back to the boat. Pak was very helpful and let me know that he would be able to take care of me and make my vision come true and get me done in time to get back to my boat before “all aboard time”. When we got to Tattoo Valor in the morning, Pak already had my tattoo drawn up for me, and was ready to go! He did an amazing job with the details of the flowers and the vines and got the colors and shading spot on to what I was asking for! I am so glad that Pak did my Hawaiian vacation tattoo! The experience was amazing and now I have a beautiful tattoo to remind me of these beautiful islands!“

“Had a great time with Sonny. We were laughing the whole time. He made me feel comfortable and my tattoo came out amazing. He is so awesome.!! I'll be back! ♥️“

“This is the only place I get tattooed, I've been going there for 3 years the artist are amazing and very compassionate and humble. They have tattooed my dad, myself, my husband and my daughter.“

“We've been to a few barbers this side of the island and they all did not work out. So glad we finally found a barber that was able to cut my son's hair to what he envisioned. Tati knows what she's doing. She's super personable and sweet too.“

“Brandon did my very first tattoo and it came out amazing! It's been over 12 years and it's never faded!“