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Currently this business has a score of 4.5 out of 5 and this rating has been based on 191 reviews.
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Loved this place
Great experience for me & my extended family of 5. We all had different artists but had the same positive experience. Each tattoo whilst the same is unique and 1st class with clean lines. Thanks
Had my daughters' ears pierced her. They were great with her and did a wonderful job.
I got my septum piercing here. They are professional and polite. It felt very welcoming. I plan on coming back for more piercings/tattoos.
I love this place! Went to get my nostril pierced. Everyone was so nice and very helpful. The whole process took about 15 minutes. They walked me through everything they were going to do. Since I had already had my nostril pierced before they just re-poked the previous hole I’d had. Which was exactly what I wanted, making the healing process easier. Highly recommend this place if you’re in the Waikiki area.
Tried calling about getting a tattoo and I was rushed off the phone. Very rude.
Great tattoo shop Brian did a great on my shark and will be doing the manta ray next month.
staff were so friendly and made us feel so welcome!! i had the best piercer who guided me through the piercing beautifully, i’m from australia and these were some of the best people i met in hawaii
This place is amazing. Although its nested down an alley, it is a very clean and well laid out. Everyone there is very knowledgable, honest and kind. Their work is outstanding.
I went in to have a consultation about my piercings and the piercer was super friendly and explained that he can get my rook and daith done. Prices are about 40$ and up depending on the jewelry. But I recommend going there for a piercing and/or tattoo
Super friendly service. Kim done an awesome job. Be back for sure!!
This is a tale of two shops. Last day on the island and wanted to get some new ink. First went to Skin Deep, as a walk-in, and told them that I was interested in a polynesian design that covered my shoulder and most of my upper arm. The …
(Translated by Google) Buda has stung 3 super beautiful tattoos, which will always remind me of the great time in Hawaii. (Original) Buda hat 3 super schöne Tattoos gestochen, welche mich immer an die tolle Zeit in Hawaii erinnern werden.
Amazing place. Friendly staff. Been there a couple times now for piercings. Both piercers are knowledgeable and fantastic with their work.
love this place
Barbara was fantastic! This was my first tattoo and Barbara was so patient. She really took the time helping me get it just right! I love it! Thank you!!!!
The staff was so friendly and professional. They were very straight forward with all the information about my piercings, the process, and the paperwork. Tony did my piercings, and he was very kind and professional, which made the experience as a whole very positive. He answered all of my questions thoroughly and talked me through the process. Easy to trust, knowledgeable people with an awesome selection of jewelry. I will definitely be going back if I want any more piercings. Maybe next time I'll get a tattoo!
I went in for an impromptu nose piercing and was in/out in about 15 mins. Nothing was rushed. Everything was explained clearly. They use high quality jewellery. Also, Tony is a top bloke.
Got my first tattoo done by Barbara whilst I was on holidays in Waikiki. She was so pleasant and lovely and made the experience very cruisy. She did an awesome job as well! Would definitely return to have another done by her. Also was given a complimentary singlet. Awesome friendly crew that works there!
Horrible professionalism in front. Make reservation and they will make you wait 45mnts on top of that hostes is super rude. Will answer it's only 6 mnts late. No respect for customers time. Will not be back ever again Giving star for Artists from chilli
Really nice place
This place is ridiculous and super expensive very unprofessional I don't recommend this place to anybody
This shop rocks! Great atmosphere from the moment we first walked in. Kris Miller did my tattoo and I couldn't be happier.
I give Skin Deep Tattoo Honolulu 5 out 5 my compliments to the owners of my 1st Tattoo experience & having great Employees,I was welcomed & advised with the most professionalism that truly made me feel that I did pick the right place to share my idea for the Tattoo artist who I would intrust to let there creative talents take it to the next level. To the advisor Rita thank you for all your help & multiple high 5's,& the Tattoo artist that works at SDTH who recommended (Brian Takishita)to do the Tribal Tattoo,sorry I forgot your name but I remember your excellent advise thanks & all the other Tatto artists & Pierce artists Mahlo. Now Iv got to tell you if your looking for one of the best Tribal Tattoo artist (Brian Takishita) is your man,l had drawn a Hawaiian Sea Turtle,then went swimming & saw a HST 2 days in a row so I handed (Brian)the sketch & well he superseded my expectations & worked with my inspiration for the Tattoo & he explained everything & it turned out great & hey SDTH I hope to see you next year & the healing is going well I have been adhering to the after care & I will email you a pic at the end of the healing process. Mahlo Mauro Camolese
Cut shop! Their minimum was 100 to 120 and said they did not always need an appointment. They also do piercings as well.
Thank you Momi!
Piercer was very experienced & transparent about the whole process. Explained how everything was going to work and you get to pick which jewelry you wanted. They even send you an email after to let you know what size the piercing is (for …
Absolutely loved everything about this shop...They are all extremely nice and I will definitely be going back.
I regret not reading this places Yelp reviews it would've saved us our time. They want to tat what they want not you & overpriced. For 2 black lined turtles, smaller than quarters, no shading, no color, Kyle wanted almost $300.... So overpriced... We left.
I was a walk-in on a Thursday afternoon to get piercings. I knew it would be a bit of a wait just because the shop is always busy and they do such great work. Tony took care of me and was very knowledgable and skilled at his craft triple checking that he makes sure the piercings were where I wanted so it made me more relaxed (I am not a fan of needles lol). I highly recommend for first time or experienced people who want piercings done to go to Tony at skin deep
My husband and I had our first tattoo here, they were super nice and very knowledgeable. They made the experience very comfortable and did not leave us with any regrets. 100% recommend!!!
Thank you, Neal! Skin deep is very clean, professional and friendly! I got exactly what I wanted at a great price!!
Everyone was very polite and the service of the piercer was great. I just thought it was a bit expensive.
Hedrick did my girlfriends ear piercing and made us feel very welcome! Gave us the whole rundown on pricing and the procedure. He even checked to see if her existing piercing was fully healed before he charged her anything. Sent her off with a cleaning and care kit! I'm thinking of getting my upper ear pierced and will definitely have him do it!
Staff was very friendly and accommodating. Piercing went without a hitch.
My wife and I went swimming with the dolphins today. They made her remove all her jewelry, including her daeth piece. We could not get it back in after the event, so we went to Skin Deep and had José put a new piece of jewelry in. The service was amazing and quick. Jose treated us right - much love and 5 stars!
Worst experience ever, high prices, not just skin deep, wallet deep, save your money and go somewhere that tattoos better and you get what you pay for. BTW I'm not a fraud, My tattoo is wonky and scarred, you can't just "get a refund" in this world, this biz knew exactly what they were doing when they chatged me. I'd be happy to send a photo for you to post, so you can see what I have to love with on my skin for the rest of my life, I'll bet you'll never post it....
Really great group of people!
Went and got a conch piercing while on our trip. They gave great advice on when/where to get the piercing and how to care for it later. The piercing itself was super smooth as well! Thank you!
Got my belly pierced 5 days ago here. Was all good up until yesterday. It was so swollen and infected I had to take it out. They pierced my naval too high so when it was trying to heal up, it was practically trying to swallow the piercing.
Wow! Too much for to little. Don't even bother
Great shop. Just renovating when I was there. Jennifer, Amico and Sean were super friendly and helpful
I would strongly advise against using this tattoo shop. I initially went in for a walk-in appointment but was told they were fully booked but they could fit me in on Monday at 3:30. We discussed at length how this suited better as it was the last day of our holiday. When I arrived for my appointment they told me my appointment had actually been scheduled for the previous Friday, despite what I had been told, and that I had forfeited my $50 deposit. The receptionist had written the appointment incorrectly in the book and incorrectly on my receipt (which I did not realise I had to cross-check as we had a verbal agreement). The receptionist when I went back in was patronising and rude and would not accept that they may have made a mistake. I can’t help but think that this is a scam to keep honest customers’ deposits. I would strongly suggest going somewhere else.
Tony was amazing. He talked me through my piecing and made the experience pleasurable. He is very experienced and professional. Thank you!!
Great staff great pric
Was having an issue with a piercing I’d had done at home, so after finding them via google maps I went in for help. So friendly and incredibly knowledgeable. Treated me like family and helped change out my jewelry, and gave me a contact to use back home. I would not hesitate to visit this shop again! Thank you so much!
I've seen 4 different piercers here, on 4 separate occasions, and they have all been super friendly and professional. The front desk staff is cool too. I definitely recommend this place.
Awesome.. Quick..Professional+.. #JUSTBREATHE! THANKS TONY
Went for a daith piercing and had a terrific experience. Everything was fully explained, Bronson (guest piercer) checked in with me as to placement and aftercare. Didn't hurt, just a bit of pressure. Amazing selection of quality jewelry from BVLA! Bronson was very patient, knew his stuff and was willing to answer any question I had, making sure I was comfortable and happy with my decision. The staff were very knowledgeable, friendly and really made you feel comfortable. Super happy with the whole experience!
Friendly staff, very clean environment, fair pricing. I have been here several times for multiple sessions on a full-leg tattoo. Would recommend to anyone.
In need of some quality jewelery, I decided to come to this shop with the only APP certified piercer on island, and sells high quality jewelry (e.g., Anatometal, Neo-Metal, BVLA). Hidden down an alley in between two buildings was this gem of a shop. Tony, the piercer on staff, was incredibly friendly and thorough. He talked to me about all of my jewelry options, and when I decided to get a piercing, he talked to me about how viable the piercing was for my anatomy. Together, he and I came up with an awesome vision for my piercing and he seemed as excited and amped about it as I was. Everything in the back of the shop was very clean, with an emphasis on sterility and explaining the whole process. Even as an individual with several piercings, Tony explained this to me without making me feel bogged down or talked down to. I felt like I'd made a friend, and he even helped me by switching around my conch orbital jewelry, which someone else did, to fit in with my aesthetic idea. He also put in my new tragus jewelry snug per my request. My new daith piercing is amazing, and I love the fact that I now have matching opal jewelry in my one ear. The shop, at least in the piercing side, is incredible.
Jen & team went way beyond my expectations. Our tattoos are beautiful & everyone was professional. Going anywhere else would be a mistake. Thankyou Jen & friends. See ya early next year. Stan & Cindy
Got my lobes pierced here, did a walk in, waited maybe 10 minutes between the paperwork and setup. Very quick, Tony was very professional, and swift with the process. Barely felt anything, and he was detailed in the care instructions. Will definitely recommend the shop to friends!
Went a few days ago and got my helix piercing. Everyone working there was friendly and knew what they were doing. Glad I got my piercing here
While on vacation, i decided to get a piercing. From the moment i walked in the lady at the front desk (fellow scorpio) was very welcoming and helpful. The shop was clean and well-kept. Tony did my piercing and it turned out great. I am very pleased, he made sure everything was in the right place and would work for my body. 10 mins later i was on my way with a smile on my face and slight pain in my nether regions. Wish i had time on this trip for a tattoo but WILL DEFINITELY be back on the next trip. MAHALO TONY and SKIN DEEP!!!!!!
Went in for a septum piercing and sat with Tony. He walked me through every step and it was painless! Outside of the procedure he was friendly and I was instantly relaxed! I was walk in and the staff was on the ball, we we're in an out in 20 minutes. 150% recommend Skin Deep Tattoo and Piercing! Thank you Tony!
very friendly and cool artists! thanks kris for my hawaiin ink!
Cool artists. Good work.
I got my first tattoo here. Good pricing (from what I've seen) and very nice artist who did a great job.
Went to get my septum pierced. Guy pierced it once took it out re did it pierced it again in cartilage- it bled and hurt and you could barely see the jewelry coming out of my nose- and then instead of just taking it out he let me go home- the next day I went back. Another guy said placement was wrong. Waited a week. Went to that guy to re-pierce it. Now, 4 months later the tip of my nose still hurts and I went to another shop to have it looked at and they said it would be best to remove it and start over because the placement is wrong. Damn. Don’t waste your time coming here since they don’t know what they’re doing. I can understand messing up once.. or even twice. Things happen. We’re human. But, for real, if you don’t know how to pierce you shouldn’t be piercing people. Ridiculous.
Piercing artist is great and very nice, tattoo artist were not welcoming and over priced. Went to another shop down the road(Electric Paradise). Their cost and customer service was much better.
Sorry all.. goggle thinks this is a tattoo parlor.. it is not it was a restaurant on the beach front. Food was outstanding!!!!
We went in with no appointment and were leaving that night to head home. They were great about accommodating us and getting us both taken care of. Barbara was our artist and she was awesome. Actually they all were. Very friendly and just generally awesome.
A bit overpriced, staff were all really nice
Loved it my tattoo artist was amazing highly recommended
I got my first tat here, I loved the experience and the people were great. Kinda looks a bit shady being down an alley-way. However, this adds to the experience. Great place and great artists.
Awesome tattoo artists, amazing service and knowledge will never be tattooed by anyone else again. I will make the trip from Australia to Hawaii just to go to them.
Don't go to this place. Not friendly..and the tattoo guy had no artistry vision...... prices are randomly quoted...bad business!!!!!!
Graham was my artist and he was amazing! This was my first tattoo so it was important to feel like they cared about it too. He was so down to earth and made my tattoo way better than the rendering. I couldn't be any happier with the results! I would definitely recommend him and this shop! The entire staff was so friendly!
Freaking amazing customer service and they know what they are talking about. I went there to find jewelry for a piercing, and they were able to change the jewelry I was pierced with (at a different place) to something that was actually correct. They were also very welcoming and explained any questions or concerns very well! 10/10 would recommend, definitely going back again!
Nice place
Came here to get help with my ear piercings I got somewhere else. Super friendly, helpful, and just hands down best person!
Aloha! Oldest tattoo shop in Oahu! Such a rad crew! The house is stacked with highly educated Tattooers and Piercer. Walking into this shop is an honor, but what's most important about such an established shop, is being treated like they are honored you are there on any given day. That's the feel goods, nothing like a super cool experience with people whom are proud to accomate to your dreams. Thank you for keeping it so classy! They even have a sister shop right down the street called, Hale Nui Tattoos, that houses the same high standard. Short walk with more rad Tattooers! Pass it on! This is where it's at!
Amazing shop
Friendly and help full, got a cover up and I’m absolute i love with it thank you!
Artist no showed for my and my friend's pre scheduled appointment and the hostess tried to push us off to another artist. Then she was totally rude, quickly gave our deposits back and practically pushed us out the door while yelling that I was the one with the attitude problem.
Clean place and friendly staff. Great tattoos while on vacation.
Great shop and a great talented crew.
Awesome work very clean and very friendly! Thanks Jenn Matthews!
Very helpful and professional.
Amazing staff and artists. Great vibes and great work done.
Just got a watercolor cat and it's amazing. You get what you pay for here. Hubby got done too! The nicest ladies EVER! Can't wait to come back ❤️ Rick and Kerri Tipton ❤️
Just walked in and was extremely fast and extremely friendly. Highly recommended definitely will be going back again.
The shop held a high level of professionalism. Far superior to that of it's piers. I came in mid for a piercing, The staff was more than accommodating and gave me exactly what I wanted. The gentlemen who did my piercing was Tony. You are an artist in your trade. I will be seeing you again. On a side note special props to the reception lady incredible, Great Job!!
Fantastic experience, amazing people, fabulous as well as QUALITY variety of jewelry to choose from. The jewelry display caught my attention as I was walking by and I'm so glad I stopped in. Got a piercing I've been debating for a couple years, and the whole process was very fluid and easy. This was also the first time I was asked what my final plans were for my new piercing, versus getting stabbed wherever they determine is the best placement for the chosen jewelry. 5 star experience, for sure. Would recommend.
Great friendly fun staff and gave me what I wanted now I can bring home the “aloha spirit
Had one done here yesterday, Jenn was awesome. Although small, she was great with my questions and patient with positioning. Thanks guys :)
Jen was great! The shop was nice and clean and bright. It was open til midnight, and they take walk-Ins, so our spur of the moment Hawaiian ink was done within an hour! Thanks, guys, for my daughter's stingray! It's beautiful!!!
I just had a tattoo done by Anna and I am in love with it! I am visiting the city and the shop was able to fit me right in. The atmosphere in the shop was awesome and Anna was the best. Thank you Anna for a perfect experience and making my tattoo happen exactly as I envisioned it, while teaching me a little bit about the Hawaiin language.
The people who work here are absolutely amazing! I was able to be pierced and tattooed! They do phenomenal work! If you are in the Honolulu area and are looking for a great shop to get any kind of work done, you should def visit Skin Deep! You will thank me later.....
Great service, sterlie jewlry!
Krista is amazing! She pierced my nose and did an amazing job!
Best tattoo ever
Friendly and amazing staff! I love my piercing so much!
Zack rocks!!
Regular Starbucks. Very crowded. Only been able to do work here once.
Friendly artists and fun atmosphere, got my first piercings there and would definitely recommend to anyone considering doing the same ^_^
Jennifer Bradbury did a great job on my tattoo and gave great advice about tattoo care. Fair prices and very professional. Highly recommended!
Absolutely Awesome!
Fast and beautiful work very friendly place
It was my first time in Hawaii and it was my 10 year anniversary, I thought it would be special to get a tattoo with my husband. We decided to get similar tattoos and called around for quotes. Virtually everyone including Skin Deep in Waikiki quoted us 60-90 for these small tattoos. After traveling around the island Skin Deep was the only place that had a walk in on our last day before flying home (literally 6 hours from when we got the tattoos we were on a plane. We got our quote and she said it was 160$!! For 2 small silver dollar size tattoos?!? My husband has a half sleeve he got done for 250$ we laid 320 for both? Rip off, we even asked about the price of when it was finished and it sounded like we could change it depending on the size, nope. I even tipped 20$, we were good people who got ripped off on our anniversary by a place taking advantage of tourists... Never again, poor business model.
Amazing experience getting my first tattoo! While on vacation we found this place on Google Maps and decided to check them out. I was pretty sure I would have had to make an appointment in advance, but we thought we'd go check it out …
Clean shop friendly people. Went on a whim while in Hawaii to get a piercing. It is tucked away but well worth the visit.
Father In law took his stepdaughter there with her mother (who’s last name is obviously different now) and they wouldn’t let her get a nose piercing because we didn’t have a birth certificate. 1. Who carries a birth certificate with them on vacation? 2. Everyone’s id’s matched up (address, insurance, etc). 3. Mom and daughter almost look identical. Irritating to walk that far to a recommended place and have to turn around. Glad to spend our money elsewhere. Had 3 people over the age of 18 wanting ink too
Very happy with Brian! Love my tattoo!
By far the best tattoo studio in Waikiki!
Didn't get any work done, but it looked like a clean shop!
Just plain awful. Avoid.
I was a last minute walk in and was paired with an amazing artist, Barbara. Loved every second of the process and her work! Thanks Barbara! Thanks Skin Deep!
AVOID UNLESS YOU WANT TO BE RIPPED OFF. I’m only giving one star because I can’t give zero. We booked on Friday to be tattooed on Monday (our last day of our holiday). The receptionist made an honest mistake and wrote Friday’s date on the tickets. We hadn’t noticed because we folded the tickets and put them straight in out pockets. We turned up for out appointments and we’re told that we missed them and lost our deposits. Long story short, the rude, arrogant and brash woman behind the counter basically told us we were lying and that loads of people just don’t turn up so we’ve wasted $100. Still offered to tattoo us but we’d have to pay an extra $50 deposit. Customer service was absolutely atrocious and I would recommend avoiding this place at all costs!
Oldest Tattoo shop in Waikiki with friendly service and great work
Got my lip pierced on Sunday. Staff was very friendly, place was clean.Tony the piercer was pretty cool. Even though I told him I had my lip pierced before, he still reminded me how to take properly take care of my piercing. That just shows how well he take his job seriously. Thanks skin deep
Skin Deep did an awesome job with my tattoo. They were willing to give me what I asked for, though they expressed their concerns with it. Im very glad I got my tattoo at skin deep. Their customer service is great and they are all about the customer, unlike their neighbors, Electric Paradise. Please make the trip to Skin Deep instead of Electric Paradise. Skin Deep truly cares about their customers.
Here on vacation and my girlfriend's industrial lost the screw so we needed to get it replaced, so we came here and the piercer was awesome! Crazy smart on all the latest industry standards and was very educational on how everything worked and the proper ways to do everything, if you're here and are in a tough spot or looking for new stuff, they have it all here!
Barbara helped me with my tattoo and did an absolutely amazing job. Couldn’t have asked for a more kind, and easy going artist and I wouldn’t have rather gone anywhere else. My tattoo was done perfectly and I would highly recommend Barbara and Skin Deep Tattoo to anyone looking for a tattoo in the Waikiki area at a fair price.
Everyone who works here was very welcoming and professional. I recommend this place & look forward to going back in the future.
My husband loved his tattoo $80 is their minimum which is kinda expensive for a dime sized tattoo
Loved this cute place. Very friendly staff. They did a beautiful and painless septum piercing for me.
Great shop. Great people. Mike N did a great job.
Absolutely amazing customer service! Very good at what they do! I loved Brian he was amazing with my tattoo. I was very nervous and he made me feel so at home! I also cannot thank Tony enough for the dermals! He was very fast efficient and made me feel comfortable 110% recommended!!
Great place for a tropical tattoo. Katrina sure likes it.
Took my husband to Waikiki to walk around since it was his time in Oahu (I’m from Kauai, he’s from Phoenix and we were visiting) His nose ring had closed up after I made him take it out for our wedding.. Tony greeted us, opened up his piercing and we were done in no time, but sat and chatted with Tony, who moved from Phoenix! Such a cool shop, Tony was awesome and I’d love to get tatted there one day! 2 shakas up! ;)
My tattoo was done by Tamara Barnes and she did an amazing job! It turned out gorgeous. She was super friendly and she made the whole experience great!
Friendly talented staff who aren't trying to blow smoke to make a sale.
Great, friendly staff, good work, both my girls and my cousin got there tats from here. Would recommend to anyone. Hope to come back and get my winga on back done soon. Thanks you guys
Clean, fast, fair prices, ask for Jenn Matthews!
Aloha, Just got a Black and Gray Koi tattoo by Brian. I just said I wanted a Koi and he did the rest, he free hand drew it on me and it turned out amazing. If you want a beautiful tattoo that is going to make you happy for life, then Brian at Skin Deep is the one to do it. He is the only one I will have tattoo myself or my wife on Oahu! Mahalo, Jon
Made an appointment 3 days in advance for my friend and I to get tattooed on our last day in Hawaii. They were running an hour behind which was fine but when we showed up it turned all bad immediately. The tattoo guy (tall, skinny, bad attitude) was telling my friend that it was impossible to put a flower in the body of a seahorse that was 4" tall. He informed her he's been doing this 23 years and knows it all. My friend decided to get her deposit back because of his unprofessionalism. He then asked me exactly what I wanted which he said would be fine but once he overheard my friend asking for her deposit back, he jumped up and grabbed the envelope with both of our deposits in and told us both to leave. This was the worse case of customer experience I have ever witnessed and would not recommend this shop to anyone.
Very popular so make an appointment. Love the staff and artist!!
Tony was gruff at first but soon learned that he is very knowledgeable, informative and caring about his piercings. Piercing was practically painless and store had a huge selection of jewelry and was very sanitary. Definitely recommend this place and Tony!!!
Great place to get your next Tatto! The service was excellent no pressure no hassle and reasonable prices. They have a great selection of artists from something simple to more detailed. We wish we had more time but maybe on our next trip. Thanks guys!
Friendly staff. Awesome work they do for tattoos and piercings. I will go back one day. Very welcoming place.
Wouldn't go another place than Skin Deep Tattoo and Piercing. Tony is extremely knowledgeable on his craft and always makes each visit personable and fun. Rita is such a joy and pleasure to talk with! Excellent customer service, CLEAN ENVIRONMENT, and a great experience EVERY TIME!
Got my ears pierced here. Tony was professional and super friendly. Very happy with my experience.
They are awesome and provide great service. Tony was great and very helpful
Nice people, explained things well...pain free!
Great help and great jewelry. Very impressed
Helpful staff, but a little on the pricey side.