Review of Native Flesh Tattoo
Native Flesh Tattoo is a tattoo and body piercing shop located in Hilo, Hawaii. The shop offers a range of tattoo and piercing services, and is open seven days a week from 11:00am to 5:00pm. The shop is located at 35 Shipman St, Hilo, HI 96720.
The shop has received mixed reviews from customers. Some customers have praised the shop for its professional and knowledgeable staff, and for the quality of its work. One customer praised the shop for its "fun, professional, and amazing" work, while another customer said that the shop was "fantastic quality" and that the process of booking an appointment was easy.
However, other customers have had negative experiences at the shop. One customer said that the artist was "very intimidating" and that the tattoo was "nothing like what I wanted." Another customer said that the environment was uncomfortable and that they heard "appalling" things.
Despite the mixed reviews, Native Flesh Tattoo remains a popular tattoo and piercing shop in Hilo. Customers who are interested in getting a tattoo or piercing should do their research and read reviews before making an appointment.
From the business
"Locally owned and operated tattoo shop specializing in custom freehand Polynesian design, japanese, traditional, lettering, black and gray and custom design"
Amenities
- Wheelchair accessible parking lot
- In-store shopping
Native Flesh Tattoo Reviews - 56
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merilin antolin
I love this shop! Got my first tattoo here, Iβve been looking at other tattoo shops around the area and this one had the style I wanted. Frank was my artist and he did my tattoo even better than what I wanted, the pricing was really good and service was awesome!!
James Macias
I have gotten tattoos all over the world, few from Hilo. Out of every shop, including 3rd world countries this one was by far the least comfortable environment. Some of the things I heard were appalling. Also, never have I seen people walking in and out but no appointments, no tattoo, piercing etc. Not sure what that was all about but seems a bit unorthodox. I normally don't review, especially like this, I felt I had to speak my mind. I hope others do not have to experience this as well.
Malia Nakaima
I got my first tattoo from this shop in 2018 and it was a really great experience, thank you so much Charlie.. I still love it. Came back 2 years later for another one and wasn't very happy with how one of their other artists were assisting me. He tried to tell me it would cost around $100 to do one Kanji (Japanese) symbol on my rib a little bigger than a dollar-quarter in size. I wanted the symbol to be a little thick but not like brush stroke looking and he kept trying to say that he was gonna make it look very brush stroke looking and detailed EVEN THOUGH I tried to explain that's not what I wanted. I tried to show him some other things I might wanna get and he kept over pricing me... I finally had enough when he rudely said "our minimum is $60 and nothing you're showing me is around that range so..." and went back over to his area.... well thank you for making me feel cheap buddy, although you're the one trying to price jack an 18 year old out of her hard earned money. Anyway, this shop is a good shop, just go to Charlie or Brandon ONLY, they won't try to hustle you like some of um (;
Martin HumpelstΓΆtter
Fantastic quality, booked the appointment from Europe by email 2 months in advance, no complicated process to get the appointment.
Sarah Gutierrez
I went to see Brandon in Hilo yesterday. I had a cover up done. I hated my half sleeve so much, but after Brandon worked his magic, my sleeve is stunning! I love it! My son got his first tattoo which was a half sleeve. It is absolutely amazing! If you are visiting the big island and you want a tattoo, go see Brandon! He is by far the best! He is such an amazing person! He has the best vibes ever. If you are looking for perfection and something unique, Brandon is where it's at! Thank you Brandon. I'll be seeing you soon.
28 OverweightChickens
By far the best tattoo shop I've ever been in! Felt comfortable and accepted as soon as I walked in. Brent is an amazing tattoo artist and I trust him to work on me from this point forward! Took me as a walk-in today and was nothing but orofessional the entire time! Nothing but good vibes and a true aloha environment!
Joanna
Awesome people, awesome tattoo!! My husband and I wanted to get tattoos on our last day in Hawaii, and everyone else was booked. These guys weren't, which is crazy, because they did an awesome job with our tattoos! The detail is sick and clean lines! John has a very light hand, which was awesome for me as a female and my first tattoo. I would highly recommend!
Isaac VanHaverbeke
I got my first tattoo here and my girlfriend picked up third. The prices were reasonable, and Brandon did a good job sketching up and summarily tattooing the design we wanted. They were able to take us as walkins on extremely short notice, but they did a great job. Brandon was very friendly and talkative, which made the whole thing seem to fly by.
Katrice Jepsen
Super friendly and welcoming atmosphere. I hit up the get what you get machine cuz I was feeling like letting the universe pick a tattoo for me. I was initially VERY unsure about the design which I was blessed with as it wasn't something I would have ever picked for myself. However, the workmanship was top quality, the vibe was on point.. and well... this little guy has grown on me and i love it!! 10/10 would do it again. Gnar whale for the win.
chubbs Quintal
Awesome guys... amazing work and totally chill place.to get inked