Review of Big Island Tattoo & Piercing
Big Island Tattoo & Piercing: A One-Stop Shop for All Your Body Art Needs
Big Island Tattoo & Piercing is a unique business that offers a combination of tattooing, body piercing, and art gallery services. Located in Kailua-Kona, Hawaii, this establishment has been serving the community for many years and has built a reputation for quality work and excellent customer service.
The shop is open seven days a week, and customers can walk in or make an appointment to get a tattoo or piercing. The artists are skilled and experienced in a variety of styles, including traditional, tribal, and portrait tattoos. They use high-quality ink and equipment to ensure that their work is long-lasting and vibrant.
Big Island Tattoo & Piercing also has an art gallery that features the work of local artists. Customers can browse through the gallery and purchase paintings, sculptures, and other art pieces. The gallery is a great place to find unique and one-of-a-kind pieces that are not available anywhere else.
While most of the reviews for Big Island Tattoo & Piercing are positive, there are a few negative comments. Some customers have complained about the unfriendly and sarcastic attitude of some of the employees. Others have expressed disappointment with the quality of the work they received.
Overall, Big Island Tattoo & Piercing is a great place to get a tattoo or piercing and to browse through an art gallery. The artists are skilled and experienced, and the customer service is excellent. If you are looking for a unique and memorable body art experience, Big Island Tattoo & Piercing is the place to go.
From the business
""IF WE CAN'T DO IT-IT CAN'T BE DONE" Understandably, when it comes to getting a tattoo, you don't want to trust just any tattoo artist. At Big Island Tattoo in Kailua Kona, HI, we pay strict attention to detail, so you not only feel satisfied with your new tattoo, but confident in coming back for your next! We are a family friendly, state approved tattoo shop using autoclave sterilization, single service needles with over 45 years of experience. Whether you’re looking to get a small, traditional, Polynesian or a custom tattoo Big Island Tattoo has you covered. Call (808) 329-7384 to schedule an appointment or you can visit our website."
Amenities
- Wheelchair accessible parking lot
- In-store shopping
Big Island Tattoo & Piercing Reviews - 82
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tony clegg
Four of us were on holiday and booked tattoos on our last day. Greg inked us, and Rockwood kept us entertained with some great stories. 100% recommend big Island tattoos. You won't get a better experience anywhere!
gretchen leeper
Rockwood and Becky are the best! Beautiful ink for my husband and I while we were in town. (Totally Turtle Tuesday). Thanks Rockwood, it was such a pleasure meeting you. Looking forward to getting together again.
Reinell Makahanaloa
My party walked into this establishment fully ready to get piercings, but no one even acknowledged us. When we finally spoke to the employee at the front, she was unfriendly and sarcastic. It goes without saying that we decided not to give them our business.
spacemanstew
My friend and I got our first tattoos here at the end of our trip. I called a few days before the trip and was instantly impressed by the customer service. When we showed up Rockwood was very honest with what was possible and got us both designs that where better than anything we could've come up with while paying very close attention to what we wanted and what our original ideas were. The environment was amazing and very professional. Rockwood is an absolute legend, he told great stories and did outstanding artwork. I would highly recommend this buiseness to anyone looking to get a tattoo. It was truly an amazing experience and I will definitely be returning in the future.
Boss Wahine
Paid over $500 for a 2 hour piece that was supposed to be a Polynesian Tribal tattoo. Greg showed me a tribal fern that he was going to do and it ended up looking like a bunch of non-tribal pine looking leaves that didn’t even flow with the other supposed “Tribal” he did. Very disappointed and embarrassed to show my arm. If you are looking to get some poly tattoo done, then stick with someone local who know what it’s all about. Now stuck with this ugly piece and hoping I can get it covered up ASAP. Talk about being ripped off and what a waste of my money!
Jake Metcalf
Greg was badass! Great work. Great detail. Very efficient. Highly recommend.
Ashley Sofía Woodbury
This is by far the best tattoo artist I've ever been to. Rockwood is a genuine gent who has been devoted to his craft for over 50 years and while there are other tattoo artists around, there's something to be said for decades worth of experience. I first came to Rockwood in 2013 for a polynesian style Honu on the top of my foot. I can proudly say that 8 years later that tattoo still looks as crisp as the day I got it. I knew that for my next tattoo (recently acquired) that there's no one I'd rather get it from than Rockwood and he impressed me yet again. He worked patiently with me in every reiteration of my design until we got it just right, and I couldn't be happier with how the new piece on my back turned out. Plus he did a great job on a couple of touch-ups needed on the work I got by some other artists.. If you are on the big island and want to get some ink, take advantage of this opportunity before Rockwood retires! Give 'em a call.. Becky at the front desk will be sure to take care of ya... Many thanks, friends!
Sue Cross
Rockwood is one hell of an artist, with a side of sass and a brilliant storyteller. Nothing but professional, and made sure I got what I wanted. Best experience with a tattoo I've ever had. Thank you, sir. Next time you're back on the east coast, first round is on me and the wife.
Jr. bossboy Garcia
Visited the big Island July 2022, went to big Island tattoo! Everyone there was AMAZING! Gregg was my artist, awesome job! I even bought one of Rockwoods paintings! Would definitely return!! Thanks, big Island tattoo!!!
Chris Hoagland
It was just an awesome experience. This was my second tattoo and really my first larger one. They're a husband and wife run business that have been a part of the tattoo and piercing industry for decades. Rockwood is an awesome tattoo artist and just a good person all around. Hes got a awesome sense of humor and makes you feel at home when you're getting tattooed. Becky, (his wife) is great person to talk to and is chock full of information to help with any questions you may have. With over 50 yrs experience and an eye for detail, you wont be disappointed when you get tattooed or pierced at Big Island Tattoo & Piercing.