This guy is AMAZING! I arrived the day before and spoke with him regarding what I was looking to achieve with my next piece. He was kind, thoughtful, and gave good suggestions. I put down a deposit, and scheduled with him for he next day (atypical, yes, but he kindly worked me in). I ari ed the next day to see what he had in store for me, and OMG, I was floored! He managed to capture EXACTLY what I wanted, so much so it brought tears to my eyes. Is was a special piece to celebrate a life changing event, and he captured the very essence of what I so desperately wanted to convey. Definitely go see him if you want a real piece of rework, and not some generic flash that everyone else can get. I can't say enough. Just go. Read Less

Great vibes coming from Jimmy Mack and his work...Jimmy is very imaginative when it comes to adding to existing tattoos and his art work is second to none....Jimmy seemed to pay very close attention to every detail and there didn't seem to be anything he couldn't do. I am Very Very pleased with his work and Im proud to wear it on my arm...I know Ill be back...A+ Read Less

Jimmy Mack is a talented professional that puts pride of ownership and passion into all of his artwork. He works with patience and precision. I will wait for a return visit to the islands rather than settling for someone near home. It's permanent, and perfection is worth the wait! Read Less

Jimmy's artistic skill and knowledge knows no bounds. He was able to ensure the design conforms neatly in relation to the curves of the human body; and that is a skill that few artists possess . All of my sessions with him have been top notch! Read Less

On vacation with my friend and decided to get a Simple "Aloha" tattoo to take home. Both having a lot of tattoos, we went in thinking this was going to be a piece of cake and super easy haha. That wasn't exactly the case, because we didn't think about all the details that go into lettering, and how to make it look good on your body! Jimmy couldn't have been more friendly and helpful. He listened to every detail and made some pretty spot on suggestions! If you're in Haleiwa I would definitely recommend going to his shop! Read Less

He is very talented!! I knew once I met with him before my appointment, I knew he was the one. I never had tattoo artist that is kind, talented, organized, and knowledgeable. I recommend anyone and everyone to go to Jimmy Mack for Tattooing. Read Less

A true artist in ever sense. Tattooed both my half sleeves over the course of many sessions. Great imagination to take my conceptual ideas and bring them to life in color. The best artists I've ever worked with. Be respectful and you'll make a friend forever with Jimmy Read Less

I got 2 small tattoos done here and at first I was extremely happy with them. About 3 weeks later I noticed the tattoo on my wrist started to fade a lot and parts were completely gone of ink. I went back in to talk to Jimmy and he basically blamed me for not taking care of my tattoo. When in reality I did everything he said to do. I have 3 other tattoos as well so this isn't my first round in the game. He said that the younger generations gets charged too cheap for tattoos and they don't take care of them and that it needed to be done. He charged me 80$ for 2 very small tattoos. For the tattoo to be fixed he wanted me to pay again and said that the tattoo didn't look like any of his other work. At first loved the work and probably would have went back but after those comments he made never again. Read Less

Jimmy and his wife not only made us feel welcome and comfortable by having a clean and organized shop. But they also welcomed us with open arms with any questions or concerns we had regarding not only tattoos but also Jimmy's art. When you go to Jimmy to have a tattoo done you are not just getting a stencil or something else someone has drawn up. Jimmy has incredible lines and a steady hand. You are truly getting a one of kind when you get tattooed by Jimmy. I can't sing enough praises for not only how talented he is but also how kind he and his wife were to my friends and I.Read Less

Went in today with some what of an idea of what I wanted.  Jimmy came up with this great art and now I have an amazing tattoo that is very unique.  I will be reminded of the islands every time I look at my arm.  The whole experience could not have been any better.  I would recommend anyone to go to Jimmy. Read Less

The day I stopped in Jimmy Macks studio, I immediately felt that I was in the right place. I had been searching for years to find the seahorse that called to me and the person I could trust to create it. After meeting and speaking with Jimmy, I knew that I had found him. I felt a sincere interest in what was important to me. Also, in Jimmy, I found a person who takes such pride in his talent, that I had no doubt or fear. I knew it would be great! Jimmy took my ideas for my seahorse and made it better than I had ever imagined. I'll never be able to thank Jimmy enough. His caring and generous nature made it one of the best experiences I've ever had. May only good things come your way Jimmy. Read Less

This review is long overdue as I got my tattoo from Jimmy back in February 2016. I came in with what I wanted during the day as a walk in & asked if I could schedule an appointment. He looked over what I wanted, took the time to analyze it, suggest some different options and after everything was decided, he said to give him about 25 minutes to get everything prepared. I was thoroughly impressed with the overall experience from walking in the door to the finished piece. I highly recommend Jimmy and plan to come back if & when the time comes. Read Less

Jimmy Mack is the best. If you are in Hawaii look no further. I'm sure I wasn't an easy customer to deal with because I was very nervous due to the fact of getting a bad tattoo years ago. After a few minutes with Jimmy I realized I got a bad tattoo because I had never been to a real artist before. So Jimmy if you read this I am sorry for begin a pain in the ass. If you want great work then do yourself a favor and go to Jimmy. Read Less

I had a fantastic experience at Jimmy Mack Tattoos. I brought Jimmy an idea for a full forearm piece, and was very nervous because I didn't quite know how to put what I had in mind into words. I tried my best and explained it and Jimmy took it and ran. First he drew up a sketch on paper and then hand drew it all again on my arm and I loved it. The amount of detail and time he took on this piece blew me away. Definitely my favorite piece I have. I've never walked out of a shop as satisfied as I did. Jimmy is a true artist and in my opinion Jimmy Mack Tattoos is the best shop on island. Thanks again for the art Jimmy! Read Less

Best tattoo shop on Oahu.  Jimmy did a great job on my wife's and daughter's tattoos.  Beautiful artwork and clean lines.  Jimmy was very friendly and helpful in getting the tattoo just right.  Highly recommended. Read Less

One word to describe Jimmy and his shop....AWESOME!!I live in Miami and went to Hawaii for the birth of my first granddaughter ,after she was born I decided to get her name tattooed found Jimmy online and fell in love with his work. I went in for a consultation and spoke to his lovely wife bc he was tattoing somebody at that time  went back and he couldn't be any nicer to all my ideas and concerns. He is so profesional and his shop is impeccable !! Got my tatt and is so much better than I ever envision it. Going back to beautiful Hawaii soon and I'm definitely getting more tattoes done with Jimmy...he is the best!! Read Less

Great experience!! I had a large tattoo that was both portrait and tribal.  Very challenging tattoo for even the best of artist.  Jimmy had the knowledge and confidence to make my tattoo a work of art that I will be proud of for a lifetime.  His shop is very clean and private.  Great job Jimmy!!! Thank you so much. 5 star!! Read Less

I am beyond ecstatic with the work I had done by Jimmy.  I went in knowing I wanted a tattoo by Jimmy (he had tattooed several of my friends and I had my Uncle go to him when he was in town).  I knew that my tattoo would be a chrysanthemum, but nothing more than that.  My tattoo took 3 appointments, but I appreciated that it was broken down this way.The first appointment I had was to consult with Jimmy about what I wanted.  I explained that my tattoo was a memorial for my mom who had passed away.  It was to be a chrysanthemum because it was our shared birth flower and a favorite of my moms.  Jimmy asked about colors and I mentioned I wanted to encorporate green because it was mom's favorite color.  He showed me several images of chrysanthemums and explained their significance in Japanese art and tattoo culture.  Knowing how well the flower matched my reasons for getting it, I was confident I had chosen the perfect artist for my piece.My second appointment was for the outline.  I appreciated that Jimmy took the time to explain the process to me and made sure I knew what was going on as he worked on my.  He checked in to be sure I was comfortable (as comfortable as you can be getting a tattoo).  I left with a beautiful outline in a relatively short amount of time.My last appointment was for color, shading and completion.  Jimmy showed me the colors he had chosen based on our initial consultation and again talked me through the process. I am beside myself with the beauty of the piece I am now wearing.  I highly reccomend Jimmy Mack Tattoo to anyone looking for quality work created by an artist. Read Less

Im actually shocked from all the positive reviews because this is the first tattoo shop I had to give a negative review for. Maybe I got the wrong tattoo artist. Walked right in and was able to get serviced right away. In hindsight I guess I should be worried when a place isn't busy and there are no customers there because it might indicate that you shouldn't go there either. Anyhow.. My husband and I had just gotten married on the beach and wanted to get matching tattoos of our wedding date on our inner wrist. They're numbers on a wrist. It's cheap, simple, and how hard could it be? Boy was I wrong. I've been to several tattoo shops before and have quite a few tattoos so I know how the process goes and what to expect. James was really nice and talkative and the process was easy but the tattoo ended up horrible. I shouldve seen the signs but he was supposed to be a professional tattoo artist so I trusted him. First we chose the font and told him what date we wanted tattooed on our wrist. He freehanded the design on the paper and said, "Something like this?" which was literally just the date on a sheet of notebook paper. He didn't trace the font from the book or use tattoo paper which is what other shops have done. I thought he was just practicing or showing us an example of what it might look like but his freehand example ended up being what he used to transfer to the actual tattoo. Maybe for custom designs that might be ok to freehand but not for font tattoos because the font was uneven, some numbers were bigger than others and some lines weren't filled out completely. Initially, I could tell he laid his "stencil" down crooked because it was really obvious so he had to remove an redo a few times. It was upside down on my wrist so I couldn't really notice the other items until I looked at it after it was done and it was too late. As a professional tattoo artist, he should have been able to see these things and correct them instead of leaving me with a permanent mistake. Read Less

I am visiting Hawaii and wanted to get a plumeria tattoo while I'm here. I found Jimmy's shop online... Looked @ his work and saw that his reviews were all stellar. This was my 8th tattoo and I can honestly say that Jimmy has the lightest touch of any artist I've been to. More importantly, my tattoo is absolutely gorgeous! The line work is darn near perfect and the colors are totally vibrant. I love it!!! Plus the shop is clean and inviting and Jimmy is a very sweet and welcoming artist. I highly recommend him. Aloha! Read Less

My husband received a tattoo from Jimmy last night. The tattoo itself is all the way awesome, and will help tie the islands to him for the rest of his life. Extreme artistry and integrity went into Jimmy's work. It was very cool watching an artist so deeply in his element, inspired and activated. My husband was so lucky to be in his chair. His tattoo is EXCEPTIONAL. I was born and raised in Hawaii, so was my dad. I know what Aloha spirit is, and I also know that it seems to be more and more spare especially on Oahu, which is unfortunate. Ironic that the highest representation of Aloha for us came from Jimmy himself, not a native to Hawaii but SO pono and SO generous and a walking example of what makes Hawaii so great. He gave extra time, intense skill, wonderful background and a whole lot of heart. Jimmy, thank you for that: you remind me of the Hawaii of my youth, the humility, the hospitality, the harmony and the grace. You are a master in your craft; mahalo to you and your beautiful wife. We will never forget you. Read Less

His art work is good and his prices are fair. However, I went to get a tattoo from him and at first everything was cool. Untill we got two sessions in. In the next sessions over  three to four hours he stopped moving as fast with his tattooing. Of course I want an artist to take their time. All I got done was a half sleeve and I didn't even get it finished because it took him three months just to get a little over half way done. I had already paid him $1600.  He told me it would only cost $1500. Then he said we could use my deposit as the money to finish my work. Then when I tried to get it finished it was as if my work didn't matter and he just couldn't find the time to fit me In when I only had a month left on the island. I started this tattoo four months prior. Not a bad artist, maybe a little greedy.. Read Less

First off I want to give Jimmy Mack 5 stars he is working on a half sleeve on my left arm. The first day I went in I was immediately greeted by him & his wife.  The shop felt comfortable, clean & welcoming. With his help and me telling him what I wanted he came up with this beautiful design that just blew my mind, it was unique and out right just gorgeous. He has a great personality, easy to talk to, very light handed and you can tell right off that he passionately loves his job. I would highly recommend him to anyone wanting to get a tattoo done here in Hawaii. Read Less

Have always wanted the name of my only daughter tattooed over my heart.  Decided this trip to Hawaii I'd make it happen.  I was a walk-in to Jimmy Mack's.Teddy greeted me and talked me through the tattoo.  Asked for about 30 minutes to design it so I left for lunch and came back.Got back and Teddy had drawn what I visualized in my head perfectly.  (Pic)He applied the template and it was just slightly crooked so he was happy to go to the trouble of repositioning it.  He got to work and took about 30 minutes to needle it on, and it's very well done.  Exactly that I wanted.  The place appeared very clean to me, and Teddy made it a great experience.  Thank you! Read Less

I got my first tattoo about 5-6 years ago & swore I'd never get another one, that was enough for me. But someone said that tattoos are like potato chips, you can never have just one...and whoever that person was, was a very wise person because within the last few months I started to get that "I need a little more ink" itch.I did my research, looking for someone with a light hand, a master with fine line tattooing, black & grey art & good with organic portraiture since I wanted a photo-realistic dandelion with blowing seeds. In all my research I kept coming back to Jimmy Mack's work. He's an amazingly talented artist, in many media, not just tattooing. So I made my appointment, put down my deposit & came in for my art.Jimmy was the utmost in professionalism & artistry. He had various photos of what I wanted & then free-handed the artwork onto my skin to make sure it flowed with the curvature of my rib cage and breast. When I told him I wanted a bird, all he wanted to know was what kind and he sketched a sparrow straight onto my skin. I'm always deeply impressed at pure talent like that. No stencil, nothing stuck onto my skin, everything drawn by hand so it would fit the curve of my body perfectly. I'm still amazed.The tattooing itself went super smoothly. Jimmy has SUCH a light hand that I hardly bled at all. The only place it REALLY hurt & I wish I'd signed up for an epidural was when he went on the flesh on my "underboob". That hurt like a mother. Other than that, little pinches & scratches. I did most of the talking, mainly to distract myself. I noticed that if I asked him something he'd raise the gun off my skin to answer. I liked that. He didn't want to compromise the integrity of the tattoo by yammering on. I eventually shut up & just tried to look at all the great artwork around (he did it all, btw).So, if you're ever in Haleiwa & either want a memorial tatt, like mine, permanent proof of temporary insanity or a great souvenir of your trip to the North Shore, THIS is the tattoo shop to go to & Jimmy Mack is the artist to see. Read Less

Jimmy gave me my first tattoo! He is extremely talented and professional. I went in with my girlfriend while on vacation and he made me feel very comfortable. He also plays music videos while he works it's great to watch to pass the time. My tattoo took 2.5 hours and it was a great experience! Even better, he is located next t the best shrimp truck on the Island, Mackys! Thank you Jimmy and Kris! Read Less

My cousin came down from the mainland and wanted to memoralize her visit with something that signified family so I told her the story of the Honu's (turtles).  I had some friends that recommended Jimmy so off we went.  Told him what we had in mind, but wanted each on differant, and no flash art!  OMG!  Genius!  Love, love love his work, ink, shop, wife....the whole nine yards.  I took all his business cards and passed every single one OUT!  I definitely will have him do more! Read Less