I wanted to figure out a way to pay tribute to the other half of my ancestors by getting some work done. Peggy and I played email tag leading up to my trip to Oahu. I wish she was at the shop on one... Read More
I wanted to figure out a way to pay tribute to the other half of my ancestors by getting some work done. Peggy and I played email tag leading up to my trip to Oahu. I wish she was at the shop on one of the days I went in so I could put a name to the face! She was down to earth and easy to schedule my consult/appointment dates. Originally my consult was with Doug because many friends recommended him so that's who I originally wanted to go with.I showed up at 7pm on a Monday and Lai greeted me first. I got to meet Doug as well and both of them told me to go through their portfolios to see who's style I liked better. Both of them have great energy so it was just personal preference as far as the style I wanted.On the Thursday of my appointment, I showed up and Sean (Shawn?)/Doug opened the shop. Lai came in soon after and did the initial sketch. I wanted a Polynesian style tattoo and wanted one almost exactly like the one in his portfolio. Lai told me "No two tattoos I do are the same." At that moment I knew that he had the ability to read people's energy because my design was extraordinary and awesome. Super clean lines and traditional!I don't know how I can ever thank Tattoo Hawaii for the service I received from beginning to end. It's really not the end because now I have a piece of history and homage to my ancestors. Peggy, Doug, Sean (Shawn?), and especially Lai, big mahalos for making this trip such a memorable journey. I look forward to my next piece with you guys!Here are a couple tips to making your appointment/consult and everything after:- Email them. Here:
[email protected] Do not call. They are super busy. The day I went, people were waiting outside already and asking for artists by name!- Read the after care sheet they give you and follow it to the T. Everyone's skin reacts differently so read and read again!- Eat something before you show up!- Oh shit! Aliens! You'll know what this means when you show up and fill out the form. hahaha!Tattoo Hawaii is located right across the parking garage of Ala Moana Center. It's also within eye shot of Farmers Market Hawaii so if you find one, you have already found the other. Once again, mahalo Tattoo Hawaii! Till next time!
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