Military tattoo removal I have gotta alot of tattoo removal before and trust the pain is ridiculously painful. Having to get another one at a place I wasnt use to, made me buy numbing cream and express ship it lol. I spent crazy money for the shipment to arrive after my appointment with Kristine at 1 point tattoo (smh thxs Amazon). Needless to say she made my experience a enjoyful one. It was not painful at all and plus it was really quick. The conversation ease my mind that I totally forgot I was getting a removal done. She was completely amazing and I will most definitely go back again and recommend anyone to her. Thanks alot Kristine!!!! Read Less

I am currently in the journey of removing a 10 year old tattoo that was done in a spot that I had wished I never placed it. I did my first tattoo removal with another company on Ward. From that first time experience I was left scarred and hesitant on doing another tattoo removal session. But a year later I had given it another try. But this time around, I did a little more research.  I came across this shop in Kailua. Kristine the shop manager who also is the specialist in removal is awesome!  She has made my experience so much more pleasant.  I have done 3 sessions so far and have a few more to go. I wish I had met her the very first time. Her technique and machine doesn't cause any keloids like from my first tattoo removal.  I would recommend this company amongst the others I've researched about. I have 4 sessions total. Hoping to have 3 sessions more to have it gone.  But that's just my guess. Maybe less?  Thank you again and again Kristine. You the bomb!! Read Less

I would recommend this place 100% Kristine is sooo amazing she is so kind and knows what she's doing. I've been coming here for tattoo removal and yes it hurts however she makes this experience easier to deal with since she communicates with me and helps keep me calm. I wouldn't go any other place on this island. My results are so worth it all. This shops environment is also very welcoming and clean. No need to search for a tattoo removal place this place right here is the BEST! Also the tattoo artist are great too :) mahalo Read Less

Simon Halpern is a master of his craft, as is every other member of the 1 Point staff. From day one, he put significant time and thought into my request for full sock, and the final product has since received notice and high praise from strangers everywhere I've visited.I will be visiting again soon to let him work his magic on my arm. Read Less

If you are looking for a place to get a tattoo removal Kristine is the one to see! She made me feel very comfortable through the process and let me know step by step what she would be doing. I swear this is the best place to go to. Read Less

I had the best experience that you could have with laser tattoo removal. Yes it hurt but Kristine was so informative and she genuinely cared about treating my skin carefully. She really knew how to read the progress of my tattoos and did a good job of upping the strength each treatment to help speed up the process but just enough to avoid scarring. I moved after a few sessions but she went out of her way to look for another laser tattoo removal shop that met her standards and sent them the info of my treatments. She's awesome and super fun to talk to while you're cringing in pain.  thanks Kristine! Read Less

I've got a bunch of tattoos from Simon all solid tattoos big bold and just what I wanted every time...I just went here cause I stupidly got a tattoo somewhere else cause I didn't want to drive out here and got a tattoo somewhere else ...turns out that somewhere else sucked lol so I gotta get 1point tattoo to fix my shit looking forward to working with 1 point again always good work and always willing to help!!! Read Less

Yvonne was absolutely amazing. SHE IS  100% DEFINITELY WORTH THE WAIT. We did two tattoos on back to back days and the first one was not pleasant at all. We got to my kneecap and she had to use her own leg to hold mine down. Not only was she so patient with me and my freakish knee, she was so light handed when it came to tattooing! I've had heavy handed tattoos and those can be killer. She was the real champ, she just kept going and only stopped when she had to go to the bathroom. Mind you, these are TWO 6 hour sessions NONSTOP. She is always conscience of the person getting tattooed and really does put all her passion and effort into her tattoos, it just shows. All the people that work at 1point are just rad people as well, they make you feel real at home and are just genuinely great and down to earth people. Not only did Yvonne far exceed my expectations but I can tell you honestly, when someone asks me what's my favorite tattoo I'll be pointing to these two bad boys! Read Less

1 Point and their crew is amazing!  I have three tattoos from Simon and one from Ash and love them--I've received so many compliments on their work!  I've also started removal on an old tattoo with Kristine (not going to lie, it hurts more than being tattooed), but she has made me feel at ease despite it being an uncomfortable and painful process.  She is great about checking in post laser removal as well.  Everyone here is professional, and the shop is well-run but still has a personable and comfortable feeling.  It's probably the most at-ease I've been in any shop I've walked in.  With so many artists and a great environment, I recommend anyone wanting a tattoo consider 1 Point if in Oahu. Read Less

I made an appointment with Kristine to have an old tattoo removed in prep for a leg cover up and she did not disappoint. She is super friendly, professional and knowledgeable to say the least, if you need laser tattoo removal 1 Point is the spot and Kristine is your girl look no further thanks Kristine! As for my new tattoo Yvonne Kang who has done several tattoos for me over the last few years recommended Kristine to make way for the cover up and the collaboration was perfect. Yvonne is incredibly talented and as always blew me away nuff said. The shop itself is clean and comfortable and full of top level talent check em' out Aloha! Read Less

Great artists. I just finished a very personal piece with Robert and it's way better than I even imagined! I'm new to the tattoo world, so needed suggestions and ideas on most aspects - Robert was spot on with everything he suggested. Everyone in the shop is friendly and professional, especially the dog. They seek out each other's ideas and from what I've seen, everyone leaves with something amazing! Thanks Robert, hope to see more of your colour realism, maybe even in Australia oneday Read Less

Simon is the most amazing tattoo artist on the face of the planet.  And that seems like a bold statement, but he is the only person I want putting putting permanent designs on my body.His style is so distinctive that people stop both my girlfriend and I and  say "Did Simon do your tattoo?" and we say "yes!" and they then show us their tattoo by him and we all bond over the magic of our shared tattoo artist.The shop is clean, well-designed and professional.  And Kristine is absolutely wonderful and super cool and we secretly want to be her best friends.Yes. Read Less

Both myself and my husband have been customers of 1 Point. We were both thrilled with our tattoos-Yvonne is a goddess with those needles! The shop itself is nice too. It was clean and comfortable. Every artist working there was really nice, and all of their tattoos looked amazing- there isn't a single artist at 1 Point that I wouldn't trust. I go to Yvonne because she is an artistic genius, and really knows what she's doing. I tell her what I want, and she gives me that and more. Girl power, amiright? Read Less

Had the WORST experience here and it was all due to one individual, KALEO.Walked in around 1:30/2pm after calling in at noon being told to come in because they had availability, was greeted and seen by the artist. My sister explained what she had in mind (palm sized, no color or shading, just a basic Asian fan) with some examples. Right from the get go the guy gave off stink vibes, trying to convince her into shading even though she specified that wasn't what she wanted, but he said to come back in an hour and he'd have something drawn up. We left and came back as directed and waited to see Kaleo. This wait seemed to drag on FOOOOREEEEVEEERR. I went up to the front desk, making sure to include that we didn't want to rush them from anyone else's time just wanting to get an idea of how much longer it would take, if at all. No one seemed to know what Kaleo was up to so they went back to figure it out. He came back and said he had just finished up with someone and was going to go in back and BEGIN drawing something up. In my head: *Wait, what?! When we came in earlier you had open availability, and didn't you say you'd have something drawn up by the time we came back? We've been waiting here for nearly TWO hours... but fine, what's done is done* So we said okay and sat back down. At this point he could have just said he couldn't/wouldn't do it and we all could have gone on with our lives and maybe my sister and I could have spent her last day together doing something memorable. Instead we waited another half hour. He came back with a drawing that pretty much captured everything my sister wanted, catch was he said he wouldn't do it unless he could do color or black and grey shading. My sister insisted that the line work was all she wanted, but he continued to press that he wouldn't do it unless she did at least shading. She, trying to meet him half way, asked to see some of his shading work, which he then snarked back "psh, it's all online. Just look on Instagram". Awkwardly put on the spot, she pulled out her phone to see some examples, none of which she liked at all. She then asked if he could just give her the tattoo that he had drawn up as is. His response was a solid no and to "have another artist do it for you then." So we said thank you and walked out. My sister, so frustrated by having waited all day to have our time wasted, began to cry in the car. Trying to be a good big sis, I went back in to see if somebody ANYBODY had time to squeeze her in and willing to give her the simple tattoo she so desperately wanted. Of course the person to meet me at the front desk was, you guessed it, KALEO. I begged him, explained that we respect his choice not to do the tattoo, but it was her last day and we had already waited so long and wasted so much time to be turned down. Something he could have done so much sooner and we could have taken our business else where! He then told me how he didn't want to do it without shading, how he had lost out on money because of us, and that no one else was available (even though I had been there long enough to see two artist that had just finished up with other clients, but who knows what they had on their schedule so I didn't want to presume). Then half heartedly he said "I guess I can rail through it, even though I don't want to but I can't promise anything". I was like "okay! I'll see what she wants to do!" And went back to my crying sister to see if she was still down for the cause. By this point she was over it, understandably. She didn't want to have a cranky person who clearly didn't want to do her tattoo making permanent marks on her body. I agreed and we left.Here's the thing, I understand from the artist's POV of trying to preserve your art, but at the end of the day it's a business and ITS HER BODY AND SHE'S THE ONE WHO HAS TO WEAR IT, so take the lady's money and give her what she wants! Otherwise send us on our happy way and don't waste our time! We wasted about 4 and a half hours at one spot just to be turned away by some diva tattoo artist who wouldn't do a simple design over pride, while on the other hand we spent about an hour at Loyalty to get exactly what we wanted. Honestly I think Kaleo was just trying to wait us out and thought we'd just get tired of waiting and leave. This just totally sucks, now because of that one individual I'm writing this review when in reality I really respect all the other artists/employees here. I've researched this joint a while, which is why I brought my sis here in the first place. Ash's lines are dope, I geek out on Robert's realism pieces, and I would love to have Yvonne do a piece for me, among all the other talented people there. And this is as no disrespect to the house as a whole, love what they got going on and actually enjoyed chatting it up with the front room crew and their adorable house pup! But that Kaleo, man -he's gots to go/needs to be checked. YOU HAVE BEEN WARNED!! Read Less

Oh, 1 Point Tattoo! You all seriously rock :) I've been working with Robert on a full sleeve for a little while now and he is so down to earth and easy to work with. And so incredibly talented, of course! His work is just stunning- all the time! Everyone in the shop makes you feel like you are their best friend! One of the best parts about this shop is that they have artists with a variety of different styles so you should be able to find what you're looking for. My Fiancé has had some work done by Simon and it too, is just gorgeous. So book your consultation and then just have some stinking patience because these guys are booked out for months because they rock-duh! Hop on your artist's cancellation list if you're in a hurry and they will get you in- they are a hard working bunch. All my love and Aloha to this crew! Read Less

When I flew to Hawaii I knew I was definitely getting tattoos. While I was there on vacation I read a lot of yelp reviews and came across 1 point Tattoo in Kailua. I read a lot of good reviews and also found one of there cards at a massage place and so I stopped in and spoke with someone and made an appt for the next day. I met with Matt the next day and he was so sweet and made sure I was completely happy with my placement of where I wanted my tattoos. I absolutely LOVE them! The tattoo shop is very clean, great staff and I had no problems. If you're looking for a tattoo shop in Oahu, don't look any further... this is the shop to go to!!! Mahalo!! Read Less

Best tattoo shop on this side of the milky way Ash has done pretty much all of my tattoos, and she's amazing with color. She did an entire Mario themed sleeve and more!  If you like bold, colorful designs, she's your gal! Everyone there is super friendly and professional. It's clean and has a relaxing atmosphere. Won't go anywhere else Read Less

I don't normally leave reviews and especially bad reviews but one thing I want to say is I don't think they should advertise "Walk-ins welcome" and that they have a $100 art fee no matter what artwork you get.My husband and I walked in to get tattoos as an anniversary present because our vacation in Hawaii would be mostly rain. They were unsure if they could get us in but would call us if an opening came available. They did call us and said based off what we wanted, we should have time. However, when it came time to talk artwork, Kaleo didn't like either of our ideas and suggested to change what we wanted. I was open to his idea because he is a professional but then when he drew up my artwork, it was nothing like what I wanted and far larger than I requested. When I expressed my feelings, we were then told that he would only have time for one of us to get a tattoo. But that's only because he changed our tattoos. As an artist, if he didn't like our designs, I think it's absolutely fine to turn us away but he didn't do that. It was then that we found out I would have to pay $100 (not including tax) for the shop time. I understand that's probably customary and I wanted to compensate him for his time but I would have like to have known that upfront because we ended up walking out of there with no tattoo and a piece of artwork I don't even care for. If I had known it was going to cost me that, I probably wouldn't of gone forward.Again, they need to say the fees upfront. The $100 I paid should have at least been compensated with a piece of artwork I wanted, which can easily be done over email as the piece I showed him was from a piece someone has previously tattooed in their shop. Right now they are an average tattoo parlor but if they had continued to work with me to get a piece I liked and could bring with me, it would have made them great.All in all, I did like the artists in there and it seems like they did good work, we were just a few who were unable to experience that. ly done in the office. Read Less

I've been in a few tattoo shops, and I've got over 30 tattoos. 1 point is by far my favorite shop on the island. Extremely professional, very clean, and the tattooers are the best in their respective styles. Read Less

#slayathomedad midlife crisis: it's finally complete! (For now). There were so many different styles and artists that I "liked", but nothing that I "loved"... until I hooked up with @simonhtattoo and @1pointtattoo .--I knew what elements I wanted, but had no idea about the layout. That's where @simonhtattoo came in. When the artist comes highly recommended and his portfolio is amazing, you trust them to do what they're good at. --Anyone looking to get high quality artwork done, I strongly recommend @1pointtattoo out in Kailua. The shop is surgery-room clean, there's no attitude, intimidation, or bad vibes as soon as you walk in, and there's never a dull moment. I had a hard time keeping still, not because of the pain, but because I was trying to hold in my laughs from the outrageous conversations we were having. --I honestly never felt like a customer for each visit; I felt like I was going to hang out with a bunch of old buddies. And from what I saw, everyone else that came in felt the same way. --Check them out online; there's an artist there that will take care of any style you can think of, as well as tattoo removal services (remember that self-poke tatt you did in high school?!)--I'm totally stoked with my new artwork. Now I think I gotta hit the gym to fill out these arms... #1pointtattoo @1pointtattoo @simonhtattoo @fleshdoctor13 @mattyyoshizutattoo @ashmakestattoos @pantherfist13 #midlifecrisis #coolat40ish #newink #mandalatattoo #filipinosun #pleasurepain Read Less

Hands down the best tattoo shop on the island . Whatever your style they have someone that can oblige with flying colors. Ba dum 'tis.... Kristine with her tattoo removal is also top notch , providing the sometimes needed removal in the best way possible . Read Less

I came in for a tattoo removal and couldn't be happier! I was lucky that a friend helped me out and referred Kristine. Off the bat she was very nice and polite. Her work is amazing!!! No blisters and minimal pain compared to the pain I felt from the first session from a different place. I drove home and went to the gym same day of treatment. On top of the good results she's also very fair with pricing! If you need a tattoo removed I would totally recommend going to Kristine at 1 POINT TATOO! Read Less

I've been following these guys on Instagram for a while now, and decided to take the plunge and get a small tattoo removed. I really wasn't sure what to expect, but Kristine was so friendly and welcoming and totally made me feel at ease. (Everyone I talked to that day was!) She explained everything thoroughly, along with follow-up care and getting me set-up with my next appointment. I'll also 100% be coming here for my next tattoo as well. Such great energy here. Read Less

This place is amazing! Really clean and the staff is professional but also really good people. Always friendly and they take care of you as soon as you walk in the door. The art they do there is stellar. My tattoo was done by Rob who brought my tat idea to life but better! Super creative and talented artist. He has great "bedside" manner but in this case  tattoo chair haha. I get sooooo many compliments on my tattoo, his work is excellent. Def see him for your next consultation. But book in advance he's in high demand! Kris is your girl to go to for your tat removal needs. She's currently working on one of my tattoos and is awesome! She went out of her way to answer questions I had post 3rd session. But always takes care of me and super sweet!I highly recommend this shop for all of your tattoo needs! Mahalo 1point for all of your awesomeness! Read Less

I've been here several times to see Kristine Le-Esposito for my tattoo removal. I really wanted to get it covered up but wanted to lighten it up a bit first. She was so awesome at calming my nerves and walking me through the process! This shop is by far one of the cleanest shops I've ever been to! The artists are incredibly talented as well with a wide array of different styles. I've already booked my appointment with Robert to get my cover up done. You seriously cannot go wrong with 1 Point Tattoo! Check them out on instagram for further proof Read Less

Matt was absolutely awesome, he was able to get me in on short notice, he had a great personality and was super nice. I love my piece, I would definitely recommend him and go back in the future. Thank you! Read Less

I had been following 1 point on Instagram for awhile as I was doing lots of research trying to find the best artists for me. They are such a diverse group with so many different styles. You can't go wrong with them whatsoever. My husband and I went to Ashley for our tattoos and were blown away! She took our ideas and drew something up for us that was perfect and unique. She more than understood what we were wanting. The work itself in the end turned out so perfect as well. Lines, shading, bright colors. She is also very nice! I would recommend her to absolutely anyone! I also recommend checking everyone out on Instagram as they are always posting new stuff. It's probably the best place to see everyone's work and decide which artist is best for your idea. Can't wait to be back for more ink! Read Less

I'm so bummed I just now discovered 1 point! I'm moving next weekend and really wanted a "Hawai'i" tattoo in Hawai'i before I left. My regular artist is in San Antonio so I'm always nervous to "cheat" on him but I really wanted some work from a local artist. A couple of my friends had some work done at 1 point, by Kaleo specifically, so I checked out his work on Instagram. I loved it and text him to schedule an appointment. Kaleo got me in within the next couple of days, we went over what I wanted, he said cool, easy day. When I showed up, I told him I was pretty flexible as far as design and gave him an idea of what I wanted and where and he drew up an AMAZING design that totally surpassed my expectations. It took longer than I expected so I did get pretty fatigued after a while (note, there is a froyo place next door so it's all good) but the end result was so worth it. He was personable, the shop was super clean (and the decor was pretty rad, too, if you care about that), and all the guys in the shop were genuinely nice and down to earth. Highly recommend this place! Read Less

Walking into the shop was very different vibes, it was layed back and chill, just how I like and the decor was modern yet old school feeling. I took my oldest to get his first tattoo and Simon sent us to one of his guys named Matt. First meeting him was very comfortable, he made my son reassured to take his time and we were going to keep sizing it till my son was happy with the sketch and size, so after a few times we got it to the size he wanted. Matt's lettering is on point, it was so crisp and straight and he managed to do it in a couple hours, and not to mention his whipped shading is sick! I highly recommend 1 Point to anyone wanting something unique and original. Read Less

I have gotten smaller tattoos in the past (on mainland) but I really wanted to get a decent size piece done. After doing research on yelp (and instagram), I decided to give 1 Point Tattoo a shot. I am soooo glad I did! I got an appointment right away and Simon had a beautiful piece ready in no time. I started getting compliments literally as soon as I left the shop. Kristine at the front desk was really friendly and informative! The shop was really clean and had a cool vibe to it. Overall, everything exceeded my expectations and I cannot wait to go back for another. I highly recommend this place!! If you have social media, check out their work on instagram/facebook. You can even find each artists page and see their work. In Hawaii, free parking is rare. The shop is in like a strip-mall and you can park basically right in front of it.. For free! =) Read Less

I LOVE this shop. Simon has done three big, beautiful, feminine, unique pieces for me. I've really enjoyed getting to know Simon, Matt, Kaleo, Robert, and Christine. they are all amazing people AND the gentlemen are all artists with their own independent styles. Read Less

I love kaleos work and have a beautiful mermaid on my thigh from him. He is calm and patient and has great line work and saturation! :) I def would recommend him to friends and family and will be back for more work! Simon did a friends tattoo as well and did a great job. She is german and isn't fluent in English. He was patient, and took his time explaining and sketching to make sure her tattoo was just what she wanted. I look forward to work with his in the future as well! All around great shop with great artists! Read Less

What more can I say about Simon and his tattoo shop that people haven't already said!? Simon is the most down to earth, creative, relatable, genuine tattoo artist I have ever met in my life. I've gotten two pieces of his artwork done on me and I couldn't be happier! Each session I've had with him felt like just two homies hanging out. Forget awkward tattoo appointments with artists that just want your money. This ain't that with team 1point. It's about the art, what it means to you, and the connection creative souls can bring. Simon is sharp as nails and has the cleanest lines on all of Oahu. He makes sure that whatever you want is done exactly the way you want it (the way it looks, the way it is on your body).  I know this because I've had him change the placement of my "ship in a bottle" like 7 times in a row. That's nothing on him but how picky I am personally. Bring your ideas down to Simon and he'll make them come to life. Trust me! Hands down best tattoo artist you'll ever meet. You won't regret it! Read Less

This shop is one the best tattoo shops I have been too. The owner has an amazing motto that really holds true to the shop. "Building relationships through art.'' Very honest, upfront, & passionate tattooers who really take the time to get to know exactly what the customer wants! They spend a lot of time drawing up your tattoos to make sure it's truly what you want & sometimes that can change several times. They are very patient when it comes to making up your mind in how you want the tattoo to look which is a big deal when it's about to be on your body permanently. Hands down I will continue to go to this tattoo shop for more tattoos! Also this shop is tucked away in Kailua in the same shopping center as Yogurt Mama & near a Vietnamese restaurant Mahalo ✌🏾️ Kristine Read Less

Stay true tattoo made my first tattoo experience a great one! For the longest time I wanted to get a tattoo. Too scared, and no original ideas, here I was 27 years old and tat-less. My boyfriend had just gotten two calf pieces done by Ash and finally convinced me to make an appointment for my first tattoo!Ash was more than helpful in easing my nerves and took my idea and made it cool and unique. We ended up getting matching tattoos, which made my first experience even more special! Ash continues to amaze me with her work and her ability to create a unique detailed image with a kind of retro hip style. I can't wait to go back for another tattoo! Read Less