I had a great experience with Nick, the owner and artist. Before coming here, I had a tattoo done with the piece drawn on paper, and that paper placed on my skin which left the purple outline to guide the artist. With Nick, we discussed why I chose the piece I wanted and what about this particular design that made an impression on me. After some back and forth dialogue, he did a free hand drawing! I've never had a free hand drawing for a tattoo and I have plans to go back and see Nick to add to what he started. Go see Nick! It will be a fun and refreshing experience, and you'll have an original tattoo. Read Less

Terrific experience going here. Coming from out of the state I was referred to this place and I would recommend to anyone! Friendly and professional, and they didn’t try to talk me out of my designs for their own spins. I look forward to my next one. Read Less

l was referred to Nick by my son who had gone to Nick to have a piece done, and when l saw the workmanship l knew that l had to get Nick to do a cover up of a previous tattoo for me. Nick is a a true  and  skillful tattoo artist. l had seen some of his other work online and l also watched him do several pieces at one of the tattoo expo's at the convention center, all of the pieces were very good, Nick takes his time and l was impressed how he works with the ideas that you give him and free hands it and ensures that the piece is to your liking,  prior to tattooing you. Nick only tattoos by appointment but trust me it's well worth it if you can get in. He is only tattooing men right now. One of the best on the island. Read Less

Deleted my old review because now that I think of it, my end result in my experience with the shop owner Nick was terrible.I had to stop getting tattooed here because he started acting strange. He told me the last time I got a tattoo from him after the session that I should have some respect for his wife when she comes into the shop. She had came in earlier on in the session but I didn't think anything of it.I accidentally butt dialed him one night I was out at like 1am and that same time after the session he told me not to call him late like that. I was like wtf because I looked at my call log it was definitely a butt dial it was like 10 seconds long.After that I thought that was so strange and never ended up coming to his shop again. Then couple years later I saw that he had an Instagram and someone asked me where I had got a couple of my tattoos from so I was gonna tag him only to find out he had blocked me. Wtf?I am not a groupie by far and I had gotten about six tattoos from him previously even before he had this shop when he was tattooing out of Sudden Rush.Anyways this shop is located in Waipahu on the second level. I haven't been there in years like I said and the last time I was there he had just opened it. They've been in business for a while now. His work is pretty good, but just thought I'd share my weird ass encounter. Read Less

One of the best shops on the island! Not only he is a gifted artist, but also has a customer service mind set. True business professional. Ohana-like consultations, reasonably priced. Nick is professional about appointments, he is prepared before you get in and consults about what he is going to do. Not like how other artists get cocky about their talent and forget about customer service. So far I had two sessions with Nick and was taken care of. The first session I had a complaint about my tribal not being the way I wanted it to be. He took care of it and found a way to make it look better than I originally wanted.  Props to helping fix my complaints. The second session I had with him he blasted exactly as the pic I sent him.  I highly recommend this shop and will refer everyone who wants to get a tattoo! Read Less

I chose this shop because it was clean. I also looked through the work done by Nick and I really liked it, but what really got me to go here was my aunty and uncle recommending this place.I'm very happy I went here to get my first tattoo. They were friendly and I didn't feel uncomfortable. I got it done 3 days ago, the day before my birthday and I was very satisfied. Thank you :) Edit: i forgot to add this but a lot of people have already complimented it and asked where i got it from :) Read Less

Nick is a fantastic artist who really listens to what you want and then applies his strong artistic talents to give you something even better than what you thought it would be. I will definitely be going back Read Less

I was a customer of Nick's...until i started to see he was a piece of shit..i stopped going to him when i met with the other (really nice) artists he had worked with when he opened that shop..turns out they left him because he was a greedy piece of shit.u can see it in his eyes...he looks like a snake in the grass..i started to pick up on him when his prices started getting higher for more simpler tattoos..i knew there was something off about that scumbag...stay by yourself u piece of shit...your going places Read Less

Took me about 6 months after moving back home to pick a tattoo artist I was comfortable with, had skills and didn't over charged for a quality piece. Ran into Nick at the 2013 PIAE, made an appointment and got a great cover up Koi on my right leg that took 3 hrs. Came out awesome. Got in touch with him at the 2014 PIAE and finished up my leg last night. Same result. Will def. return. Nice location, clean shop and a big screen TV to keep you entertained. #supportlocalartistsShort video is below. flickr.com/photos/541820… Read Less

Nick is truly an incredible artist and a professional. Gone to the shop for all my tattoos and everytime I'm more than happy with the results. Fair price, clean shop and great atmosphere. My ONLY go to place. Read Less

Nick is amazing! Very professional and knows what he is doing. First off he draws on you not on a paper then transfers. This was something I was afraid of but if you really think about it they are artist and your body is the canvas. He was very helpful with my questions and really nailed what I wanted.My first piece was on my wrist. He did this piece so quick and made it look just amazing! Speed wasn't for a reason it just proves that he know what he is doing. I told him what I wanted and the style of writing I wanted. He took what I said and made it his own. Second piece was on my rib cage just under the breast. I told him what I wanted it to say and that I wanted a girlie style writing with a cross and again he nailed! He even double checked the spelling to make sure it was right. Spell check is a great quality in a tattoo artist!!Third was a small add on to and existing piece. He placed it perfectly and made it blend well. This was also something we discussed while in his studio and not something I planned on 100% before scheduling the appointment.Overall if you are looking for a place to get some work down this is the place! Without a doubt I can say I am completely satisfied with Nick's work and will be back for more!! On an up side he is very affordable :-) Read Less

I am truly blessed by his talent, his artwork, his heart, and his friendship. All my tattoos are done by him & each one is significant. I am completely biased when it comes to putting ink on...no one else will do!! Thanks Nick Read Less

Nick is an incredibly talented artist. He drew my tattoo from scratch, I approved, and he completed it in a little over two hours. His prices are well worth his work. I am absolutely in love with my new back piece. I would check out his work on facebook and give the studio a call to make an appointment.  Nick is a true artist and great tattooist. Read Less

Artist/Owner Nick Nakashima is an amazing artist!  You wont find any flashboards in his shop.  Only his portfolio book of some of his work.  He is all about custom work...as how every tattoo should be.  But if there is a portrait or drawing you would want to do, Nick will work his magic and do an awesome job!He has an incredible mind for every type of art you want on your skin..black and grey...color...japanese...animation..portraits...tribal...anything!And you won't be paying some crazy Waikiki prices either.  His prices are more than resonable for the outstanding tattooing that he does!!And his shop is very clean through out...and his air conditioning is set on cold...so if you have thin skin...bring a jacket..:)So give Nick or Jo a call to set an appointment.  Walk in customers are welcome if he is not busy..but that's rare. Read Less

CLEAN,and TRUE PROFESSIONAL!!!! From the greating when I walked in to the money that changed hands(with a smile). Nick is AMAZIN'!!!! His art is SICK! Everyone wants what I have!! ME AND MY GIRLS ARE GOING BACK...... Read Less