Soul Signature Tattoo And Art Studio

Awesome experience! While I was there I saw these guys do about 3 different tattoos, all different styles and they looked to great. the service was friendly and professional. But the best part for me was that, if you follow the rules and respect the culture and ceremony of it, they do traditional, hand tapped Polynesian tattoos. I laid there for about two hours talking about Polynesian culture and history while Aisea, the Tufunga (tapping artist) used traditional tools and methods to give me best tattoo yet. Couldn’t be happier!

I gave this place a 5 star because of many reasons! First off, I went to get my tattoo behind my right thigh shaded in to finished what I’ve started. My tattoo guy was Justin. He did an amazing work on all three of my medium size art work. I love them all, and still admire them. Justin was very professional, and he made sure that i was ready to start my shading. (it’s not too pleasent behind the thigh) Justin was patient with me, waited until I was ready, prepped all his supplies and made sure I was okay when it started shading. I would def recommend Justin. Also, as I was walking around to see some of the other works from other artists, I’ve notice that it’s all pretty amazing. Those guys at Soul Signature does some pretty amazing work. Go check them out. Music was kool and chilled. They are all friendly vs some places! If you go see Justin, tell him Mona sent you =)

I will edit my review when I speak to the other tattoo artists.
I went in there yesterday with a sketch of the tattoo id like. Spoke with the receptionist, she was really nice a tattoo artist came out and quoted me $ 300 for a sketch. First of all, we are not tourists so before you try to scam someone know your audience second, I have gotten various tattoos before and I know about how much a tattoo should cost.
He complained that there are too many circles in the sketch that I wanted and that its so difficult. Seriously? Are you an amateur? Complaining about the sketch of the tattoo that I want? Jahs10 is his IG and his artwork is not impressive. I would pay good money for a quality artist but don’t try to scam us just because you don’t think we are from here.
When I get the opportunity to talk to the other tattoo artists I may think about changing this review. For now, I would not recommend anyone getting their tattoo done here.

Aisea did a wonderful job investing in the design, development and delivery of my first Polynesian tattoo!!! Shop is run professionally and practices above standard cleanliness and quality practices. I enjoyed speaking with the other artists as the work was done. I even got to join in singing happy birthday to a visiting artist (Salute Mike!!!). Lopeti, Eugene and others were always willing to share a story or thought while all my work was happening. After two sessions, I now have my custom tattoo that speaks to my family, life journey and other key items that Aisea picked up while discussing who I was and what is important. Thanks brothers and sisters of Soul Signature Tattoo!!! Mahalo!

Lucky Olelo is, by far, the best artist I have ever had the honor of receiving a tattoo from. I am very pleased by my tattoo and plan on getting another one from Lucky in the near future!

Got my tattoo done here, a couple hours before my flight left. Initially they were saying that they were booked the whole day, but Aisea (sp?) Was able to do my tat for me. He was really nice, very friendly, and I’m really glad I got my tattoo here. Thanks again Aisea!

8÷8÷15 UPDATE: my tattoo is infected, the doctors believe it could be MRSA or a staph infection which they say can only be received through the tools/​shop not being properly clean. I am in so much pain and now have to pay even more/​risk losing ink because of this. I regret my decision to get tattooed here so much at this point.

Omg! It’s been almost a year since I got my first tattoo and last night I had the urge to get more work done!
My girl Amanda works over at Soul Signature and suggested I come down and get some work done, so I did and man am I glad that I came down. Every second I spent down there was worth it! I came in with a picture of a lotus that I wanted done on my hip and it came out more beautiful than I can imagine! :’)
I got hooked up wuth their tattoo artist, Justin and he is ON POINT, FRESH AF. It took about an hour and a half for him to recreate the lotus with the chandelier design that I gave him. It was perfectly symetrical and clean. After that I hopped up on the table. I was worried the entire time because I’ve heard stories about where tattoos would hurt, and i was getting my hip done. Justin calmed me down though reassuring me that in the end it is always worth it. The session was about two hours long and I must say it was painful. But in the end just watching him perform, it was epic. The lines are perfect and the shading was even better.
I am so happy that I came down to Soul Signature last night! It was a great experience and I’ll definitely be back in the future :)

This place is where you need to go if you want any work done. I did way too much research prior to this trip when looking for a studio. I learned that 3 of my friends got their work done here and that pretty much sealed the deal. I’ve seen all their work and it still looks amazing.
Planning your tattoo:
If you do not live in the area, you can still get your work done here! It is so simple and Lehua takes good care of you. I live in Brooklyn and emailed Soul a month and a half before my partner and I’s trip. Lehua responded back to every email and answered every question. She was incredibly helpful and put us both at ease when we were scheduling our consultation and tattoo appt. Some people said they didn’t want to travel to the studio twice on vacation– understood, but make the most out of it and check out Ala Moana mall and/​or scout out one of the many places to eat at in the area. Or you can take a quick walk to Waikiki or a less than $ 10 über to Waikiki. Lehua also helps you out in making sure your tattoo appt. is close to the end of your trip. Ours was the second to last day which was perfect!
(During this time period: Deposit for machine work was $ 100 cash in person or money order by mail. Hourly rate for machine work was $ 150. Let the artist know what your budget is so they can give an estimated quote prior to doing anything. Oh, it is CASH ONLY!)
Consultation:
Quick — 30 minutes including wait time. Make sure you go with an idea of what you would like the work to embody.
The Day:
I got my work done by Eugene. He is pretty damn AWESOME. He did 2 of my friend’s tattoos awhile back, so I was very confident that all would be well in the end. He takes time to understand the shape and flow of the part of your body and then draws it out on you. He double checks to make sure you’re happy and then it starts. He made sure I was always comfortable. After 5 hours of work, I was tired but incredibly happy.
My partner got her work done by Aisea. His work was quick and amazing.
The End:
All in all, if I want to get anymore work done, I would make a trip back to this studio. They are professional, laid back, helpful, and just make you feel comfortable. I enjoyed myself here and laughed many times during my session. If you do go here, make sure you return the love and tip them well. Their work is amazing and you’ll be forever grateful.

The staff and artists at Soul Signature are very professional, very down to earth and always happy to make dreams come true. My sessions were always warm welcomed and handled with professionalism. The artist that helped me was Justin, his work was amazing and fast. This is definitely the first place I think of whenever I think of getting another tattoo.
The Polynesian style work they do is unrivaled. Would recommend to anyone wanting ANY kind of tattoo.

Got a sugar skull done by Kyle. Awesome work. All the guys are friendly and very good at what they do. I will recommend this place to anyone and everyone. I will definitely get another tattoo done here.

Eugene did an awesome job on covering up my old tat on my belly! He was very gentle with me and professional. A true artist in his profession. Also, was great that he used sterile technique at all times.
The other artists were down to earth and friendly. Overall a great experience. Will definitely come back again to have my tat completed.
My husband got his tribal tattoo and it looks awesome. He will definitely be coming back for the rest of his.

Are you thinking about getting a tattoo? Well Soul Signature is the perfect place. Staff is friendly and all the tattoo artists are engaging and funny. This was my first tattoo and I was freaking out but Aisea made me feel very comfortable. He is very reassuring and talks you through the process step by step. I highly recommend Soul Signature Tatoo

Best shop I’ve ever been to. i had eugene but all the artists are great and really nice. I walked in the first time n got it that day cuz he wasn’t busy but had to make an apt for my touch up cuz he spots stared filling up

I came in as a walk– in and Lucky had a cancellation so they took me in right away. It was a wonderful experience all around and I loooooove my tattoo!
The shop was clean, the artists were all friendly and welcoming. I got my tattoo on my stomach an they even put a privacy screen for me.

Aisea is top notch and Soul Signature Rocks!!!
My husband and I had been researching shops and were lucky enough to secure two appointments with Aisea on the same day. To say that he is extremely talented is an understatement. My piece has a wonderful flow, the placement and design compliment my body and it tells my story. He takes the time to connect with you on a personal level and creates a unique piece of art that’s rich in meaning.
He worked for almost 4 hours on me, took a dinner break and then worked on my hubby for almost 4 hours as well. He kept the shop open late to finish our tats and was extremely friendly from beginning to end. All of the artists seem to support one another and the studio has a soul-​full vibe. I could not have asked for a better experience. We will absolutely be back!
Mahalo

I had tried to make an appt. a couple months in advance with Sulu’ape Aisea, but he was booked. When I came out to Oahu for my birthday, I stopped by the shop to see if he could squeeze me in for a tap tattoo and he said yes!
A few days later I showed up for my appt which was at 8:30pm. He was working on another tap tattoo but said it would only be another 30 minutes… about 4 hours later he was ready for me, lol. I didn’t mind waiting since he was nice enough to squeeze me in. It was super late at this point but Aisea was extremely nice the entire time. I was pretty nervous but he made me feel really comfortable and had such a light touch! I seriously want all my tattoos done this way from now on. I love my tattoo so much, it’s so amazing and special (especially since he hand drew it so no one else has it!). Thank you Sulu’ape Aisea!

My first time visiting Oahu was truly made memorable at Soul Signature Tattoo. After reading all the wonderful reviews on Unilocal,I went ahead and contacted the shop to book an appointment. Vinnette was extremely helpful in getting me set up for a traditional tapping appointment.
Please note if you are visiting you need to send a money order in as a deposit on your session. I thought this odd at first but after hanging out in the shop, it is extremely busy and only fair to be good on your word and attend your appointment.
When I finally got the shop, I was warmly welcomed by the staff. Such a good vibe compared to other places I’ve been tattooed at. The place is clean without losing it’s character. My session was with Suluape Aisea, who is one of the nicest guys you’ll ever meet. He made me feel extremely comfortable throughout my tapping session. His work is beautiful, and I trusted him enough to tap whatever piece he felt fit me.
I could not be happier with my experience at Signature, and I wish I had a local place like this back home to get ink. Thanks for a great experience!!!

I have been admiring Lucky Olelo’s work for a quite a while now and just had a feeling that he could execute my tattoo idea beautifully.
After trying to set up a consult appt for a couple months (his receptionist just had a baby) I finally got the chance to sit down and talk to him about my ideas. He was very kind and seemed excited to help me with my piece. I was lucky enough (no pun intended) to get an appointment for my session that same week.
I had an all around fantastic experience. I had a lot of fun sitting with Lucky and I couldn’t have imagined my tattoo coming out any better! I’ll definitely be back in for some more ink again. Soul Signature is like nothing else. Everyone in the shop was so kind and welcoming and I shared many laughs with them. It felt like it was one big family in there. Come and check them out. So much talent in one shop! You won’t be disappointed.

I never thought I would but here I am, getting a sleeve.
I hit up Lucky Olelo last year, telling him I was interested but at the time I wasn’t sure what I wanted. When I came across an illustration from an artist in Okinawa by the name of ONEQ who specialized in Japanese-​American pin-​up styles, I knew this was the one.
I knew it was going to be weird to ask Lucky to tattoo it on me because all his work is original. I felt like this style was up his alley and I hoped that he would like the illustration enough to tattoo it on me.
Good news, he didn’t get diva on me and he loved the piece. He had to do a lot of altering because the illustration was huge for my arm (that felt like a compliment) and he changed a few things here and there. I finally booked my appointment ($ 50 deposit to hold your appt) and started my first session in July.
I sat for about 4 – 5 hours with 15 mins. breaks here and there. All the artists in Soul Signature are very friendly and it feels like a big family in there.
When he was done with the first session, I was more than happy with how he interpreted it.
Nowadays I get a lot of compliments for it because it’s very unique and different :)
Can’t wait for the final final outcome!