I love this shop! Got my first tattoo here, I’ve been looking at other tattoo shops around the area and this one had the style I wanted. Frank was my artist and he did my tattoo even better than what I wanted, the pricing was really good and service was awesome!!

Got a tattoo on a walk in with Brent foster, I have to day that was one of the funnest tattoo experience I have ever had. Brandon was funny as hell, Brent was super professional and had a tat drawn up and on me within 2 hours and it was quality work. Would highly recommend going to Native Flesh Tattoo. I will come back everytime Im on the island. Thanks for the great tattoo🤙🤙🤙

Loved it the piercer did a great job on my lip piercing!

I have gotten tattoos all over the world, few from Hilo. Out of every shop, including 3rd world countries this one was by far the least comfortable environment. Some of the things I heard were appalling. Also, never have I seen people walking in and out but no appointments, no tattoo, piercing etc. Not sure what that was all about but seems a bit unorthodox. I normally dont review, especially like this, I felt I had to speak my mind. I hope others do not have to experience this as well.

Thanks for helping me change out my nose jewelry yesterday! Highly recommend!!

Awesome guys... amazing work and totally chill place.to get inked

I loved our artist.He did amazing work

Amazing! Brandon is highly skilled, professional and kind. Stunning artwork and all around excellent experience!

I got my first tattoo from this shop in 2018 and it was a really great experience, thank you so much Charlie.. I still love it. Came back 2 years later for another one and wasnt very happy with how one of their other artists were assisting me. He tried to tell me it would cost around $100 to do one Kanji (Japanese) symbol on my rib a little bigger than a dollar-quarter in size. I wanted the symbol to be a little thick but not like brush stroke looking and he kept trying to say that he was gonna make it look very brush stroke looking and detailed EVEN THOUGH I tried to explain thats not what I wanted. I tried to show him some other things I might wanna get and he kept over pricing me... I finally had enough when he rudely said our minimum is $60 and nothing youre showing me is around that range so... and went back over to his area.... well thank you for making me feel cheap buddy, although youre the one trying to price jack an 18 year old out of her hard earned money. Anyway, this shop is a good shop, just go to Charlie or Brandon ONLY, they wont try to hustle you like some of um (;

Went in wit my cuz when he got another tattoo. They do good work but i wen notice some people in & out, no appointment or asking about tats. Some looked pretty out of it, neva seen dat at tattoo joint b4. Seemed shady, felt uncomfortable.

Super friendly and welcoming atmosphere. I hit up the get what you get machine cuz I was feeling like letting the universe pick a tattoo for me. I was initially VERY unsure about the design which I was blessed with as it wasnt something I would have ever picked for myself. However, the workmanship was top quality, the vibe was on point.. and well... this little guy has grown on me and i love it!! 10/10 would do it again. Gnar whale for the win.

Brandon is an awesome artist and he really takes pride in his work. Hes hilarious and very talkative so a long tattoo session doesnt seem as long. Hes been my artist for 12 years and ALL my tattoos are from him and only him. I recommend him to any and everybody. Bran is the man! Ill be seeing him very soon. 🤙🏼

I went to see Brandon in Hilo yesterday. I had a cover up done. I hated my half sleeve so much, but after Brandon worked his magic, my sleeve is stunning! I love it! My son got his first tattoo which was a half sleeve. It is absolutely amazing! If you are visiting the big island and you want a tattoo, go see Brandon! He is by far the best! He is such an amazing person! He has the best vibes ever. If you are looking for perfection and something unique, Brandon is where its at! Thank you Brandon. Ill be seeing you soon.

Got a tattoo there today. John was awesome! He was flexible in his scheduling, and he was super helpful. In fact, he helped fix the design, and it turned out better than I thought it could. Extremely satisfied!

Brandon is bomb.com need some ink done check him out...

Nice people but not experienced piercers. I went in here to get my ear pierced and the guy was super nice but pierced my ear in the wrong place! I asked for the daith and he pierced the rook. When I went back he took it out and pierced my ear in the right place, and gave me back the $10 tip I left for him. He also told me I could switch out the earring in 4 days which is not at all standard for piercing aftercare. They wouldnt refund me when I asked for 100% or even 50% back for their error. They said if Im willing to pay for the needle and clamp used in the process, theyd give me my money back. Pretty ridiculous to ask the customer to pay for their mistake. I have never left a bad review in my life but dont feel good about customer care or professionalism at this place.

Awesome people, awesome tattoo!! My husband and I wanted to get tattoos on our last day in Hawaii, and everyone else was booked. These guys werent, which is crazy, because they did an awesome job with our tattoos! The detail is sick and clean lines! John has a very light hand, which was awesome for me as a female and my first tattoo. I would highly recommend!

I was with wwe the rock dwayne Johnson last week and he told me that your shop was the best place i called and spoke with branden he is very good and smart,also wwe undertaker mark was with us also we are looking forward to getting some work done please give us your name as the owner we can talk only with you.do to us doing up coming shows we dont have a chance but we planning to visit your shop thank you very much aloha ohana aina kapuna

By far the best tattoo shop Ive ever been in! Felt comfortable and accepted as soon as I walked in. Brent is an amazing tattoo artist and I trust him to work on me from this point forward! Took me as a walk-in today and was nothing but orofessional the entire time! Nothing but good vibes and a true aloha environment!

I got my first tattoo here and my girlfriend picked up third. The prices were reasonable, and Brandon did a good job sketching up and summarily tattooing the design we wanted. They were able to take us as walkins on extremely short notice, but they did a great job. Brandon was very friendly and talkative, which made the whole thing seem to fly by.

Charlie was our tattoo artist. He did a great job. Im amazed with the outcome of my tat. He has a very great personality, attitude and is very respectful.

Got a tongue piercing there. Very friendly and comforting environment.

They take care of you, by far my favorite people

Brandon made an awesome Pueo tattoo on my brother Barons left shoulder.💖

The shop is so clean you can eat off the floor - everything sterilized and the staff is super helpful and nice definite 10/10

Mahalos to Brent Foster. Awesome experience foa my first tattoo!!

I just got my Medusa pierced by Wesley and had to take it out a few hours later. He was very friendly and kind while piercing my lip, but after it was done I noticed it was very crooked. I commented on it, but he assured me it was just because of the swelling and the entry point. I paid him and left the shop. Then I very quickly noticed, after looking very closely in excitment, that it was for sure pierced in the wrong spot- a couple millimeters left of the center. I went back immediately to get it taken out to reduce scarring.. he got VERY defensive saying I didnt know what I was talking about and that his 3 or 4 years of experience shouldnt be overlooked. He took it out, not at all as gentle as he was when he pierced it, and only gave me half my money back. He wouldnt even give me sterlized napkins to wipe the blood.. he told me to use the toilet paper in the bathroom. And finally, I left with an Aloha and his only response was a role of the eyes.

Clean shop. Artists are excellent... Native Flesh is my go-to place for tattoos !

Brandon just did a freehand peice on my leg♡Hes an OG proffessional with a fast light hand.Mahalo for the art♡♡♡

Owner was cool but bad customer service. Artists were pretty rude, I recommend Kona for tattoos.

They do great job love my tattoo

Great artists and great vibe.

Jus got a tattoo from brandon from my neck and back thanks man its badass my family loves it and they now want one too jus found a new spot for my tatts.ALRIGHT!!!

Call to confirm availability, once earlier in the day and once later, both times we were told to come in, that they had multiple artists available. Both times after showing up promply we were turned away because no artist was available. Basically gave us the runaround and was a waste of time and gas. Dont claim to be available if you are not. Not cool.

The owner is the best tribal artist on the Big Island.

I would highly recommend Charlie Ortiz

Great tatoos

Daughter and myself got our ink done there

EXCELLENT Amazing Work !!!

Friendly people

Brandon is awesome