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Cover-Up Tattoo Artists in Hawaii

16 of the 237 tattoo shops we track in Hawaii have cover-up work. Full listings for every city are on the Hawaii page.

16studios
9cities
237studios statewide

A shop's map listing gives no indication of whether its artists actually take on cover-ups — reworking old ink takes different skills than fresh-skin work, and plenty of shops quietly turn down cover-up requests without ever posting that anywhere search can read. Every shop on this list confirms cover-up work on its own site or portfolio.

Honolulu 4

  1. Banyan Tree Tattoo Honolulu

    1450 Ala Moana Blvd, Honolulu, HI 96814-4600

    Maui Fri-Mon 11am-5pm, Oahu flexible

    PiercingCustom designCover-upsAppointment onlyCard accepted
    Call Website All Honolulu

  2. 434 Custom Waikiki Tattoo Shop

    434 Ena Rd, Honolulu, HI 96815-1734

    Mon-Fri 10am-11pm, Sat-Sun 9am-2am

    Walk-ins welcomeCustom designCover-ups
    Call Website All Honolulu

  3. Rock Star Tattoos and Piercings

    847 McCully St, Honolulu, HI 96826

    Walk-ins welcomePiercingCover-ups
    Call Website All Honolulu

  4. Skin Design Tattoo Hawaii

    1750 Kalakaua Ave, Honolulu, HI 96826-3700

    Cover-ups
    Call Website All Honolulu

Kailua Kona 3

  1. Big Island Tattoo and Piercing

    74-5606 Pawai Pl, Kailua Kona, HI 96740-1660

    By appointment only

    Walk-ins welcomePiercingCover-upsAppointment only
    Call Website All Kailua Kona

  2. K Town Tattoo

    75-5729 Alii Dr, Kailua Kona, HI 96740-1755

    Daily 9:30am-7pm

    Walk-ins welcomePiercingCustom designCover-ups
    Call Website All Kailua Kona

  3. Ancient Mariner Tattoo

    Alii Sunset Plaza, 75-5799 Alii Dr, Kailua Kona, HI 96740-1711

    Daily 11am-10pm

    Walk-ins welcomeCustom designCover-ups
    Call All Kailua Kona

Hilo 2

  1. Pacific Island Ink

    6 Kamehameha Ave, Hilo, HI 96720-2830

    Tue-Thu 11am-7pm, Fri-Sat 12pm-8pm

    Walk-ins welcomePiercingCustom designCover-upsAppointment only
    Call Website All Hilo

  2. Oblivion Tattoo Studio

    60 Waianuenue Ave, Hilo, HI 96720-2440

    Custom designCover-upsAppointment only
    Call Website All Hilo

Wahiawa 2

  1. Tattoos By Keoni Church

    177 S Kamehameha Hwy, Wahiawa, HI 96786-1810

    Mon-Sat 11am-8pm, Sun 11am-6pm

    Walk-ins welcomePiercingCustom designCover-ups
    Call Website All Wahiawa

  2. Aloha Tattoo Co

    68 Wilikina Dr, Wahiawa, HI 96786-1728

    Walk-ins welcomeCustom designCover-ups
    Call Website All Wahiawa

Haleiwa 1

  1. Pa'u Tattoo

    66-160 Kamehameha Hwy, Haleiwa, HI 96712-1423

    PiercingCover-ups
    Call Website All Haleiwa

Kailua 1

  1. Aloha Tattoo Company

    318 Kuulei Rd, Kailua, HI 96734-2766

    Walk-ins welcomeCustom designCover-ups
    Call Website All Kailua

Kaneohe 1

  1. Loyalty Tattoo Kaneohe

    46-132 Kahuhipa St, Kaneohe, HI 96744-3800

    Daily 9:30am-7pm

    Walk-ins welcomePiercingCustom designCover-ups
    Call Website All Kaneohe

Wailuku 1

  1. Soular Tattoo & Piercing

    45 N Market St, Wailuku, HI 96793-1756

    Tue-Sat 10am-6pm, Mon by appointment

    PiercingCustom designCover-ups
    Call Website All Wailuku

Waipahu 1

  1. Olivia Rife Ink

    94-216 Farrington Hwy, Waipahu, HI 96797-1900

    Walk-ins welcomeCustom designCover-upsAppointment only
    Call Website All Waipahu
Bring a photo of your existing tattoo when you ask for a quote. Cover-ups almost always start with a consultation, since the old tattoo's size, color, and how faded it is all determine what design can realistically hide it — and pricing typically runs higher than an original piece of the same size.

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Good to know

Can any tattoo shop do a cover-up?

Not every artist takes cover-up work — it takes more design skill to build a new image that fully hides old lines and saturated color, especially over dark or poorly-faded ink. Before/after cover-up photos in a shop's portfolio are the clearest way to tell whether they actually specialize in it.

Do you need laser removal before getting a cover-up?

Not always — many cover-ups work directly over an old tattoo if it's small, light, or already somewhat faded, but larger or very dark pieces sometimes need a few laser sessions first to fade enough for a clean cover. A consultation with the artist is how you find out which situation you're in.

Where can I buy body jewelry near me?

High-quality body jewelry is available at professional piercing studios and dedicated body art shops throughout Hawaii. You can browse 16 verified locations across the region offering titanium, gold, and implant-grade steel jewelry. Check individual listings to find nearby shops selling sanitized, studio-grade options.

Who accepts Apple Pay near me?

Many modern tattoo studios and piercing shops accept contact-free payments like Apple Pay for appointments and merchandise. In Hawaii, our directory includes 16 top-rated studios offering convenient payment options. Contact individual shops from our listings to confirm their accepted payment methods before your visit.