Black & Grey Tattoos in Honolulu, Hawaii

Black & grey is the foundation of modern tattooing, and it's one of the styles our Waikiki artists do most. Using only black ink diluted to a range of grey tones, our artists build depth, softness and contrast that reads beautifully on every skin tone and ages well when it's cared for. Walk in or request an appointment at Black Palette Tattoo & Piercing.

Popular Black & Grey Tattoo Ideas

  • Portraits of family, pets or loved ones

  • Roses, peonies and other florals

  • Religious and spiritual imagery, statues and clocks

  • Ocean waves, mountains and island scenes

  • Ornamental and geometric designs

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Black & Grey Tattoos in Hawaii

Strong island sun is the biggest long-term threat to any tattoo, and soft grey shading shows fading first. Keep your new tattoo covered while it heals, use sunscreen once it's healed, and book a touch-up consult if a piece starts to soften. Your artist will give you full aftercare instructions.

Black & Grey FAQ

Is black & grey less expensive than color? Often it takes less time, but price depends on size, detail and artist rate. Our studio minimum is $125 including tax.

Can black & grey be done in one session? Small and medium pieces usually can. Larger portraits and sleeves are planned over several sessions, and we offer free consultations.

Can you add black & grey to an existing tattoo? Often, yes. Bring photos to your consultation and your artist will tell you what's possible.

Walk-ins welcome. Text (808) 649-2627 to check availability, or Request an Appointment.

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Located in the
Heart of Waikiki

Black Palette Tattoo Studio is located on the 3rd Floor of Waikiki Shopping Plaza on Kalakaua Avenue. Our studio is a 5-10 minute walk from virtually all hotels in the area and even faster on a Biki! Waikiki Shopping Plaza offers convenient & affordable parking for residents and visitors staying outside of Waikiki.

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What People Are Saying

“We went from a dinner conversation to let's get a tattoo. The four of us called and let them know we were all getting something and they were accommodating. We were welcomed warmly. They took time with us in designing our tattoos. Beautiful location. Everyone in there were very nice.”

— Maisha L.
Atlanta, Georgia | Review from Yelp.

“Black Palette Tattoo is so awesome. The artist here are super friendly and deliver quality work. I would definitely recommend anyone wanting to get a tattoo to get one from any of the artist here. The shop is very nice and is a great place to be. Highly recommend checking these guys out!!”

— Jordan M.
Honolulu, HI | Review from Yelp.

“"I had such an amazing time! My tattoo artist was Raquel and she was super kind and did great work! Everything was super sanitary and she made sure that I was comfortable. I really appreciated that she took great care of me and the guests I had with me. I love my tattoo so much! Totally recommend this shop and Raquel is a great tattoo artist."

— Kat Y.
Los Angeles, CA | Review from Yelp.