Body Placement ยท Waikiki, Hawaii

Shoulder Tattoos

Shoulder tattoos drape beautifully over the deltoid and can extend to the chest, back, or down the arm. This versatile placement works for both standalone pieces and as part of larger compositions.

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Shoulder Tattoo Gallery

21 shoulder tattoos by our Hawaii artists

realistic hibiscus flower tattoo
by Spade

Botanical, Realism

polynesian tribal octopus tattoo on shoulder with geometric patterns and spirals
by Kaina

Tribal, Geometric

traditional skull with fedora hat and cigarette shoulder tattoo
by Ryan Murphy

Traditional, Black and Grey

Black and grey geometric floral tattoo on shoulder
by Telly

Geometric

Black tribal manta ray tattoo on shoulder
by Micah

Tribal

Colorful illustrative fish tattoo on shoulder
by Charlie

Traditional, Illustrative

colorful octopus tattoo on shoulder
by Spade

Realism, Illustrative

color tattoo of an olive on a shoulder
by Shawn

Illustrative, Traditional

Colorful realistic birds flying across shoulder
by Isabel

Realism, Illustrative

Black and grey koi fish illustrative tattoo on shoulder
by Telly

Illustrative, Fine Line

colorful butterfly tattoo on shoulder
by Spade

Watercolor, Illustrative

Black and grey script and cross tattoo on shoulder
by Micah

Script

colorful butterfly tattoo on a shoulder
by Telly

Traditional

colorful olive tattoo on shoulder
by Shawn

Illustrative

Black and grey realistic owl tattoo on shoulder
by Spade

Realism

Colorful illustrative clock with gears on the shoulder
by Spade

Black and Grey, Realism

Black and grey tribal tattoo with lettering on shoulder
by Bam

Tribal, Lettering

Black and grey realistic owl tattoo on shoulder
by Spade

Realism, Illustrative

Shoulder Tattoo Guide

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Pain Level

Pain levels vary by person and the specific area within this placement. Our artists will discuss comfort options with you.

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Healing & Aftercare

Follow your artist's aftercare instructions carefully. Most tattoos take 2-4 weeks to fully heal on the surface.

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Sizing & Design

Your artist will work with you to size the design perfectly for this body area, considering both aesthetics and how the tattoo will age.

Your Vision, Our Art

Plan Your Shoulder Tattoo

Our Waikiki artists specialize in shoulder tattoos of all styles. Book a free consultation to discuss placement, sizing, and design.

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