APEC 2011 Has Begun…

The APEC (Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation) 2011 Conference is underway all week long in Hawaii.  Businesses are rolling out the welcome mat with banners and dancers and all kinds of Aloha and we’re no exception, we’re rolling out not only the welcome mat, but Tattoo Discounts in Hawaii unlike any seen before.  All the “top-flight security of the world” (federal agents, etc.)  gets the mad discount of 50% off, see Tattoo Adam for details.

AND in honor of our men and women in the service, 25% off all custom tattoos done in our Waikiki Tattoo Parlor, Honolulu’s 434 Tattoo, home to the talented team of tattooists: Adam Siehr, Marko Livingston, and Andy Burley.

Head on down before the sun sets on these deals!  Our Hawaii tattoo parlor is located at 434 Ena Road, near the Hale Koa Hotel, the Waikiki strip, and the Ala Moana Shopping center.  We specialize in the custom tattoo and can do anything from traditional Polynesian tattoos to Asian Tattoo styles.  Our friendly and knowledgeable staff is happy to assist you in a free consultation on a tattoo.  Hope to see you soon.  Say “Top-Flight” and we’ll throw in a free t-shirt to any purchase over $100.

Adam Siehr, President and Proud Owner
434 Tattoo
Custom Tattooing LLC.

Directions:
434 Ena Road
Honolulu, Hawaii
96815

Contact:
mailto:adam@tattooadam.com
1-808-391-8287

Note: “top-flight security of the world” is a humorous reference to the cult classic Friday After Next.  Thanks again for your service and Hollywood for such pop-culture lines!

Tattoo Discounts in Hawaii

Tattoo Adam is a free spirit but this month he’s going mad like the Hatter!!!  This will surely be a November to Remember because not only do have our 25% Off Military Appreciation Promotion going on in celebration of Hawaii Veteran’s Day 2011…

But all the Homies that be Securing the Homeland (DEA, Federal Agents, etc.) get 50% off.

“In honor of APEC 2011 in Hawaii, we will be giving 50% off to all those in the business in putting terror and disarray in its place during the week of the conference. Come on down with your credentials and we will ink you up for half off!” ~Tattoo Adam

We’re slashing prices like mad, I tell you.  Mad!

So come on down to our Waikiki Tattoo Shop, conveniently located near the Hale Koa Hotel, we aren’t the only 808 Tattoo Shop, but we’ve been voted the best time and time again.  So if you’re feeling Tattoolicious, check out 434 Ena Road where you’ll find 434 Tattoo.

Adam Siehr, President and Proud Owner
434 Tattoo
Custom Tattooing LLC.

Directions:
434 Ena Road
Honolulu, Hawaii
96815

Contact:
mailto:adam@tattooadam.com
1-808-391-8287

Interesting Tattoo Story

Earlier this week, an older gentlemen stopped in to get a tattoo.  Little did we know…

“He asked me to put a tattoo on his forehead…”  ~ Marko

As we reported previously in discussing Hawaii Tattoo Laws, Facial Tattoos weren’t always so easy to get and people needed a Doctor’s Note for such a thing (and one for Hand Tattoos as well).  In the past, we also discussed some of the challenges people can face when getting a face tattoo, but at this stage in the game, we’re guessing he’s not so worried about that.  (Note: Marko did not tattoo the guy.  “He asked for four letters on his forehead. I didn’t ask which letters…” ~Marko  “Rule of thumb amongst tattoo artists is to not tattoo someone’s neck, face or hands if there are no visible tattoos.”  ~Tattoo Adam)

We are 434 Tattoo and we Tattoo.  Come on down to our Hawaii Tattoo Parlor and take part in the festivities (we’ll custom tattoo you even if you’re not in the market for inking your face).  We are open every day from 10a-10p and if you catch us in November, right in time for Hawaii Veterans Day 2011, you can join us for Military Appreciation Month.  In honor of the ladies and gentlemen of our Armed Forces, we are offering 25% a session for military personnel.  Our shop is conveniently located near the military Hale Koa Hotel and feel free to stop on by for a free consultation.

Adam Siehr, President and Proud Owner
434 Tattoo
Custom Tattooing LLC.

Directions:
434 Ena Road
Honolulu, Hawaii
96815

Contact:
mailto:adam@tattooadam.com
1-808-391-8287

From Milwaukee To Las Vegas To Tattoolicious?

Did you know that Tattoo Adam got his start as an apprentice in Milwaukee?  While there his apprenticeship was old school and included mixing drinks with Crown for the Bikers who owned the place.

Then he made his way to Sin City aka Las Vegas, where he learned the arts of the carneys working there, and was the top pick of all the tattooists there and was selected by “Iron” Mike Tyson to ink a custom tiger tattoo on the boxing champ.

Finally, he touched down and became a 808 tattoo artist where he helped put the walls up at Waikiki Tattoo Shop Tattoolicious and also helped Sugarbox gain some fame, before realizing his dream of owning a Honolulu tattoo parlor, 434 Tattoo.

Thanks for taking a trip down memory lane and getting down with some did you know.  Come on down to 434 Tattoo, our Hawaii Tattoo Shop, open 7 days a week from 10a to 10p.  All consultations and artwork are free.  You don’t pay until we ink you and “Remember, Remember the 5th of November” all November is Military Appreciation Month at our Waikiki Tattoo Studio.  All Military personnel gets 25% off a custom tattoo.  We are just a hop, skip, and a jump away from the Hale Koa Hotel.

Oh yeah, what’s a 434 Tattoo blog post without some humor, pictures, or tattoo videos?

Did someone say tiger tattoos?  This was shot was taken of Tattoo Adam as he journeyed through Thailand.

Or Mike Tyson’s Tiger?  And here he is with the pugilist turned actor and comedian.

Adam Siehr, President and Proud Owner
434 Tattoo
Custom Tattooing LLC.

Directions:
434 Ena Road
Honolulu, Hawaii
96815

Contact:
mailto:adam@tattooadam.com
1-808-391-8287

Hawaii Veteran’s Day 2011 Celebration

At 434 Tattoo, our Waikiki Tattoo Parlor. we are honoring the military by making it Military Appreciation Month.  All Hawaii military personnel and any other visiting servicemen and servicewomen get %25 off a tattoo all month long.  That’s a huge savings but we are grateful for your service to all of us.

All consultations are free, our custom tattoo artists specialize in a wide range of tattoo styles including Asian Tattooing, Hawaiian and Polynesian Tattoos, custom anything, and more.  Come on in, check us out at our tattoo studio in Honolulu, right between the famous Waikiki Strip and Ala Moana Shopping Center.  We are within walking distance of the military Hale Koa Hotel and are excited to serve you all for serving us.

Adam Siehr, President and Proud Owner
434 Tattoo
Custom Tattooing LLC.

Directions:
434 Ena Road
Honolulu, Hawaii
96815

Contact:
mailto:adam@tattooadam.com
1-808-391-8287

Tattoos Going Mainstream?

We reported recently on World Champion Boxer Manny Pacquiao showing his love for tattoos by opening a tattoo shop up in Los Angeles.  Pacquiao, the boxer turned politican, is not the first person to gain fame and fortune in one genre and move into the tattoo industry.

In 2006, Vince Neil opened up his own shop, Vince Neil Ink.  The media may have created and destroyed the image of Vanilla Ice, but Ice grew his hair, got tattoos, found rock and metal and never looked back as he opened his own shop as well.  With the APEC 2012 Conference finding it’s way to Honolulu, Hawaii, presumably so its participants could be mere minutes away from famed and award winning Waikiki Tattoo Shop, 434 Tattoo, we have to ask the question:  Are tattoos going mainstream?

Tattoos are on celebrities, policemen in Honolulu are sleeved left and right, it’s as though we see them everywhere.  Could it finally be that tattoos are gaining mass acceptance? If not, it should be…

This writer recently experienced getting asked of any tattoos during a job interview and was automatically disqualified from consideration, regardless of the facts of having a 4 yr. college degree, management experience, and good references.  And the best part, the tattoos could easily be covered.  But besides all of that, isn’t it just a bit absurd that the world judges tattoos? Mummies that are thousands of years old have been found with tattoos on their preserved corpses.  You think since it’s been around forever and then some it’d be an okay thing…

“I can tell alot about a person by how they react to my neck tattoo.”  Tattoo Adam.

We’ll keep you posted on this issue because this news just came in:

Socialite Kim Kardashian is filing for divorce after 72 days of marriage to her Pro Basketball Player soon to be ex-husband, Kris Humphries.  Isn’t it funny how a Google Search of the News won’t bring up APEC but it certainly is up to date with celebrity scandal? 

Hmmm, maybe it’s going to take a little longer for tattoos to gain mass acceptance afterall. Seems like the world it is having a hard enough time Keeping Up With The Kardashians…

Editor

Adam Siehr, President and Proud Owner
434 Tattoo
Custom Tattooing LLC.

Directions:
434 Ena Road
Honolulu, Hawaii
96815

Contact:
mailto:adam@tattooadam.com
1-808-391-8287

 

How to Tattoo Video Series: Consultations and Stencils Pt. 2

Welcome to 434 Tattoo, our Honolulu Tattoo Parlor, is located in the heart of Waikiki and is not to be confused with Tattoolicious or any of the other tattoo shops in Hawaii.  And believe you me, there are many in the 808 State, like 808 Tattoo, for example.  Point being if you’re looking for the real custom tattoo in Waikiki or Hawaii, we are the place to be!  Just ask T-Pain, Mike Tyson, and other celebrities who’ve been inked by our crew of tattooists.

In this video, we check out the second part of Tattoo Adam putting together a stencil design for a customer.

Our tattoo artists specialize in custom tattooing and can build off your existing idea or pictures or freehand create something for you on the spot.  They are also well-versed in Asian Tattoo Styles, Polynesian Tattoos (very popular in Hawaii), and more.  Just come on down for your free consultation and let’s get started on your brand new tattoo!

Adam Siehr, President and Proud Owner
434 Tattoo
Custom Tattooing LLC.

Directions:
434 Ena Road
Honolulu, Hawaii
96815

Contact:
mailto:adam@tattooadam.com
1-808-391-8287

You can check out Pt. 1 of this Tattoo Video Series here and be sure to check out all of our Tattoo Videos.